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Revolutionizing Healthcare: Continued Development of the Free-Standing Emergency Department
In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, the evolution of Free-Standing Emergency Departments (FSEDs) stands out as a trend that continues […]
Progressive AE Hires Matthew VanSweden as New Sustainability Lead
Progressive AE is committed to regenerative, climate-responsive design practices and offering our expertise to clients, communities, and professionals to maximize […]
Donald Green Recognized by U.S. Green Building Council Carolinas for Community Impact
Senior Project Manager Donald Green was recognized at the US Green Building Council (USGBC) Carolinas Green Gala Leadership and Community […]
Supporting the Arts Through Structural Engineering
Photo: Kaleidescopic by Amanda Browder at Martin Luther King Jr. Park – credit Bryan Esler and ArtPrize Grand Rapids, Michigan […]
Design for Maintenance
by Dane Stivers, P.E. Introduction Over 2016 to 2018, the United States experienced an increase in energy expenditures. This increase […]
Finding Your Way: A Guide To Intuitive Wayfinding
The key to designing an intuitive wayfinding system is to understand the visual and physical cues that help guide people […]
Why a Feasibility Study Should Always Be Considered
By Dane Stivers, P.E. “There’s not enough capacity in the switchgear to power your equipment”…“The seal water tank won’t buffer […]
Earth Day Sustainable Design Series
For over 60 years, Progressive AE has been committed to innovative and sustainable designs that benefit our clients and communities. […]
Sustainable Design in Landscape Architecture
By Nolan Miller and Ryan Johnson For over 60 years, Progressive AE has been committed to innovative and sustainable designs […]
Sustainable Design in Civil Engineering
By Jeff Roman, Laura Schaner, Jeshua Short, and Brandon Simon For over 60 years, Progressive AE has been committed to […]
Sustainable Design in Electrical Engineering
By Dane Stivers Image: The Holland Energy Park uses heat recovery steam generation, in which hot exhaust heats water and […]
Sustainable Design in Mechanical Engineering
By Amber Kapoor & Jeff Kane Image: The Grand Rapids Art Museum is the first LEED Gold Certified Art Museum […]
Sustainable Design in Structural Engineering
By Jacob Loew & Galen Reed Image: The Adelaide Pointe Mixed-Use Building is being engineered using mass timber. Rendering by […]
Regulations are Changing
Reason Four in the Five-Part Series: How to Maximize Returns on Lab Protocol Change Laboratories uphold some of the strictest […]
Sustainable Design in Architecture
For over 60 years, Progressive AE has been committed to innovative and sustainable designs that benefit our clients and communities. […]
Why Universal Design is the Best Way to Transform Your Hotel Reception Area
The front desk has been a hallmark of hospitality for decades, but in the age of technology, is it as […]
At Some Time or Another…We Will All Experience Changes in Ability
Meet Christina. For her entire life, Christina has been healthy, active, and independent. As an adult, she has led a busy professional […]
Five Emerging Trends in Retail and Mixed-Use Spaces: Part 2
Emerging from the lockdown we’ve all had a lot of time to reflect on our priorities in life and perhaps […]
Process Change due to Space Constraints – Tight Spaces do not Equal Tight Lab Processes
Reason Three in the Five-Part Series: How to Maximize Returns on Lab Protocol Change When research or production spaces get […]
Five Emerging Trends in Retail and Mixed-Use Spaces: Part 1
By Rand Harder, NCARB, LEED AP Emerging from the lockdown we’ve all had a lot of time to reflect on […]
An Accident, Near Miss, or Hazard was Identified in Your Lab
Reason Two in the Five-Part Series: How to Maximize Returns on Lab Protocol Change Change is difficult for people who […]
WELL Building Standard Part 4: Culture & Community
Imagine waking up tomorrow with the realization that you made a huge mistake at work. How would you feel? What […]
WELL Building Standard Part 3: “People First Places”
By John Rizor, AIA NCARB CDT WELL AP The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has certified nearly four billion square […]
How To Maximize Returns on Lab Protocol Change
Reason One: Equipment and Instruments are Going Down… Even More Often. I have heard it. You have heard it. We […]
WELL Building Standard Part 2: What’s WELL All About?
Recently we posted about the organizational benefits of designing for health and wellness within the built environment. In this post […]
WELL Building Standard Part 1: Why Do We Need Healthy Workplaces?
During the early stages of COVID-19, many of us found our world–once filled with regular visits to the office, dining […]
Fall 2021 Design Competition: Innovative Housing Solutions for a Growing City
A Commitment to Exploration and Design Excellence This fall, Progressive AE inaugurated an internal design competition challenging its staff to use their creativity and expertise to develop solutions to a […]
Q&A with Retail Partner Rand Harder
We are excited to announce a new partnership with renowned design architect Rand Harder. Rand has 36 years of national […]
Progressive AE joins American Institute of Architects 2030 Climate Challenge
Progressive AE has joined the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2030 Challenge, committing to ensuring that all new buildings, developments, and major renovations shall be carbon-neutral by 2030.
A More Personalized Retail Experience
The ever-changing landscape of retail shopping has been recently affected by market disruptors such as e-commerce, technology, a greater focus on experience, and a global pandemic. This summer the International Council […]
Welcome to the Team: David Krysak Joins Progressive AE
Progressive AE is excited to announce that David Krysak, RA, has joined the firm’s leadership team as the director of […]
Future of Work: Integrating Business & People Strategies for the Win
Strategic planning can be a daunting effort, especially in times of extreme change and uncertainty. It’s incredibly difficult to hit […]
I Can’t Hear Myself Think: Sorting through the many opinions about the “future of work”
Understanding the future of work is top of mind these days, and everyone seems to have an opinion. While it […]
Building Trust: Has the Virtual World Become a Scapegoat?
Yes, building trust in person is easier than building trust virtually – no argument here. But let’s not lose the essence and […]
Progressive AE Explores Automated Parking Technology
Housing Practice Leader Mike Rosen was featured in Architectural Record to talk about the implementation of automated parking systems in […]