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...
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“F” is for Fellows
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”...
Continued evolution
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...
Finding your 90-second stories
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...
Making the case for sustainable design
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...
Material witnesses: Natural selection
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...
Creating joy through biophilic design
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...
Exploring greener design pastures
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...
Coral block to the tallest tower
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...
Behind the wall: On equity and architecture
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...
Library design: Six elements of a successful process
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...
Shared experiences
by Jennifer WellsThe Future of Cities trailer by Oscar Boyson.Claire Wood, business manager of the Global Performance Running Footwear division at New Balance, finds beauty in the running shoe. “It’s universal, and you can talk about its design with anyone,” she said....