What You Need to Know Now About Mass Timber Design

Hub Bloomington off campus student housing; Students using an in-unit kitchen with light gray cabinetry and wood finishes.

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What Today’s Renters Expect from Sustainable Design

New renters are reshaping expectations, making sustainability a leasing advantage driven by design, efficiency, and daily living.

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From Classroom to Career: A Practical STEM Pipeline

Federal Programs Leader Michael Huffstetler reflects on SAME’s summer STEM camps and how mentorship at every age grows the AEC talent pipeline.

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Cultural Competence Keynote at AI.26

Learn the six habits of culturally competent designers with Jessica Bantom at AI.26, hosted by AIA Silicon Valley.

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Resilience in Design: A New Future for U.S. Virgin Islands Schools

The U.S. Virgin Islands is redefining education through resilient design, strategic funding, and modern schools built for long term success.

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The Tide Pool: A Design Philosophy for Emergency Operations Centers

When a storm hits, an EOC becomes the place where agencies share facts, set priorities, and keep the response steady.

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2026 American Planning Association National Conference

Covering decarbonization and community agency, join our experts at the 2026 American Planning Association National Conference in Detroit, MI.

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2026 New York Build Expo

Our experts share insights on community, sustainability, and data-driven design at the 2026 New York Build Expo.

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Designer's Sketchbook: Postcards from Lake County's Emergency Hub

Justice+Civic Design Leader Mallory Cusenbery reflects on the responsibility of designing for emergency services and the need to connect design with the community it serves.

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International Mass Timber Conference

From Google’s carbon-conscious workplaces to emergency response design, our experts share lessons learned at the International Mass Timber Conference.