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When I meet people for the first time, I like to address the elephant in the room: “Hi guys, it’s me! Yes, I’m Black and no, I’m not angry…today.” I’m not sure if I’ve ever experienced a life where I wasn’t signaled out because I am Black. Growing up, I knew from as far back …
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Your office misses you! Worried about returning to work? Here are our top tips about making your office space safer and healthier: • Take your temperature every day. If it is elevated or you just don’t feel good, stay home! • Wear a mask when you commute and while you walk around the office. Wear …
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Lately, I’ve been seeing this phrase, “Alone Together.” It certainly captures the feeling that we get as we are all forced to work from home by COVID 19, some of us by ourselves, and some of us with family. My husband is an essential worker (he’s a PhD Biochemist working to keep our food supply …
We had the privilege of hearing Mahesh Daas, the new President of the Boston Architectural College, speak about his research related to his recent book, * Towards a Robotic Architecture* (you may purchase by clicking the title above). He describes a robot as something that can SENCE, then process or THINK then ACT on that …
Looking for a New Year’s resolution that can help our planet
Try adopting one of these strategies: If you are a building owner, add renewable energy to your roof or grounds. If your utility or town offers renewable energy as a higher cost option for your electricity source (and if you can afford it), please opt-in. If you are in a water-stressed area, set a timer …
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Q. How does remote work change the way our homes look? A. Some people are turning the dining room into the office, sometimes for two adults who work remotely, and sometimes as a homework room. Dining moves to the kitchen or living room. We have exchanged living and dining rooms for big crowds. The same …
What makes an interior show its Style? Have you seen images of rooms that you like, but you wonder what makes it a particular style? Never fear, we’re here to help! Although we could write an entire blog post for each style, we will list some of the elements that are particular to each style. …
It’s National Design Week! Get off your sofa and take a walking tour of your town or neighborhood, or maybe go to a newly developed part of your local area. You may have passed many places in the course of your normal life, but have you ever actually looked around carefully enough to see that …
We enjoyed a great weekend in Williamstown, MA. We played golf in the mornings, went to museums in the afternoons, and went to the theater in the evenings. It was fantastic! As we drove down the main drag, also known as Route 2, Williams College, various churches, and private homes are set back but visible …
A potential client asked whether we were too small for their project. She asked what would happen if one of us got “hit by a bus.” It’s a great question, no matter the size of a firm. Usually there is one person who knows the most about each project. In our firm, Monique, Suma and …
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