Designing for Everyone’s Needs
Universal Design, also referred to as “inclusive design”, can be defined as “the architectural and creative process of ensuring infrastructure in the built environment is accessible to all, regardless of age, ability, or any other demographic,” according to Hadriana Lowenkron for Bloomberg.
Mental Health and Wellness in the Trades
Those engaged in construction and other trades can affirm that the sector is a challenging one. The challenges are presented in numerous ways. Factors such as the physical demands of the work, jobsite safety, long or irregular hours, separation from family thanks to the industry’s scattered construction sites, and financial insecurity in downturns are just a few of the common stressors.
Creating Cities with Seniors in Mind
A good ‘quality of life’ takes into consideration evaluations of overall physical health, degree of happiness, culture and values, positive social interactions, and liveable neighbourhoods which we gladly call home. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines quality of life as an “individual’s perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectation, standards and concerns.”
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METALCON
METALCON is the only annual tradeshow exclusively devoted to the application of metal in design and construction. This year’s event will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta from October 30 to November 1, 2024.
Makloc
For over 50 years, Alberta-based Makloc has served the building needs of customers in oil and gas, commercial and industrial, and the renewable energy sector. Known for quality, customer service, and on-time project delivery—no matter how far-flung the project—Makloc is a one-stop shop for both modular and field construction projects.
NCFI Polyurethanes
Enhancing comfort levels for more than 50 years for everything from floors and ceilings to wall insulation, industry-leading NCFI Polyurethanes has dedicated itself to making the world safer, more convenient, and more comfortable thanks to its formulation and production of rigid and flexible polyurethanes.
NYC’s Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation
While architecture can truly wow us, it also often fades into the background as we go about our lives. We stroll in and out of buildings all the time and we may not think much about how building design can influence our mood, and, if we spend a lot of time in one for work, our learning or even our health and well-being.
COST
Chances are, most people have been to a zoo, museum, or amusement park and have been blown away by the detail and accuracy of the artificial habitats, exhibits, or experiences within. The finer details of these settings elevate the user experience by transporting them to a different place or time, and more likely than not, COST is behind some of the best artistry of this kind—art that mimics reality.
Cloward H2O
Based in Lindon, Utah, Cloward H2O has brought its aquatic engineering skills to water parks, aquariums, splash pads, fountains, white water rafting sites, and the world’s deepest swimming pool, among other recreational water facilities for over 45 years.
