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Some of the most inventive building designs were from architects who thought outside the box. World-renowned award-winning Architects like Frank Gehry, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Richard Meier envisioned using space in a bold and unique way whose impressions have withstood the test of time.  Rather than constructing the same type of building that has been done several times before, each new project was carefully planned from a fresh construction... Read more

Hotel guests are no longer content with an ordinary hotel room and a generic bar of soap and miniature bottle of shampoo anymore. They want a luxury guest experience with all of the comforts of home. And hotels around the world from small independent motels to major hospitality chains are renovating guest rooms and public areas to meet the expectations of the 21st century... Read more

It all began in the late-90’s during the Internet revolution when start-up companies were sprouting across Silicon Valley turning the traditional commercial workspace on its head.  In an effort to attract, motivate and retain a young, ambitious and talented workforce, ground-breaking Internet companies like Google, Yahoo and Amazon designed a more cohesive working community complete... Read more

For the past decade, there has been a big push towards green design principles to build more environmentally friendly buildings that increase energy efficiency while reducing our carbon footprint. And thanks to the Green Building Council, LEED and other green building initiatives, it has largely accomplished what it set out to do, which is to remove billions of pounds of pollution every year from the... Read more

Out with the old — in with the new: The traditional office space is changing and it’s time for companies to modernize or risk being left behind. It wasn’t all that long ago when young start-ups fueled by vibrant and energetic Millennial entrepreneurs began transforming old warehouses and factories into cool workspaces. And it didn’t take long for traditional companies to capitalize on the trend... Read more

You’ve got plans for a new building and are anxious to get the construction project off the ground. This is an exciting time and there are a lot of loose ends that need to be nailed down such as hiring an architect, obtaining the required permits and of course, choosing a builder. But that’s just the beginning. There are a... Read more

The lack of natural lighting in a commercial space can negatively impact employee performance and productivity. In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, it was discovered that workers spending most of their day in windowless environments had difficulty completing certain tasks and had poor sleep quality compared to workers who had significantly more exposure to daylight. In fact, workers... Read more

Whether you are planning to renovate a retail store, office building or any other type of commercial establishment, you are probably wondering which questions you should ask general contractors (GC). How much will it cost? How long will it take? Those are good questions, but there are other important questions to ask too. So before you dig in, be sure to get the answers... Read more

When you think about it, employees today are spending most of their waking hours at the office. And if your office space is not well maintained, is cramped or is otherwise not working at its best, it may be time for a renovation. A well-constructed office renovation can have a positive impact on the bottom-line of your business when you consider your... Read more

Whether your company is expanding its operations, relocating its offices or planning to break ground on its first building, many business owners are finding that choosing the right building site or location is no easy task. It requires considerable forethought, attention to detail and answers to a wide range of questions about the geography, environment and infrastructure, for example.  Before You Begin But before you begin... Read more