Category: Design Articles
WELL Buildings - The International WELL Building Standard
Integrating the principals of the International WELL Building Standard creates spaces that promote optimal health, productivity and satisfaction.
DownloadProject Phases - 7 Stages to the Planning Process
Congratulations - you've decided to hire an architect! What next? How do you and an architect turn your ideas into reality? There is a well-defined method for doing this - read on to discover the seven stages to the planning process.
DownloadMaster Planning - Objectives of a Successful Plan
There are many reasons a school district might choose to undertake a Facility Master Planning Study. Whatever the reason, there are key components of every Facility Master Plan that should be considered and there is a plan framework that can be easily tailored to a district's needs. The overarching questions always need to be: Where are we? Where are we going? and How do we get there?
DownloadGender-Neutral Toilet Rooms - What to Consider When Discussing Design
The most basic reason for gender-neutral toilet rooms is equality - no one is segregated or separated by gender or mobility level.
DownloadColor Theory - Basics of the Color Wheel
Color theory is both the science and art of using color. It explains in what manner humans perceive color and the visual effects of how colors mix, match or contrast with each other.
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