Journal
Enhancing Culture and Performance Through Workplace Strategy
Nearly all organizations have at least some workplace component, providing space for employees to work, collaborate, and socialize. These administrative environments have become a subject of great interest to employers in recent years. There is a growing realization that many workplaces do not effectively support staff and that this can hinder an organization’s ability to …
Toronto Community Housing Corporation: Applying Academic Rigour to Social Housing
Our work with Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) demonstrates the value of beginning with people and existing conditions. We applied the rigor of academic architecture—research, critical inquiry, evidence-based planning, and design experimentation—to the realities of social housing. For every intervention, our team tried to understand how residents experience their buildings, using community engagement, accessibility analysis, …
School Design: Creating a Community of Learners
It is now widely recognized that integration into an academic community is a critical element of student success. As such, education providers are increasingly focused on how to build ‘community’ on their campus that will lead to enhanced outcomes and enrich the student experience. Moreover, a sense of community goes a long way towards making …