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Flip through the new issue of Green Building and Design to page 199 to learn how climate change is expanding the need for resiliency and sustainability in buildings. Then check out page 314 to see how a new roof coating for a middle school corrected years of weather damage and degradation. #NeverFadeExteriorPaints #KynarAquatec

Reviewing is crucial for personal and professional growth, a core practice deeply engrained in all aspects at MB. Analyzing experiences—be it work projects, academics, or personal interactions—provides invaluable insights. Examining successes and identifying areas for improvement deepens our grasp of strengths and weaknesses. Self-reflection creates informed decision-making and problem-solving, enhancing subsequent endeavors. When we engage in dialogues with peers and mentors, we are able to integrate diverse viewpoints and collective experiences, to act as a catalyst for gaining insights that may elude our individual perception and judgement. Learning from reviewing changes experience into wisdom. It's this ongoing process that empowers adaptation, growth, and the continual enhancement of capabilities. Whether in academia, professional pursuits, or personal development, integrating thoughtful reviewing becomes as a pivotal driver of success and perpetual self-improvement.

User Research Case Study Understanding New Yorkers in Relation to Construction by Krystal Ebron The NYC Department of Design & Construction (DDC) provides communities with new or renovated structures such as firehouses, libraries, police precincts, courthouses, and senior centers. They also offer sidewalks, street reconstruction, water mains, sewers, and pedestrian ramps—quality infrastructure essential for a healthy, resilient city. The DDC wanted our help finding ways to better inform the people of NYC about the construction going on around the area. Through observational fieldwork, diary studies, and co-design sessions, we identified ways they could better curate information through various touchpoints, increase awareness about ongoing projects to alleviate inconveniences, and more carefully consider the needs of people with mobility-related accessibility needs. Check out Krystal's work: https://buff.ly/3Y0gywF More from Pratt Institute's Center for Digital Experiences: https://buff.ly/44mQdsz

In this episode, Chelsea Greemore shares what it's like to be an architectural generalist, her unique perspective, how European city plazas influence her designs, designing healing spaces for athletes and much more. https://hubs.li/Q02K3ryW0

This article applies to airports, as well. Travel distance and proper fixture count are always a priority in airport terminal planning.

Top Secret Event | Tinker’a-zation Stations Find the keys & unlock the secrets to historic preservation in this Sherlock Holmes & Nancy Drew inspired Tinker’a-zation Station event. Now, will you accept the mission and try to unlock the keys? After all, historic preservation may be a mystery to some. But that will all change with this titillating approach to solving this not-so dusty look into the past, present and future of >>> Historic Preservation! Top Secret Fun & Games ‘R Afoot:: > Super-Sleuth Kits > Tools of the Trade > Mystery Disguise Dress-up > Historic-Restore Take-Home Craft > What’s the Time(line)? > Tiny Treasure Hunt > BIG Board of Mysterious Places A variety of interactive stations provide a fun-filled way to explore the world of historic preservation. Where all ages can learn about important historic places in the City of Fayetteville and the keys to saving them. Presented by LEVEL 5 Architecture & Pencil to Pixels in conjunction with the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas When: May 18, 2024 Time: 8:00 am - 11:00’ish am Where: Fayetteville Farmer’s Market Cost: Free Ages: All ages (2-102)

Revitalizing aging facilities through adaptive re-use is key to promoting sustainable development within our communities. Explore these remarkable repurposed fire stations, like the Firehouse Art Studio in Chicago, where our team delivered architectural solutions. Witness how these structures embrace a new lease on life, serving a fresh purpose while preserving their historical significance. https://buff.ly/4c8mvvO #SustainableGrowth #AdaptiveReuse

From tech advancements to architectural desires, uncover the evolving landscape of what makes a house a home in the post-pandemic world.

There are some challenging - and valid - points in this opinion piece, especially when you consider how Charleston was built, but there has to be a middle ground. Preservation guidelines are often a blunt tool, not well coordinated with zoning practices or intent. Historic districts have been overused in places where form-base zoning or neighborhood conservation districts would have been a better solution to achieve the end result. Adaptive use strategies need to be encouraged and innovation in grant programs to accommodate building upgrades, such as the installation of sprinkler systems, as valid as subsidies for facade improvements, to maintain the character of a neighborhood or business district.