Companies are kicking off their former drab office surroundings -- which can inhibit productivity and dampen moods -- and opting to use commercial glass in their workplace designs. Why? Well, mainly because letting in the natural light can invigorate spaces and motivate...
When the American Society of Hematology (ASH) headquarters was designed by RTKL, they had no idea they ultimately would win the NAIOP MD/DC Award of Excellence in the Best Sustainable Design LEED category once the project was complete. But marrying flexibility and...
This project was submitted by Richard Fanelli, AIA, CFM, IFMA Fellow -- who is Principal of Fanelli McClain Design Studios, Inc., in Fairfax, Virg. -- and his colleague Amy Smyth, the project manager who oversaw this engagement. A lot of organizations these days are...
Thanks to a recent (fantastic) gift, this month I was able to extend my technology adventures beyond my iPhone to the new iPad2. And what an adventure I’ve been having so far! I love that I can spend hours just browsing the app store and choosing from the plethora of free...
FOX Architects recently completed a project with Balfour Beatty Construction for their new offices in Fairfax, Virg., by way of the IPD process. What is IPD you ask? How does it benefit the project in the long run? I had those very same questions and went straight to the...
We frequently hear the term high-performance work space, and I think we are all seeing significant gains in efficiency as our office environments evolve. Yet, measuring the performance of an alternative workspace today is a tricky business -- especially given many of the new...
This article has been modified for publication with permission from its original author, Kay Sargent. It's the final installment in a 3-part series on the changing work environment. Timing is everything. Power lies in the realization of the pivotal shift that is profoundly...
This feature was submitted by Bruno Grinwis of BBG-BBGM to showcase their new office interior space -- and the thinking behind its design -- within the Empire State Building in Manhattan. Designed by the Washington office’s Workplace Interior Team, BBG-BBGM’s new 32,000...
This article has been modified for publication with permission from its original author, Kay Sargent. It's the second in a 3-part series on the changing work environment. Timing is everything. Power lies in the realization of the pivotal shift that is profoundly affecting the...
As a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) report, key elements of the Air National Guard (ANG) Readiness Center were relocated to a new facility at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. Among those responsible for creating the new design of the ANG workspace was...
