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Published by global design firm Stantec, this eclectic blog features viewpoints, insights, and explanations from Stantec architects, engineers, and designers, on a range of issues impacting the fabric of our communities. Our contributors share their thoughts about design trends, emerging technologies, vexing challenges, and inspired solutions. For more blog posts, visit: www.stantec.com.

K-12 Schools | Stantec | May 16, 2017

The future of schools: Net zero should be the norm

Students are helping drive change by focusing on the future.

Healthcare Facilities | Stantec | Apr 11, 2017

Today’s community centers offer glimpses of the healthy living centers of tomorrow

Creating healthier populations through local community health centers.

Retail Centers | Stantec | Mar 7, 2017

Five facets of successful retail that further social connection

What’s driving experiential retail in 2017 and beyond?

Building Team | Stantec | Feb 21, 2017

Artifacts down the street: Exploring urban archaeology

Archaeologists continually unearth artifacts in our cities. It's time to showcase them.

Designers | Stantec | Jan 13, 2017

The mind’s eye: Five thoughts on cognitive neuroscience and designing spaces

Measuring how the human mind responds to buildings could improve design.

Healthcare Facilities | Stantec | Sep 16, 2016

Healthcare architect turned patient: What I learned when admitted to a facility I helped design

Discovering new ways design can—and can’t—improve the patient experience.

Healthcare Facilities | Stantec | Aug 16, 2016

The future of healthcare design education: 5 takeaways from ACHA 2016

Creating a network of experts to talk next generation healthcare design education

Architects | Stantec | Jul 22, 2016

5 creative approaches to finish standards

With the right mindset, standards can produce great design for healthcare facilities, as VOA's Candace Small explores.

University Buildings | Stantec | Jul 6, 2016

University housing of the future will blend life and study

Universities across the country are striving to meet the demand of on-campus housing. VOA's Steve Siegle examines what students and universities desire in campus living, and how designers can respond.

Architects | Stantec | May 16, 2016

3 strategies to creating environments that promote workplace engagement

VOA's Pablo Quintana writes that the industry is looking for ways to increase engagement through a mix of spaces suited to employees' desire for both privacy and connection.

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