by Sarah BousquetThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) has been working to drive positive change through design for more than a century, calling attention to impactful projects that help define a better built environment. This year, Shepley Bulfinch is proud to...
by Lauren PerdueIt’s not about who owns the big idea; we believe the best idea wins when you have a team of inspired minds working together. Congrats to just a few of the Bulfinch brains taking us to new heights, on their recent...
by Jennifer Donham WellsPrincipals Jennifer Aliber and Angela Watson have both been elevated to the 2018 class of AIA Fellows! The honor is so well deserved—and one that can be claimed by only 3% of AIA members. We couldn’t be more inspired by or proud of our “Fellow”...
by Carole WedgeAs architects and designers, it’s in our DNA to constantly explore and imagine what’s possible. During the past year and a half, we turned the lens of curiosity on ourselves to reimagine our visual identity and uncover the distinctive qualities that...
by Cathleen LangeI recently attended a discussion led by Steve Slifka of Steelcase, entitled “The Art of Storytelling.” With great presentation style that was neither showy or dull, Steve shared the importance of telling your audience a story. Rather than spewing...
by Carole WedgeUpdated July 2025 by Matthew Gifford. In the years since Carole shared her insights, we have made significant progress towards creating sustainably minded buildings. However, as we approach the year 2030, there is still a long way to go. Today, our...
by Carole WedgeOne of my first architectural impressions as a child was Buckminster Fuller’s dome in Montreal. Having always had a soft spot for it, I was drawn to a video of students conducting a laboratory experiment to see if silkworms could be used as biological...
by Sonja BochartClose your eyes and picture your happy place. Contemplate how your body and your state of mind might feel there: calm, relaxed, peaceful, energized? Is there a breeze, or a particular scent you may experience in this setting? Imagine all of your senses...
by Sarah BousquetThe wait is over. Greenbuild and ArchitectureBoston Expo (ABX) 2017 are here—lucky for us, quite literally in our Boston office’s backyard. Combining events for the first time, we’re thrilled to join thousands of green building cohorts from across...
by Sarah Bousquet“My designs have endeavored to clearly belong to their unique environments, from the windswept plains of New Mexico, to the urban streets of New York City.” Alexander (Sandy) Howe, Former Principal, AIAThe Howe Traveling Fellowship is a biennial...
by Juliet Chun & Zhanina BoyadzhievaWith sense of humor and acute remarks, Carole Wedge shared her unique entry into the architecture world. Over the past decade, she has led Shepley Bulfinch’s transformation and growth with an emphasis on the creation of an open...
by Janette S. BlackburnTransforming an academic library starts with integrative planning, and includes an expanded user mix, new partners, and far-reaching stakeholders. Here are six strategies to create and foster a dynamic, inclusive planning process. Map the...