How to get the nurturing effects of nature Go Back " Read More The architectural trend of including nature to nurture building occupants will help create a better future for everyone. If you want to improve your memory performance, attention span and overall cognitive...
Heat Gain & Heat Loss Go Back " Read More Carefully planning for heat loss and heat gain can reduce heating/cooling costs while giving you the benefit of an additional daylight source. Working in an industry that uses glass and polycarbonate for structures and...
Green Building Certification Programs " Read More No matter which program you choose, the commitment to build based on what is good for the community as a whole is always a winning proposition. Every new building project brings a fresh opportunity to provide the best...
Value Architecture: keeping the design, improving the outcome Go Back " Read More The term “value engineering” originated at General Electric. Many times an otherwise well-designed project is stalled after the first budget quotes are returned. At this...
Architectural Upcycling " Read More The second lives of buildings around the world are just beginning, they are being reborn as urban paragons of sophistication and style. How do you save money on overall building design, materials, and construction costs? Adaptive...
Classroom Greenhouses: Core Curriculum Cultivated Go Back " Read More All of the hands-on learning students experience is exciting. It gets kids out of their seats and in touch with nature. There’s an adage in teaching that goes “show one, do one, teach one.” If you...
