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Creating the Ideal Workplace: A Conversation with Architect David Epstein

August 13, 2014

By TruexCullins

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 […]

Moscow Economic School Construction Underway

August 1, 2014

By David Epstein

Construction is underway of a new middle and high school building designed by TruexCullins on the Zaitsevo Campus of the Moscow Economic School (MES) in Moscow, Russia. Located in the western region of Moscow, the 12,700 SQM (136,000 SF) campus facility includes space for classrooms, administration offices, a 500-seat theater, library, gymnasium and natatorium. A […]

Digital Crayon: Engaging Design

May 2, 2014

By David Epstein

Architects take many approaches to making successful buildings. Some architects design based on an abstract idea, others see their work more as sculpture or art. Our goal is create environments with a sense of place that engages its users. What does this mean? We believe buildings should be of their time and place, leveraging the […]

Interior Design Trends 2014 with Principal Kim Deetjen – Part 1

May 1, 2014

By TruexCullins

TruexCullins Interiors – Resort Interior Design Trends Video Series 2014 TruexCullins Interiors Principal Kim Deetjen, ASID and her team have won numerous awards for excellence in interior design. In this interview series, Kim shares her approach, philosophy and thoughts on interior design trends. Kim’s recent design projects include: Topnotch Resort, Stowe, VT; Samoset, Rockport, ME; […]

Digital Crayon: Flexible Furniture Design

April 9, 2014

By David Epstein

In Article 2 we discussed key concepts to consider when designing flexible schools. Article 3 delved into key building technologies that help spaces adapt more easily to a wide variety of uses. In this article we will look at the final piece of the puzzle: furniture and how it can support the flexible use of […]

Digital Crayon: Flexible Building Technology

March 6, 2014

By David Epstein

In the last article, we discussed issues related to building organization. In this article, we discuss what building technologies to consider when attempting to create flexible learning environments. The key concept here is that successful multipurpose space requires more than open space, it requires multipurpose support infrastructure including lighting, electrical power, acoustics and HVAC. Here […]

Digital Crayon: Flexible Building Design

February 17, 2014

By David Epstein

In this article, we look at different organizational models for building design and their ability to adapt to changing needs. As schools evolved from the one room schoolhouse to the graded school, a prototype evolved that includes a front administration area with a gym, cafeteria and/or multipurpose space. Attached to this are classroom wings, which […]

Report from Nepal, Part 3: Building special connections

February 14, 2014

By TruexCullins

Over the course of the week we’ve been sharing stories, photos and sketches from the recent service trip to Nepal, when Diantha, Sparky and Andrew travelled to the village of Basa to help build a school with Edge of Seven. In today’s post, Diantha wraps up this 3-part series and writes about the final few days […]

Report from Nepal, Part 2: The construction and the culture

February 12, 2014

By TruexCullins

Continuing from Monday’s report, Diantha Korzun shares the highlights of her recent trip to Nepal, when she, Sparky Millikin, and Andrew Chardain travelled to the village of Basa to assist the Edge of Seven with the construction of a rural mountain school. Read on for the second of this 3-part blog post, which describes the […]

Report from Nepal, Part 1: Trekking to the Mountain Village of Basa

February 10, 2014

By TruexCullins

TruexCullins recently led a community-wide campaign to support the Edge of Seven and the construction of primary schools in rural Nepal. We described the challenges facing Nepalese girls here, we explained Earthbag construction here, and we introduced the project at Mankhu Village Farm here. Our year-long effort came to a close in November, when Diantha […]

Digital Crayon: Flexible Learning Environments

January 29, 2014

By David Epstein

Why Flexible Learning Environments? In March of 2013, I was invited to speak on the topic of Flexible Learning Environments at the CEESA (Central and Eastern European School Association) conference in Prague, Czech Republic. I learned a lot as I researched and thought about this important topic, which I will share in the next four […]

Innovation at Work: The Rise of Coworking, Part 2

December 26, 2013

By Matthew Bushey

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 […]