Bringing a safe, healthy, and happy community to life
Schools, hospitals, libraries, community centers—whether they are downtown, uptown, or crosstown, they are the places that define our communities. And they represent some of the most important work that architects do for our communities. They are the places your children learn, and where your loved ones receive life-saving treatment. They are the places that host our book clubs, our swim meets, and our pick-up basketball games. And they are places where good design matters and great design inspires.
Make schools safer with these three design elements
When schools are designed with security in mind, kids can focus on learning without fear. These three key factors can set your school design on the right path.
Live-work spaces inspire creativity and urban revitalization
As demand for artist live-work projects increases, local governments and developers are hiring architects and using these affordable homes and studios to spark urban renewal.
Eight factors to consider designing solar-ready roofs
When you're ready to invest in solar, keep all of these steps in mind to design the best roof possible.