The first year in a new building can present challenges. Between punch list items, warranties, and commissioning, there is plenty on your plate as you settle into your new environment. You are likely ready to get back to your normal operations.
Created by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), Just is a “nutrition label” that measures an organization’s commitment to equity and social justice. It is a voluntary program that allows organizations to assess their operations and disclose how they treat their employees and where they make financial and community investments.
Energy performance is one of the most important aspects of a building project. Heating and cooling costs are some of the largest expenses of building ownership, so the decisions you make during the design process can have a long-term impact on your bottom line.
The built environment is a key determinant of human health. On average, we spend 90% of our time indoors, and factors like indoor air quality, lighting, and the chemical content of building materials can impact our mental and physical well-being.
Water management is central to addressing the effects of climate change. Rising temperatures mean water evaporates in higher amounts, leading to heavier rainfall in shorter windows of time. When more rain falls than vegetation and soils can absorb, the risk of flooding increases.
As we celebrate this holiday season, we are grateful for the support of our clients and partners and have made a donation to Habitat for Humanity of Iowa on their behalf.
Stakeholder input is a vital part of any building project. Through surveys and workshops, members of your organization should contribute to the design process, voice their concerns, and share ideas. This type of collaboration leads to a project that fits the occupants’ unique needs.
Adaptive reuse, the practice of repurposing an existing building for a new use, has been gaining popularity across the US. These projects offer the opportunity to preserve a community’s character, mitigate urban blight, and reduce the carbon emissions and waste associated with demolition.
Adaptive reuse is the practice of repurposing an existing building for a new use. It’s an opportunity to save underutilized building stock, preserve a community’s historic character, and reduce the carbon emissions, waste, and resource consumption associated with demolition and new construction.
