by Arielle Harvey | Nov 28, 2023 | AEC, Uncategorized
In May of 2011, a new Barbie doll debuted at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention in New Orleans. No surprise, this Barbie was an architect, complete with a drawing tube, hard hat, and miniature model Barbie Dreamhouse. From the beginning,... 
by Arielle Harvey | Nov 15, 2023 | AEC
Construction is a notoriously tough job, and while construction workers are known for their fortitude, many are quietly suffering from mental health issues. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide rates are significantly higher among... 
by Arielle Harvey | Nov 8, 2023 | AEC
Residential energy use accounts for a whopping 20% of yearly greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Luckily, there’s a solution that can consume up to 90% less energy than the standard home. It’s known as the Passivhaus standard and it’s used to create... 
by Arielle Harvey | Sep 22, 2023 | AEC, Uncategorized
Two decades in the making, the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PACNYC) in Lower Manhattan’s Ground Zero officially opened to the public in September 2023. The translucent, marble clad building is the last piece of Daniel Libeskind’s master plan for rebuilding the... 
by Arielle Harvey | Sep 13, 2023 | AEC, Uncategorized
Signing documents can be a surprisingly time-consuming task. Luckily, the old way of signing documents (printing them out, signing them with a pen and paper, scanning them, and faxing them back out again) is now an unnecessary headache. That’s because DocuSign has... 
by Arielle Harvey | Sep 6, 2023 | AEC, Uncategorized
You’ve probably heard or seen a drone flying around your neighborhood. But, did you know that these buzzy flying robots are capable of much more than just aerial videography and annoying your neighbors? In recent years drones have become useful in many different...