Research Archives - Cuningham Group

December 5, 2018 Design, Research

The Room Fitness Monitor

How can sensor data directly inform the experience of everyday building occupants? The last three decades have seen a proliferation of sensors and network connectivity in objects ranging from the everyday to the one-of-a-kind. This rapidly increasing digital neural network, often referred to as the “Internet of Things” (IoT), is poised to completely restructure the..

November 7, 2018 Design, Research

Equity & Diversity: Gender Diversity

Cuningham Group conducted a presentation series this year on Gender Equity and Diversity. Organized by a team of our employees, we discussed the factors that go into making a firm successful. Cuningham Group continuously strives to be a leader in equity and diversity, which we view as a main component of firm success. Throughout the..

October 25, 2018 Design, Research

Inclusive Restrooms (A4LE LearningSCAPES 2018)

Last year, Cuningham Group launched an expansive 5-year strategic plan (2017-2021). Part of this plan included the formation of a cross-disciplinary Research Council consisting of Cuningham Group employees. The mission of this council is to conduct formal, directed research on a wide array of topics in order to advance the firm’s standing as a leader..

August 3, 2018 News, Research

Congratulations to Cuningham Group’s newest WELL Accredited Professionals!

Interior Designer Hailey Wrasman joins Architects Andrew Tisue and Heather Castro as Cuningham Group’s WELL accredited professionals (AP). Our firm works to make advancements towards “health and well-being in buildings and communities across the world.” The WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) credential denotes expertise in the WELL Building StandardTM and a commitment to advancing human..

August 2, 2018 Careers, Design, Research

Uplift 50: Commitment to Making Our Workplaces Healthy & Sustainable

As part of Cuningham Group Architecture’s 50th Anniversary celebration, we launched a year-long program to increase awareness and review practices that support sustainable design throughout our offices in the United States. Over the course of the year, we are assessing our firm’s impact in a number of areas, ranging from water and energy usage to..

August 1, 2018 Design, Research

Design Features of Inclusive Restrooms

This is the second part in a three-part series. To read the other two parts, click here. There are several key design components that distinguish inclusive restrooms from their gender-segregated counterparts, including their look and feel. Key design differences include: Location, visibility and openness Full-height walls, doors and hardware Mechanical, electrical and plumbing Cost..

July 25, 2018 Design, Research

Visual Communication

Bridging the translation gap with concept packages. In the design world, effective communication of complex ideas is critical to a project’s success. Whether it’s hospitality, education, healthcare, restaurant and retail or big name entertainment, if we cannot communicate our vision in a compelling fashion, we will not have a compelling design. This can be especially..

July 6, 2018 Careers, Research

Equity & Diversity

Cuningham Group conducted a presentation series this year on Gender Equity and Diversity. Organized by a team of our employees, we discussed the factors that go into making a firm successful. Cuningham Group continuously strives to be a leader in equity and diversity, which we view as a main component of firm success. Throughout the..

June 25, 2018 Research

Inclusive Restrooms

Last year, Cuningham Group Architecture launched an expansive 5-year strategic plan (2017-2021). Part of this plan included the formation of a cross-disciplinary Research Council consisting of Cuningham Group employees. The mission of this council is to conduct formal, directed research on a wide array of topics in order to advance the firm’s standing as a..

June 7, 2018 Research

Innovations in Ambulatory Care

Patient and Staff Focused Design Cuningham Group works with our clients to develop holistic approaches to improve the patient, visitor and staff experience. Approximately 10 percent of the patient experience is actual care, while the other 90 percent includes parking, navigation, check-in, form-filling, and waiting. x Our work has established Cuningham Group’s reputation as a global..

May 22, 2018 Research

Uplift 50: Commitment to Making Our Workplaces Healthy & Sustainable

Sustainability is one of our firm’s core values and we strive to make conscious efforts to recycle and conserve both in and outside the office. As part of our firm’s 50th Anniversary celebration, we launched a year-long program to increase awareness and review our practices that support sustainable design throughout our offices in the United States. ...

September 7, 2017 Research

Designing with Natural Ventilation

With rising concerns surrounding the cost and environmental impact of energy use natural ventilation has its advantages. Not only does natural ventilation provide ventilation (outdoor air) to ensure safe, healthy and comfortable conditions for building occupants without the use of fans, it also provides free cooling without the use of mechanical systems. When carefully designed,..