For building owners, construction is one of the most nerve-racking parts of the architectural process. Although it’s exciting to see your project come to life, the construction process presents many unknowns. Your architect should guide you through the process and coordinate communication.

Coined by psychologist Eric Fromm in 1964, biophilia refers to our innate connection with nature. It stems from the Greek words for “life” and “love” and explains why people around the globe enjoy experiences like walking through a forest or listening to ocean waves. Architects and interior designers have put biophilia into practice by creating connections to nature within the built environment.

Everybody has a responsibility to the planet, but for architects and building owners, the stakes are even higher. With buildings accounting for nearly 40% of carbon emissions, every new building needs to be designed with climate change in mind.

Whether a school or workplace, a flexible interior offers many benefits. Flexibility can help you maintain your building’s usefulness even as your needs change. It can also help you reduce the likelihood of extensive renovations, saving you time and money while minimizing your carbon footprint.

Hiring an architect is a big decision. Depending on your project’s scope, you may work with the same team for months or even years. It’s important to research your options and find someone who understands your goals.

Depending on your project delivery method, you may go through a public bidding process to secure a contractor. Public bidding offers many benefits. It promotes competition and can help you get the best value for your dollar.

Every building project is an opportunity to reduce your carbon footprint, improve occupant well-being, and make a positive community impact. However, the route toward sustainability is not always clear, and many building owners do not know where to begin.

As the most rigorous measure for sustainable design, the Living Building Challenge (LBC) has many requirements. One of the requirements is an all-day, eight-hour Biophilic Exploration.

The Living Building Challenge (LBC) is the industry’s most rigorous measure of sustainable design. Its requirements lead to net-positive buildings that benefit occupants, the community, and the environment. One of the ways the LBC accomplishes these goals is through biophilic design.

A building project involves many macro and micro decisions. One of the decisions you will make is whether to outfit your space with furniture or casework.