There has been a lot of attention given to the Live, Work, Play lifestyle that has been popularized by the Millennial generation. However, other generations have begun realizing the benefits of this type of active lifestyle, and are requesting it for themselves. One such generation are the Baby Boomers. The first of the Baby Boomers began…
With a comparatively limited stock of industry professionals, Midwest design firms continuously struggle with difficulties caused by staff turnover. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently posted an article addressing this issue, and in it, they indicate that the largest turnover rates are found among emerging and mid-career professionals. Given the state of the industry,…
By Abby Bischoff Resiliency is baked into South Dakota. Our long winters and people whose livelihood is dependant on the land have left a culture of tough and adaptable people. Those resilient hands built themselves homes as steadfast as themselves. I’ve spent the last seven years documenting the abandoned farm homes of South Dakota. I’ve…
Every year AIA SD recognizes one architect who has made an impact on their community and serves as an ideal role model for other emerging professionals. This year AIA SD was honored to award one architect in particular who has made it her mission to advance design throughout the state by volunteering her time, and…
Many cities across the nation are fortunate to be experiencing an influx of population with growing businesses and economic development. The Midwest is no exception. However, there are often growing pains associated with rapid expansion – especially when time and space are tight. Having a masterplan to help direct and provide a guideline for future…
The race to be the first to successfully take 5G to market has caught the attention of many across the globe. Communication companies are planning to spend billions, with a B, trying to do just that. Within the next 15 years, the 5G industry is said to be worth trillions (with a T). But, wait,…
By: Chellee Unruh Sioux Falls grows on average by 2.5% each year and is the fastest-growing metropolitan area in the heartland of America. With an estimated population of more than 187,200, it is the largest city in South Dakota. Sioux Falls is the business, health care, shopping, entertainment and cultural center of the region. With…
As you may be aware, the results of the recent election have been finalized. We can all return to our daily lives and begin to recover from the shell-shock caused by the bombardment of political ads…Now we get to experience first hand how those results will affect not only our profession, but our lives in…
Understanding the Millennial generation is going to prove exceptionally important to South Dakota as we continue to combat our workforce shortage. Millennials will soon make up a majority of the workforce, and we will need to cater to their wants and needs if we hope to attract and retain them. Unfortunately, in addition to this…
Automation and robotics have changed the way the world operates immensely since their inception. They have typically been used to perform repetitive, menial tasks in order to increase efficiency and accuracy. There is no doubt they have had a monumental impact on many different industries. The construction industries have reaped the benefits of automation when it comes…