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Understanding Thermal Comfort for Memory Care Residents
Having a clear understanding of how thermal comfort can affect those with dementia played a large role in the recent design for an HVAC system for a facility specializing in memory care.
The Road Less Traveled: How Rethinking Circulation Can Change Your User’s Experience
As designers, circulation (which refers to the way people move through and interact with a space) is often seen as […]
Use Somebody Else’s Money for Energy Projects? Yes, Please!
If you’re like me, borrowing money is not your favorite thing. Especially for investments with long payback periods, even if […]
Community Plumbing Challenge – Team USA Wins!
Well, I have very great news: the project was completed on time and Team USA came out victorious over Australia, […]
Community Plumbing Challenge – Day 2
Day 2 Construction started immediately this morning with a lot of unforeseen problems with the delivery of materials in a […]
Community Plumbing Challenge – Day 1
Day 1 School 125 received us with a welcome ceremony where the local public officials attended. I was invited to […]
Waterford Place Rehab Center Grand Opening
The building not only allows for state-of-the-art care to be delivered, but also provides a space for respite, socialization, reflection and a celebration of life.
The Inaugural Year: Kruizenga Art Museum
The museum will provide “hands-on” learning opportunities for all academic disciplines at Hope College.
Creating Value through Design
Research is growing and it is showing the positive impact architecture, planning and design has on learning environments and the associated outcomes.
Openness in Worship Spaces
Churches often have preconceptions about what their space needs, without understanding the impact space can have on the experience and performance of the environment.
Sustainability Solutions
Sustainability continues to be an important element in the retail industry, with 78.3% of all retail chains reporting the use of environmentally friendly material.
Rethinking Dementia
Grand Rapids played host to a recent summit that sought to bring together experts in the field of senior living to “Rethink Dementia”.
Design for the Digital Native
New technologies are immersive, even addictive. Environments saturated in these technologies can drain people’s energy and enthusiasm if employers aren’t […]
Student Dining Halls as a Recruitment Tool
It’s a never ending struggle, a numbers game. Colleges and universities with the biggest and newest offerings compete for the […]
Population Health Management: Strategies That Work
The words “population health management” are now part of almost every planning conversation with our healthcare clients.
The Michigan Battle of the Buildings!
An energy reduction war, a crusade against kilowatts, a barrage against BTU’s.
Meet Drew: Anticipating Workplace Needs and Styles
“I want to work in an environment that makes me happy – that inspires my curious mind, encourages my unique voice, and enables me to collaborate”
So You Still Think Solar Energy is Too Expensive? Debunking in Three Graphs
In many cases, solar power is now cheaper than traditional grid electricity.
Celebrating Design Success with Saint Mary’s Foundation
The Progressive AE interior design team won the award for hospitality space under 10,000 square feet featuring Saint Mary’s Foundation project.
Trust: Building a Sound Foundation
A little bit of knowledge can go a long way in building trust. Learn the basic differences in construction delivery methods to make the right choice for you.
Brand: The Inseparable Connection Between Online and Retail Stores
By balancing technology and human interaction, retailers can have an active online and physical presence.
National Roll-out: Say it With Photos
Using images to capture details can be your team’s most powerful tool for progress.
Managing a Multi-Outlet Media Industry Overhaul
A collection of 10,000 photographs from the Advance Publications national roll-out.
Envisioning the Future of Senior Living
PACE and Adult Day programs are allowing seniors to age in place. Download a FREE visioning synthesis from our one-day community forum.
How Outpatient Strategy Affects Facilities (Part 2 of 2)
To support the focus on wellness care over medical care, facilities need to change.
It’s a Process: Transformation by Design
Find out how MLive Media Group changed everything about the way they do business.
Media Industries Thrive on Togetherness, Done Right
Faced with reinventing itself, the media industry looks to design a workplace that nurtures in-office collaboration, innovation and productivity.
Brightmoor Christian Church
Like a town square, the hub is sized to support the surge of all ministries gathering, and provides an inspiring experience that creates areas of intimacy and opportunities for social activity.
Time is Money: Speed to Market in Retail Environments
Pushing back a grand opening by just days can cost the retailer a substantial amount in lost revenue.
Discovering the Benefits of Work Style Choice in the Office
Ensuring the right mix of collaborative spaces, focused work rooms, and technology are available is essential to an innovative workforce.
On-Campus Housing Solutions
The beauty of the on-campus housing model is that it can be altered to suit the needs of any public or private institution.
The Workplace Environment: Your Greatest Asset
Are employees your secret weapon? Or is something still missing?
Optimizing Student Dining Facilities
In the competitive marketplace of higher education, dining facilities are a significant component in recruiting and retaining students to a school.
Senior Living: Harvesting Food & Friendships
The benefits of gardening are evident through all stages of life, but is becoming much more prominent in senior living environments
Evolution of Sustainable Thinking
While “sustainability” means something different to everyone, there are underlying tenets that have become generally understood.
Multi-generational Worship Spaces
Multi-generational spaces are a key element in remaining relevant within the community at large and within the worship community.