Solutions to acoustic issues in mass timber buildings
Within the U.S., mass timber is rapidly gaining popularity as a building material, and for the right reasons. Mass timber has numerous benefits, but the most notable is its environmental impact. An…
Creating a nurturing environment: The value of a mother’s room in the workplace
A workplace design comprises a range of facilities as employers try to retain and attract employees. On this list is a mother’s bedroom (or a nursing space or an area for lactation).…
Anatomy of a model apartment
Model apartments function as scenes that provide a moment in time for visitors to demonstrate a high standard of living and convey a story that motivates people to live a…
Building a better academic workplace
After enduring since the Middle Ages, the traditional academic environment could have reached its limit. The changing nature of collaboration, financials, and work habits of individuals are rendering traditional workplace…
Top markets for hotel construction
In the US trend report on the construction pipeline of Hotel Econometrics (LE) to the quarter ending February 2023, five areas with the highest hotel construction pipelines comprise Dallas with record-breaking 184 projects/21,501 rooms.…
Eight-story Vancouver Community College building dedicated to clean energy
An eight-story structure located at Vancouver Community College will feature the latest in electric and hybrid automotive shops that will teach students how to service the electric vehicle and educate…
lessons learned from 40+ years planning and designing senior living environments
In the year Mary-Jean Eastman, FAIA, and I started Perkins Eastman over 40 years ago, we set out to create a practice that was based around six distinct but complementary areas of…
Top healthcare design projects for 2023
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) is honoring 10 projects in the 2023 Healthcare Design Awards. These awards honor innovative designs that address aesthetic urban,…
How to Put Lean in the Contract
Are you planning to apply Lean in your project? If yes, you should indicate the Lean implementation. It does not mean you must pay for it, but some initial costs…
What Is Slack In Construction And Why Is It Needed?
WHAT IS SLACK, AND WHY IS IT NEEDED? What should you do when you must return home as fast as possible during rush hour? Choosing an alternate route using your…