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  • Mid-Continent-Tower_Blog-2

    August 26, 2020

    A Gift to the City

    Vic Thompson

    In last week’s blog, I reminisced about the design and construction of the Mid-Continent Tower in downtown Tulsa, which has just received the Eastern Oklahoma AIA chapter’s 25-Year Award. I have many wonderful memories of working on that landmark. Here are a few more.

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  • Mid-Continent-Tower_Blog-1

    August 26, 2020

    I’ve been with Dewberry for 42 years. I’ve had an opportunity to design many types of buildings, but there is one project that will always stand out in my career. I see it on my way to and from work each day, and I can see it from our office here in Tulsa. It was the most challenging project of my…

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  • Dewberry logo, with a stylized purple berry to the left of the company's name in bold black text

    August 26, 2020

    This fall I spent four days in a Dallas hotel with 45 other interior design professionals from around the country. Our mission was to serve as exam graders for the fall 2011 administration of the National Council for Interior Design Qualification’s (NCIDQ) exam. The exam consists of three parts…

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  • Daniel Atilano

    August 26, 2020

    Ten Green Design Tips

    Daniel Atilano

    Use low emitting (VOC) products such as carpet, adhesives, paints, caulks, cleaning solutions, wall coverings, and furniture to improve indoor air quality.

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  • Energy savings of 36 percent was achieved through high-efficiency glazing, reduced interior lighting, occupancy sensors, efficient HVAC system, demand control ventilation, efficient chiller and boiler, and advanced building automation systems.

    August 26, 2020

    I recently attended the grand opening of the Livingston County Law and Justice Center in Pontiac, Illinois. The center was a major project for our firm, and involved both the Elgin and Peoria offices. Our team worked on this government facility for two and a half years, and I looked forward to the…

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  • Dewberry logo, with a stylized purple berry to the left of the company's name in bold black text

    August 26, 2020

    Throughout our lives, lessons on fire prevention and safety have been engrained into our minds. As young as toddler-age, our parents discuss “what if” scenarios with us. The message becomes a bit more structured in kindergarten, grade school, and high school. Ironically, as we enter adulthood, some…

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  • Dewberry logo, with a stylized purple berry to the left of the company's name in bold black text

    August 26, 2020

    I recently participated in a presentation at the California State Sheriffs’ Association annual conference. Dewberry presented to a group of about 200 law enforcement professionals. The theme was designing facilities to minimize operational cost, and the presentation addressed three segments of this…

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  • Dewberry logo, with a stylized purple berry to the left of the company's name in bold black text

    August 26, 2020

    The U.K. government has announced that as of 2016, Building Information Modeling (BIM) will be required for all public sector construction projects. In support of this effort, a user group has been formed and an implementation plan has been developed to drive the adoption of BIM across government…

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  • The outdoor pavilion is frequently used for student programs, speakers, and celebrations.

    August 26, 2020

    This week, students at Mountain View College (MVC) in Dallas will head back to campus for the fall semester. Among their first stops will be the Student Center and Services Building, a welcoming, two-story building with an iconic tower visible throughout the campus and from nearby roadways.

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  • Jenine Katob; Fairfax, VA

    August 26, 2020

    My time at Dewberry can be summed up in one word: unforgettable. In November 2010 I began working with Dewberry as an architectural intern in the Fairfax office. I was instantly impressed by the employees and their obvious dedication to producing high quality design in a high pressure situation.…

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  • Bruce Henley

    August 26, 2020

    The architectural process for every building we design includes an intensive focus on the user. In schools, we want to create spaces that foster effective teaching and learning. In hospitals, we want patients to feel calm and informed. In offices, we want employees to enjoy ample light and an…

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  • Dewberry logo, with a stylized purple berry to the left of the company's name in bold black text

    August 26, 2020

    The Bookless Library

    Denelle Wrightson

    During the last few years we have seen the transformation of libraries with traditional print and electronic materials to the virtual library, “Dewey-less” library, and now the bookless library. Each library type has a place and purpose.

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