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Ensuring the safety and security of students and staff is a top priority for school districts nationwide. The unfortunate rise in school-related incidents serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of meticulous planning and design of educational facilities. At HMC Architects, we are optimistic about the difference we can make with our clients…

Designing indoor spaces that promote mental well-being in the workplace is more than a trend; it is a crucial step toward cultivating a productive and content workforce. Here’s how thoughtful design can create visually appealing and emotionally supportive workspaces, enhancing overall employee well-being. Why Design for Well-Being Our surroundings play a pivotal role in our…

As business districts struggle to fill office buildings, owners get creative to fill spaces It’s the business of Dan Colombini to know where business is going — and how to get it there. Colombini, a principal at the New York City-based engineering consulting firm Goldman Copeland, has seen cities with high-rise business districts struggle in…

Photo credit: Richard Barnes Adaptive reuse project at UC Davis features collaborative spaces, high-tech classrooms and energy-efficiency Walker Hall at the UC Davis campus is an adaptive reuse project that transformed a vacant, seismically unsafe building into a graduate and professional student center with meeting rooms, a lecture hall, and sophisticated active-learning classrooms that serve…

Without planning ahead of time, patient lives could be at risk during construction projects. When it comes down to it, hospitals and other healthcare facilities are designed specifically for patients. With vulnerable lives at stake, there is a lot to consider before taking on a healthcare facility project. Something as simple as flipping a switch…

School districts could choose to take the money in a lump sum or annually over 10 years March 26, 2024 As school districts nationwide struggle against rising tides of deferred maintenance in their facilities, maintenance and engineering managers in one state are on the verge of receiving a huge infusion of funds designed to help…