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Meet Barak Yaryan, AIA

Meet Barak Yaryan, AIA

Barak is a creative architect at Shepley Bulfinch who specializes in library design. Inspired by his childhood experiences and a desire to shape lives through design, Barak traded in his guitar for a master’s degree in architecture. As a "professional puzzle solver,"...

Meet Pablo Herraiz Garcia de Guadiana

Meet Pablo Herraiz Garcia de Guadiana

Pablo is a Design Technology Specialist here at Shepley who is passionate about parametric and identifying sustainable and ecological design solutions. Pablo’s unique background paired with his dedication to developing the best design solutions for people and planet...

Planning for growing Computer Science programs

Planning for growing Computer Science programs

by Luke Voiland, AIA, LEED APHarvard Business School | Harvard Pagliuca Life LabDriven by emerging AI developments and digital transformation in the business world, university computer science programs are projected to grow by nearly 15% by 2030. These programs serve...

Promoting wellness in urban communities

Promoting wellness in urban communities

by Natalie Shutt-Banks, AIACA Ventures | The LinkSince the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the amount of time individuals spend in their residences. This has led to a rise in conversation on health and well-being, as people are increasingly cognizant...

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

by Ana VillanuevaHispanic Heritage Month celebrates the lives, culture, and contributions of the 62.1 million Hispanics in the United States, and those that came before them. It’s an opportunity for the Latinx community to share their stories and acknowledging not...

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...

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...

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...

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...