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Sustainably-focused projects require shared values and vision from early design stages through construction.

With this mechanically stabilized earth structure, building on a site with a hill is no longer a constraint.

If you’ve eaten at a quick-serve restaurant or even grabbed a cup of coffee recently, you’re probably aware of the revolution in mobile ordering. On the surface, it’s all about convenience – no waiting in line to order, waiting to pay, waiting for food; it’s ready when you are. But mobile ordering isn’t just about […]

Article Excerpt: “Designing projects in the urban environment takes certain sensibilities. There’s a persistence with the design team, the developer and city officials that evolves into the best and highest use for a particular site. In an urban setting, this takes a critical understanding of historical context—and bit of a crystal ball—to succeed. Like some […]

There’s a revolution happening in education today. Schools are beginning to adapt their pedagogy, their methodology and even their physical space to support and foster hands on, problem-based learning. In this model, students work on group projects that require applying several disciplines at a time, using information from several sources and mediums – not just […]

Rochester Institute of Technology is poised to revolutionize digital media education with the innovative MAGIC Spell Studios. Scheduled to open in Fall of 2018, MAGIC Spell Studios is a first-of-its-kind higher education facility designed to converge computer gaming, film, animation and digital media education under one roof with an emphasis on student entrepreneurship. The thriving […]

Maybe it's the time of the year or simply the climate of the country, but it seems...

Dating back to the 1960s, Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) design re-created hospital settings...

Our Western New York cities were once among the great and powerful: they were national centers of industry and commerce. They evoked in their community’s strength, pride and civic spirit. In the mid to late 20th century, primarily due to economic realignment and suburban flight, these urban centers saw a drastic decrease in the use […]

Senior Housing providers are leaving industry standards behind to forge a culture...

Innovations in window glazing and coatings have increased the energy efficiency of window walls. New coatings allow the architect to use larger expanses of glass, even when designing buildings that meet stringent green building certification programs. Architect Mark Maddalina, AIA, LEED AP, and Manager of Sustainable Design at SWBR Architects in Rochester, New York sums […]

Thermal Imaging Analysis allows us to analyze construction conditions and identify information that can help improve performance and determine the need for critical maintenance. Infrared technology used in a thermal camera captures temperature variations on a surface and can be successfully used to evaluate problems related with the presence of moisture in roof systems. The […]