Commercial architects design a variety of buildings for public use, including schools, office buildings, train stations, hospitals, restaurants and many more. Building designers who specialize in commercial architecture have different sets of concerns and considerations than residential architects. When it comes to exterior and interior architectural factors, there are many differences when designing for a public space vs. someone’s personalized home. In this article, we’ll answer some of the most frequently asked questions about commercial architecture and how it differs […]
When you hear the word “architect,” you probably think of big houses and sleek apartment buildings. However, architects build much more than residential spaces. Think about all the places you go over the course of an average week: to work, to school, to the gym, to the grocery store, and many more. Commercial architects are responsible for designing and building almost all of the buildings you set foot in when you leave the house. Commercial architects design and build: Hotels. […]
As we continue dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, employers are looking to commercial architects for advice on how to design their workplaces to maximize the health and safety of everyone. While it may not be possible to tear down the whole building and start from scratch, there are certain modifications you can make to your workspaces that create a safer environment and improve indoor air quality. If you’re in the process of assembling your space planning team to develop a […]
Many people across the country have returned to their workplaces, but our offices are now dramatically different than they were at this time last year. COVID-19 has caused us all to shine a spotlight on health and safety, and our workplaces have all been affected as we strive to create and maintain hygienic environments for everyone. While we all know how important it is to frequently wash our hands and stay at least six feet away from others, architecture and […]
Architects are responsible for creating beautiful, functional commercial spaces for public use, and designing a memorable exterior is important because it determines peoples’ first impression. Many of us may not even realize it, but according to a study by the Guggenheim Lab, we are all strongly affected by a building’s façade. For example, we experience positive feelings when we walk by an interesting, complex façade, and we experience negative feelings if the façade is monotonous and too simple. There are […]