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Transparency is the New Currency in Sustainable Construction

gb&d magazine explores how transparency and sustainability are reshaping the construction industry, spotlighting a few recent projects. One of those is our innovative work at Swarthmore College. The new dining and community commons is designed with mass timber, aligning with Swarthmore’s goal of becoming a carbon-neutral campus by 2035. The project, one of the first mass timber higher education buildings in the U.S., saved nearly 300 metric tons of CO₂ emissions compared to traditional steel construction.

Read the full article on gb&d magazine.

We look at the traditional reports – EPDs, HPDs, and whether they have a carbon-neutral product or not, but we also look at things holistically. For instance, you may have EPDs on a product, but it may not be the most durable material for the conditions we’re building in. So, we bring a bigger perspective to the equation.”

Prem Sundharam, AIA Senior Principal, Chief Climate Officer

Modern seating area with black velvet bench seating below wooden shelves built into the wall display artwork and other pieces

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Hospitality Design

Hospitality’s Next Wave: This Is What’s Driving 2026 Development

Human connection is playing a bigger role in hospitality design than ever, reshaping how spaces are conceived, experienced, and delivered.

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Archello

A Community Hub and Launchpad for College and Careers

Learn how our design transformed Compton High School into a world-class learning environment where 2,000 scholars are pursuing passion-led pathways to college and careers.

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Memorial Stadium 100th Anniversary: Out With the Old, In With the New

Mizzou advances a $250M Memorial Stadium renovation with naming rights plans to modernize fan amenities for its 100th anniversary.

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Justice Design News

Curving Toward Justice: Bernie McCabe Courthouse Unveiled in St. Petersburg

A new chapter in Florida’s judicial history began on February 21, 2026, as the Second District Court of Appeal officially opened the Bernie McCabe Courthouse.