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Jul 21

Elevatus Architecture Celebrates Five Years Since Rebrand

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Elevatus Architecture has marked their 5th anniversary since the rebrand of SchenkelShultz Architecture – Fort Wayne. As a strong business in the Midwest, their work portfolio covers significant public and private projects that help design greater communities. Their business model is about putting people first, resulting in hiring technical talent…

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Jul 20

Architects as Avengers

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Post-WWII housing boom. 21st Century Learning. Haussmann’s renovation of Paris. Design evolves in cycles prompting that new ways of design be reimagined in response to social changes. In post-WWII, the desire for car-oriented suburbs spawned a demand for affordable housing. Architects responded with a change of house design to compact…

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Apr 21

Preventing disease through justice design

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Public health emergencies are a serious issue when it comes to any community. Outbreaks can spur officials to close schools, cancel events, or restrict visitation to specific individuals. Jails and prisons are facilities that include close quarters and groups of people where contact may differ to entering the facility. The…

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Mar 13

Our Favorite Architecture & Design Podcasts

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We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite architecture and design podcast shows to accommodate with your daily tasks. Whether you’re wanting to gain a better understanding of the field or delegating some time to unwind, these podcasts are sure enough to suit your listening needs. In no…

Feb 27

Part-time architect, full-time mom

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You can call me Emily. I am also known as wife, daughter, sister, niece, and granddaughter. Additionally, one of my favorites is accepting the label of “Mom” from my own three children and any one of the 80+ students in my cohort who so choose at the Ball State University…