Design Connections | "Wired to Belong" The Science and Practice of Connection at Work In an era where work can happen from anywhere and AI can deliver information instantly, human connection remains one of the most important drivers of professional success. Research shows that our brains are wired for social interaction, and the relationships we […]
“Africatown: Monument and Wound — Student Proposals for Remembrance and Repair,” would present a curated exhibition and short public talk based on student work from my senior Interior Architecture capstone studio at the University of Houston. The session begins from the premise that Africatown is both a monument to survival and an ongoing site of […]
In an era where productivity, innovation, and resilience are the keys to success, the state of our brains, our cognitive function, mental clarity, and emotional well-being play a crucial role in how we perform at work. Yet, in the hustle of deadlines, meetings, and constant digital demands, we often neglect the very organ that drives […]
The tour of the newly certified LEED Platinum BCG Houston office will showcase design and sustainability strategies used to create the new workspace adjacent to Discovery Green. Light bites will be provided as BCG and HOK’s design and sustainability team host the tour and discuss strategies that were used to achieve LEED integration, including optimization […]
Virtual Lunchtime Learning sponsored by the Committee on the Environment (COTE) First Safe, then Circular: optimizing material health with Cradle to Cradle Certified® If you are being asked to evaluate the material health of products and aren’t sure where to start, this session is for you! We’ll dive into the basics of material health […]
Each historic tax credit (HTC) rehabilitation project is unique and has inherent challenges. Learn how to anticipate if a rehabilitation is feasible. Our presentation will consider how to analyze, evaluate, and apply HTC principles in real-world projects through examples, while understanding the collaboration required between preservation professionals, architects, and developers to achieve both regulatory compliance […]
