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Design for Health: The Next Decade of Positive Change

Posted: 04.19.2021

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Design for Health Equity: From Healthy Places to Inclusive Communities

Leading cities and organizations are looking upstream to build back better and address barriers to healthy housing, clean energy and air, reliable transportation and essential services. Erin Christensen Ishizaki shares highlights from recent planning and strategic efforts in Portland, OR, Denver and Kirkland, WA, that support resilient, inclusive communities.

05.18.2021

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Earth Day 2021

04.22.2021

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How Can We Design with Communities While Apart?

The current pandemic has inspired new ways to cultivate resilient community relationships and engagement, even as conventional practices are challenged.

11.18.2020

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Activating Young Minds and Resilience through Outdoor Learning

How can we strengthen outdoor learning opportunities to extend school operations and address limitations of digital learning models? Six case studies offer replicable strategies for schools to enrich academic performance, maximize resilient operations and foster environmental stewardship.

10.07.2020

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Happy Spaces, Healthy People

Elizabeth Gordon explores the impact of optimistic spaces on health and well-being in the workplace.

10.07.2020

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2020 Vision for Mithun R+D

In these rapidly changing times, it is more important than ever to engage in critical research that challenges practice norms, proposes new paths and integrates diverse knowledge sets. Learn about our latest efforts and the five firm-wide focus areas for Mithun R+D.

10.06.2020

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Landscapes that Welcome

Aligned with the National Nordic Museum’s mission to serve as a community gathering space, the plazas and gardens of the museum invite neighbors and visitors to linger and explore.

09.10.2020

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A Summer to Remember: 2020 Mithun Interns

Student interns are an important part of the culture at Mithun. We asked this year’s cohort to share perspective into their inspirations, dream projects and summer experience.

08.18.2020

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Earth Day Turns 50

A look back at the history of Earth Day, its Northwest roots and continued influence on the sustainable design movement.

04.22.2020

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Louisiana Children’s Museum Takes Learning Outside

Louisiana Children’s Museum presents a new model for children’s museums that supports resilience in New Orleans with expanded environmental education, innovative water strategies and collocated community resources.

04.21.2020