Overcoming Obstacles
We’re just a few short weeks past the latest Super Bowl. Some of you watch it for the game, some for the halftime show, and some for the commercials. I personally didn’t feel strongly about either team—I was just hoping for a good game that wasn’t over by the second quarter. To that end, the […]
Product Spotlight: J+J Invisions Kinetex
“The Benefits of Soft Surface with the Performance of Hard-Surface” When deciding what type of flooring to install in a space, the first step is to answer the question, “What activities will the flooring need to support”. A soft surface, like carpet, can provide slip resistance, noise control, and enhanced temperature control. A hard surface, […]
Four Design Features Higher Education Students Will Love
1. Photo Worthy Design Features – Taking and sharing photos on social media has become almost instinctual for students of this generation; it’s all about finding what is Instagram-worthy. For example, millions of people travel from across the world to take pictures at iconic places like the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, Cloud Gate “The […]
Change in the Workplace
Ch-Ch-Ch-CHANGE. Something to embrace, or run and hide from? Change is an inevitable part of life that motivates and challenges some but causes anxiety for others. No matter how we feel about change it is part of our personal life and our professional world and WILL BE encountered. Adapting to change is key for us […]
The Cognitive Consequences of Architecture
We spend roughly 90% of our lives indoors. Studies suggest that 90% of our thoughts are unconscious. So, this begs the question: Does the quality of a space influence cognition? The answer, as you might imagine, is yes. The three main ways through which space can affect our thinking are color, height, and light. Color […]
Good Choice by Design
While on my way to visit an out-of-town project, I listened to a recent episode of Freakonomics Radio, a podcast that claims to “explore the hidden side of everything.” I find the podcast to be regularly intriguing as the topics vary widely and often provide new ideas. In this episode, the subject was a book called Nudge, written […]
Three Better Ways to Select a Contractor – Negotiated Selection of Contractor
Several weeks ago, we introduced the idea that there are better ways to select a Contractor than to ask Contractors to submit bids at the end of the contract document phase. In previous posts, we discussed the pros and cons of design/build and Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc). We complete this series by discussing selecting […]
How Furniture And Signage Affect The User Experience
Imagine you have a brand-new space that you and your team have poured your hearts and souls into. The programming has been meticulously analyzed. The views have been optimized, and the finishes are in pristine condition. You start imagining the growth and fellowship that is about to take place between these freshly painted walls. Then it hits you, while you know this new building like the back of your […]
Interiors: 4 Things To Consider When Selecting A Material Palette
Interior design can enforce and strengthen your company brand. Your brand is what makes you unique and stand out against the competition. Choosing materials that speak to your branding identity can really speak a lot about you.
Transitions – Portable to Permanent (Part 2)
This is the second part of a conversation I had with Jessie Wilson, Director of Operations for The Point Church in Charlottesville, VA, about their journey going from portable to permanent. After spending 10 years operating as a portable church, The Point acquired property and built from the ground up, opening their permanent home in September […]