How Do You Become a Licensed Interior Designer?
You may hear the terms interior designer and interior decorator used interchangeably, however, there are some major differences —...
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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-...
SHYFT Marketing
- Sep 26
- 2 min
Meet Nastassja DeGarmo
Project Coordinator - Des Moines, Iowa Q: What is your favorite thing about working at SHYFT? I love the diversity in project types that...
Ashley Symons
- Sep 21
- 1 min
Celebrating Latinx Designers This Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 to October 15 each year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions,...
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...
SHYFT Marketing
- Jun 22
- 1 min
SHYFT Promotions Mid-Year 2023
As we approach the end of the first half of 2023, we'd like to take a moment to celebrate the achievements of those who continue to grow...
Samantha Bonner
- May 30
- 3 min
Meet Morgan Cook
Morgan Cook - Project Designer Q: What is your favorite thing about working at SHYFT? A: My favorite thing about working for SHYFT is...
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,...
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...
Katelyn Riffel & Chuck Andrews
- May 5
- 3 min
How is Technology Impacting the Modern Office?
Technology plays a big role in our day to day lives and the spaces we work in. Sometimes it’s obvious from phones in our hands, to the VR...
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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...
Kelly Nelson & Sandy Bresler
- Jan 30
- 2 min
What is a Fire-Resistance Rating and why is it important?
We’ve all heard the term “fire resistance”, but all the codes, language, and rules around it can be confusing. It is important to...
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- Aug 15, 2022
- 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,...
Samantha Bonner
- Jul 14, 2022
- 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...
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- Jul 13, 2022
- 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...
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- Jun 27, 2022
- 3 min
How Multi-Family Design is Adapting to Remote Work
Prior to March of 2020, a very small percentage of the workforce had experience with working from home in some capacity, while the...
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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...
Samantha Bonner
- May 9, 2022
- 5 min
What are the Top Trends in Brewery Design?
The craft brewing industry is continuing to grow at a rapid pace. The history of modern craft brewing began in the 1960s, started to...
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