If there is a silver lining to come out of this recent health threat, it could be that we are learning more about what the pandemic shares in common with climate change, along with some proactive steps that we can take to reduce the negative...
The global pandemic hit the architecture industry hard. In the second quarter of 2020, almost three-fourths of design firms saw a decrease in their billings. When something unexpected happens to the economy, companies tend to put major development projects on hold. Fortunately, it isn’t all...
The COVID-19 pandemic will have an ongoing effect on work environments. Moving forward, businesses will want workspaces that offer more flexibility, increased collaboration, and provide more opportunities for social distancing. In addition, workspaces will need to accommodate more technology and remote work environments. Here are...
Career growth in architecture is about skill, experience, and timing. If you didn’t get the promotion for you were hoping for last year, 2019 could still be your year! In today’s market, moving you career forward is not as much about paying your dues and...
As a manager, it is your job to keep your team inspired and motivated. Low-morale hinders both creativity and productivity. The best way to retain your team members is to make them feel appreciated, but this isn’t always as easy as it sounds. Here are...
Young professionals are more interested in social issues than they have been in years. Concerns about the environment, poverty, community, and inequality have shaped their decision-making processes. This affects what they look for when job hunting. The architectural field is one area that has seen...
From augmented reality to 3D printing, innovation is transforming the design technology market. We are capable of doing things we never thought possible twenty years ago. To keep up with these changes, the position in demand are changing as well. Some are changing and expanding,...
With the current economy booming development across all project types is white hot. One of the most noticeable trends in architecture is a refocusing on commercial projects. I know that in Seattle a great deal of energy was directed at development of residential properties. As...
While attending the recent Bisnow even, Seattle: Retail and Mixed-Use Breakdown, Maria Barrientos (co-owner of Barrientos RYAN, www.mbarrientos.com) was speaking about retail projects in her mixed-use projects around Seattle. *A bit about Maria. Her firm has been developing residential, mixed-use projects in the various Seattle neighborhoods...
The new year has started and the holidays are long behind us. The glow of time off is over and there is work to do and little time for anything else. We are all busy and as the economy grows through 2017, we won’t be...