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DLR Group Co-Founder and Inaugural Engineer Jim Roubal Dies at 94

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DLR Group Co-Founder and Inaugural Engineer Jim Roubal Dies at 94

Jim Roubal co-founded DLR Group alongside architects Irv Dana and Bill Larson in 1966. His legacy endures in our global integrated design practice, where 1,800 people across 38 studios are driven by a shared commitment to elevate the human experience through design.

Learn more about Jim’s life and engineering career in Engineering News Record.

DLR Group Co-founder, James “Jim” P. Roubal

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DLR Group Co-founder James “Jim” P. Roubal

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“Liminal Space Research” on Making the Museum Podcast

In this episode, DLR Group's Dan Clevenger, Monika Smith, and Helen Ho explore liminal spaces in museums showing how transitional areas shape emotion, deepen engagement, and user experience.

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Three smart budgeting tips for PIPS and renovations

Renovation planning is complex in uncertain times. DLR Group experts share how hotels can invest wisely without compromising quality.

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How to Correctly Design Climbing, Cycling and Functional Fitness Spaces While Ensuring Flexibility

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In Kalamazoo, DLR Group Completes a Mass-Timber Hub for CTE Programs

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Evolving Classrooms for Diverse Minds and Futures

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