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In the non-territorial office, every space is shared. We applied this concept to the new workspace for a business advisory firm in NH, and the results are now in.
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As America prepares for the visit by Pope Francis next week, we look back at the story of Burlington’s own St. Paul’s Cathedral, a modern landmark that replaced a lost gothic cathedral over 40 years ago.
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You’ve read about our study of personality traits and workplace design, and the factors we included in our investigation. Now, we share the results. Part 3: The Results Are In Before administering our survey, we developed a series of theories that linked various personality traits to different aspects of the physical environment. These variables of […]
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Last week, we introduced our study of personality types and workplace design. In today’s post, we look at the personality traits we considered relevant and show how they measured up. Part 2: Putting Personality to the Test ACTIVITY SETTINGS AND PERFORMANCE-BASED DESIGN To facilitate the varied types of work that people typically perform throughout the […]
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What is it about each of us that leads to workplace satisfaction? Why do some people love where they work, while others find their physical environment to be a challenge and a hindrance to a productive day? These were the questions that Cam Featherstonhaugh and I explored earlier this year, as we studied the relationship […]
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TruexCullins has designed many well-known Vermont business headquarters and office spaces. Videographer Dave Raizman sat down with Managing Principal David Epstein, AIA, for a conversation about TruexCullins’ approach to workplace architecture. In this video, David shares how TruexCullins helps its clients creates workplace environments that foster collaboration, maximize productivity and expresses the company’s brand by […]
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Last week, I described the conditions that are leading to the growth of coworking spaces across the country. More than just the sharing of office space, coworking is focused on building community and fostering “creative serendipity”. Many coworking spaces have quirky and unique layouts, with shared worktables in lieu of offices or cubicles. Desks may be […]
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As we approach the end of the year, I like to look back to see where we’ve been, and look forward, to imagine where we will go. And in 2013, one of the biggest trends we’ve seen in workplace design has been the rise of coworking spaces. Coworking has become a popular workplace alternative […]
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One day in a rural Vermont community, you may just come across a shiny silver Airstream trailer delivering a message of modern design. The trailer is a project of AIA Vermont, currently titled “Archistream: A Mobile Design Gallery and Education Center”, and was one of eight recipients of a national Innovation Fund grant by the American Institute […]
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Your company’s physical space can speak volumes. As printed in the Burlington Free Press, Sept 12, 2013: Most companies today understand the importance of a strong brand, and they may be very good at developing that brand through traditional marketing tools such as advertising and graphic design. But the most innovative companies recognize the link […]
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Those of us who live and work in the Burlington area may take for granted the lively commercial and cultural activity of the downtown Church Street Marketplace, the artistic and economic heart of the city. But have you ever wondered just how this pedestrian–only area of 4 city blocks came to be? The Marketplace officially […]
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There is one book that has been making the rounds at our office, adopted as a sort of unofficial guide to architectural style and beauty. It has been recommended at office gatherings, shared between coworkers, and gifted to interns when they leave our firm to prepare for the next stage in their design career. This […]