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Marr is in Full Swing at Encore Boston Harbor
by Katherine Marr Since breaking ground in the summer of 2016, Encore Boston Harbor has transformed the physical landscape of Everett, Mass., and has impacted the economic and social landscape of the city of Boston and beyond. When it opens in 2019, Encore Boston Harbor will be a sprawling 5-star luxury resort and casino situated […]
Design Elements that Define a Successful Open Office Environment
by Lucianna Lucarelli A change in how — and where — people work has given companies the motivation to embrace an open and collaborative workspace. While studies have shown that this trend can increase productivity, boost employee satisfaction, and attract and retain top talent, the transition from a traditional office design to an open and […]
Implementing a Digital Workplace
by Dianne Dunnell The most influential factor shaping the future of the workplace is quite simply, technology. Technology is helping to redefine workplace culture through the choices of technology available, the adoption of certain technologies over others, and the use of technology changing how and where we work. Today we live in an always-connected, instant-access […]
Interior Designer Tips for Winning the Amenity War
By Jillian D’Amato and Janine Byrne The amenity war is at an all-time high — pet spas and fitness studios are standard fare, and anything less can be detrimental to leasing percentages. As interior designers, we are privy to today’s trends, working with clients on both newly constructed and existing buildings. We bring our design […]
Seven Tips to Hone Your Public Speaking Skills
by Susan Shelby For most people, speaking in front of a crowd — big or small — is uncomfortable at best and downright panic-inducing at worst. Whether it’s an interview in a prospective client’s conference room or a keynote presentation at a major industry trade show, speaking in public does not have to be a cause […]
Architectural and Designer Window Films Providing Form and Function
by Peter J. Davey Frank Lloyd Wright expanded upon Louis Sullivan’s notion of “form ‘follows’ function” with his statement that “form ‘and’ function should be one.” Most of us are aware of the many functions of window films. Solar control and security films insulate windows and improve a building’s energy efficiency, reduce nuisance glare on […]
Coworking in Place
by Anne Loh Russo Generally speaking, coworking refers to people who use a common workspace but are not employed by the same organization, for example, those who share space at WORKPOINT, Serendipity Labs, or Upward Hartford. However, the definition is expanding. Increasingly, the term is being used by companies who dedicate spaces to accommodate work-at-home […]
Technology Trends and Future Sensitive Design
by Michael Kerwin Three of the most influential technology trends are the reduction in on-site technology equipment space requirements, the increasing mobility of devices, users and applications, and the growing use of collaboration tools and activities. How do design approaches often conflict with technology trends? Current design approaches to technology are commonly retrospective. […]
Two Technologies to Bolster Campus Recreation Participation
by Karl Leabo and Sally Ostendorf Most collegiate recreation departments are committed to providing opportunities for every student on campus. However, achieving full participation is a monumental goal. Most recreation centers often attract about 75% of a campus population, on average, and then just about 80% of that group use the facilities weekly. These are strong […]
Two Ways Midsize Collegiate Sports Venues are Evolving
by Mike Cornoni, AIA, LEED AP How we design and create collegiate athletic venues is an ever-moving target. New technology, evolving spectator expectations, and opportunities to enhance the student-athlete and fan experience are constantly pushing sports venues to new heights. While large venues at the Division I collegiate programs often secure the most press and […]
