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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.
March 10, 2025
Building Hope: Key Considerations for Pediatric Healthcare Design
The needs of pediatric patients are unique, and designing these environments requires a layered approach to planning and design.
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.
February 10, 2025
Continuum of Care: The Unique Needs of Mental and Behavioral Health Facilities
From inpatient hospitals to outpatient clinics, each facility requires a distinct design approach to effectively support patient recovery.
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.
January 6, 2025
Redefining Healing: Themes Informing Cancer Center Design
As cancer treatment continues to evolve with new breakthroughs and technologies, healthcare spaces must evolve alongside them.
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.
November 7, 2024
Evidence-Based Design in Action: Transforming Forensic Facilities
Though it may seem like a creative pursuit, the work of designing informed environments that drive powerful results is rooted in research.
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.
October 7, 2024
The Best Medicine: When Pharma Design Know-How Meets Lab Planning
For the North Dakota State Lab, we were able to bring our med device and pharma experience to bear alongside traditional lab planning.