Insights

We spend quality time thinking about, researching and advancing design. Our team shares its insights on the trends, challenges and realities that impact design in the world we live in.

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The New Value of Student Housing

Why experience, climate and collaboration now shape every investment decision

Recent Insights

An aerial view of a community of small modular homes arranged in a grid pattern, with a colorful mural on a large building in the background. The area includes green spaces, trees, and people walking around.

Navigating the Housing Crisis

How a radical shift in thinking offers viable solutions

Transforming Office Buildings to Livable Spaces

Key considerations for commercial conversions to residential uses

A New Age of Distillery Architecture

How whisky distillery design is evolving to meet net zero goals while honoring tradition

Life Cycle Assessments: Measuring What Matters

How LCAs Optimize Embodied Carbon Reduction Across the Built Environment

The Case for Modular Design

Thinking outside the box about Modern Methods of Construction

The Immersive Design Process

How VR and Simulation work to deliver high quality healthcare solutions

Eight Principles of Experiential Retail Design

How to revitalize the in-store shopping experience to create a destination

Making Our Cities Cool Again

How place-based resiliency strategies mitigate the impact of urban heat

Urban Regeneration Strategies

Why densification matters to create 15-minute communities

Digital artwork of an office with a glowing brain on a glass wall symbolizing mental health in the workplace. Office employees interact in a modern setting. Text reads 'World Mental Health Day' and 'Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace.'

Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace

A Design Perspective for World Mental Health Day