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Apr 5 2016

Meaningful Contributions

It’s April, and thoughts turn to taxes—and charitable giving. While it’s too late to reap the benefits of a deduction to eligible organizations in the current filing season, supporting worthy causes throughout 2016 will pay off in both fiscal and feel-good ways. Here, we share a few design-oriented non-profit entities that are deserving of […]

Mar 8 2016

Marching Forward

Welcome to March, which brings us unpredictable weather, a seemingly endless college basketball tournament, and Women’s History month. We’ve asked several luminaries in the AEC fields to share why they pursued a career in these industries. This week, we’re honored to feature Cynthia Kracauer, Managing Director of the Center for Architecture and the festival director […]

Feb 29 2016

Drone Videos: Touring a Building Without Leaving Your Desk

The best way to capture the “feel” of a building is by experiencing it in person—stepping inside lets you appreciate the building’s size, as well as light, air movement, and other intangibles. But sometimes an in-person tour isn’t possible due to constraints of geography, budget, or time. At Legacy Building Solutions, we have found drone videos […]

Feb 11 2016

Love Letters

This month, taking a cue from St. Valentine, we’ll take a look at some communications tools we ~~love, like very much, are strongly attached to,~~ respect and admire. (We admit it, technology can make us a bit fickle.) We’ll also invite some outside experts to share their favorites.

Jan 26 2016

(Very) Moving Pictures

We’ve seen image-based digital content evolve from heavy-handed clip “art” to nearly theater-quality movie files. Video has become the essential story-telling tool for all manner of brands. It is available in an increasingly wide variety of structured formats, as well as standard point-and-shoot films. Hardware needs can be as basic as a tablet, smartphone, or […]

Jan 19 2016

Writing for the Web

Once upon a time, basic writing skills centered on spelling and syntax. Now, for web-focused writing, a facility with algorithms can be added to that list. Of course, that expertise is actually the dominion of search engines, which filter and favor content that best conforms to their models. ¶ Three tools have emerged as effective […]

Dec 16 2015

Presents with Presence

Nine shopping days ’til Christmas—it’s time to get serious. If you’re intimidated by choosing the perfect present for the discerning (aren’t they all?) architect or designer in your life, never fear. We’ve compiled the best of the many gift guides for the season, drawn from some of our favorite magazines and websites. Here’s a sampling. […]

Dec 15 2015

Season’s Greetings

Especially in the end-of-year rush, contacting an already-busy person can be frustrating. It’s important to keep in mind that communication is a process, not an instantaneous event. Now as always, reaching out to an influential individual requires equal parts tact, savvy, and persistence. 1. Lay the Groundwork for Connecting Check your networks to see […]

Dec 2 2015

List Wish

December. During this last month of the year, it’s natural to look back and reflect on what we can improve upon in our lives and work. One item that frequently pops up is time management. Over the next few weeks we’ll look at ways to become more efficient and organized. It’s something we all […]

Nov 23 2015

Type Casting

With typography, as in architecture, every detail makes a difference. One of the first steps in constructing your firm’s graphic identity will likely be developing an appropriate logo. 1. First Impressions It makes sense to select a typeface that reflects your firm’s outlook and positioning. To communicate expertise and capability, classic yet versatile fonts […]

Oct 23 2015

Fun Haus – Haunted Haus Tour

We’ve reached the end of October and it’s time again for costume parties, scary movies, and, our favorite, haunted “Haus”-es! We’ve scanned the globe to locate the coolest and creepiest abodes. As a primer for this post, read this excellent New York Times article on the subject by Patricia Leigh Brown published back in 1987. […]

Oct 13 2015

Celebrating Architecture and Design Around the Globe

With the advent of Archtober here in New York, we thought we’d share how the rest of the world celebrates architecture. Pack your bags, pull out your passports, and get ready for an international design tour-de-force! From our cousins across the pond comes UK: LOVE ARCHITECTURE. The festival is national, taking in this year’s Royal […]