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Biophilic Design, What is it, and Why is it Important?

By Lisa Lister | August 9, 2022

Biophilia, as author Edward D. Wilson in The Biophilia Hypothesis describes, “is the innately emotional affiliation of human beings to other living organisms”. As architects we are called to create this emotional affiliation in the spaces we design. Utilizing biophilic design, we pull in elements of our ecosystem that can bring us a sense of […]

Can Solar Panels Benefit your Business?

By Lisa Lister | August 1, 2022

All businesses, and of any kind can benefit from solar energy! Determining the array size and effectiveness is step one. Here is what you need to know: 1. Your solar array can be as small or as large as your structure / property will allow. 2. The amount of energy produced is attributed to many […]

How does 3D Scanning Technology Benefit your Project?

By Lisa Lister | July 28, 2022

What is 3D Scanning Technology? 3D scanning technology is the future of visualizing spaces. It allows you, your AEC team, and your projects stakeholders to see the property with a press of a button. Using a camera, panoramic views are created and linked together to create a walkthrough of the scanned space. This technology can […]

Properly Selected Architects Provide Added Value to Building Projects

By Lisa Lister | July 20, 2022

Architects are too often seen and treated as a commodity. And they are viewed as being all the same and providing the same result regardless of which architect is hired for the project. Therefore, with that mindset, the entity that seeks to hire the architect looks for the lowest fee because they think that the […]

The Importance of Acoustic Flooring in Your Commercial Property

By Lisa Lister | July 11, 2022

Have you ever been in a hotel or lived in an apartment where you heard people stomping around above you? How about working in an office and hearing all the chairs moving and feeling doors slamming on different floors? Turns out, there is a way to lessen that noise and vibration to allow for peace […]

Return to Work and the Importance of Physical Space

By Lisa Lister | June 27, 2022

As we transition back to the office post Covid, the list of sought-after office amenities continues to grow. These amenities are one of the best ways to attract back your staff and attract new tenants and businesses to your site. Here are Some Ideas! 1. Open areas and shared community space that encourage human interaction […]

Finding Restaurant Success in Today’s Market

By Lisa Lister | June 14, 2022

Are you a restaurant owner searching for ways to keep your business afloat? In today’s hospitality market changes are necessary to stay profitable and keep customers coming back. Below are trending solutions to a market that has evolved to meet the needs of Covid and the demands of your targeted customer. Transformational Success • Generation […]

The Wide and Wild World of Warehousing

By Lisa Lister | June 9, 2022

Very few people, if anyone could have imagined today’s world of warehousing prior to the launch of e-commerce. Today’s warehousing industry is wide and wild. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there were about eight million people employed in the Warehousing & Storage Industry Group in 2020. The public storage & warehousing market size […]

The “Back To The Office” Debate – Stay Tuned!

By Lisa Lister | May 10, 2022

“To be or not to be back to the office?” That is the debate question that continues as we progress through the COVID 19 pandemic. Personal and professional opinions span the spectrum from YES, we should return (now, sometime soon, a year from now, etc.) and NO, we should not return to the office (now, […]

The “Great Resignation” and The War for Talent in the AEC Industry – Post Pandemic

By Lisa Lister | April 14, 2022

COVID-19 pandemic changed the fundamentals of the economy and multiple sectors of the economy, including the AEC industry. One of the greatest impacts has been on employment, as witnessed by an average of 4 million individuals quitting their jobs in the first quarter of 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The “Great Resignation” […]

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