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May 27, 2025
Reused, Reimagined, Reconnected: How Loucks Created a Greener, People-First Office
When the lease on their office space expired, engineering firm Loucks sought out a team that could help create their ideal work environment.
April 22, 2025
Taking on PFAS in Design: BWBR Sheds Light on the Cost of “Forever Chemicals”
The latest Side of Design podcast pulls back the curtain on PFAS, the infamous "forever chemicals."
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.
February 26, 2025
Designing a Career Path: Navigating Unexpected Professional Journeys
The path to professional fulfillment isn't always a straight line, and the stories of some of our BWBR team members prove just that.
January 31, 2025
Beyond Athletics: Driving Enrollment, Wellness, and Campus Identity in Higher Education
Athletic facilities do more than house sports programs—they create spaces where students thrive, communities connect, and institutions grow.
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...
November 21, 2024
The Interplay of Design, Engineering and Contracting in Science + Tech
Design, engineering, and contractor teams partner closely to coordinate advanced MEP systems and intricate space planning.
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.
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.
August 27, 2024
A Safe Space to Heal: Balancing Safety and Comfort in Behavioral Health Design
Like any other healthcare facility, behavioral health environments must be comforting places to heal. But these spaces pose unique considerations to keep patients safe.
July 22, 2024
Anatomy of a Simulation Space: Designing for the Future of Healthcare Training
Simulation spaces are high-tech, realistic environments designed to train both students preparing for careers in healthcare and medical professionals learning new skills.
June 25, 2024
Space to Heal: Exploring the Cutting Edge of Neuroscience Facility Design
From facilitating wayfinding to incorporating new technologies, thoughtful design creates healing experiences for neuroscience patients.