History of Doors : Design and Usage

No matter who we are or where we live, doors around the world have consistently protected us from the elements and defined our comings and goings. These iconic structures are symbols of life passages; transitions, endings, new beginnings. As we move through them—literally and figuratively—every day, we are part of a shared human behavior that began as an instinct for … Read More

The Importance of Building Information Modeling (BIM)

BIM building information modeling

To call BIM (Building Information Modeling) state-of-the-art construction software is like calling the internet a helpful little informational tool. Gross understatement. As the industry transitions from paper based linear processes to a collaborative digital approach that supports integrative practices, BIM is the essential link in the chain, the key to landing and successfully executing contracts. In a climate of intense … Read More

School Architecture and Design

School Architecture and Design

We want our children to learn to think outside the box. Yet, historically school architecture has basically been about confining students to a box and expecting them to flourish creatively and intellectually. Breaking away from the assumption that learning must occur inside a confined space with all eyes on the teacher at the head of the class, today’s architects are … Read More