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.
Pre-design is one of the most crucial phases of the architectural process. In this phase, your architect will gather information, engage stakeholders, and help you set goals that drive the project forward.
The beginning of the architectural process is dedicated to research and goal setting. In the early phases, you will experience a wide range of workshops and activities that help you establish a vision for your project, including a planning workshop.
Let’s face it: construction projects are expensive. Additional funding through grants or tax credits can go a long way in helping you complete your project and achieve the quality you desire.
The design process is a constant cycle of feedback and critique. For some building owners, giving design feedback is a new experience. While you may have no problem with compliments, saying “I don’t like it” may feel uncomfortable.
When starting a building project, you may wonder if you will work with an architect, an interior designer, or both. The line between the two professions often blurs, leading to confusion. You may also wonder when you will plan your building’s interior and how the process will work.
On average, people spend 90% of their time indoors. While interior spaces are necessary for most daily activities, they often cut off our access to nature. Thankfully, designers can bring the outdoors inside.
