TheSquare Ep #90 · The Meaning of Design with Cheryl Durst

“Water, water, everywhere, not any drop to drink.” The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge  Climate change, extreme weather conditions, and consumer behavior all contribute to water scarcity, regional inundation, and nuisance flooding. As architects, designing the urban environment around water infrastructure is becoming increasingly crucial for the future of our water supply.  Join us for this first episode in a series with Varun Kohli, Director of Sustainability, and Samantha Flores, Director of Research Innovation, as they explore traditional and new methods of water usage, storage, and reduction and how using a systems thinking approach In designing cities and buildings can help conserve and manage our most precious natural resource.  Visit: https://www.Corgan.com/  Also connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CorganInc/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorganInc/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CorganInc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corgan  Video Produced by: Corgan Have Questions? We’d love to hear from you.  Email: [email protected]

So often, our focus is on what we see; acoustic design addresses what we hear, or more often, what we don't hear, says Jason Mirise, the firm’s go-to for acoustical design. As our Senior Specialist for Acoustical Design, Jason gets excited when he can elevate the performance of a space by delivering quality acoustics. In this episode, Jason discusses how acoustic design considers materiality choices, sound-absorbing finishes, and physics to address every aspect of sound, from noise control and room acoustics to sound isolation. In short, he makes our buildings sound better. Join this music aficionado and audio specialist as he reveals his passion for the sound of silence and how he creates spaces that enhance and improve our listening experience.  Visit: https://www.Corgan.com/  Also connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CorganInc/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorganInc/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CorganInc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corgan  Video Produced by: Corgan Have Questions? We’d love to hear from you.  Email: [email protected]

The future of architecture computation is here and designers who embrace the emerging technology can make their job faster and easier, says Project Specialist and UTA Professor Sakshi Sharma. Although computational programs may seem daunting at first, the advantages are unlimited, and learning the software is easier than one may think.   Join us for this episode of The Square and see why college students, as well as old pros, should embrace AI and computational design to create work more streamlined and efficient. AI and computer-generated imaging software not only reduce human error but also save hours of time and labor, resulting in passing the cost savings onto the client. Learn how Corgan stays at the cutting edge of technology and design — and why we are ranked as one of the fastest-growing architect firms in the nation.  Visit: https://www.Corgan.com/  Also connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CorganInc/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorganInc/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CorganInc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corgan  Video Produced by: Corgan Have Questions? We’d love to hear from you.  Email: [email protected]

In this episode, our favorite film critic and architect, James Adams, Vice President of the Commercial Studio, delves into four iconic movies and deconstructs how AI and architecture relate to some of the greatest sci-fi movies ever. Discover how AI supplants human emotion and connection in the science fiction genre and explore how set design, color, symbolism, and visual effects reflect the relationship between societal values, humanity, and artificial intelligence.   Join us in this fascinating study of films directed by futurists and visionaries Stanley Kubrick, Steven Spielberg, Spike Jonze, and Ridley Scott as they probe the evolution of the built environment and create dystopian universes that explore what it means to be human.   Visit: https://www.Corgan.com/  Also, connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CorganInc/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorganInc/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CorganInc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corgan  Video Produced by: Corgan Have Questions? We’d love to hear from you.  Email: [email protected]

Finding a parking space in downtown Dallas is often a daunting and frustrating experience. In this episode, we meet Carolyn Glenn, Senior Associate of the Commercial Studio, to discuss the new parking garage at 700 Jackson Street commissioned by Dallas County to offer jurors and city employees convenient access to parking. However, far from a normal garage, this unique design provides retail spaces at street level along with 12 levels of public parking with 1,228 spaces pre-wired for EV charging.  Designed to be future-proofed, the elegant white structure features pre-stressed foundations and can support a 15-story hotel or office tower built on top. Draped in an attractive white metal panel with barcode-like vertical stripping, the imposing above-ground garage with chamfer edges maximizes every inch of space and stands out in the context of the neighborhood. Activating the downtown environment and adding to the walkability, beauty, and functionality of the neighborhood, the building is a landmark statement and a welcome addition. Visit: https://www.Corgan.com/  Also connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CorganInc/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorganInc/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CorganInc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corgan  Video Produced by: Corgan Have Questions? We’d love to hear from you.  Email: [email protected]

In this week’s episode of The Square, Corgan’s HR Director Halima McWilliams sits down with Executive Vice President & CEO of the International Interior Design Associate (IIDA), Cheryl Durst. Educator, trailblazer, futurist, and first African American woman to be inducted in the Industry Hall of Fame, Cheryl discusses freedom of the imagination and how the seed of design starts with “thinking.”   The IIDA community is made up of the best and brightest interior designers and creatives in the industry and the non-profit provides student scholarships, international programming, and networking and mentoring opportunities along with competitions and events to elevate the design profession. Tune in and learn more about how the IIDA supports the designers who are defining our industry. Visit: https://www.Corgan.com/  Also connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CorganInc/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorganInc/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CorganInc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corgan  Video Produced by: Corgan Have Questions? We’d love to hear from you.  Email: [email protected]

Superheroes, crumbling buildings, mega monsters, and sci-fi movies; visual effects make everything you can imagine real. In this episode, Colin Campbell, visual effects expert for more than 50 feature films and Chair of the Visual Effects Society, elaborates on the history and evolution of VFX and what we can expect from this technology in the future. Virtual reality and special effects can create an immersive experience in architecture and design, bringing the not-yet-built environment to life. Join us in this Curious Conversation and learn the transformational power of special effects to make the designer’s vision a reality. Visit: https://www.Corgan.com/  Also connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CorganInc/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorganInc/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CorganInc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corgan  Video Produced by: Corgan Have Questions? We’d love to hear from you.  Email: [email protected]

In this week’s episode of TheSquare, architect Gabriel Oros introduces his new series, “What’s the Hold-Up?” where he discusses how designers can embrace new trends and advances in architecture design. In this inaugural interview, he invites Mahdi Alkhami, Design Researcher IV of Hugo and expert in high-performing sustainable design, to explain the advantages of green roofs and their positive impact on the environment.   Join us and learn how biophilic design can improve air quality, increase insulation, lead to energy savings, reduce the “urban heat island” effect, and more, and how designers can harness the power of nature to improve the built environment. Tune in to this and future episodes in this series to hear from Corgan’s top thought leaders and stay on the leading edge of the architecture and design industry.  Visit: https://www.Corgan.com/  Also connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CorganInc/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorganInc/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CorganInc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corgan  Video Produced by: Corgan Have Questions? We’d love to hear from you.  Email: [email protected]

What are Technical Design Services? The nuts and bolts behind design architecture. Corgan’s in-house specialty Technical Design team troubleshoots problems and brings practicality, wisdom, and processes to fulfill the architect’s vision. In this episode, Chris Johnson, Principal and Director of Technical Design Services, discusses the how and why behind checking spec drawings to maintain consistency, creating contractor specifications to execute construction, and standardizing organized systems for technical documentation. The Technical Services team are the problem solvers our architects turn to for advice on how to foresee errors and problems.  Join us and learn why Corgan is one of the few firms to bring this dedicated technical specialty in-house, and how the firm relies on them for our strength and agility in delivering a superior quality product. Visit: https://www.Corgan.com/  Also connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CorganInc/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorganInc/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CorganInc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corgan  Video Produced by: Corgan Have Questions? We’d love to hear from you.  Email: [email protected] #technicaldesign #architecturedesign #architecturespecialist #specifier    

When Wells Fargo moved its offices to Las Colinas, it had a specific goal in mind—for its building to achieve LEED Platinum and be net zero. In this episode, Nate DeVore, Vice President of Corgan’s Commercial Studio, gives us an inside look at how Wells Fargo teamed up with Corgan to plan and design the first net-positive corporate campus ever built in the U.S.  Comprised of two office towers totaling 800,000+ square feet along with a 4,000-square foot parking garage, Corgan collected empirical research, ran energy models, and analyzed data to calculate how the building could reach 5% above net zero by reducing energy usage intensity (EUI) per year—designing a building that produced more energy on-site than it consumes. Discover how Corgan incorporated innovative energy initiatives, including solar panels, electricity, efficient equipment, sustainable building materials, natural sunlight, and self-tinting windows to reduce carbon emissions and reach a net positive. Join us to learn about sustainable design and how corporations are finding new ways to protect our environment.   Visit: https://www.Corgan.com/  Also connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CorganInc/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorganInc/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CorganInc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corgan  Video Produced by: Corgan Have Questions? We’d love to hear from you.  Email: [email protected]