Construction has begun on 156 units of affordable, family-sized housing with childcare and community-serving retail space at #YeslerFamilyHousing! Congrats to @SCIDpda, @CRHousing and the entire team. https://t.co/9evo43vqu8 https://t.co/TnMKxtfMyf
Posted: 06.11.2021
The structure of @thebushschool Upper School building features sustainably harvested mass timber components to drive down embodied energy and global warming potential of the project. This wood frame design also contributes to the project’s #PassiveHouse (PHIUS) certification goals, and creates dynamic new campus spaces for learning and gathering. These innovative large format 2” thick mass plywood panels flew in rapidly, fit like a glove and helped save weeks off of the project schedule compared to traditional car decking installation.
Posted: 06.10.2021
The design of Miraval invites guests to bring their lives into balance by living mindfully and engaging with the natural world. Rammed earth walls, deep overhangs and water conservation strategies reflect a whole-building approach to sustainability and honor the natural landscape. Sweeping views to the south and east connect the Catalina Mountains to Miraval’s campus and establish its character as a place for contemplation and healing. Learn more about the high-performance built environments and sensory-rich desert experience: https://mithun.com/2016/03/16/mindful-living-sonoran-desert/ (clickable link in bio) 📷: Robert Reck
Posted: 06.09.2021
.@ChathamU has received LEED Platinum certification from @USGBC for two more Eden Hall Campus buildings, Orchard Hall and the Esther Barazzone Center, bringing the total to four #LEEDPlatinum buildings on the Mithun-designed campus. https://t.co/BM1SAeRUId https://t.co/Yddlccaq4C
Posted: 06.07.2021
Happy #PrideMonth! Join us in celebrating our LGBTQIA+ communities, and standing in solidarity with our colleagues, friends and partners against discrimination and for justice all year long. Pride Month commemorates the anniversary of the June 1969 Stonewall Uprising, which sparked the modern LGBTQIA+ movement. Led by Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, two transgender women of color, Stonewall sparked a revolution that has paved a way toward equity for all LGBTQIA+ folks. For information about 2021 events and ways to get involved, check out lapride.org, sfpride.org and seattlepride.org, or your local community organizations. Image by our own Robinick Fernandez.
Posted: 06.04.2021
After a busy week, we’re looking forward to a long holiday weekend with our favorite people! Whether you’re headed to the great outdoors or have in-city plans, we hope you find good company and new energy. Shown in photo is the rooftop landing at The Huxley, a mixed-use development in West Seattle’s Junction neighborhood, complete with welcoming hang-out zones, warming fire pit and open views of the sunset. 📷 : @k7scott
Posted: 05.28.2021
How can we best support urban families and children through affordable housing design? Key spatial strategies strengthen family life and social resilience: in-building childcare, amenity suites, corridor lounges, outdoor space and stairs as play space. https://t.co/gEJ4mpAcGM https://t.co/IzmsRIYBrp
Posted: 05.27.2021
Emerging building technologies are transforming the way we design and build—helping us address the compounding crises of climate change and housing shortage. We explore modular construction's growing demand, diverse approaches and lessons learned: https://t.co/paticn6ge6 https://t.co/tVbJ3ZLd49
Posted: 05.24.2021
Leading cities and organizations are looking upstream to address barriers to healthy housing, clean air, reliable transportation and essential services. Erin Ishizaki shares exemplary models for resilient, inclusive communities: https://t.co/rAXGJl3whe #DesignForHealth https://t.co/pLVgBrlm8g
Posted: 05.19.2021
We’ve had the pleasure to collaborate with diverse museums over the years on new facilities, renovations, exhibits and master planning to support their missions, collections and patrons. In honor of #InternationalMuseumDay, we offer a brief tour through some of these magical spaces. It’s a great reminder to explore your local museums: children’s, cultural, fine arts, natural history, science and more! 1. National Nordic Museum, photo by @brucedamonte 2. Wanapum Heritage Center, photo by Ben Benschneider 3. California Academy of Sciences: Islands of Evolution, photo by @lane_barden 4. Suquamish Museum, photo by Ben Benschneider 5. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sprague Butterfly Pavilion, photo by Matt Wier 6. Louisiana Children’s Museum, photo by @k7scott
Posted: 05.19.2021
