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Meet Chris Hillebrand, AIA, LEED AP

Meet Chris Hillebrand, AIA, LEED AP

For Chris, design is centered on context. With a background in teaching at the BAC and a personal love for at home projects, Chris prioritizes the functionality of design. As a project manager, he’s passionate about creating spaces that are beautiful and, most...

Adapting historic university buildings

Adapting historic university buildings

by David Whitehill, AIA supported byMatt Gifford, AIA LEED APLoyola University Maryland | Miguel B. Fernandez Family Center for Innovation and Collaborative LearningThe rich history of North American higher education institutions are reflected in the peculiar...

Designing a pedestrian focused city

Designing a pedestrian focused city

by Omar Bailey, AIA, LEED AP, NOMALV Collective | MoontowerWhat makes a city walkable? The United States Environmental Protection Agency defines walkability simply as “a walkable place that is easy to walk around.” While that’s true, I believe there are so many...

Designing with Mindfulness

Designing with Mindfulness

By Shelley Warner   Space is one of the most powerful things in the world. It can breathe life and excitement into its users and that is a beautiful gift we possess as designers - the ability to shape how people feel with the way we manipulate and mold space. But what...

The intersection of creativity and teamwork in the sciences

The intersection of creativity and teamwork in the sciences

by Kalyn Pavlinic Harvard University | Pagliuca Harvard Life LabInnovative scientific discoveries require two things – collaboration and creativity. As designers, we understand the importance of creating spaces that encourage openness and interaction, stimulating...

Meet Kelsi Schwede, AIA

Meet Kelsi Schwede, AIA

Kelsi Schwede, AIA is an architect and medical planner who creates healthcare spaces that make a big difference in the experience of the patient, family, and provider. Passionate about pediatric design, she works with clients across the country to understand their...

Meet Amanda Meady, Assoc. IIDA, WELL AP

Meet Amanda Meady, Assoc. IIDA, WELL AP

Amanda Meady is a designer at Shepley Bulfinch with a passion for buildings, humanity, and the environment. She is inspired by interior spaces due to their intimate connection with people and their potential to positively contribute to both human and environmental...

Erasing redlining’s legacy through multifamily development

Erasing redlining’s legacy through multifamily development

by Omar Bailey, AIAMoontower Phoenix | LV CollectiveMultifamily housing is vital to expanding upon the diversification of a community, local economy and environment. A denser environment not only fosters greater activity in a community, but also affects the...

Meet Tom Susko, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Meet Tom Susko, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Tom Susko, AIA, LEED BD+C is a talented senior architect with experience on complex healthcare projects. His leadership on healthcare and pharmaceutical projects helps clients achieve their goals for complex clinical and process driven projects. He is widely...

Mentoring the leaders of tomorrow

Mentoring the leaders of tomorrow

by Justin Pelland, AIA, LEED GA For leaders in any organization, it’s important to recognize that the junior staff of today will eventually become the leaders of our organizations tomorrow. Mentorship is an integral way for firm leaders and project teams to support...