Let’s Compare and Contrast: Human Scale Patterns
I recently wrote a series of posts on three important patterns of walkable neighborhoods and human scale design – neighborhood streets,..
Building Architectural Identity Around Two Sheets of Paper
In anticipation of AIA Kansas City’s annual Design Excellence Awards this month, we’re putting the spotlight on the DeBruce Center at the..
Maximizing Tasting Room Sales Through the Visitor Experience
It’s no secret that we all have our “go-to” favorite places. What is it that makes you want to go back to your favorite restaurant, bar,..
Collaboration is Better than Divide and Conquer
On Wednesday, October 18, the South Central Collaborative celebrated their first anniversary. The Collaborative, which includes Gould..
The Future of the Faculty Workplace: A More Engaged World for Teachers
Teachers are asked to do a LOT in the transformation to 21st century learning, yet little has changed in the way schools support them. So..
Human Scale Patterns: Lot Access
Note: This is the third post in a series exploring some simple patterns of human scale neighborhood design. These patterns, which I’ve..
Lawrence Public Library: Creating a New Civic Hub for a City
In anticipation of AIA Kansas City’s annual Design Excellence Awards next month, we’re putting the spotlight on the Lawrence Public..
STEAM Studio: What Happens When Innovative K-12 Learning is Embedded Amongst Designers?
As an educator, have you wondered how you could increase student engagement in your classroom? OK … let’s say, increase student..
Edu:Work
I recently gathered with a table of experts at the Kansas City Business Journal to discuss the emerging gaps and convergence between..
A Family Discussion in San Francisco
If a corporation—per judicial opinion—is considered a person, does it follow that it can have a “soul”? If the willingness to consider..
