American Builders Quarterly’s Post

What makes your hours feel like minutes? What can you talk about so much that your friends get annoyed at you? What are you passionate about? My answer: Empowering communities through design. Thoughtful, intentional design of outdoor spaces. As a landscape architect with Out Teach, I get to do just that. Check out this blog post to see how: https://lnkd.in/gMQUzMZD

The facts speak for themselves: Universal Design benefits everyone. Let’s build homes that allow us to live more easily both now and in the future.

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Hi friends, I'm trying to be better about promoting my work here. If you get a chance check out the latest blog I wrote for Thoma-Holec Design. 👉🏻https://lnkd.in/gDzbNCPV If you are interested in commercial interior design, we have a lot more content that touches on various aspects of design specifically for senior living. Also, please like and follow the THD page for more updates and behind-the-scenes content. 😁 #contentmarketing #interiordesign

In the dynamic realm of urbanization, crafting functional public spaces within high-rise buildings poses profound challenges. Balancing architectural innovation, community inclusivity, and spatial limitations, this essay delves into the intricate task of establishing inviting public spaces in towering structures—a testament to the complex interplay between design and human interaction. #highrisebuildings #highendresidential

On the Importance of Urban Design for Cities [we live in physical environments that need physical solutions][designing the spaces between the buildings] >> "Urban design focuses on how the elements of the public realm can be built and arranged to create a positive experience for everyone. Urban design decisions can affect climate risk, public health, safety, social equity, and more. Everything from the heights and shapes of buildings to the placement of benches on sidewalks are important considerations for creating a city centered around public life and for everyone to enjoy." read more at https://lnkd.in/djXZCGq3.

Our blog discusses how we create a sense of place.

A welcomed design guide from C40 Cities that "focuses on supporting #cities to improve the provision and quality of their #publicspaces" How public spaces should function: ➡ A place for #everyone: Public spaces should be inclusive and consider the needs of all community members. ➡ #Adaptable spaces: Public spaces should be flexible to accommodate diverse functions, activities, and events. ➡ #Peoplecentred streets: Streets are places for movement and urban life. What public spaces should promote: ▶ Active #mobility: Streets should be designed to offer safe spaces for pedestrians and cyclists and de-incentivise vehicles. ▶ Climate #resilience: Public spaces should be designed with hazards in mind, aiming to mitigate their severity. How public spaces should be built: ➡ Clean construction: A #decarbonised public space design prioritises local, low-carbon, circular and regenerative construction methods and materials. ➡ Urban #nature: Public spaces should make space for nature. Increasing the amount and quality of #green space to promote community well-being. ➡ Resource management: Public spaces provide opportunities to apply #circularity on a local scale. #PeopleCentredMobility | #PeopleFirstStreets | #DesignGuide #Transportation | #MobilityForesight Kind regards, Dale Principal, Mobility Foresight