July 6, 2017  by

Streets as Storytellers: Defining Places and Connecting People

At the recent 2017 APA National Planning Conference in New York City, CallisonRTKL released Urban Shift, a compilation of trends and influencers driving the design and development of modern cities along with key project examples. This post is the fourth in a series that takes Urban Shift a step further in exploring how urban planners […]

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July 5, 2017  by

Design News You Can Use—Productivity Prowess Edition

Looking for a major dose of news you can use? In this edition of Design News You Can Use, Workplace Strategist Joelle Jach explores the power of design on productivity, efficiency and teamwork. Hardly working: Around the office, we’re always interested in productivity. How can we become better and more efficient at our jobs? Technology is […]

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June 29, 2017  by

DATÜM: Vertical Living, Living Well

CallisonRTKL recently unveiled Vertical Living: Home of the Future, a data- and insight-driven digital report that predicts the future of residential design and, specifically, how our homes will evolve to support our well-being. From bio-organic merchandise, soy-based insulation and a daily wellness concierge, what if your residence could increase your life expectancy? We take a […]

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June 27, 2017  by

3 Things to Know About the State of the Healthcare Industry

CRTKL’s Ray Brower talks design and technology trends and recaps his recent BisNow panel. Earlier this June, I spoke on the Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Real Estate forum hosted by Bisnow. Healthcare professionals from around the region gathered in D.C. to discuss the future of outpatient facility development, design and technology trends and the overall state of […]

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June 27, 2017  by

Sparkle and Shine: 4 Rules for Lighting Design

Jules Gim, head of the in-house CRTKL lighting design studio, breaks down the important factors for lighting design in jewelry stores. Walking through jewelry stores is always a captivating experience. Surrounded by exquisite sparkling and shimmering objects of beauty, you feel transported. But it’s not just the jewelry that catches your eye. In fact, behind […]

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June 22, 2017  by

Bend, Don’t Break: Designing for Regenerative Resilience

Another summer is upon us, and as we head into the hottest and longest days of the year, many of us will do everything we can to get out on the water to try and cool off. Growing up in Annapolis, this meant sitting on the public dock, dangling chicken necks in the water and […]

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June 21, 2017  by

Staying Current on a Budget

Sometimes all you need is new drapes and carpet to make your home feel new again. Throughout history, in times of political or economic turmoil, retailers have turned to this approach to revitalize their stores without breaking the bank. And, as purse strings for brick-and-mortar draw tighter and companies spend more on online distribution and […]

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June 19, 2017  by

Suburban Shift

There’s no question that “home” means different things to different people, but there’s also an undeniable trend—particularly among, though not exclusive to, the millennial set—indicating a preference for an urban lifestyle. In the minds of many would-be and existing homeowners and renters, the white picket fences are being torn down in favor of something a […]

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June 8, 2017  by

Optimized Mobility and Safer Streets: Creating Harmony Between Transit Modes

At the recent 2017 APA National Planning Conference in New York City, CallisonRTKL released Urban Shift, a compilation of trends and influencers driving the design and development of modern cities along with key project examples. This post is the third in a series that takes Urban Shift a step further in exploring how urban planners […]

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June 5, 2017  by

Face the Facts: Evidence-Based Design in Healthcare

Angela Crum explores the ways in which research can influence and drive our design process. Every day we make decisions based on hard evidence. From what foods to eat that will help us lose weight to which medicines to take and beyond, we rely on facts and research to determine our course of action. So, […]

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