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August 18, 2016 Research

Reflections from the Construction Specifications Institute, Denver Chapter President

Professionals have so many choices when it comes to the type of organizations they can join throughout their careers. In my case, I was driven by the desire to learn more about the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and what was going on behind the scenes. Who runs this organization, and do they believe in CSI the..

July 19, 2016 Design, Research

Sustainability at Erie PreK-8: Erie, Colorado

Erie PreK-8 School is located in Boulder County, Colorado, one of the greenest counties in the United States. How can a new school live up to this community’s high expectations for sustainability and energy efficiency without breaking the budget? That was the challenge Cuningham Group faced in the design of the new PreK-8 School. Setting..

July 7, 2016 Research

The Principles of Exceptional Design

There are many books on the topic of “design thinking,” meaning the unique way in which successful designers reach solutions. Design thinking can be summarized as divergent thinking paired with a collaborative and iterative solution process. In other words, successful designers in this arena enthusiastically try a lot of varied concepts until we find the..

June 27, 2016 Research

IECC 2015 Daylighting Code: Heading in Right Direction?

Energy codes and great initiatives like Architecture 2030 have changed the face of the construction industry. Because of energy codes and initiatives, everyone is becoming more cognizant of energy issues which were barely discussed a decade ago. Many states and counties have recently adopted the latest energy code: IECC 2015. This is a great next..

March 21, 2016 Design, News, Research

Innovative Learning Studios are Helping Both Students and Teachers at North Park Elementary

Findings from an 18-month research project show that Cuningham Group’s innovative learning studios at North Park Elementary in Fridley, Minnesota are allowing teachers to reclaim ownership over their environments and general curriculum resulting in students staying on task longer and being better engaged! Gallery

March 3, 2016 Events, Research

Andrew Dresdner Joins the Conversation on Making Minneapolis/Saint Paul a Talent Powerhouse

Andrew Dresdner, lead Urban Planner and Designer at Cuningham Group, will be speaking at ULI Minnesota this afternoon. ‪#‎MSPswagger – Building a Talent Powerhouse will examine what the future looks like for Minneapolis as a talent powerhouse! Join the conversation at First & First Vandalia Tower in St. Paul. Reception at Lake Monster Brewing.

December 18, 2015 News, Research

Linking Academia and The Practice Knowledge Loop

Cuningham Group in partnership with the University of Minnesota Masters of Science in Architecture in Research Practices (MS-RP) Program, links the academia and practice knowledge loop by utilizing previous methodology research to solve student enrollment issues at a Master Plan level. Read more about the research here.

November 24, 2015 Design, News, Research

Cuningham Group in Casino Design 2015

Global Gaming Business magazine publishes an annual issue, Casino Design, that provides leading coverage of the design and construction industry as it relates to the gaming resort sector. Cuningham Group is pleased to be a regular contributor. Here are the highlights from the latest issue: Tom Hoskens interviewed in “Going Non-Gaming – Casino Design’s annual roundtable with design and..

September 24, 2015 News, Research

Where Art Meets Architecture

The Smoky Mountain News published “Where art meets architecture” featuring Cuningham Group Director of Native American Design & Planning, Sam Olbekson, ahead of the September 28th opening of the new Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel.

August 18, 2015 Events, Research

TEDx | Paul Hutton on Dreaming with Daylight

Have you ever wondered why you always feel better after being outside? Dreaming with Daylight is a strong passion of Paul Hutton. As an Architect, that most popular request Paul has from almost every client is… lots of windows. Watch Paul’s talk and find out what happens when we have daylighted buildings and homes. This..

August 7, 2015 News, Research

Design/Build: Spotlight on Leading Architects and Builders in Indian Country

Cuningham Group and Associate Principal Brett Ewing are featured in Indian Gaming magazine’s “Design/Build: Spotlight on Leading Architects and Builders in Indian Country.” Read the entire feature here: Part 1, Part 2.

March 17, 2015 News, Research

Shop ‘Till You Drop

Cuningham Group principal Tom Hoskens weighs in on the topic of Tribal Casinos adding retail, restaurants and racing in an effort to compete with growing competition. Read the article here in the 2015 issue of Tribal Government Gaming magazine.