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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Asa Plum
- 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,...
Casie Tindell & Sammy 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...
Emma VanZante & Asa Plum
- 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...
Morgan Cook and Beth Benzenberg
- 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...
Emma Van Zante
- 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...
Casie Tindell
- 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...
Casie Tindell
- Apr 26, 2022
- 1 min
Reimagining Lincoln Neighborhood in Fort Dodge, Iowa
The SHYFT team is working with the City of Fort Dodge to reimagine a neighborhood just north of downtown. The City wanted to understand...
Emma Van Zante
- 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...
Hailey Scott & Jeff Blosser
- Apr 4, 2022
- 2 min
How to Design a Reception Area That Reflects Your Brand
As the saying goes, “You only have one chance to make a good first impression”. A first impression is vital for the success of...
Kurt Hagge & Morgan Cook
- Feb 15, 2022
- 3 min
What Are The Different Phases of a Design Project?
No two design projects are alike, but the phases of any design project remain relatively consistent. Depending on the size or scale of...
Casie Tindell
- Feb 10, 2022
- 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...
Alisha King and Mary Osterberg
- Jan 11, 2022
- 3 min
Best Practices When Consolidating Associates Into a Smaller Space
Maybe you are looking for ways to be more economical with spending or you want to fit into a space in a specific area of town....
Sadie Caldwell, Elizabeth Leidy, and Jeff Blosser
- 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....
Mary Osterberg
- Nov 19, 2021
- 2 min
Best Practices When Selecting a Furniture Dealer
Are you ready to transform your office space by investing in new furniture? You want to make an informed decision on what you select, but...
Asa Plum
- Nov 11, 2021
- 6 min
A Guide to Master Planning
A Master Plan is a broad scheme of the master vision and intent but rarely does that translate as a 1:1 representative of the eventual...
Elizabeth Leidy & Emely Ward
- Nov 3, 2021
- 3 min
How Do I Know If I Need A Building Permit?
Now that you’ve realized your project scope and drawn up the plans, you’re ready to start building. But is it really that simple? ...
Samantha Bonner
- Nov 2, 2021
- 4 min
What is WELL? How Will It Benefit Our Space and is it Worth the Money?
Wellness is a buzzword that is used frequently when it comes to workplace design, company culture, and individual health. We’ve all seen...
Rachel Hucek & Chuck Andrews
- Oct 26, 2021
- 3 min
How Do I Choose The Right Furniture For My Office?
As the definition of workplace is redefined globally, everyone is discovering their preferred work setting. While working from home, we...
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