Has anyone else noticed the abundance of firm names containing initials within the architecture community? I’m sure you have. In addition to abbreviating names, Architects have their own shorthand that can often alienate our clients and general public. Some are common sense or intuitive while others are not. Today we’d like to translate some for …
The State of Architecture in Our State
South Dakota Summer 2022 It’s July and we are in the throws of construction in South Dakota. I can’t help but notice the cranes and in-progress buildings as I drive through Sioux Falls and the surrounding communities. Construction is booming on the eastside of the state, and I’m sure it’s no different in the west. …
Pella Offers Two New ADA Options
(Sponsored content by Pella Windows) Pella Offers Two New ADA Options When it comes to having it all, Pella Impervia fiberglass is an overachiever. Pella Impervia products are engineered for the rigorous performance requirements of a commercial building and now have options that meet ADA requirements. Pella’s Impervia sliding patio door features the lowest standard …
Designing a better tomorrow
(Sponsored content by Pigott, provided by MillerKnoll.) With work and life entering a new era, MillerKnoll can help organizations seize this opportunity to reinvigorate their culture, improve the health and productivity of their teams, and foster a greater sense of belonging for their people. Since the start of the pandemic, the world’s understanding of the very …
Cities We Love: Mitchell
Mitchell, SD Mitchell offers the best of small-town living, family centered amenities, and a broad array of attractions and activities. With a population of almost 16,000, it is the 6th largest city in SD. Mitchell is the primary hub for many surrounding small towns which adds an additional 6,000 people to it’s micropolitan population. Mayor …
A Day In The Life
I always enjoy viewing “day in the life” posts or feeds from those I follow on various social platforms. It’s always interesting to see how other people live and how they fit in all they do “behind the scenes”. What does a day look like in the life of an Architect or design professional? In …
AIASD: Continuing Education
The South Dakota AIA chapter does an excellent job at offering credits through local, relevant events across our state.
February is Advocacy Month
What is advocacy, and what does it mean for our profession in the state of South Dakota. Advocacy can be defined as supporting the cause, or in the case of architecture, it can be a method of how we continue and strive to protect the life, safety and welfare of those who work and live …
AIA South Dakota presents its 2021 design awards
South Dakota architecture firms captured one American Institute of Architecture (AIA) South Dakota Honor Award, two Merit Awards and one People’s Choice Award during AIA South Dakota’s recent annual conference.
Transitioning from institutional Mindset to the Professional Workforce
by Kate Walker I will be the first person to tell you that getting my degree in architecture at DoArch has been an incredible gift and privilege in my life that would not have been possible if Brian, Chuck, Federico and Jessica had not brought the School of Architecture to South Dakota. I am forever …
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