Sustainability has become an important topic over the last decade, and rightfully so. It is becoming an integral part of how we approach the design and development of buildings. Whether through construction or operations, the built environment is responsible for…
BUILT IN THE PAST. DESIGNING THE FUTURE.
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Reimagining Design with Modular Facilities
In more recent years, modular buildings has become increasingly popular in design and construction. American Institute of Architects states, “modular construction is the process by which components of a building are prefabricated off-site in a controlled setting and then shipped…
Baking & Architecture
My grandmother owned a small bakery on an island in the Philippines. I remember her waking up at 4 am to knead batches of dough with great effort. Pan de sal was her specialty, which translates to salt bread. Locals…
The Builder/Architect Relationship: Things to Remember to Make It Work
Before entering the architecture industry, I began my career as a union carpenter building custom homes and commercial projects. I worked with architects, engineers, and consultants discussing plan sets and specifications. During that period, I was able to obtain a…
The Process of a Designer
“You don’t just design buildings, you design details, you design execution… you design the entire process”. – Bob Borson, lifeofanarchitect.com I was recently asked about “design” and what the process entails. While the notion of “design” is something achieved and…
Project JOE (Jump on Education)
Frustrated by the limitations of manufactured modular construction, the San Juan Unified School District in Sacramento, California turned to Nacht & Lewis for help. Following years of struggling with a lack of flexibility in products from the traditional modular construction…