Enriching communities through architecture
By Jessica Derynck, AIA LEED AP Architect The care of our senior community was radically altered with the advent of Social Security in 1936, which led to the creation of our country’s first nursing homes. Gone were the poor houses…
By Kelly Mortensen, CSI, CDT Project Manager Security is always a top priority in rural health facilities. And, while a close relationship with local and county emergency response services is a crucial first step, there are many ways security can…
Julie Spiering, CID, EDAC, LEED AP Duluthian Technology has revolutionized the American office. Unfortunately, it has also revolutionized the American worker, turning us into a population that spends eight or more hours every day sitting. Spending that much time sedentary…
By Ryan Turner, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, LEED AP Principal, Healthcare In my last post, I detailed the efforts architectural firms like DSGW are making to help healthcare professionals combat the opioid crisis. But there’s a human side of this epidemic…
In the celebration of our 80th year, we’re also celebrating the changes to the architecture industry in the last 80 years! 1. Hand drawings to computerized drawings 80 years ago, even 30 years ago… it was pencil to paper. And…