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Climate Change and College Living: Bold Ideas for the Future

A recent competition challenged architects to find creative new ways to improve buildings in a changing climate. Our entry tackled a structure found on almost every college campus. Here’s how we reinvented it.
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Portrait of Ben Niebauer at the DesignGroup office.
by Shawna Foley, Alex Keiser, John Ryan, Ben Niebauer
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The View from Home: How Architecture Students Continued to Learn Away from the Studio

Architecture school is all about collaboration and studio culture. What happens when you take all that away? In this Q and A, DesignGroup's newest employees explain the pros and cons of their recent semester — and their ideas for the future.
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Emily Wagner smiling, wearing a pink blouse and statement necklace
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Portrait of Ben Niebauer at the DesignGroup office.
by Marissa Ferguson, Kristina Bertocchi, Alex Keiser, Emily Wagner, John Ryan, Ben Niebauer
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Sustainability Starts with the Right Materials

The pandemic is a stark reminder that the natural world is always present, always powerful, and must be respected as built environments continue to expand. Here are ways to find healthier products for any project.
by Robert Stroup
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Robert Stroup
AIA, WELL AP, CDT, NCARB, LEED AP
Project Architect
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Education

Med Ed During a Public Health Crisis

A public health crisis reminds us just how important medical education is. From research to residencies, here’s how two institutions are achieving their mission in the midst of a pandemic.
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Portrait of Ben Niebauer at the DesignGroup office.
by John Ryan, Ben Niebauer
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Healthcare

Telemedicine in Support of Behavioral Health

There has been at least one silver lining to the Covid-19 crisis. Telemedicine treatment for behavioral health patients has been very positive – for patients and practitioners alike.
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by Heather Clark, Emily Wagner
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Education

Post-Covid-19 University Planning

Change is happening on college campuses. And the impact of the pandemic on universities will be as varied as they are. DesignGroup Education Market Leader Ben Niebauer offers insights for university planning — now and long term.
by Ben Niebauer
Portrait of Ben Niebauer at the DesignGroup office.
Ben Niebauer
LEED AP BD + C
Associate Principal, Education Market Leader
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Healthcare

How to Plan in Response to COVID-19

Change always happens. How we respond is what matters. DesignGroup CEO Sherm Moreland offers proven insights for strategic planning during times of uncertainty.
by Sherm Moreland
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Sherm Moreland
AIA, ACHA, LEED AP BD+C
Chief Executive Officer
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Healthcare

A Tool for Covid-19 Healthcare Facility Planning

As the world returns to work and starts planning for a new future – both near and long term, we’re sharing a decision-making framework for planning and capital investment.
by Sherm Moreland
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Sherm Moreland
AIA, ACHA, LEED AP BD+C
Chief Executive Officer
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Healthcare, Commercial

Better Design for the Heroes of Healthcare

Five Strategies for Improving Their Workplace. (Spoiler: They’re similar to the corporate world)
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by Angela Kolosky, Joe Mayer
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Returning to Work Soon? Make the Most of It

As workplaces start to fill with people again, here are simple strategies for team collaboration during a pandemic.
by Nikki Wildman
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Nikki Wildman
RA, LEED AP BD+C
Associate Principal, Project Manager
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