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How will the Coronavirus Pandemic change the way we think about designing public buildings?

Positive Energy engineers Michael Walker and Kristof Irwin explore how we can approach the design of public building types so they can be more adaptive in extreme situations like the Coronavirus pandemic. Great article, and worth a read.

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How Smart Universal Design allows New Homes to Keep Pace with Buyers’ Lives

How the Japanese philosophy of “chōwa”–“the spirit of partnership and life balance”–has informed the design, selection of building materials and unique construction processes, and integration of smart home technologies to promote environmental sustainability, support occupants’ health and wellness, and protect against the consequences of climate change.

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Spaces of Significance: Art and Architecture

On a recent ski trip to Squaw Valley, I was reminded that our immediate environment shapes who we are and how we feel.

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