With the new release of Sherwin Williams’ 2021 Color Forecast, we are taking a look back at some of the popular colors that really defined the last several decades. What events influenced certain colors to become popular and how do color trends change over time? We’ll look at some interesting events that define each decade and the popular color choices of people at the time.
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Designing the Human Experience: Bringing the Indoors Out
Design is being implemented in ways to promote “bringing the indoors out” – a trending theme. Because these spaces are treated as such, they are less dependent on weather, making covered structures a popular solution, such as gazebos, awnings, porticos, pergolas, etc. To add to the comfort of the space, regardless of weather, ceiling fans, heat lamps or space heaters, and fire pits are amenities that not only provide thermal comfort but also provide atmosphere.
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Summer Intern Spotlight
Every summer, we engage with the local architectural and engineering communities by hosting interns in our Cleveland office and other office locations. During this pandemic, we were able to accommodate two interns, Abigail Denninghoff in our Tucson office, and Morgan Hordinski in our Cleveland office. We asked them what they thought about their internships this summer and what they learned.
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Structural Engineers: Who, What, Why, and When
Structural engineers are crucial to most projects, whether the project is a new building, a new bridge, or a renovation to an existing structure. Most people have heard of structural engineers but don’t really understand what we do as a profession and when we should be consulted. The following is an explanation of structural engineers: who we are, what we do, why we are important, and when you should consult us.
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