The Benefits of Having Access to Nature in the Modern Office
The modern office has been an integral part of many of our lives since the rise of accessible technology in our society. Today, the...
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Casie Tindell
- Sep 8
- 4 min
The Rise of Mixed-Use
As we inch towards the end of 2022, the narrative around real estate and development remains the same: these industries have been...
Asa Plum
- Aug 15
- 4 min
The Rise of "Eatertainment"
Many factors contributed to the rise of Eatertainment, or experiential dining, but the socio-economic conditions brought about in 2020,...
Casie Tindell & Sammy Bonner
- Jul 14
- 6 min
How Image Capturing Technology Has Streamlined the Design and Construction Process
Image capturing technology has historically been developed for alternate industries. Drones and 3-dimensional photography have been used...
Emma VanZante & Asa Plum
- Jul 13
- 7 min
The Good and the Bad of Renovating a Retail and Hospitality Space
Retail, Hospitality, and Restaurant spaces are a broad and ever-expanding category of uses and are one of the single largest employers...
Ally Shott
- Jun 21
- 4 min
Tiny Homes & Accessory Dwelling Units – The Future of Housing?
With an ever-growing housing crisis in the United States, many Americans are struggling to find safe, affordable housing options. Those...
Casie Tindell
- Jun 9
- 4 min
The Case for Inclusive Design – A Restroom for Everyone
Much of the world is currently celebrating Pride Month – a month dedicated to honoring and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community. While...
Casie Tindell
- Mar 10
- 3 min
Residential Housing - What Type is Best for Me?
If you keep up with the current housing market, you know it’s had an outstanding year from 2021 to 2022. Low-interest rates, high growth...
Casie Tindell
- Feb 10
- 4 min
Using Experiential Design to Maximize Employee and Customer Happiness
As we’ve mentioned previously in our blog posts, the past few years of the pandemic have drastically changed the way we work. There’s...
Casie Tindell
- Jan 11
- 4 min
What is "The Great Resignation" and What Does it Mean For the Future of Organizations?
There’s no doubt that the pandemic has changed the way we live and work - especially our attitudes about work. Many are realizing that...
Danny Heggen
- Dec 8, 2021
- 3 min
So Your Neighborhood is Changing...
So, Your Neighborhood is Changing: What does that mean? Over the next several months, we will be exploring all facets of this very issue...
Casie Tindell & Sammy Bonner
- Dec 3, 2021
- 1 min
Happy SHYFTmas: The Best Holiday Cookie Recipes
We all know that cookie season is the best season. And after a long couple of uncertain years, a fresh, homemade cookie is just the ticket.
Morgan Cook & Hailey Scott
- Nov 30, 2021
- 3 min
Herman Miller, Knoll, and Their Merger
If you’ve ever shopped for furniture, whether home, office, or even just worked in an office setting, you’ve likely heard of or engaged...
Casie Tindell
- Oct 15, 2021
- 6 min
Generational Differences in the Workplace
For the first time ever, there are currently five generations in the workforce – Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X,...
Samantha Bonner
- Oct 6, 2021
- 4 min
Best Columbus Neighborhoods to Live In
As the most populous city in Ohio, with a population of 909,748 (according to 2020 census data), Columbus is continuing to grow at a...
Casie Tindell
- Aug 11, 2021
- 5 min
What is the Future of the Hybrid Workplace?
A worldwide pandemic has forced organizations to reconsider their workplace strategy. After more than a year of either a full or partial...
Casie Tindell
- Aug 4, 2021
- 4 min
Best Des Moines Districts to Work In
Des Moines was named one of the best cities to live in in 2020 by Livability. It was named of the Top 10 Cities to Live in After a...
Casie Tindell
- May 12, 2021
- 8 min
What Does "The New Normal" Look Like For Restaurant and Bar Design?
COVID-19 disruptions have been especially substantial for the restaurant and bar industries. From economic slowdown and supply chain...
Casie Tindell
- Apr 22, 2021
- 1 min
Earth Day: How Can Design & Construction Industries Practice Sustainability?
Today we celebrate our beautiful planet! Over the last two years, a deadly pandemic has gripped our planet and climate change helped...
Asa Plum
- Apr 6, 2021
- 3 min
What Is the Future of the Workplace After Returning To Work?
There’s been a real estate revolution on the horizon for decades, but it took a pandemic like COVID-19 to force the evolutionary leap...