Thinking, The Best Practice

There is no substitute for the quiet discipline of sitting uninterrupted and thinking through a design and how it will be constructed.

Future of Construction Includes AI, Drones

In the next few years we will see that BIM, combined with AI, wearable tech and drones, will enhance design and construction.

Building a Healthier Indoor Environment

Improved indoor air quality is more important—and achievable—than ever to homeowners, where they spend so much of their time.

What’s Popular in Home Design

Three local builders and architects share five new home design trends that hold some serious staying power.

Sustainability Requires Cultural Change

Before “sustainable design” came into our vernacular, structural engineering firms were focused on efficient designs with conventional materials.

The Hearth of the Home

The COVID-19 pandemic elevated the value that the home environment brings to the quality of life. A fireplace is at the center of that value.

Affordable Housing Benefits Communities Most in Need

Designing sustainable infrastructure requires creating sustainable, resilient and equitable buildings and communities.

Key to Dropping Your Structure Costs

One of the core tenets that we teach engineers in our firm, is that if you are a competent engineer, there is no need to overdesign.

Universal Design: A Personal Perspective

We've made great strides in making spaces easily accessible, regardless of their diversity in physical attributes and potential disabilities.

Home Sweet (Forever) Home

Colorado builders are taking note of the growing need for homes designed to increase accessibility for all who need it.