Tag: architecture
Engineering, Environmental Services Firm Welcomes Drake
Westfield, MA – Tighe & Bond, Inc., a northeastern engineering and environmental consulting firm, has appointed Keri Drake as its director of marketing and communications. Drake, who will be based out of the firm’s Worcester office, will manage the marketing and communications group and lead strategic marketing planning for the firm. Drake has 20 years […]
IWBCC 2019: Takeaways and the Future of Wood Construction
by David Aucoin November 6th began with a highly awaited keynote by Craig Curtis, chief architect at Katerra. I anticipated the presentation titled “Applying Silicon Valley Technology to Design and Construction” to be incredibly forward-thinking and disruptive, and I was not disappointed. As chief architect, Curtis has helped craft a vision focused on mass customization, modeling […]
Hartford Hosts AIA Acoustic Symposium
Hartford, CT – The University of Hartford hosted the AIA Acoustic Symposium on Nov. 6, where experts exchanged ideas about architectural acoustic solutions. The full day program showcased solutions and innovations needed to overcome new challenges in today’s designs. The audience consisted of architects who specialized in designing private residences, healthcare institutions and education facilities. […]
Burt Visnick Inspires Students to ‘Learn for Life’
by Emily Langner In 1984, while a student at the University of Minnesota, Burt Visnick traveled to China for 10 weeks as part of the College of Design’s Asian Study Program. The program was brand new at the time, but had a profound impact on Visnick, who was inspired to give back to students pursuing […]
Live-Work Spaces: Urban Incubators for Communities
by Philip Norton Loheed As the process of cultural change continues into the 21st century, the role of innovation and creativity, combined with scientific inquiry, has particular importance. Exponential population growth has made humanity a force of nature that is having profound effects on the planet and its lifestyles. Urban incubator programs catalyze creativity, new […]
SMRT Names New Principals
Andover, MA – SMRT Architects and Engineers announced the elevation of five design professionals to principals. Jonathan Kasper, PE, principal and director of mechanical engineering, designs mechanical systems and manages both new construction and complex renovation projects for healthcare, government and higher education clients. Nicole Rogers, AIA, LEED AP […]
Community School of the Arts Completed
Glastonbury, CT – Cheryl Newton Architects LLC announced the completion of its latest project, the newly renovated and expanded Community School of The Arts (CSA) located in Mansfield. The town of Mansfield hosted a Grand Opening event on Oct. 27 where the town, project donors and the design team welcomed the community to celebrate the […]
Daniel Named Designer at Architectural Firm
Boston – JACAArchitects, one of New England’s healthcare-exclusive architectural firms, announced that Neil San Diego Daniel has been named a designer. Daniel joins JACA Architects in this full-time position after having interned with the firm. During his internships with JACA, he assisted senior staff with various tasks from schematic design through construction administration. Previous to […]
Beverly Firm First to Win Two Autodesk AEC Awards
Beverly, MA – Windover Construction announced they have won two Autodesk AEC Excellence Awards, a prestigious honor for innovation in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC). Amr Raafat, vice president of VDC and Technology, was named 2019 Innovator of the Year, an international award recognizing an individual that is leading, changing, and transforming the design and/or […]
C.E. Floyd Completes The UMBRELLA
Concord, MA – C.E. Floyd Company recently attended the ribbon cutting and open house for The UMBRELLA’s newly renovated and expanded community arts building. The 58,000sf project included a new 350-seat main stage theater; 100-seat black box theater; set design shop, green room and theater support space; two additional classrooms and a maker space; renovated […]
