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Mental health and memory care are intricately linked to well-being, especially for older adults facing cognitive decline. Memory care offers specialized support for individuals with conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and various forms of dementia, while mental health includes emotional and psychological well-being. Research indicates that a person’s environment significantly influences their mental and cognitive health, […]

Maine Healthcare Engineers Society (MEHES) fosters professional collaboration, supports professional development, and helps build a strong network. From our beginning in 1976, founder Don Lavallee focused on doing his best to make things better and inspired others to do the same. He cared deeply about our team, our work, and our community. Today, the tradition […]

Design of fire stations has evolved extensively in the past decade. A modern fire station needs to focus on operational efficiencies as well as the health and welfare of firefighters. Robert Robicsek, AIA, Principal, Civic Studio Leader | January 2025 While each fire department is faced with similar challenges, each community is unique and the […]

Kori Chamberlin, Marketing Coordinator | September 2024 | We are thrilled to announce that AIA New England has identified Lavallee Brensinger as an Emerging Professional (EP) Friendly Firm for a fourth consecutive year! This distinction recognizes that a firm has created a nurturing environment that offers professional development opportunities for emerging professionals (professionals who have […]

Right-Sizing Healthcare Spaces: Reducing Costs Through Smart Space Utilization Richard Pizzi, AIA, CEO | June 2024 The cost of developing projects has substantially increased in recent years. Construction labor and materials, long lead times for specific building components, inflation, and high interest rates have all been attributed to the sustained increase in project costs. In […]