Perspectives

October 10, 2019

What Defines ‘Pedestrian-Friendly?’

Is the mere existence of a sidewalk bordering retail and connecting a light rail station to a big box store...

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL AND INTEGRATED CLINIC

September 23, 2019

Can “Coopetition” Answer the Healthcare Challenge?

In May, two large health systems covering large swaths of rural Wisconsin announced talks for a proposed merger. Far from...

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Pocket Park at Hennepin Healthcare Clinic & Specialty Center

September 20, 2019

Hennepin Healthcare’s Clinic & Specialty Center to Receive USGBC Award

Hennepin Healthcare’s Clinic and Specialty Center, a certified LEED®-Gold ambulatory care facility, will be honored with a Leadership Award of Merit...

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September 19, 2019

BWBR Supports Students in Global Climate Strike

Tomorrow, headlines across the world will document a massive movement designed to grab the world’s attention to the global climate...

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September 5, 2019

Using Climate Activism to Design Better Buildings and a Better Future

“The time for incremental change is over. The urgency for change is upon us.” When Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made...

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September 1, 2019

Healing Learning Environment Supports Student Self-Regulation

Karner Blue Education Center started with a clean slate and an aim to design a school unlike traditional elementary schools....

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August 28, 2019

BWBR Welcomes 19 New Associates

BWBR announced the promotion of 19 new associates, following the spring addition of eight new shareholders. As the employee-owned firm...

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August 23, 2019

Madison Growth Leads to New Location for BWBR

Seven years ago, BWBR opened an expansion in Madison with a handful of employees who extended the reach of the...

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July 2, 2019

Active Learning Environments Support STEM Education

Learning is more effective when it is activity-based and done collaboratively. Classroom space design can effectively support both collaborative, active...

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North Dakota State University STEM students breakout spaces

May 22, 2019

Research-Informed Design is Smart Design

Design is changing because our clients’ needs are changing. Driving forces are rapidly evolving, and as designers, we must have a keen understanding and ability to interpret those forces for design implications.

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