Mitigating the unequal distribution of intense surface temperatures requires a multi-faceted approach that encompasses a range of policy, public health, urban planning and nature-based solutions. Advancements in technology are helping to revolutionize how we approach this challenge and create more sustainable and livable urban environments. On September 5, industry leaders Keenan Gibbons and Salvador Lindquist, ASLA will share how infrared technologies and advanced computational techniques were utilized to collect and analyze temperature data in Omaha, Nebraska during an 18-month research initiative. The pair will discuss findings and introduce a toolkit to enable landscape planners and policymakers to make better-informed decisions through the use of thermal visualization tools. Register to learn more about the research team and initiative: https://lnkd.in/e7yuUd5Z This free webinar is hosted by the Landscape Architecture Foundation. Research and findings were made possible through the foundation's Deb Mitchell Research Grant. This annual grant was established to raise the profile of research within landscape architecture, to offer new opportunities for collaborative research, and above all to honor our SmithGroup colleague Deb, who was a champion for the value of research to the professional practice of landscape architecture. #urbanplanning #urbandesign #urbanenvironments #innovation #landscapearchiteture #sustainability #resilience #designabetterfuture
SmithGroup
Architecture and Planning
Detroit, MI 63,276 followers
An award-winning, global, integrated design firm on a mission to Design a Better Future.
About us
Founded by architect Sheldon Smith in 1853, our “born on” date might suggest that we’re a traditional design and engineering firm, but we left old-fashioned mindsets behind decades ago. Today, SmithGroup is an award-winning, multi-national organization that employs research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Working across 20 offices in the U.S. and China, our network of 1,400 experts is committed to excellence in strategy, design and delivery—giving rise to new and innovative processes and methodologies that are redefining the way we work. Our integrated practice offers depth in all disciplines serving the built and natural environment, including architecture, engineering (coastal, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing), landscape architecture, urban design and environmental science. Our specialists—from artists and engineers, to nurses, workplace strategists and beyond—develop beautiful, sustainable, future-focused solutions for healthcare providers, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces. Blending artistry, technology, planning, research and strategy, we partner with clients to up-end disruptors redefining their businesses and solve challenges impacting their worlds. Whether tasked to develop a business model, workflow processes, a campus master plan, a building, an energy model, or a strategic plan, our integrated team of experts relentlessly explores and refines until they arrive at a solution that realizes success at every scale of a project. Our ability to blend aesthetics with performance, sustainability, and resiliency to create a better tomorrow—for clients, employees, the community, the environment, and our collective future—has earned recognition from top-ranking institutions, publications and design authorities the world over.
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- Architecture and Planning
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Detroit, MI
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- Privately Held
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- 1853
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- Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Landscape Design/Urban Planning, and Interiors
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Heading to the ANCA (Association of Nature Center Administrators) Summit next week? Join Gregg Calpino, Ivo Rozendaal, AIA, Katie Krouse and Andrew Gill for this "must attend" session exploring how the team created a comprehensive, actionable masterplan for The Ridges Sanctuary, Inc. which addresses sustainability, accessibility, operations, land management and community-based design objectives while preserving and protecting the habitats, wildlife and natural beauty that draw visitors to the site. Join us to learn more about the successes, challenges and celebrations of a process that has laid a foundation for an inspiring path ahead. https://lnkd.in/gMUiTXvt #landscapearchitecture #designabetterfuture
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We are honored to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new El Paso VA Health Care Center with our longstanding partners at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This state-of-the-art, 492,000-square-foot ambulatory care facility, located on the William Beaumont Army Medical Center campus, is set to be completed in 2028. Our innovative design for the El Paso VA Health Center seamlessly blends advanced patient-focused innovations, evidence-based design, and cutting-edge technology to create a holistic and supportive healthcare experience for our Veterans. In collaboration with our design-build partners Clark Construction Group and through a Joint Venture with HKS, Inc. we are proud to contribute to this project, which will provide top-tier medical care to over 54,000 veterans in the El Paso region. For more details on this milestone, visit: https://ow.ly/yTVv50Tezh1
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We joined the County of San Mateo and XL Construction to celebrate the groundbreaking of California’s first mass timber HCAI 3 healthcare facility. The North County Wellness Center will feature specialized medical departments and additional County support services. Keep an eye out for more updates on this transformative project! #HealthcareDesign #DesignABetterFuture
We broke ground! A celebratory milestone for the County of San Mateo North County Wellness Center! We’re thrilled to announce the official start of construction on the County of San Mateo North County Wellness Center—California’s first mass timber HCAI 3 healthcare facility! This cutting-edge, three-story, 78,000 s.f. medical office building will house specialized medical departments along with additional County support services. It’s an honor to partner with the County and SmithGroup on this transformative project. Stay tuned for more updates as we bring this remarkable facility to life! #BuildToImproveLives #Groundbreaking
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We are thrilled to announce that SmithGroup has been recognized by the San Francisco Chronicle as one of the Top Workplaces in the San Francisco Bay Area for 2024. 🎉 This accolade is particularly special because it reflects the positive feedback from our amazing colleagues in #SanFrancisco. Thank you for making SmithGroup a fantastic place to work! Read more: https://ow.ly/kTio50T8Wfq #TopWorkplaces2024 #DesignABetterFuture
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Congratulations to SmithGroup’s #Waterfront group and the entire project team on receiving a Best Restored Beach award for the Illinois Beach State Park Shoreline Stabilization at this week’s ASBPA American Shore and Beach Preservation Association conference in Galveston. This innovative project protects and restores 6 miles of eroding shoreline and beach along with critical park habitat and infrastructure. Kudos to the team, Michels Construction, Inc., the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Capital Development Board for creating a national benchmark along Lake Michigan and America’s #FreshCoast. https://lnkd.in/e82zgZKT #coastalresilience #coastalrestoration #shorelineprotection #DesignABetterFuture
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The ASBPA American Shore and Beach Preservation Association is dedicated to the protection, restoration and management of the shores and beaches of U.S. bays, harbors, oceans and great lakes. Dynamic revetments provide a nature-based approach to controlling erosion in high wave energy environments. On August 29, SmithGroup coastal and waterfront engineering experts Mauricio Wesson and Mark Wagstaff will take the stage at the ASBPA's National Coastal Conference to share insight regarding a new type of dynamic revetment that can help to mitigate coastal erosion hazards in certain locations. #WHOVA #coastalengineering #coastalpreservation #shorelineprotection #designabetterfuture
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The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has named our colleague Alison Faecher their 2024 Designer of the Year. This accolade celebrates Alison's significant body of work specializing in the design of interiors for senior living and healthcare, as well as her contributions to the #ASID Committee on Adaptive Living. Please join us in congratulating Alison on this outstanding distinction! https://lnkd.in/g-9GtpMR #InteriorDesign #HealthcareDesign #SeniorLiving
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SPOTLIGHT - CITY HALLS & CIVIC CENTERS -- Federal funding programs to replace, renovate or repair public and municipal assets are on the rise across the U.S. -- and efforts to build or repair city halls are garnering much attention. No matter its location, the local city hall is often intended to meet a somewhat similar range of business and community needs. But the purpose of each city hall is quite unique -- rooted in and shaped by its community and the people, culture, values, traditions, history and shared experiences that make it special. In this article, SmithGroup's Juhee Cho and Michelle Ray explore the role of the civic center within today's modern and evolving communities. Citing four recent civic center projects encompassing varied geographic locations, programs, budgets and needs, the authors share how the unique aspirational and functional visions of each community gave rise to a range of design solutions that reflect the diverse communities in which these facilities are found. Read article: https://lnkd.in/gtUDuAhQ #cityhall #civicengagement #communityengagement #designabetterfuture City of South San Francisco City of Sunnyvale City of Eloy, Pinal County, Arizona Swinerton Kitchell
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Samantha O'Neil has joined the #Boston location of SmithGroup as a director of business development. Sam is poised to connect #NewEngland leaders and developers of health systems, R&D enterprises, corporate workplaces and residential communities for seniors to the breadth of SmithGroup’s integrated design expertise. Connect with Sam to learn how we can #DesignABetterFuture for your organization today. https://lnkd.in/e_3DN__K #BusinessDevelopment #HealthcareDesign #LabDesign #OfficeDesign
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