by Sonja Bochart, IIDA, LEED AP, LEED AP BD&C, WELL AP, LFA and Annelise Pitts, AIA, LFAIn a world that feels increasingly unpredictable, strategic planning may feel useless. How can you chart a course when the landscape is constantly changing? But that...
by Janette Blackburn, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP Imagine delivering a bold vision for an all-inclusive, campus wide gathering place within the realities of existing building fabric. Add in fiscal responsibilities and stewardship of campus...
by Derek Noble, AIA, LEED AP Architectural models—whether physical or digital—play a crucial role in communicating design concepts, making ideas accessible and comprehensible. Thoughtful model-making bridges the gap between abstract...
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...
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...
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...
by Jeremiah Fairbank The size of a nursing program’s undergraduate cohort and its skills lab square footage are closely linked, as shown in benchmarking data from 18 U.S. schools. This correlation stems from state board requirements for...
by Barak Yaryan, AIA Walk into the first floor of a modern library and you might feel like you’ve entered a train station. The hum of conversation, the clatter of footsteps, the buzz of collaboration—it’s a far cry from the hushed...
by Natalie Shutt-Banks, AIA, NOMA and Sonja Bochart, IIDA, LEED AP, LEED AP BD&C, WELL AP, LFA Embodying the values of cultural pride, community resilience, and regenerative design, the Lake City Collective Cultural Center is taking...
by Sonja Bochart, IIDA, LEED AP, LEED AP BD&C, WELL AP, LFA, and Natalie Shutt-Banks, AIA, NOMA In the face of a rapidly changing climate, our responses can easily become reactive—driven by urgency rather than clarity. That’s why we...
by Cathleen Lange, AIA, and Scott Mueller, AIA Yale New Haven Health Saint Raphael Campus Bedtower, New Haven, CT. Rendering © Shepley Bulfinch.The neurosciences represent one of the few clinical areas where both inpatient and outpatient...
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...