A case for mid-rise: How multifamily housing can reshape our cities
Often referred to as āfive-over-ones,ā the mid-rise apartment type is typically comprised of five stories of apartments on top of a concrete āpodiumā of ground-floor retail. The main criticism of the āfive-over-oneā is that they are often too predictable.
SmithGroup | Mar 28, 2023
Inclusive design requires relearning how we read space
Pulling from his experience during a campus design workshop, David Johnson, AIA, LEED AP, encourages architects to better understand how to design spaces that are inclusive for everyone.
SmithGroup | Feb 27, 2023
Surfing the Metaversity: The future of online learning?
SmithGroup's tour of the Metaversity gives us insight on bringing together physical and virtual campuses to create a cohesive institution.
SmithGroup | Nov 28, 2022
Data centers are a hot marketādon't waste the heat!
SmithGroup's Brian Rener shares a few ways to integrate data centers in mixed-use sites, utilizing waste heat to optimize the energy demands of the buildings.
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SmithGroup | May 17, 2021
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SmithGroup | Jan 25, 2021
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SmithGroup | Aug 13, 2020
Renewing the healing role of public parks
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SmithGroup | Jul 21, 2020
How design of senior living communities must change after COVID-19
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SmithGroup | Jun 12, 2020
How will museums change after COVID-19
This new environment may herald innovative economic models and change the way we think about museum design.
SmithGroup | May 5, 2020
How will COVID-19 change the procurement of professional design services?
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SmithGroup | Apr 7, 2020
Climate-informed HVAC increases in relative humidity may fight pandemic viruses
Indoor relative humidity is a function of seasonal climate and building HVAC. The range of 40% to 60% RH may reduce contagion and help those who are infected.
SmithGroup | Feb 21, 2020
The decade ahead: Design & health in 2020 and beyond
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