by mmcpherson | Jun 24, 2020 | Design, Lifestyle
Biophilic design is derived from Biophilia which is the tendency for humans to be near or close to forms of nature. It is sourced from the idea that we are still connected to the agrarian lifestyle. It is important to be able to incorporate nature into the workplace....
by mmcpherson | Jun 3, 2020 | Design
In decades past, employers focused on giving their staff designated offices and workstations that afforded them privacy. Employees arrived at their workspace, worked on their solitary project or task and, except for break time, rarely left their individual space. The...
by mmcpherson | Jun 3, 2020 | Design, Lifestyle
Increased global urbanization has prompted cities around the world to rethink how housing is designed and constructed. Large luxurious apartments and over-sized houses in urban areas are quickly becoming a thing of the past as cities cope with continued population...
by mmcpherson | Jun 3, 2020 | Architecture, Design
One of the challenges that architects face when presenting design to clients is effectively communicating how a design will look and feel after it is completed. Clients are often unable to visualize the end result just by looking at fixed image design renderings,...
by mmcpherson | May 29, 2020 | Architecture, Design
Have you noticed that apartment building design in the United States has become unremarkable and highly predictable? We have! A basic stacking of boxes with minimal vision and complete disconnect from the environment has taken the place of innovation and sustainable...
by mmcpherson | May 29, 2020 | Architecture, Design, Lifestyle
Millennial’s are taking over the workforce and, much like their work habits, their workplace requirements are very different from the generations that came before them. As technology, collaboration and longer office hours have become the benchmarks of today’s...
