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The Real Deal

DLR Group Partners with Texas A&M on Academic Center

DLR Group is partnering with Hines for the first mass timber academic building at Texas A&M. The Aplin Center will be an immersive learning laboratory for new university programs in hospitality and retail studies.

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Mass Timber Innovation: The Hospitality Prototype

Our timber hotel prototype dispels sound, structure, and safety myths, showcasing mass timber interiors and timber construction as a viable option for the hospitality industry.

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Biophilia and Mass Timber at Swarthmore College

Our partnership with Swarthmore College for the Dining and Community Commons Project focuses on equitable community and ambitious sustainability goals.

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Goose Island to be Home to Chicago’s First Mass Timber Office Building

The firm is continuing our partnership with Hines to build the first mass timber office building in Chicago.

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Growing Mass Timber Design

Wood couldn't be a better candidate for mitigating climate change when used as a superstructure in large-scale projects.

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Metropolis Magazine Names DLR Group a Responsible Disruptor

Our work on mass timber for hotels was honored for its representation of positive change and healthy innovation in architecture and design.

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Materiality and Hospitality: Researching Mass Timber Design for Hotels

Rising demand for travel means fresh design opportunities to open conversations about lowering the carbon impact of new hotels.

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Mass Timber's Next Chapter

DLR Group Principal Steve Cavanaugh, AIA, delivers growing evidence on the sustainability, wellness, and aesthetic benefits of mass timber design.

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DLR Group and Hines Continue to Grow Mass Timber Design in Denver

Construction commences on the six-story, 225,000-SF building in the city’s River North neighborhood

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Metropolis

A Future for Mass Timber in Hospitality

Our mass-timber hospitality prototype qualifies the firm as a responsible disruptor by Metropolis Magazine.

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Pathways to Carbon Neutrality

Only 15 U.S. higher education campuses are carbon neutral, but over 300 have signed the Carbon Commitment. Learn how design professionals can help close the gap.

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A New Level of Design Excellence in Student-Athlete Development

In the ever-evolving landscape of collegiate athletics, how can institutions enhance recruitment and retention, foster athletic excellence, and support student-athletes' overall performance and wellbeing? Our experts reveal their insights.

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The Tide Pool: Designing Emergency Operations Centers

Designing an effective EOC requires a flexible, resilient design that accommodates the needs of multiple agencies and ensures first-responder well-being during crises.

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Climate Literacy: Gamifying Sustainable Design

VALUES gamifies climate-responsive design by helping people of all backgrounds prioritize environmental, economic, and communal impacts.

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Unlocking the Potential of Mass Timber: 5 Lessons from T3 Projects

Upon completion of our sixth T3 office building, explore what we’ve learned from designing nearly three million SF of mass timber.

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The Leading Edge of Sustainable Design

Pushing the boundaries of sustainable building design, Building 1, Wing 5 at NIST exceeds expectations by achieving LEED Gold Certification.

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The Future of Urban Planning and Digital Transformation

Imagine cities that adapt in real time, powered by AI and smart technologies. The future of urban planning has the opportunity to blend human insight and digital innovation.

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A Neuro-Inclusive Workplace: Designing Spaces for Everyone

Designing for neurodiversity with equity in mind can lead to a happy, healthy, and productive workplace environment for everyone.

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The Intersection of Preservation and Adaptive Reuse in Hospitality

The art of adaptive reuse breathes new life into communities while also preserving a true sense of history and community.

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Exploring the Timeless Beauty of Hijazi Architecture

A blend of tradition and modernity, this historic design offers sustainable elegance and cultural richness in today’s design world.