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Ubiquitous coffee retailer Starbucks has always been innovative, but now they are changing things up once again with a new commitment to the design of their stores. The chain has promised to earn LEED certification for all of its new stores, and is experimenting with more unique, site-specific architecture. One Starbucks location used to look pretty … [Read more...]
There's a new business model making waves in the architecture industry, according to Architectural Record. That new business designation is "B corp," or benefit corporation. This compromise between doing well financially and doing good in society appeals to many businesses, who are reorganizing as a result. B corps are like other for-profit ventures in … [Read more...]
As anyone involved in the design world knows, eco-friendly is where it's at! From huge institutional buildings to the smallest details, architects and designers are hard at work making our spaces greener and more sustainable. Here at Leslie Saul & Associates Architecture and Interiors, we are not only LEED Accredited Professionals, but our firm is … [Read more...]
A recent article in the New York Times delves into one of the biggest design challenges our country faces- what do with all these cars! It's generally understood that we need to be breaking away from our over-dependence on individual vehicles in favor of increased and improved mass transit options, but let's be honest- cars aren't going anywhere any time … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Green is the theme-- and LEED certified building is the topic. Let's take a quiz-- what U.S. state has the most LEED certified building space per capita? The answer-- Washington D.C. Sorry, that was a bit of a trick question, since D.C. technically isn't a state. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), which oversees LEED certification, says in … [Read more...]
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