Meet Michelle Williams
Designer - Columbus, OH Q: What is your favorite thing about working at SHYFT? The people! I love having supportive and encouraging...
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Asa Plum & Samantha Bonner & Ally Shott
- Nov 15
- 8 min
What to Consider When Designing Multi-Family Residences
Housing drives the success of all markets. Multi-family residences are a vital foundation for communities, as they provide both short-...
Kurt Hagge & Chase Ireland
- Oct 27
- 1 min
How Do You Become a Licensed Architect?
Becoming an architect may seem like a daunting endeavor, and in some ways, it is. However, the path to licensure is a relatively...
SHYFT Marketing
- Oct 26
- 2 min
Meet Chase Ireland
Project Designer - Columbus, OH Q: What is your favorite thing about working at SHYFT? The diversity of projects we work on. I’m very...
Nastassja DeGarmo & Chuck Andrews
- Sep 8
- 4 min
What Goes Into Conference Room Design?
Microsoft Teams. Skype. GoToMeeting. WebEx. Zoom. As the pandemic advanced, online meeting sites and software proliferated to accommodate...
Kurtis Wolgast & Michelle Williams
- Aug 29
- 4 min
What are Passive Sustainable Strategies?
Buildings are responsible for between 30-40 percent of emissions globally. Emissions stem from the products we build with, the methods in...
Beth Benzenberg
- Jul 24
- 2 min
What Documentation Do I Need for a Condominium Conversion?
Owners or developers may encounter the need to set up a condominium or homeowners association (HOA) when building new properties or...
Morgan Cook & Paige Rice
- Jul 19
- 2 min
What Should I Consider When Hiring Subcontractors?
Construction projects can be simple or complex – either way, it’s important to have the right team on board to ensure your project runs...
Katelyn Riffel & Drew Johnson
- Jul 11
- 2 min
Best Practices for Keeping a Project on Schedule
Creating and maintaining an accurate project schedule is key to any successful design or construction project.
Kurt Hagge & Chase Ireland
- May 5
- 2 min
What does Fire Rated Mean? Why is it Important? When do I Utilize it?
The Basics of Fire Ratings One of the primary responsibilities an Architect must fulfill on every project, is to protect the Health,...
Nastassja DeGarmo
- May 5
- 3 min
What are the Top Sustainable Design Organizations and Certifications?
In recent years, sustainability has become an increasingly vital topic among designers. Buildings account for a large amount of resources...
Beth Benzenberg & Drew Johnson
- May 5
- 3 min
What are the Challenges when Renovating an Active Healthcare Facility?
Renovations in healthcare facilities present a challenging and exciting opportunity for construction professionals. The design...
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- Mar 9
- 5 min
Where Should I Shop for Remodeling Items? Historic, Antiques, Vintage, & More!
Are you itching to elevate your home or office space with a touch of history and uniqueness? Remodeling can be a thrilling and fulfilling...
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- Mar 9
- 3 min
Lighting 101 - A Basic Understanding of Lighting Fixtures
Lighting has become a significant factor in creating aesthetically pleasing and functional spaces. Light helps to define specific areas...
Samantha Bonner
- Dec 7, 2022
- 5 min
The Evolution of Office Design
It is no secret that the way people work has evolved over the past 50-70 years, especially within the last few decades. In today’s modern...
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- Aug 26, 2022
- 3 min
What is a building assessment and why do I need one?
Getting a Building Condition Assessment (BCA) is a crucial step when making informed decisions that can significantly affect your...
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- Jun 27, 2022
- 4 min
Top Retail and Commercial Design Trends Right Now
Smart Fixtures In 2022, lighting trends are looking more brilliant than ever, from soft illumination to sculptural fixtures, there is...
Samantha Bonner
- Jun 9, 2022
- 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...
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- Apr 12, 2022
- 4 min
What are the Best Sketching Pens and Markers?
With the relatively recent advancement in computer-aided design technologies, including 3D rendering and virtual reality, designers are...
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- Dec 1, 2021
- 2 min
Top Rendering Software
With the help of rendering software, architectural and design sketches on a napkin can become captivating images and animations....
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