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Your Summer Vacation Could Help Your Career

In a society that glorifies the hustle and praises long hours as a sign of dedication, it’s no wonder that many employees hesitate to use their well-deserved vacation days. Fear of falling behind, job insecurity, or a perceived need to always be accessible can lead to an unhealthy work-life balance. However, this culture of overworking is detrimental not only to individuals but also to organizations in the long term, as employee burnout and disengagement take their toll.

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The Air Conditioning Conundrum

The world is getting warmer, creating a higher demand for air conditioning. However, the more air conditioning units running as they are made today, the greater the chance temperatures will continue to rise.

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The Whimsical World of Weird Transportation

Getting from here to there is typically a pretty boring blend of logistics and practicality, unless you are into that sort of thing. However, as architects and designers, we occasionally have the opportunity to work with urban planners to think about this side of things and find it pretty fascinating. 

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Global Retail Brands are Coming to America

For years, brands like IKEA and Lego have been ubiquitous on the retail scene in the United States. Recently, global brands like Mango (Spain), Uniqlo (Japan), and Zara (also Spain) have launched large expansion plans with American shoppers in mind. 

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The 11 Most Endangered Architectural/Historic Sites in the United States

While some buildings are slated for complete transformation through adaptive reuse, others are protected exactly as they are for their historic significance. Every year, the National Trust for Historic Preservation creates a list of “endangered historic places” in the United States. The list has been developed since 1988 to draw attention to places in danger of being torn down or damaged. 

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Adaptive Reuse Brings New Life to Urban Spaces

When it comes to adaptive reuse, the process of transforming an existing building for a purpose other than what it was built or designed for, motivations can range. Whether the goals are environmentally driven, resource preservation, or maintaining historic value, adaptive reuse has become a solution to some of our modern problems of the built environment. 

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