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For the past few decades (Mantri 2008) our healthcare system has been evolving from a narrow scope of treating illness and disease to a holistic approach that fosters health for the whole person—addressing physical, social, intellectual, and emotional well-being.
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Education is becoming flexible with the traditional walls of the classroom evolving into shareable spaces. The traditional classroom has enclosed walls limiting students and teachers to four permanent walls. Creating large, flexible, shared spaces in education facilities encourages malleability for more than just learning.
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This day, the day following Thanksgiving 2023, has been spent counting my blessings. One blessing that has impacted every corner of my life, is the blessing of being an architect.
I love being an architect. We get to help clients every day, and we work at the convergence of creativity, technology, and innovation. The work can be invigorating, and I sometimes continue to ponder the day’s challenges on my drive home or in the morning shower,
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The COVID-19 Pandemic left rippling effects worldwide, affecting all aspects of how we live. In this new world, we are facing unique new challenges and opportunities, including what the future of the office and work looks like.
As the world shut down in 2020, employees and employers were left with no other option than to embrace remote work. Now, as the world continues to reopen,
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Hiring an experienced church architect for the design of your sanctuary is an important step to providing for your congregation. The right team, with deep knowledge of church design and working with your church building committees, can make profound contributions.
The role of a church architect extends far beyond the realm of conventional architecture. Experienced religious architects understand the nuances of design for different theologies with a unique understanding of religious symbolism and the intricacies of creating a space that embodies the essence of faith and spirituality,
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Today, consumers are seeking faster and more personalized banking experiences. Online banking is becoming increasingly popular, especially in the wake of COVID-19, which has changed how we design and construct banks and credit unions.
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An Architectural Request for Proposal (RFP) is frequently a part of the client process that identifies architectural design firms that may help with a building project. An RFP is one part of a selection process that may include other steps such as interviews with experienced firms, fee and negotiation, and even tours of related projects.
Our firm sometimes provides sample RFPs to organizations as they start to develop their own Request For Proposal of Architectural Services.
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ALEP-certified educational planners introduce knowledge beyond traditional architects when creating learning environments. Their understanding of educational planning is nuanced beyond the physical aspects of the school. These professionals recognize the importance of promoting student engagement, creative and critical thinking, and working with other students through the influence of the space and the curriculum. By including educational principles into the design process, they ensure that the physical space becomes an active participant in the learning journey of students.
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“Design is always a product of its time. Buildings are the result of the influences that have acted upon the designers. What will be the design vocabulary of the 2000s? I am curious and intellectually excited to see how design evolves because of these influences.” – Michael Bahr
PRA’s Michael Bahr had a chance to sit down with Medium to discuss life as an architect and advice for a successful career as an architect.
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