Dialogues
The Evolving Workplace
A conversation with Gensler, Room & Board and Cambria on how the future office will be “open section” and better for our health, well-being and the environment.
Dialogues
October 15, 2020 - by Dean Horowitz
Collaboration is Everything
Bio-incubator ABI Lab2 was designed and built using the spirit of collaboration, led by Natick, Mass.-based Dacon.
Dialogues
October 15, 2020 - by comm ARCH
Boutique Health
As healthcare continues to evolve from diagnostics and treatment to prevention and lifestyle, the buildings and spaces are also evolving.
Dialogues
October 15, 2020 - by comm ARCH
One-on-One: Joan Susie
To get some insights on how the financial industry is changing, and what that means to architects, we spoke with Joan Susie, Chairman of Bank Director, a respected information resource for banking leaders.
Dialogues
September 30, 2020
One-on-One: Bill Asdal
Bill Asdal has been providing quality building and remodeling services since 1973. His mission has been: zero defects, employee fulfillment, continuous lead generation, and customer satisfaction.
Dialogues
September 30, 2020
United States Gypsum Company (USG): The Securock® ExoAir® 430
For 115 years, United States Gypsum Company (USG) has been an industry leader in innovation, safety and sustainability for building products and innovative solutions across the globe. The Securock® ExoAir® 430 System combines technical expertise a...
Dialogues
September 30, 2020
A Place that Merits Pause
The Virginia Museum of Fine Art in Richmond is featuring his work in an exhibition called “Edward Hopper and the American Hotel.” is both thoughtful and enlightening.
Dialogues
September 30, 2020
GSA Public Building Service: Not Your Great Grandfather’s Government Facilities Approach
With a succession of forward-thinking leaders implementing commercial-level approaches to achieving goals.
Dialogues
September 30, 2020
Bright Ideas
Aparna Sproelich is the principal owner of One B Group consulting in Raleigh, N.C., We spoke with her about the importance of lighting in architectural designs.
Dialogues
September 30, 2020
One on One: Chaz Morgan
Roc Nation designer Chaz Morgan talks about creativity & inspiration.
Dialogues
September 24, 2020
One on One: Evoke Studios
commARCH met with Harris at a student STEM Conference hosted by Teach One Tech, a Raleigh, N.C.-area nonprofit dedicated to inspiring kids to pursue STEM careers.
Dialogues
September 24, 2020
New Live/Work Spaces
As we continue to settle into the “new normal” of a combination live/work lifestyle as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the various benefits and the looming possibility of another health crisis have caused designers to look to the future of our spaces. The experts at Katz Architecture have envisioned a new kind of live work space, where people can both relax and conduct business in harmony: certain floors dedicated entirely to residential units, and others committed entirely to office and flex spaces for individual and collaborative work while also providing people with the necessary greenspace and fresh air needed for a holistic and healthy lifestyle. We spoke with Katz Architecture founder David Katz about this concept.
Cities and Farms are Connected
One of the byproducts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the economic upheaval and social unrest that followed it, has been ...
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WHITE PAPERS
WHY DO WE FEEL BETTER WITH WOOD?
This commARCH White Paper focuses on how Wood shows psychological and physiological benefits, according to research. Wood has been used as a building material for millennia, but its benefits to people who live, work, and gather in the built environment are only beginning to be understood. Researchers are discovering that wood can contribute to the health and wellbeing of building occupants. While many people would agree that wood is visually pleasing, its aesthetic properties affect humans on a deeper level. Can the use of natural elements in building design enhance moods and reduce stress? Can they improve focus, creating environments that enhance productivity and learning? In this white paper, we’ll examine the benefits of an emerging design approach, and the science behind it