What Are Your Design Pet Peeves?

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Have you ever heard the phrase, "Don't sweat the small stuff."? When it comes to life, that's great advice. But when it comes to design, the "small stuff" matters the most! At our Cambridge-based architecture and design firm, we think the small stuff is as worthy of great design as the larger building. After all, that impressive facade or unique window … [Read more...]

GREEN TIP TUESDAY: Eco Gifts

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We are sure you are all shopping saturated with Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the never ending shopping deal emails, but we could not resist re-posting these gift ideas from Etsy.   Not only are they "green", but you are supporting creative people, small  businesses, AND these things are so cute, you will not be able to resist!  Have fun … [Read more...]

Energy Efficiency in Senior Living Facilities

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Thanks to progress in medical technology, many Americans will live longer than their parents and grandparents. With an aging population that is set to grow even more as the Baby Boomers hit 65, the architecture and interior design world is becoming more concerned than ever with the need for smart, innovative design for seniors. As you've probably noticed, … [Read more...]

What’s In Your Design Library?

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In addition to our residential and commercial work, we also do a lot of work for non-profit and academic institutions here at Leslie Saul & Associates. Our Cambridge, Massachusetts architecture and interior design firm has created a number of libraries, from the Carney Library (in association with designLab Architects) at UMass Dartmouth,  the Dibner … [Read more...]

Has Social Media Gone Too Far?

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We recently posted about Klout, the new kid on the social media block that has been making waves with its popularity ranking algorithms. While these scores are just one measure of online influence, we were excited to see that, according to Klout, the "True Reach" score of Leslie Saul & Associates is a 61- higher than many big name … [Read more...]

The Front Entry: How Do We Welcome People?

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The holidays are on the way, and with them comes a busy season of entertaining and visiting friends and family. The front entry of a home seems to take on much more importance during this time of year, becoming a beacon to guests on dark winter nights, as anyone who has ever rushed through the cold to the welcome warmth and light of a friend's front door can … [Read more...]

LEED and Corporate Sustainability

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LEED certification has been a hot topic in the architectural world for years, with passionate proponents as well as opponents. However, most architects agree that LEED is here to stay- and companies are jumping on board in ever greater numbers. Corporate sustainability is the word these days, with most major companies at least attempting to appear … [Read more...]

Klout Stirs Up a Social Media Controversy

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An innovative new company is making waves in the social media world, and the Boston Business Journal has a great article on the phenomenon. Klout is a San Fransisco-based startup that has garnered over 1 million users, but some companies say the algorithm Klout uses to gauge online influence oversimplifies the complicated world of social media. Klout scores … [Read more...]

Make Your House More Energy Efficient

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A famous frog once said, "It's not that easy being green." But fortunately for us, being green has gotten much easier in recent years! There are so many ways to make your home more energy efficient, which is not only good for the environment, but also for your wallet. We had the pleasure of working on a project that epitomizes great green design with the … [Read more...]

Creacycling with Bulbs Unlimited

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From 3Rings Blog:                     If you’re like me, then you can’t just abandon the old incandescent bulb. The shape, the filament, the clarity—all these characteristics appeal to you (and that doesn’t begin to address the emotional aspect that old bulbs carry). … [Read more...]

GREEN TIP TUESDAY: Compost the Pumpkins

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From the Blog:  The Daily Green: A tip on greening a bit of Halloween. After you've finished celebrating Halloween, compost your jack-o-lanterns, instead of tossing them in the garbage (unless, of course, you are going to be turning them into yummy pumpkin pie, muffins or even flan). Pumpkins, which of course are 100% natural, will break down … [Read more...]