Aquatics Addition, Jackson County Recreation Center

How pools can positively affect communities

Clark Nexsen senior architects Jennifer Heintz and Dorothea Schulz discuss how pools can create jobs, break down barriers, and create opportunities within communities.

Why lab designers should aim to ‘speak the language’ of scientists

Learning more about the scientific work being done in the lab gives designers of those spaces an edge, according to Adrian Walters, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal and Director of SMMA's Science & Technology team.

Achieving Safer School Design with Secure Entry Vestibules

Designers can plan secure entry vestibules with security-rated glazing to enhance the effectiveness of their safer school designs.

5 Reasons to Opt for Wood I-Joists in Multifamily Construction

From versatility to reliability and adaptability, engineered wood I-joists offer builders, designers and developers numerous advantages in multifamily construction. Discover the top five benefits and handy installation tips.

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Shepley Bulfinch | Apr 5, 2023

Carole Wedge, former Shepley Bulfinch President and CEO, retires after 37 years

Wedge’s 37-year career at Shepley Bulfinch evolved a historic firm into a national design practice.

University of Miami Football Operations Training Center HOK

HOK | Apr 4, 2023

6 examples of modern college training facilities

HOK discusses the future of college training facilities, with six design takeaways derived from a discussion between Dan Radakovich, Director of Athletics at the University of Miami, and Trevor Bechtold, Director, HOK’s Sports + Recreation + Entertainment practice.

SXSW EDU Inclusive CampusDesign Workshop

SmithGroup | Mar 28, 2023

Inclusive design requires relearning how we read space

Pulling from his experience during a campus design workshop, David Johnson, AIA, LEED AP, encourages architects to better understand how to design spaces that are inclusive for everyone.

Using compatible products ensures one form of protection is not compromised for another when designing safe schools.

School Safety is In the Making

Designing safer schools may involve providing protection where multiple life-safety threats overlap. Multifunctional fire-rated glazing can solve common issues.

A Sustainable, Connected Workflow Improves Data Workflow between Field and Office, Surveyors, and Equipment Operators

GBBN is currently partnering with Bon Secours Mercy Health and Danis Construction on a healthcare project that is using onsite prefabrication methods, with impressive results.

GBBN | Mar 22, 2023

Onsite prefabrication for healthcare construction: It's more than a process, it's a partnership

Prefabrication can help project teams navigate an uncertain market. GBBN's Mickey LeRoy, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP, explains the difference between onsite and offsite prefabrication methods for healthcare construction projects.

Gresham Smith prefabricated McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital exterior at night

Gresham Smith | Mar 20, 2023

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy

Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication.

Battery energy storage facility construction

Burns & McDonnell | Mar 20, 2023

Battery energy storage market predictions are trickier than ever

Burns & McDonnell breaks down the state of battery energy storage today, from pricing concerns to alternative solutions.

633 Folsom office building in San Francisco during sunset

Gensler | Mar 16, 2023

Three interconnected solutions for 'saving' urban centers

Gensler Co-CEO Andy Cohen explores how the global pandemic affected city life, and gives three solutions for revitalizing these urban centers.

Spot robot that’s being tested to keep construction sites clean

Skanska | Mar 14, 2023

Skanska tests robots to keep construction sites clean

What if we could increase consistency and efficiency with housekeeping by automating this process with a robot? Introducing: Spot.

New “Game Changer” for Glaziers

Science, computer lab with class windows

CannonDesign | Mar 9, 2023

5 laboratory design choices that accelerate scientific discovery

Stephen Blair, director of CannonDesign's Science & Technology Practice, identifies five important design strategies to make the most out of our research laboratories.

Is Zoom zapping your zip? GBBN offers two strategies to help creative teams do their best work

GBBN | Mar 8, 2023

Is Zoom zapping your zip? Here are two strategies to help creative teams do their best work

Collaborating virtually requires a person to filter out the periphery of their field of vision and focus on the glow of the screen. Zoom fatigue is a well-documented result of our over-reliance on one method of communication to work. We need time for focus work but working in isolation limits creative outcomes and innovations that come from in-person collaboration, write GBBN's Eric Puryear, AIA, and Mandy Woltjer.