Join Principal Natalie Thurman, AIA, Associate Principal Sonja Bochart, IIDA, LEED AP, LEED AP BD&C, WELL AP, LFA, and Designer Rachel Theurer, IIDA, NCIDQ, LEED GA, at Gulf Coast Green by AIA Houston. Gulf Coast Green is the leading...
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Shepley Bulfinch Listed in Largest Architecture Firms Lists
American City Business Journals in four locations listed Shepley Bulfinch in their 2026 Largest Architecture Firms Report. Information on The List was obtained through Business Journal research or supplied by individual firms. The ACBJs...
Our Approach to Academic Nursing Design
by Jeremiah FairbankNursing is a unique and demanding profession—one that requires an equally distinctive approach to education. With ongoing nursing shortages, preparing the next generation for long-term success is more critical than ever. With students required to...
2026 Pathways: Professional Advancement
We’re proud to announce the recent advancement of several of our talented, dedicated team members. These Bulfinches have demonstrated leadership, exceptional ability, and an active commitment to advancing the future of the firm. Career...
Designing a Custom Creative Thinking Game: From Concept to Community
By Natalie Shutt-Banks and Sabin CiocanHow do you spark creativity and empathy in a fast-changing world? For our annual All-Firm Design Charrette, the answer emerged through a collaborative journey—one that blended rigorous systems thinking and infused the element of...
Lights, Camera, Action: Healthcare Design through the Lens of Pop Culture
by Angela Watson, FAIA, LEED AP, and Jennifer Aliber, FAIA, FACHA, LEED AP When you think of hospitals on TV, what comes to mind? Sleek glass walls, dramatic helicopter landings, and doctors delivering life-saving care in impossibly large...
Principal recognized in Texas A&M’s “Architecture for Health” program anniversary
Trent’s portfolio includes University of Houston’s Health and Biomedical Sciences Buildings 1 & 2. This space combines three programs—clinical, educational and research—into two distinct, yet interconnected buildings. Photo by Robert...
Shepley Bulfinch Welcomes Jeremiah Fairbank as Director, Senior Architect
The Houston Business Journal shared the addition of Jeremiah Fairbank to our team as a Director and Senior Architect. He brings with him a wealth of experience and specialized expertise in the design of professional and nursing schools,...
Houston Freed-Montrose Library wins IIDA New England design award
The Houston Freed-Montrose Public Library has won an IIDA New England Design Award in the Community and Culture category.The IIDA NE Design Awards is the region’s premier event celebrating outstanding interior design across New...
Reflections and Learning: 2025 Summer Intern Teachout
by Spencer Smith As summer winds down, our 2025 class of summer design interns closed out their experience with a series of teachout presentations. These sessions offered a glimpse into the diverse experiences, projects, and personal...
The Architect’s Newspaper: Luke Voiland named managing principal
The Architect's Newspaper highlighted the elevation of Luke Voiland, AIA, LEED AP, to managing principal of Shepley Bulfinch.In this role, Luke will oversee both practice and market strategy nationally for the firm. Learn more about this...
Designing for Feedback: How Occupancy Evaluations Shape Better Spaces
by Andrea Hardy, AIA, EDAC, and Natalie Shutt-Banks, AIA Recently, Natalie and I delivered an informative presentation titled “Developing a Qualitative Occupancy Survey That Is Applicable Across Project Types” at the EDRA56 Conference that...