02
Nov
2016
Exploring Dynamic New Technologies in Building Construction
Posted On November 2, 2016  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

Building technology experts at O.CON: The Office Conference this week in Los Angeles shared some of the latest innovations in construction materials and their value propositions with attendees. Eric Nelson, an architect and energy expert with Nelson Architech GmbH, discussed a new kind of high-performance insulation […]

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02
Nov
2016
Modernizing a 10-year-old Office Design
Posted On November 2, 2016  By Brielle Scott  And has 1 Comment

The four-building America Center office campus sits on a 30-acre site perched along the picturesque San Francisco Bay at the north end of Silicon Valley. It’s taken years for the project to reach the finish line: Two building were completed before the economy took a turn, […]

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02
Nov
2016
Reimagining and Revitalizing the Downtown L.A. Arts District
Posted On November 2, 2016  By Brielle Scott  And has 1 Comment

If you’d visited the heart of Los Angeles’ Arts District in the mid-19th century, you would have found acres of vineyards planted by Jean-Louis Vignes, adventurer and vintner. Three-quarters of a century later, the manufacturing boom and transcontinental railroad spurred growth and development, cementing L.A. as […]

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13
Oct
2016
The Challenges of Building for a Transforming Workforce
Posted On October 13, 2016  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

Today’s business cultures vary by age, speed, size, innovation and more – and successful brands thrive by attracting and retaining top talent in an environment that inspires them. This Nov. 1-2 at O.CON: The Office Conference, Jason Hickey, president and CEO of Hickey & Associates, will […]

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10
Oct
2016
Evolving Office Design to Meet Changing Demands
Posted On October 10, 2016  By Brielle Scott  And has 1 Comment

Office building design is evolving to meet the needs of changing tenant demands and trends, among them a balance of live/work/play through on‑demand amenities like childcare, laundry services, restaurants and more. At O.CON: The Office Conference, Jinger Tapia, principal, design at Ware Malcomb, will help attendees […]

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04
Oct
2016
The Buzz Behind Storytelling with Data
Posted On October 4, 2016  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

Spreadsheets, forecasts and market analysis provide us with a deluge of data, but how do we see the big picture it collectively creates? By taking an expanded view, companies can gain greater insight into the opportunities and challenges associated with a project. This can be accomplished […]

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23
Sep
2016
The ROI of Innovative Building Materials and Technologies
Posted On September 23, 2016  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

Understanding the building technologies and construction materials utilized – or, in some cases, underutilized – can save you money, help your clients and form better buildings. But let’s talk ROI: what are the benefits of investing in these new materials for your next project, and how […]

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16
Sep
2016
Embracing Innovations in Office Leasing
Posted On September 16, 2016  By Brielle Scott  And has 1 Comment

It’s official: The office lobby of yesteryear – with its single reception desk and elevator bay – has gone the way of the dinosaur. Today’s office lobbies are looking more like those of urban boutique hotels, with cafés, Wi-Fi lounges, indoor gardens and modern art. As […]

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