In the mountains of Western North Carolina, the expansion of a wellness and education campus presented the opportunity to study the embodied carbon of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. The embodied carbon of MEP systems is generally a gap…
Karla Alvarado, Human Resources Generalist at Clark Nexsen, shares how her Hispanic background has influenced her approach to HR and how these values are reflected in her professional practices. 1. Tell us about your path into Human Resources (HR)…
Rob Harkey, AIA, and Dennis Stallings, FAIA, discuss the challenges presented by Fort Fisher’s location on Kure Beach, NC, and describe how its historical significance guided design. Could you describe how the visitor center’s design celebrates the rich history and…
Today’s students have the world at their fingertips, but in many cases, they might not be aware of all the opportunities the world has to offer. As designers, we believe that student outreach gives a glimpse into potential future interests…
Architecture aspires to instill meaningful experiences in our lives. Consider the subtle smell of a good book you might encounter in a library, or the softened acoustics and peaceful focus you might discover in a comfortable reading nook. Facilitating these…
Clark Nexsen has transformed the University of Virginia’s College at Wise’s 1960s library into a state-of-the-art home for its Department of Nursing. This transformative renovation of Don R. Pippin & John C. Wyllie Hall demonstrates how thoughtful design can breathe…
Erin Horton, Landscape Architecture and Planning Practice Lead, discusses the creative journey for the ViBe District’s neighborhood markers. Just a few streets from the oceanfront, the ViBe District is an evolving canvas for arts and culture. Born from the…
At the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), the nearly 50,000-square-foot Madera Cyber Innovation Center (MCIC) is set to become a pivotal facility, uniting military, academic, and industry expertise to shape the next generation of Air and Space Force officers…
In elementary school, I never raised my hand, and I constantly felt that pit in my stomach when called on. The fear of being wrong far outweighed the possibility of being right. One of the best teachers I’ve ever had…
In my family, like many others, food is what brings us together. My family is Mexican-American, so after a long day at work or school, it was my abuela’s kitchen that we all gathered in. We huddled together in anticipation…
This spring, Clark Nexsen celebrated 10 years of partnership with the Gifted Dance Education Program at the Old Donation School (ODS) in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The partnership, which began in 2014, explores, among other things, how designers and dancers can…
With an increasing amount of electric power vehicles and equipment entering the market, electric infrastructure has become a priority nationwide. In the following, Clark Nexsen energy market leader Stephen P. Wilson highlights how the firm is preparing federal government agencies…