In the conversation around school safety, active shooter scenarios still garner the most attention – but there is a valid argument to shift our focus to a more holistic, preventive approach by creating healthier school environments that encompass safety on…
Asserting that the workplace is like a city, Clark Nexsen’s Paul Battaglia breaks down the ideals of how cities function, workplaces thrive, and how combining the two through a demonstrative marriage of architecture and design can serve as a catalyst…
While it is evident that urban and rural transportation systems throughout the country are in dire need of enhancement and rehabilitation, for many localities, these efforts boil down to a single factor: funding. w As our communities continue to grow,…
Clark Nexsen’s Paul Battaglia and Susan Drew attended and presented at Future Offices 2019 in New York this winter. Between presentations, workshops, panels, and tours of cutting-edge office space, they gleaned some interesting takeaways for workplace design: The Office &…
Virtually every college or university has experienced the painful challenge of cutting project scope to meet budget limitations. Even seemingly large budgets, typically accompanied by equally significant project goals, can be quickly consumed. Featuring UNC Charlotte’s multidisciplinary new STEM building…
I am convinced that there is perhaps no single profession in which the practitioner’s need to embrace sustainability and resiliency is more important than in engineering. Few, if any, professions have a greater impact on public health, safety, and welfare.…
Clark Nexsen’s Anne Bradley and Susan Drew discuss trends in commercial workplace interior design, the primary challenges organizations are turning to workplace design to solve, and how technology is continuing to transform how and where we work. w What is…
Graduating workforce-ready students is a critical objective for colleges, universities, and community colleges across the nation. It delivers exponential benefits – the individuals and the organizations they go to work for are more successful, the institution enhances its reputation for…
From the workplace to education, “flexibility” is the buzzword of the moment in vertical building design. Commercial clients may upfit a building or need to transform a function at any time; evolving pedagogy is continuously impacting the way teachers teach…
In an age during which stories of bullying, school shootings, and mental health concerns are all too common, designers have a critical role to play in crafting K-12 schools that simultaneously promote engaged learning and student safety.
The value of a strong corporate culture is well-documented – it drives productivity, engagement, and satisfaction among employees – and all of that translates to better business metrics. Exploring the role of design in reinforcing, promoting, and even changing workplace…
In today’s job market, attracting high performers requires more than a competitive salary and benefit package. These individuals want to work in an environment that promotes a positive work culture and provides rewarding experiences through its amenities, outdoor space, and…