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What is Adaptive Reuse?
With so many new buildings emerging in Columbus, it's incredibly special to take an existing structure with history and transform it into...
Jerica Ruballo
Apr 115 min read


What is a Design Feasibility Study?
A feasibility study provides integral project logistics including site analysis, zoning and regulatory compliance, programming, and budget.
Hunter Pifer
Mar 53 min read


Tips From a Remote Designer
Remote and hybrid work has increasingly become an option for employees since the COVID-19 pandemic first started. Many individuals across...
Ally Shott
May 30, 20243 min read


How Does the Design Team Get Inspired?
Design inspiration can come from all directions. Here are some of the ways that our SHYFT designers get inspired and keep up with or...
Beth Benzenberg & Nastassja DeGarmo
Mar 27, 20242 min read


What Structures Have Women Designed Around the World?
Throughout history, women have played a pivotal role in shaping the architectural and design world, yet their contributions often remain...
Ashley Symons
Mar 21, 20241 min read


What Makes SHYFT Unique as a Design Firm?
A Better Way to a Better Space Let’s start with our company mission statement: A Better Way to a Better Space. We recognize that every...
Ally Shott & Jeff Blosser
Mar 8, 20242 min read

What's the Difference Between CAD, CADD, and BIM?
As design professionals, we’re occasionally asked how everything happens behind the scenes and what tools we utilize to deliver results....
Asa Plum & Kurtis Wolgast
Feb 15, 20243 min read

Black Architects Who Designed the Midwest
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, a nonprofit that helps establish state guidelines for exams and licensure,...
Ashley Symons
Feb 5, 20243 min read


What is an Architect's Role During Construction?
There are many factors to consider when hiring an architect to design and a contractor to build your project. No two projects are the...
Chase Ireland & Sandy Bresler
Jan 30, 20242 min read


What are Common Acronyms in the Plan-Design-Build Industries?
The planning, design, and construction industries are often required to seamlessly integrate for a successful project. From big-picture...
Drew Johnson, Greg Ray & Michelle Williams
Dec 27, 20232 min read


Why Do Analog Practices Still Matter in Architecture and Construction?
In a world dominated by digital technology, where screens have become our primary mode of communication and virtual interactions replace...
Eric Simon & Justin Warnock
Dec 20, 20233 min read


How Can a 3D Scan Help with Design Projects?
Matterport is a platform for 3D scanning technology particularly in the fields of real estate, construction, and property management. It...
Jackie Davis
Dec 7, 20232 min read


What to Consider When Designing Multi-Family Residences
Housing drives the success of all markets. Multi-family residences are a vital foundation for communities, as they provide both short-...
Asa Plum & Samantha Bonner & Ally Shott
Nov 15, 20238 min read


How Do You Become a Licensed Architect?
Becoming an architect may seem like a daunting endeavor, and in some ways, it is. However, the path to licensure is a relatively...
Kurt Hagge & Chase Ireland
Oct 27, 20231 min read


What Goes Into Conference Room Design?
Microsoft Teams. Skype. GoToMeeting. WebEx. Zoom. As the pandemic advanced, online meeting sites and software proliferated to accommodate...
Nastassja DeGarmo & Chuck Andrews
Sep 8, 20234 min read


What are Passive Sustainable Strategies?
Buildings are responsible for between 30-40 percent of emissions globally. Emissions stem from the products we build with, the methods in...
Kurtis Wolgast & Michelle Williams
Aug 29, 20234 min read


What Documentation Do I Need for a Condominium Conversion?
Owners or developers may encounter the need to set up a condominium or homeowners association (HOA) when building new properties or...
Beth Benzenberg
Jul 24, 20232 min read


What Should I Consider When Hiring Subcontractors?
Construction projects can be simple or complex – either way, it’s important to have the right team on board to ensure your project runs...
Morgan Cook & Paige Rice
Jul 19, 20232 min read


Best Practices for Keeping a Project on Schedule
Creating and maintaining an accurate project schedule is key to any successful design or construction project.
Katelyn Riffel & Drew Johnson
Jul 11, 20232 min read


What does Fire Rated Mean? Why is it Important? When do I Utilize it?
The Basics of Fire Ratings One of the primary responsibilities an Architect must fulfill on every project, is to protect the Health,...
Kurt Hagge & Chase Ireland
May 5, 20232 min read
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