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.
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 +
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 +
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 +
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 +
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 +
As a nearly abstract concept, climate change is so easily depersonalized. Urban planner and designer Mike Aziz knows how to change that. Read More +
Wood is gaining momentum as a modern construction material. Instead of limiting wood to low-rise, light frame application, we can now reimagine wood as an advanced structural system that produces communities with greater speed, efficiency and resilience. But what is mass timber and what unique advantages does it afford? We share our top five things you need to know. Read More +
One year ago, in response to California’s historic drought, Perkins+Will took action. Tearing out half of the lawn in front of our San Francisco studio, we launched an experiment in drought-tolerant plantings. What we've learned can help inform the landscape of other drought-prone regions. Read More +
Resilience isn't just about preparing our communities for the effects of climate change and natural disasters. To create truly resilient communities, we must be attuned to the cultural nuances that distringuish and strengthen the places we inhabit. Read More +
As Joni Mitchell sang, they “paved paradise and put up a parking lot”—but who said that parking lots couldn’t have redeeming qualities? Thanks to a new tool, we're creating a more sustainable alternative. Read More +
