Higher education design for the first-gen college student
In this Design Collaborative blog, Yogen Solanki, Assoc. AIA, shares how architecture and design can help higher education institutions address some of the challenges faced by first-generation students.
Design Collaborative | Sep 16, 2024
Maximizing office square footage through āagile planningā
Lauren Elliott, RID, NCIDQ, Director of Interior Design, Design Collaborative, shares tips for a designing with a popular and flexible workspace model: Agile planning.
Design Collaborative | Aug 5, 2024
Mastering the art of project schedule: Expert insights on design and construction
We sat down with two experts in the design field,Ā Ron DickĀ (Founding Partner and Architect) andĀ Mike NiezerĀ (COO and Architect), to talk about everything you need to know about the entire process.
Design Collaborative | Jul 1, 2024
Mastering office layouts: 5 primary models for maximum efficiency and productivity
When laying out an office, there are many factors to consider. Itās important to maximize the space, but itās equally important to make sure the design allows employees to work efficiently.
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Design Collaborative | Mar 4, 2024
Illuminating your path to energy efficiency
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Design Collaborative | Feb 1, 2024
Prioritizing water quality with the WELL Building Standard
In this edition of Building WELLness, DC WELL Accredited Professionals Hannah ArthurĀ andĀ Alex Kircher highlight an important item of theĀ WELL Building Standard: water.
Design Collaborative | Jan 19, 2024
How to strengthen office design as employees return to work
Adam James, AIA, Senior Architect, Design Collaborative, shares office design tips for the increasingly dynamic workplace.
Design Collaborative | Dec 12, 2023
Transforming workplaces for employee mental health
Lauren Elliott, Director of Interior Design, Design Collaborative, shares practical tips and strategies for workplace renovation that prioritizes employee mental health.
Design Collaborative | Nov 2, 2023
3 fundamental steps to crafting the ideal branch
Jared Monce, AIA, Architect, Design Collaborative, shares three guidelines when designing branches for financial institutions.
Design Collaborative | Oct 9, 2023
Design solutions for mental health as a secondary diagnosis
Rachel Vedder, RA, LEED AP, Senior Architect, Design Collaborative, shares two design solutions for hospitals treating behavioral health patients.
Design Collaborative | Aug 1, 2023
Creating a nurturing environment: The value of a motherās room in the workplace
Since becoming an architect, Rebecca Martin of Design Collaborative has drawn a motherās room into numerous projects. But it wasn't until she became a mom that she fully appreciated their importance in the workspace.
Design Collaborative | Jul 20, 2023
Transform your work environment with biophilic design
Lauren Elliott, Director of Interior Design, Design Collaborative, shares various ways biophilic design elements can be incorporated into the office space.
Design Collaborative | Jun 14, 2023
Design considerations for behavioral health patients
TheĀ surrounding environmentĀ plays a huge role in the mental state of the occupants of a space, especially behavioral health patients whose perception of safety can be heightened. When patients do not feel comfortable in a space, the relationships between patients and therapists are negatively affected.
