SMBW sat down with Jessica Hawthorne from the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities to discuss her role at VCIC and how we can create inclusive environments.

SMBW sat down with Charm Bullard from the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities to discuss her role at VCIC and how we can create inclusive environments.

Following SMBW’s Shine The Light campaign, an initiative spurred to raise awareness of local black creatives, we investigate the state of the design industry from a diversity perspective.

By amplifying this generation of leaders, we can raise awareness of professional paths in the arts and design for future generations.

Community-Focused Concept Realized Through Immersive Planning

SMBW sat down with Keith Middleton and Rich Reinecke of Fahrenheit Advisors to discuss how their new space has impacted their work, goals, and organization.

SMBW sat down with Paul Tribble of Ledbury to discuss their experience with the SMBW design team and how their new space has impacted their work, goals, and organization.

SMBW sat down with Eric Edwards, Bob Mooney, and Kipton Currier of Phlow to see how their new space has impacted their work, goals, and organization.

SMBW sat down with Kendall Morris of Authentic to discuss their experience with the SMBW design team and how their new space has impacted their work, goals, and organization.

SMBW sat down with Rasheeda Creighton of 1717 and Richard Wintsch and Bryan Bostic of StartUP VA to discuss how their new space has impacted their work, goals, and organization.

In our Mixed-Use Spotlight, we look how tenants are looking to buildings and communities that offer an outlet for their “live-work-play” lifestyles.

In our Mixed-Use Spotlight, we look at the challenges and opportunities that parking structures offer, and how they’re transforming to meet the needs of a changing world

In our Mixed-Use Spotlight, we look at how co-living, a housing model defined by communal spaces and flexible leases, is gaining traction in urban centers across the U.S. 

In our Mixed-Use Spotlight, we look at how smart buildings and spaces are on the rise, elevating the experience for building managers and tenants.

Today’s leading companies get it. Space matters. In these articles, we take a look at strategies companies can employ for a more successful, efficient, and signature workplace.

Research shows that an overwhelming 98% of people would like to have the option to work remotely for the remainder of their careers

Research shows that faculty offices are typically occupied less than those for administrators — often less than half of the workweek.

Design innovations in residential life projects enrich the campus experience and foster student success

Companies that adopt best practices for hiring and supporting people with disabilities outperform their peers with higher profit margins.

Campuses can improve recruitment, retention, student engagement and overall happiness through design.