From Open to Intentional: Why Balance Shapes Better Spaces Ryan Tirrell, Senior Interior Designer | July 2026 For decades, the built environment has been shaped by the belief that openness, through fewer walls, larger rooms, and blended functions, could help people live, work, and gather more effectively. The idea felt progressive and even liberating: a […]
The Drive for Modernization: Updating Automotive Training Spaces Julie Spence, AIA, Senior Associate | February 2026 As advancements in automotive technology continue and the industry seeks to train a workforce to repair these computers on wheels, the supporting training institutions are working hard to keep up. Recently, we stepped into the Automotive Technology lab of […]
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 […]
The Maine Interior Design Association (MIDA) Unites Design Professionals, Builds Strong Communities, and Empowers Members. 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 of giving […]
Aligning the program curriculum, the equipment needed to teach that curriculum, and the space in which the program is taught is a solid foundation for garnering support for investments Julie Spence, Senior Associate | May 2023 Leading a significant change for your technical school is a lot of responsibility. Whether it’s renovating your existing space, […]