In the year since its opening, two key figures in this landmark building's design reflect on its impact and how it can shine a light toward a brighter future. Read More +
VR? AR? MR? The world of virtual reality is exploding, and it's changing the way architects and designers are creating and collaborating. Our expert in the field breaks down the basics if you're looking to enter the (virtual) world. Read More +
The utilitarian bulk of a 1940s-era San Francisco warehouse presented a unique design challenge: How does one design a modern, light-suffused workplace within a building constructed to shield inanimate objects from the sun? The solution was as spectacular as it was unexpected. Read More +
Maps are powerful tools that convey rich sets of data and information, but we have an obligation to ensure the integrity of what we're displaying paints a complete picture. Read More +
'A good night's sleep' used to be the stock-in-trade for hospitality brands, but the evolving needs of guests have changed what hotels offer, and how. Read More +
Global interest and excitement around the National Museum of African American History and Culture shows no sign of abating. In our final installment of 'In Their Own Words,' Phil Freelon and Zena Howard open up about the importance of community, and how designers have a social responsibility to improve the lives of community members. Read More +
Chicago's Grant Park is an iconic destination within the Windy City. As the city explores development in and around the southern section of the park, we've been engaging with local organizations and stakeholders to help them create a successful, inclusive future for this important green space. Read More +
A community liability in San Francisco becomes an asset for all thanks to a little design creativity, some elbow grease, and the help of passionate neighborhood advocates. Read More +
Too often in the design profession, sustainability is treated like a check-list one must to go through in order to satisfy a certain quota to ‘green-wash’ a project, resulting in dull sustainability ‘solutions’ and even duller buildings and forms. But what if we could re-evaluate the way we apply technology to traditional materials, discover ways to maximize performance to achieve minimal waste and design a new construction methodology along the way? Read More +
Workplaces across the globe are suffering through a zombie apocalypse. Work environments and workplace culture play a vital role in promoting and enhancing workplace engagement, banishing office zombies. The shift from traditional work environments to high-performance workplaces is the cure to this epidemic. Read More +
A newly opened mixed-use residence hall for the University of British Columbia reveals how design can be in the service of activating a community of students. Read More +
