Lessons learned from 70 years of building cities
As SasakiĀ looks back on 70 years of practice, weāre also looking to the future of cities. While we canāt predict what will be, we do know the needs of cities are as diverse as their scale, climate, economy, governance, and culture.
Sasaki | Aug 6, 2021
Microclimates and community
Creating meaningful places that contribute to a network of campus open spaces is a primary objective when we design projects for higher education.
Sasaki | Apr 12, 2021
Iāll meet you right outside: Microclimates and community
These high quality exterior gathering places are increasingly important in supporting community.
Sasaki | Feb 16, 2021
A humanistic approach to data and design in the COVID era
As the COVID crisis continues to disrupt higher education, Sasaki is working with our campus clients onĀ space planningĀ initiatives that harness data to uncover solutions to complex challenges never before faced by college and university leaders.
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Boston selects finalists in resilient design competition
The competition asks for creative approaches for planning for a not-so-distant future Boston where higher sea levels and more frequent flooding will be real and critical issues to contend with.
Sasaki | Oct 8, 2014
New tools for community feedback and action
Too often, members of a community are put into a reactive position, asked for their input only when a major project is proposed. But examples of proactive civic engagement are beginning to emerge, write James Miner and Jessie Bauters.
Sasaki | Sep 10, 2014
Lessons for the shore: Bolstering resilience of the built environment
Nearly 32 million people, or 28% of the East Coast's population, live in areas lying within a mile of a shore line. The good news is that municipalities are starting to take action, writes Sasaki Associates.Ā
Sasaki | Jun 9, 2014
6 design strategies for integrating living and learning on campus
Higher education is rapidly evolving. As we use planning and design to help our clients navigate major shifts in culture, technology, and funding, it is essential to focus on strategies that help foster an education that is relevant after graduation. One way to promote relevance is to strengthen the bond between academic disciplines and the campus residential life experience.Ā
Sasaki | Feb 27, 2014
Open or private offices? It depends on the business plan
Open layouts are grabbing headlines as a hallmark of the new workplaceāthink the Google campus or Facebook's headquarters. And for smaller-scale operations, open designs are often lauded for being less expensive than private office plans. But does that mean all offices should have an open layout?
Sasaki | Feb 13, 2014
University officials sound off on net zero energy buildings
As part of its ongoing ZNE buildings research project, Sasaki Associates, in collaboration with Buro Happold, surveyed some 500 campus designers and representatives on the top challenges and opportunities for achieving net-zero energy performance on university and college campuses.Ā
Sasaki | Jan 31, 2014
6 considerations for rehabbing student union buildings
Most colleges and universities feel pressure to offer the latest amenities in order to attract and retain the best and brightest students. While hauling in the bulldozer to create modern facilities is attractive in some regards, deciding to renovate can be just as effective and, in some cases, even preferable to new construction.
