Tag: trends
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 […]
The Changing Workplace: Choice is the New Trend
by Peter J. Pinkerton The typical office workplace has been changing for decades, and most rapidly in the last 10 years. Cubical “farms” of the 1980s are disappearing. Workstation panel heights are coming down or vanishing altogether. “Free address workplace” is the new catchphrase for the modern workplace, and the old way of calculating real […]
Workplace Design for Millennials
By Daniela Maher and Cora Visnick As the youngest corporate generation falling between the ages of 18 and 35, Millennials are notoriously known for having extremely high standards and a “dream big” mentality when it comes to their job titles, salaries, hours and benefits. Businesses across every industry are faced with two challenges when it comes to […]
The Predictive Index Finds a New Home in MPA-Designed 101 Station Drive
By Dan Perruzzi The suburbs have seen an uptick in repositioned office buildings, as the urban office market continues to tighten and rents increase. Developers and landlords are taking the opportunity to refresh older office buildings in the suburbs and provide tenants with the amenities they need to attract new talent. New live/work/play developments are […]
