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…
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…
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…
Over the last few years, public libraries have transitioned from being buildings that only store and lend books to being fully featured community centers. While today’s public libraries are still committed to sharing knowledge and providing easy access to books…
The business case for prioritizing occupant well-being in building design is compelling. The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) cites attracting top talent, increasing productivity, and improving environmental, social or governance (ESG) performance as key outcomes of leveraging tools like their…
For this installment of 5 Questions with an Expert, we caught up with Jennifer Heintz, a senior architect and principal with Clark Nexsen, to talk about the importance of community centers and how they are evolving: w 1. What are…
Sidewalk design is a central focus for municipalities looking to improve pedestrian safety and the pedestrian experience. Even before COVID-19 dramatically increased the number of people walking and biking through our towns and cities, there had been a growing emphasis…
Well-designed streetscapes provide a wealth of benefits for their respective communities. In more recent years, we have seen a synergistic shift toward design strategies that activate the surrounding area and create a sense of place for citizens. In Virginia Beach’s ViBe District, the new designs of 19th streets have done just that – improving mobility while generating a thriving subcommunity of commerce, art, and nightlife.
My story started getting people’s attention in 2010 when I won a scholarship in Thailand to come study in the United States. I ended up spending one year enjoying culture shock at a prep school in New Hampshire before I…
“My entry into the AEC industry happened by chance. I was still in grad school and waiting in line at the career fair to speak with the local Frito-Lay manufacturer about current opportunities for business students. While waiting, I started…
“Growing up in Dubai, I didn’t really understand what hiking was, what people got out of it, and what joy you could possibly get from walking through luscious green forests. As amazing of a city as Dubai was (and still…