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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 […]

Innovation at Work: The Rise of Coworking, Part 1

December 17, 2013

By Matthew Bushey

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 […]

Airstream Trailer to Travel the Roads of Vermont Advocating for Good Design

December 4, 2013

By Matthew Bushey

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 […]

Digital Crayon: New Communication Tools

November 13, 2013

By David Epstein

This installment of Digital Crayon features a video animation we created for the American International School of Bucharest (AISB), Romania. In 2012, TruexCullins was hired to create a new master plan for the growth of their campus to 1200 students. AISB was looking for a dynamic tool that would visually tell the story of their […]

Interviews with Architects Rolf Kielman and Lee Grutchfield

November 11, 2013

By TruexCullins

If you have ever dreamed of building your own home, you have probably perused the beautifully designed homes on our website under the Home Studio or Residential section. The architects of these homes are principles Rolf Kielman, AIA and Lee Grutchfield, AIA. Their designs have been showcased in numerous design magazines, and are noted for […]

Digital Crayon: Writing Educational Specifications

October 28, 2013

By David Epstein

When beginning a facilities project, it is important for the Owner to define the various goals of the project. Is it to improve collaboration between students or teachers? Is it to provide social spaces that help build a sense of community? Does the school need additional capacity? The Educational Specifications (Ed Specs) is a document […]

Interview with Designer and Principal Kim Deetjen

October 14, 2013

By TruexCullins

TruexCullins Interiors team is led by Interior Designer and Principal Kim Deetjen, ASID. Her skill for creating a sense of place is evident in two of the firm’s recently completed design projects: Hotel Vermont and Topnotch Resort & Spa. TruexCullins Interiors team has designed upscale resort and boutique hotel interiors throughout the United States, including: Jackson […]

Digital Crayon: The School Planning Process

October 2, 2013

By David Epstein

Digital Crayon Article 2 – The Planning Process In this article, we discuss the steps to consider when embarking on a major facility project. For many educational institutions, major projects evolve from their strategic plan, which provides the broad objectives and rationale for the initiative. This is […]

Innovation at Work: Communicating Your Brand with Your Interior

September 12, 2013

By Matthew Bushey

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 […]

Digital Crayon 2013: Musings on School Design

September 5, 2013

By David Epstein

Welcome back to school and another series of Digital Crayon! This year we will explore school design through 12 articles we hope you will find both thought provoking and useful. It’s our way of sharing the exciting conversations about education we have with our clients and colleagues in the broader educational community. Digital Crayon 2013 […]