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How Healthy is Your Building

Annie and Allison agree that certain good design principles can help clients achieve healthier buildings, even if they don’t fit strictly within WELL … See more

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Three Strategies for Improving Infectious Disease Control through …

WEBSince COVID-19 hit, it seems building owners, facility managers and even the general public have become more aware of how important mechanical systems are to …

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The Importance of Air Quality: Health, Performance and Human …

WEBGood air quality effects. A recent study from Harvard’s Center for Health and the Global Environment showed that indoor environments with good air quality—defined …

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Introducing the New Mt. Healthy Early Learning Center – SHP

WEBThe new Mt. Healthy Early Learning Center officially opened its doors to its first students in October 2021. Estimated to serve 230 pre-school and kindergarten …

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Myth Busting: Can Clean Air REALLY Flatten the Coronavirus …

WEBIn the wake of COVID-19, there’s never been a greater emphasis on indoor air quality (IAQ). Whereas it might not have been the most glamorous topic pre …

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Best of Both Worlds: Balancing Energy Efficiency & Indoor Air …

WEBIt’s been well-established that the quality of our environment can make a significant impact on our health, both physical and mental. Factors like lighting, paint …

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Steve Kenat – SHP

WEBSteve Kenat. An experienced architect and designer, community developer and relationship builder, Steve is adept at designing and driving projects that are difference-makers to …

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Meet SHP’s Newest Leader, Community-Builder Steve Kenat

WEBOur SHP family continues to grow! Steve Kenat, AIA, has joined SHP as Principal and Director of Community Development.The veteran architect will lead our …

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Ask an Architect: What Does Sense of Place Mean

WEBThe term “sense of place” is used to describe the way people perceive the environments in which they live, work, play, study, socialize, relax and so on. A sense of …

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Building Sustainable Spaces in Schools – SHP

WEBThe sustainable design strategies included in LEED are meant to be comprehensive, and they encompass five basic categories of sustainability: Sustainable …

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SHPodcast: 2021 Workplace Design Takeaways – SHP

WEBAmong the many lessons that the pandemic has taught us, one important one is the need for employees to feel healthy in the workplace. Due to a heightened …

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Well Design at Work – SHP

WEBI have been interested that, on several recent occasions, the idea of designing for wellness principles has strongly come forward. For example, recently I was …

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SHP – Architecture. Design. Engineering.

WEBDesign. Engineering. SHP is a dynamic team of architects, designers and engineers who maximize the utility, beauty and wonder of space. We apply a multidisciplinary approach …

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How the Whole Home Innovation Center Promotes Lifelong Learning

WEBWhole Home is a service of PWC designed to help people who are aging and people with disabilities live independently through home modifications. Its Innovation …

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Let There Be Light: Lighting & Psychology in the Built Environment

WEBIt’s true that the right lighting can elevate and beautify a given space, but it also has a unique psychological impact on the inhabitants of a building. Here are some …

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Summit on Sustainability Inspires Local Change – SHP

WEB“Holy cow, this is a smart group of people.” That’s the phrase that runs through my mind every year when I arrive at the Design Futures Council’s Leadership …

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(Re)Defining Common Spaces: High School Auditorium Design

WEBSound and lighting. When designing a high school auditorium’s lighting system, our teams consider a variety of factors. House lighting must be dimmable and is …

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Best Practices for Theater Design – SHP

WEBAuditoriums are incredibly sound-sensitive, so no matter the size or scope, a theater’s mechanical, electrical and plumbing system should be designed by engineers …

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Engineering – SHP

WEBOur engineers are driven to design healthier buildings from the inside out, taking into consideration the entire lifespan of a building. We recommend ways to maintain building …

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