Tag: trends
Experts Envision Campus of the Future at Symposium
Boston – Drones will be the shepherds of the robots on a clean campus in the near future. That was just one of the messages about the future of facility management in higher education that emerged from the first annual Planon Higher Education Symposium, held in September 2017 at the Harvard Club of Boston. The event brought together […]
Design with Health and Wellness in Mind
Design with Health and Wellness in Mind by Alana Spencer lthSeaportWe spend 90% of our lives indoors. N-i-n-e-t-y percent. Now, take notice of your current surroundings. Think about the following topics: cleanliness of the air coming in through the vents; paints, sealants, and adhesives used within the space; potentially harmful ingredients you are breathing in; […]
Don’t Forget the End-User: Why employee involvement can be invaluable when planning a renovation or new construction project
Why employee involvement can be invaluable when planning a renovation or new construction project by Heather Waice When deciding to move forward with a commercial construction project, an organization is typically spurred by a specific reason(s). Their current space is outdated. They’re looking to expand their business. Their existing facility no longer accommodates their operations. […]
What Other Industries Can Teach Us About VR
by Bill Fishkin While BIM is the “measure twice, cut once” adage writ large for AEC industries, other professions have embraced the benefits of virtual reality beyond clash control and design review. Take note; lessons may be learned. Aeronautics Aerospace leader Lockheed Martin was an early adopter of VR for design review and collaboration. […]
When Your Dog Can No Longer Eat Your Homework
by David A. Bateman, Jr. Listen to the lecture at home, and do your homework in class. This scenario has become commonplace on today’s campus. Traditionally, students learn through lecture or direct instruction while in school. In a flipped class, students study the lecture at home, and class time is spent discussing, experimenting, and exploring […]
New Trends in Commercial Land Development
by Robert E. Duval Over the past few years, TFMoran has been tasked to design several large development projects with major retail and other commercial components based on the “mixed-use development” (MUD) model, rather than the more traditional “shopping center” or “office park” formats. The difference is significant. Mixed-use developments feature a blend of distinct […]
Modular Approach Makes Pieces Fit for Large Affordable Housing Development
by Ed Smith When The Community Builders Inc. (TCB) — a leading nonprofit real estate developer, owner, and manager of affordable and mixed-income housing decided to renovate all of the units at Leyden Woods in Greenfield, Mass., one of their biggest concerns was how to execute the project with as little disruption as possible to the […]
Shawmut’s People-First Culture Reaps Great Rewards
by Les Hiscoe The past year has been one of the best ever for Shawmut Design and Construction. The pinnacle for us was being named one of the nation’s 100 Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine. Shawmut is no stranger to Best Place to Work awards. Our offices have been honored regionally 43 times, but to […]
Concrete Masonry Is Sustainable
by Heidi Jandris and Jennifer Wagner Editor’s Note: This text is part one of a two-part series article. Most designers know that masonry is inherently a green building material. Masonry has many attributes that contribute to its sustainability including protection against rot, mold, and termites. Greater resilience translates into lower maintenance costs and reduced use of virgin […]
Sustainable Energy Savings Solutions with Harmonic Suppression Systems
by Donald J. Moore All companies are trying to save energy these days, whether for cost control reasons or for helping the cause of sustainability. If your clients are placing heavy computer demands on your power distribution system, then you need to look into HSS, the Harmonics Limited patented Harmonic Suppression System. HSS reduces energy […]
