CRTKL’s Nick Hyams discusses the benefits of a next generation Private Rented Sector model for more mature tenants As architects, we’re expected to come up with solutions to problems within the built environment. At its simplest, this is the design and implementation of a tactic that meets our client’s need, be it a better store […]
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CRTKL’s Matt Billerbeck and Caye Burry explore the trends that will likely appear in malls this year. Shopping as a cross-generational pastime remains a popular leisure and social activity. But retail is changing at a rapid clip, and the modern shopper is looking for much more than acquisition of material goods and a frictionless transaction. […]
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CallisonRTKL CEO Lance Josal weighs in on the future of the built environment in Cuba. In remarks during the first American presidential visit in almost 90 years, President Obama said, “…part of Cuba’s identity is its pride in being a small island nation that could stand up for its rights, and shake the world. But […]
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CRTKL’s Clay Markham and Caye Burry discuss the future of hotels and travel. We can’t talk about travel and hospitality today without acknowledging the Airbnb in the room: according to Phocuswright, 30% of leisure travelers in 2015 used private accommodations, up from 10% in 2011, and this number continues to trend upward. There’s little doubt […]
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CRTKL’s Maren Striker reflects on 2016. The 2016 news cycle was dominated by Brexit and the U.S. elections. Farage and Trump came out as ultimate ‘winners,’ leaving behind a population that is completely divided about the results and what the future could look like. Growing concerns among citizens and misunderstandings between urban and rural residents—certainly in […]
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Looking for a major dose of news you can use? In this edition of Design News You Can Use, Workplace Strategist Joelle Jach explores some of the most newsworthy articles and trends from the past year. The kids are alright: These days, it’s not hard to find critics of millennials. The largest (and maybe the […]
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Have you gotten gifts for everyone on your holiday list? CRTKL’s Nate Cherry reminds you not to forget Mother Earth, too. Happy holidays! I appreciate this time of year because it allows to slow down, reflect on the year and prioritize what is important. One of my key goals for the coming year is to […]
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As megacities expand and the list of cities-turned-megacities continues to grow, densification and limited resources make the tall tower fundamental to achieving high density within a small footprint. Yet the fact remains that most tall towers are resource-intensive and expensive to build and maintain—not to mention the psychological and social impact towers they can have […]
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CRTKL’s Lucas London and Maren Striker debate how best to traverse the city of London. London, with its charming high streets and network of narrow roads connecting town centres, has a ‘village in the city’ atmosphere not found in rivalling world cities. Within this backdrop of quaintness, you come to realize how much more crowded […]
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How is virtual reality revolutionizing healthcare design? Mark Palmer weighs in. You may have heard this a million times by now, but virtual reality is poised to change almost everything about the way we live and work, including how we design space. For the first time, architects and designers can combine the visual quality of […]
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