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Forming unique alliances to help Seychelles adapt to a changing climate
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Published in Alaska Business Monthly: From Open Floors to Enclaves
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Micro-lofts: Are these tiny units coming to the suburbs?
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TAKE OUR QUIZ: Is mass timber a viable option for your next building project?
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Self-service bag drops and the challenges of speeding up airport baggage check-in
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Published in IFHE Digest: Creating opportunities in translational research
David Martin, VP of Stantec UK, writes about the role of the built environment in effective translational research.

From ancient to contemporary: How to design a monastery in the 21st century
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Published in Innovation: Courting Disaster: The Increasing Challenges of Risk Assessment
As human advance and interact with more geotechnical hazards, the role of the geotechnical specialist becomes increasingly complex and embodies more responsibility

Creating a new kind of mining conference in Nevada—collaboration and trust are critical
The most recent Elko Roundtable featured an unbridled conversation about risk and design in the mining industry

Design comeuppance: The call center gets its turn
A thoughtfully designed workplace environment, amenities, brand message, and name help shatter the mold of a stereotypical call center

From the Design Quarterly: Speak up. Get involved. Shape the future.
Designers are problem solvers. We need to have a louder voice in today’s biggest problem-solving conversations.

Student housing series: Designing a home away from home in The Golden State
California asserts building code restrictions more stringently than other states, making design challenging for student housing

Joining America Walks opened my eyes—it’s a long path to genuine walkability for everyone
Walking is clearly beneficial for people and communities, yet assuring walkability for everyone turns out to be a lot of (worthwhile) hard work

From the Design Quarterly: Why a buildings engineer may see an earth tube in your future
Ask an expert: Advancing technology means that buildings engineers are integrated into building design early in the process, which could save money in the long run

Stantec experts present at FSBPA in St. Augustine!
On February 7, Stantec experts will present at the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Conference in St. Augustine, FL

What is amended soil, and why is it so important?
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How virtual reality can improve client and end-user relationships
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