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Arrowstreet Designers Selected for ULI Pathways to Inclusion Cohort
Arrowstreet is proud to announce the selection of two designers, Suleman Gajere, AIA and Victoria Wright, to the 2018 cohort of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Pathways to Inclusion Initiative. The Pathways to Inclusion Initiative is a partnership between the ULI Boston/New England District Council, the Builders of Color Coalition, African American Real Estate Professionals (AAREP) New England, and the…
Neon: Past, Present and Future
A unique glow emerged on the American landscape in 1923 with the unveiling of the first neon signs and quickly spread across the country as sign manufacturers and popular culture embraced the new phenomenon. However, starting in the 1970s that glow began to fade as other signage medium took its place. That trend continues today as businesses are more likely…
Popping By: Design, Retail, and Machine Learning at Hourglass
A late summer storm may have scuttled the stroll, but it couldn’t put a damper on design-centric fun. The most recent edition of Arrowstreet’s walking tour series, scheduled to explore the Fenway area, was rained out, but our team made an evening out of visiting a new concept store and artist studio in the neighborhood. The changing face of urban…
Visualizing Climate Change at the Boston Society of Architects
Arrowstreet’s Kat Schneider and Ananya Vij will be presenting at the The Boston Society of Architects (BSA) on September 18, 2018. Hosted by their Sustainability Education Committee, this presentation will explore the capabilities of Augmented and Virtual Reality to be utilized in this work. Kat and Ananya will show demonstrations and also allow attendees to experience the platforms themselves. Many…
Offsite Fabrication Speeds Construction Schedules
Method Enables Contractors to Meet Tighter Timelines Featured in Banker & Tradesman | July, 29, 2018 Today’s pressures in design and development have led to an increased interest in more precise construction techniques. With the rising demands on project schedules and building performance, offsite fabrication of building components is gaining popularity. Prefabrication and modular construction have been around for decades. However, with…
Arrowstreet Receives a SCUP Honor Award For Excellence in Planning
Arrowstreet receives prestigious SCUP Honor for its Sustainable Roof Study at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Environmental tool will enable MIT to reduce campus carbon emissions by 32 percent by 2030 BOSTON (July 18, 2018) – Arrowstreet Inc., a local architecture and design firm, is pleased to announce its MIT Sustainable Roof Study and Planning Tool is the recipient of…