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Carpet Giant Uses Alternative Fuel Source to Run Plant
Shaw Industries is opening a $10-million power plant in the carpet capital of the United States, Dalton, Ga., which will be fueled by 16,000 tons of the company's own carpet scraps and 6,000 tons of... Read full »
Firms Report Fees, Profits Edging Up
This headline is not a mistake. *DesignIntelligence* is currently conducting research on the growth rates at several hundred firms in the United States and Canada. Read full »
Pacesetting Commissions, August 2005
13 pacesetting commissions. Read full »
Architecture of Change: Design Adjusts to the Age of Flux
The Architecture of Change is a paradigm shift that embraces the transience in today’s culture and life in an age that worships change. Read full »
Divergent Strategy Aligns with Trends Reshaping Design
Changing conditions in the marketplace create new opportunities. It is increasingly possible—but not always easier—to achieve satisfying professional practice AND build successful businesses. Read full »
Informed Cooperation Beats Friction, Outsourcing, Lawsuits
Let there be no doubt, [the deep divide between architects and interior designers] exists—and the reasons are deeply rooted and sustained by our universities, professional societies and... Read full »
The New Wave in Major, Minor League Sport Design
Baseball still holds the title of America’s pastime. In this issue, we present the architectural stats book: all the majors and AAA parks, who built them and when; their cost and capacity. Read full »
Design Integration is Key
Strategy is a strange word, often overused and misused. Its common use would suggest that the term strategy is unambiguous and its meaning strong and clear. But it is not. Read full »
Metrics of Value: Measuring How Design Adds Up
Ambitious firms may claim all four as core values. The important point is that to be successful, your firm needs to be distinguished in some way. What makes it special? What drives the bus? Read full »
HGA Vision
Economic cycles often result in systemic changes in the A/E/C industry. Looking two years out, clients will expect more value through cost-effective solutions that enable them to more effectively... Read full »
FUTURE VISION 2005
What percentage of U.S. architecture and design firms will truly succeed in 2004? How will they achieve this? How might you? This issue will look ahead to imagine the next 12 months forward to... Read full »
Big Building on Campus
New structures by prominant architects and firms are appearing on campuses across the nation. A few of the most notable: Read full »
Aquarium as Urban Savior: Is it Time to Redesign the Aquarium Model?
Have we reached burnout on penguins, sharks, piranhas and otters? And what makes an aquarium that doesn’t tank two years after the splashy opening gala? Read full »
Museum Fees Stable to Slightly Down
A sampling of firms working on art museums in the United States shows fee levels are stable to slightly down during this continuing recessional economy. Read full »
Designs On A Better Future
When interviewing firms for this issue, we were struck by their optimism and foresight. They are not in denial, nor are they disregarding danger—but the horizon they see is one that many leaders... Read full »
How Informed is Your View of the Future?
For our 8th Anniversary issue, we decided to ask leaders from widely different areas of the field—higher education, human behavioralists, designers and those who look at the long financial future... Read full »
Architect Branding Continues to Create Profits at Both Ends
Alberto Alessi, the Italian housewares manufacturer, has commissioned 22 architects for high-end kitchen products. Read full »
Why Firms Grow in a Down Economy
It is a myth that all firms are shrinking today. Look around your own community and you can spotlight firms who are growing. When we challenged the conventional wisdom, here is what we learned: Read full »
Trends & Strategies, February, 2003
Smart Growth Plan Gets Resistance From Builders, Michigan Innovates with Habitat, Art Institute Launches Virtual Degree Program, CMD introduces new name, Segway not welcome on Streets of San... Read full »
Business Can Use Designer Discipline for More Than Buildings Alone
In order for business leaders to recognize the value of the design process, it is incumbent on the design profession to redefine design in a much broader context. Read full »
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