Apr 1, 2024 | Sustainable Design, Trends
The surge in online commerce over the past 15 years has dramatically altered consumer behavior, leading to the closure of numerous brick-and-mortar businesses. This trend accelerated exponentially during the COVID-19 pandemic when online purchasing became the safer...
Dec 18, 2020 | Community, Trends
If mobility is good then more mobility must be better. This is the philosophy underlying the continued growth of our Interstate Highway System. It may be overly simplified, but the alternatives are far more difficult to understand when accounting for historical...
Sep 14, 2020 | Community, Trends
In the current COVID-19 environment, building ventilation has vaulted from a casual talking point to pointed evaluation of indoor environments, particularly in healthcare and education. Terminology like Air Changes per Hour (ACH), percentage of outdoor air, and...
Jul 27, 2020 | Community, Trends
Building design has a critical role to play in reopening schools that are safer, healthier, and support the well-being of students. It is important to consider that immediate solutions do not preclude a long-term approach. The current pandemic has added a greater...
May 20, 2020 | Architecture, Trends
There’s no doubt that COVID-19 has rapidly changed the world we live in. And, that’s no different for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. There have been dramatic decreases in architecture billing nationwide, some architects are working to...
Feb 27, 2020 | Sustainable Design, Trends
With all of the environmental issues currently facing our world, many property owners are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. One way to do that is through the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. It is a relatively new and innovative way for...
