Perspectives

December 10, 2025

Side of Design in Review: Top Episodes of 2025

We gathered the most-clicked episodes of 2025—spotlighting higher education, healthcare, workplace, sustainability, and more.

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December 2, 2025

Side Notes: How Professional Services Bring Buildings to Life

BWBR’s Dan Hottinger describes his role as “the bridge between design and putting the design in motion.”

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November 12, 2025

First-Person: Project Managers = Problem Solvers

Project Managers are responsible for keeping the design team aligned, avoiding duplicated efforts, and setting clear expectations throughout the project.

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March 25, 2025

BWBR’s 2024 Scholarship Recipients Challenge Injustice in Design

This year's scholarship winners aren't waiting until graduation to tackle the industry's most pressing questions about who benefits from the spaces we build—and who doesn't.

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December 12, 2024

Side of Design in Review: Top Episodes of 2024

With 12 episodes, nearly 30 guests, and a wide range of exciting topics spanning architecture and design, we’re celebrating another...

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October 29, 2024

Revolutionizing Employee Engagement: Insights from BWBR on a People-First Culture

Employee engagement goes beyond happiness and job satisfaction—those are byproducts of something deeper.

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September 25, 2024

The Price is Right: Considerations in Design Fee Development

Despite being a sensitive topic, money is central to any project—managing costs, remaining on budget, and achieving maximum value per dollar spent are all critical to a successful design.

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August 1, 2024

In Memoriam: Chuck Wahlberg

Chuck Wahlberg passed away on July 8, 2024, at the age of 101. His legacy as an architect, mentor, leader, and colleague will long be remembered.

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July 5, 2024

Connection in Kindness: The 2024 BWBR Summer Card

Our graphics team was inspired by the ideas of connection and kindness, and how the card might inspire real-life interactions that could spread some cheer.

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