Perspectives

August 20, 2026

Side Notes: Where Student Wellness Meets Sustainable Design

We discuss the Carleton College Class of 1974 Student Health and Counseling Center—a LEED Platinum facility designed to address students' holistic wellness needs.

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July 14, 2026

Side Notes: Creating Connection, Whimsy, and Hope at the Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health

Melanie Baumhover joined us to discuss the recently completed project and how its “no wrong door” model is improving access to care for families.

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June 15, 2026

Side Notes: Reimagining Women’s and Children’s Care at Avera McKennan Hospital

We dive into the Avera McKennan Hospital Women’s and Children’s Inpatient Addition and Remodel, an exciting project that highlights complexity, collaboration, and powerful opportunities.

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May 5, 2026

Recruitment and Retention by Design: Supporting Talent Through Space

In today’s competitive labor market, companies across sectors are grappling with the same question—how do we attract and retain top talent?

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April 14, 2026

Side Notes: Momentum in Madison and Beyond

Leigh Streit, Principal and Madison office leader shares insights into the opportunities shaping Wisconsin’s future.

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March 24, 2026

Next Gen Mentoring: Fostering the Future of Design

We chat about our team's deep commitment to community outreach and the innovative new lenses young students are bringing to design.

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February 17, 2026

Side Notes: Connecting Operational Insight to Smarter Design

Senior Planner Jessica Sweeney's unique background helps bridge the challenges health organizations face with the solutions architecture can provide.

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January 27, 2026

Quality by Design: Construction, Coordination, and Collaboration

We unpack what “quality” really means in design and construction—and how it begins long before a project breaks ground.

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January 14, 2026

Side Notes: Integrating Sustainability, Quality, and Codes for Design Excellence

Rachael Spires, Associate Principal and Performance Design & Quality Manager, explores how sustainability, QA, building codes, and specifications intersect.

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