One Key Characteristic Needed by all Architects in Educational Design
Educational design is a rigorous process that involves dedication, technical ability and skill. Developing successful school facilities takes years of work, between district representatives, architects construction professionals and the community. A vast array of talents are used in this type of work, but one key characteristic is needed for any architect in educational design.
Coming Together, Despite Being Apart
Despite the social isolation and challenges that faced our creative team in 2020, ThenDesign Architecture continues to find ways to come together, despite being apart. In mid-February our team got together for cross country skiing and enjoying the winter weather in Chapin Forest, which is one of the Lake Metroparks in Ohio. The multipronged approach of being outside, getting exercise, and seeing familiar faces is an example of our culture in action: collaboration, exploration and discovery.
Buildings in a Landscape – ACE Mentor Program
ThenDesign Architecture actively participates in the ACE Mentor Program in Cleveland, Ohio. In a recent session, Jeff Henderson highlighted the different ways architects situate buildings in a landscape. He simplified this complicated concept for high school students, identifying six commonly used ways structures can shape the activity in a landscape.
A Different Perspective on Architectural Drawing – ACE Mentor Program
A Different Perspective on Architectural Drawing – ACE Mentor ProgramThenDesign Architecture has proudly participated in the ACE Mentor Program for years. This year, we taught a session on the importance of communication through architectural drawing. In order to best engage high school students in a distanced format, the team needed to come up with a […]
ThenDesign wins NorthCoast99 2020 Award of Excellence
TDA is honored to receive NorthCoast 99’s, 2020 Award of Excellence. We firmly believe as designers, we can positively impact the lives of generations to come through good design. Whether an architect, construction administrator or support staff, this core value informs our unique culture and drives us to be better each day.
Virtual Staff Meetings: Reconnecting While we are Apart
Virtual Staff Meetings: Reconnecting While we are Apart – Covid-19 has posed many serious challenges to normal business operations, especially for those in the creative, collaborative fields.