SHARE
  • Design Process
  • Human Experience (Hx)
  • Mobility
  • Energy
  • Building Technology
  • Resilience
  • Material Performance
  • Research Journals
  • Innovation Incubator
  • Menu
    • Search
    • Design Process
    • Human Experience
    • Mobility
    • Material Performance
    • Energy
    • Resilience
    • Research Journals
    • Innovation Incubator
    • About
    • Authors
  • Login | SignUp
  • Lab Leaders | About

    Recent Tweets

Article
Project
Contribution
August 12, 2024  |  Lab: Innovation Incubator, Mobility

TOD Impact Calculator

Transit-oriented development (TOD) is a crucial strategy for building sustainable and livable cities by promoting walkability, cycling, and transit use. TOD reduces the reliance on cars and minimizes its environmental impact while enhancing public health. Additionally, TOD can improve economic opportunities and social equity by providing inclusive access to employment, education, and services for all... Read more »

Article
Project
Contribution
August 12, 2024  |  Lab: Human Experience (Hx), Innovation Incubator, Mobility

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Girls and women experience the built environment distinctly differently than boys and men. They use and navigate it differently and face barriers to its use. Just as we’re starting to reckon with the fact that public spaces are not gender-neutral for adults, we must also realize this is the case for adolescents. This study aimed... Read more »

Article
Project
Contribution
August 12, 2024  |  Lab: Innovation Incubator

Explore Studio – Filling in the Missing Puzzle

It is a well-known fact that for the last 50 years, minority representation in the architecture profession has barely changed and is still only less than 3%. After a brief survey, we discovered that most people of color were not exposed to architecture or related fields in their K-12 experience. With this in mind, “How... Read more »

Article
Project
Contribution
August 12, 2024  |  Lab: Innovation Incubator, Resilience

Wet Green Infrastructure – Preserving London’s Wetlands

In this Innovation Incubator, our goal is to craft a comprehensive framework to establish the concept of Wet Green Infrastructure (WGI). Two key focuses drive our exploration: – The relevance of green infrastructure and its interconnectedness, drawing upon ecological theory to better understand ecological networks. – The significance of wetland habitats in the UK and... Read more »

Article
Project
Contribution
August 12, 2024  |  Lab: Innovation Incubator

Can I See the Doctor? I Have an Emergency!

Addressing Emergency Department (ED) wait times necessitates a comprehensive strategy that considers the diverse factors impacting patient experiences and operational effectiveness. By reimagining the design of EDs, we can cultivate environments that prioritize patient well-being and empower healthcare professionals to deliver exemplary care. We endeavor to diminish wait times and enhance the overall ED experience... Read more »

Article
Project
Contribution
January 16, 2024  |  Lab: Innovation Incubator

It’s Paw-ssible – The Animal Medical Center

This project proposes a collaboration with Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) in New York to enhance dog welfare on the 4th & 6th floors of the medical center’s workplace. Aligned with AMC’s mission and responding to the increasing ­­demand for pet-friendly workplaces post-Pandemic, the submission aims to develop a toolkit with the client’s expertise. This... Read more »

Article
Project
Contribution
December 18, 2023  |  Lab: Human Experience (Hx)

PRECEDE

Welcome to PRECEDE! The Public Repository to Engage Community and Enhance Design Equity (PRECEDE) is an open-source dashboard that makes it easier for architects and designers to access health, socioeconomic, and environmental data to improve design outcomes. By leveraging access to several public health databases—such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the Environmental Protection Agency,... Read more »

Article
Project
Contribution
December 11, 2023  |  Lab: Human Experience (Hx), Innovation Incubator

Measuring Aural Architecture as an Equity Performance Standard

There is a known gap in architectural design between the ability to engineer acoustics and the need to design for the perception of sound, or “soundscape.” Equity falls through that gap, in terms of accessibility but also social cohesion. Because the Living Building Challenge is the only architectural certification to specify Equity in its standard,... Read more »

Article
Project
Contribution
December 11, 2023  |  Lab: Innovation Incubator, Resilience

The Placekeeping Toolkit

The purpose of this Toolkit is to start weaving together diverse perspectives and voices, each contributing to the creation of spaces that align with Indigenous values. It strives to provide a comprehensive resource that promotes collaborative, ethical, and culturally sensitive design practices that honour Indigenous perspectives, history, and sustainability goals. Nonetheless, the engagement tools and... Read more »

Article
Project
Contribution
December 11, 2023  |  Lab: Human Experience (Hx), Innovation Incubator

Human Centric Design with AI

How do we keep our humanity at the forefront? This research project aims to uncover potential AI blind spots and set up a framework for using the optimal AI tools to reach equitable human-centric design solutions. As we move into a world of AI, our digital heritage becomes an important aspect of how our knowledge... Read more »

Article
Project
Contribution
December 8, 2023  |  Lab: Innovation Incubator, Mobility

Bike Share Propensity Index

This project assessed a methodology for calculating a Bike Share Propensity Index (BSPI). The BSPI identifies areas within a city that exhibit characteristics favorable for bike sharing. The results and insights gained from this project will enable us to support better the cities we collaborate with. We evaluated and tested three different statistical approaches to... Read more »

  • ← Previous
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • Next →
  • »
  • About
  • Authors
  • Contact Us
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
©2025: Perkins and Will Research