Why cities are turning to public transportation as a new advertising platform. Picture this: you’re heading for the bus to start your typical Monday morning commute. As you approach your stop, you notice something new. The bus shelter is glowing. Yes, I said GLOWING…and…. PLAYING MUSIC! In Chicago and in many other locations around the […]
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In “An Open Letter to Dallas Architects,” Mark Lamster, The Dallas Morning News architecture critic, voiced his disappointment with firms in Dallas for our lack of participation in a recent lecture. We have to say, his criticisms are valid. Mark mentions that Dallas architecture can only become better if we build “a stronger intellectual culture and engage with […]
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Design in line with the ULI’s new best practice guide This month, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) launched its Build-to-Rent Best Practice Guide, the first of its kind for the burgeoning built-to-rent market in the UK. Developed to encourage high-quality developments in the private-rented sector, the guide features a chapter on fit-out specifications led and […]
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As designers and architects, it is essential that we consider the significance of the decisions we make in our work. Through AIA Dallas’ Retrospect event, we were given the opportunity to make a social and environmental impact. Our idea for RTKL’s 2014 Retrospect exhibit is to show the connection between architecture and people by raising […]
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In honor of National Nap Day (yes it is a real thing and it coincides with another favorite holiday of mine – Pi Day), I thought I would share some health and wellness ideas that have crossed my inbox over the past few days. Napping The inspiration for this post comes by way of the […]
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It’s no doubt that signing on to lead the Olympic Games thrusts the host city onto an international platform. Each aspect of the process leading up to the start of the games is examined with a fine-toothed comb. Whether they sink or swim suddenly becomes an issue of worldwide importance. The two most recent […]
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Ever wondered how our energy sources rank from dirtiest to cleanest? Based on CO2 emissions, the list is as follows: crude oil, coal, natural gas, nuclear, solar and wind. Wind is considered cleaner than solar because of the carbon it takes to produce a solar panel and the limited hours of sun availability. Though the […]
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CallisonRTKL’s workplace interiors experts come together annually to examine trends we’re seeing across our broad, diverse client base. For 2014, the trends are evolutions of those issues that have helped define the workplace over the past few years. Understanding where our clients’ issues are helps us develop more informed workplace strategies and thoughtful designs that […]
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