How is Technology Impacting the Modern Office?
Technology plays a big role in our day to day lives and the spaces we work in. Sometimes it’s obvious from phones in our hands, to the VR...
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Mar 9, 20233 min read
Lighting 101 - A Basic Understanding of Lighting Fixtures
Lighting has become a significant factor in creating aesthetically pleasing and functional spaces. Light helps to define specific areas...
Kelly Nelson & Sandy Bresler
Jan 30, 20232 min read
What is a Fire-Resistance Rating and why is it important?
We’ve all heard the term “fire resistance”, but all the codes, language, and rules around it can be confusing. It is important to...
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Aug 15, 20224 min read
The Rise of "Eatertainment"
Many factors contributed to the rise of Eatertainment, or experiential dining, but the socio-economic conditions brought about in 2020,...
Samantha Bonner
Jul 14, 20226 min read
How Image Capturing Technology Has Streamlined the Design and Construction Process
Image capturing technology has historically been developed for alternate industries. Drones and 3-dimensional photography have been used...
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Jul 13, 20227 min read
The Good and the Bad of Renovating a Retail and Hospitality Space
Retail, Hospitality, and Restaurant spaces are a broad and ever-expanding category of uses and are one of the single largest employers...
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Jun 27, 20223 min read
How Multi-Family Design is Adapting to Remote Work
Prior to March of 2020, a very small percentage of the workforce had experience with working from home in some capacity, while the...
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Jun 27, 20224 min read
Top Retail and Commercial Design Trends Right Now
Smart Fixtures In 2022, lighting trends are looking more brilliant than ever, from soft illumination to sculptural fixtures, there is...
Samantha Bonner
Jun 9, 20224 min read
The Case for Inclusive Design – A Restroom for Everyone
Much of the world is currently celebrating Pride Month – a month dedicated to honoring and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community. While...
Samantha Bonner
May 9, 20225 min read
What are the Top Trends in Brewery Design?
The craft brewing industry is continuing to grow at a rapid pace. The history of modern craft brewing began in the 1960s, started to...
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Apr 26, 20221 min read
Reimagining Lincoln Neighborhood in Fort Dodge, Iowa
The SHYFT team is working with the City of Fort Dodge to reimagine a neighborhood just north of downtown. The City wanted to understand...
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Apr 12, 20224 min read
What are the Best Sketching Pens and Markers?
With the relatively recent advancement in computer-aided design technologies, including 3D rendering and virtual reality, designers are...
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Apr 4, 20222 min read
How to Design a Reception Area That Reflects Your Brand
As the saying goes, “You only have one chance to make a good first impression”. A first impression is vital for the success of...
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Feb 15, 20223 min read
What Are The Different Phases of a Design Project?
No two design projects are alike, but the phases of any design project remain relatively consistent. Depending on the size or scale of...
Samantha Bonner
Feb 10, 20224 min read
Using Experiential Design to Maximize Employee and Customer Happiness
As we’ve mentioned previously in our blog posts, the past few years of the pandemic have drastically changed the way we work. There’s...
Samantha Bonner
Jan 11, 20223 min read
Best Practices When Consolidating Associates Into a Smaller Space
Maybe you are looking for ways to be more economical with spending or you want to fit into a space in a specific area of town....
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Dec 1, 20212 min read
Top Rendering Software
With the help of rendering software, architectural and design sketches on a napkin can become captivating images and animations....
Samantha Bonner
Nov 19, 20212 min read
Best Practices When Selecting a Furniture Dealer
Are you ready to transform your office space by investing in new furniture? You want to make an informed decision on what you select, but...
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Nov 11, 20216 min read
A Guide to Master Planning
A Master Plan is a broad scheme of the master vision and intent but rarely does that translate as a 1:1 representative of the eventual...
Samantha Bonner
Nov 3, 20213 min read
How Do I Know If I Need A Building Permit?
Now that you’ve realized your project scope and drawn up the plans, you’re ready to start building. But is it really that simple? ...
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