Our industry's response to climate change has never been more pressing. This month, we share insights with the media and in a panel discussion on the topic. Read More +
THEMES
SUSTAINABILITY
We actively prioritize environmental, economical, and societal sustainability in all our work and support the design industry’s efforts to do the same. Every project is an opportunity to pioneer regenerative technologies, foster systems of healing, and invest in the fabric of a community. By sharing our research and resources, we are leading a dialog on how to positively transform the planet. We invite you to join the discussion.
Climate Change and Our Response: Why Design for Resilience is Needed Now More Than Ever
Building Resilience in a Changing World
In an unpredictable world, resilient design and planning is needed for our cities and communities to endure and thrive in both the short and long-term. Having the right expertise and knowledge to generate solutions is critical to ensuring our communities are healthy, vibrant, and regenerative well into the future. Read More +
It Takes More than Money to Fund Resilience
For an issue as far-reaching as climate change, we must consider a connect-the-dots approach that engages disparate stakeholders and funding mechanisms. Read More +
Reconciling Planetary Health in City Building
The projects we design do not exist in isolation, they are part of a larger ecosystem. By introducing research into our projects early on, every design we create has the opportunity to advance our knowledge of the nature and ecologies in which our projects exist. Read More +
What We’re Reading: Earth Day Edition
Once a month, we ask our colleagues to share what's on their nightstand, Kindle, or in podcast queue. This month in honor of Earth Day, we put out a call for anything and everything pertaining to creating a more sustainable, equitable planet. Read More +
Why Wood? A Look at Vancouver’s Skytrain Stations
Vancouver's rapid transit stations are known for their soaring yet cozy aesthetic, due in large part to the use of wood. One of Perkins+Will's thought leaders in Vancouver reflects on our decades of work for the Skytrain system, and what it can teach the industry. Read More +
A (Wood-clad) Natural History for Minnesota
The new Bell Museum + Planetarium will teach the history of Minnesota on every level - through landscape, exhibition design, even in the details of the building's facade. Read More +
The Benefits (and Nuances) of Integrated Design
Achieving integrated design usually means building a healthy relationship. We built on one of the best, in our work with Mazzetti at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. Read More +
What Can You Do with a Sinking Home?
Climate change hits some communities harder than others, and solutions don't come easy. One of our analysts in urban planning explores the issues. Read More +
Why Rebuilding Will Fail
As a nearly abstract concept, climate change is so easily depersonalized. Urban planner and designer Mike Aziz knows how to change that. Read More +