Empathy and activism are the core ideas of DRAW’s overall practice of Positive Impact Design. This post is the first in a series of blogs elaborating further about how DRAW creates value for our clients using these fundamental tenets. Since DRAW’s founding, we have written and talked about empathy and...
Global warming, brought on by climate change, is an impending threat to the inhabitants of our planet. In the last decade, glacier loss rates have tripled, and we continue to lose more ice mass at an alarming rate. According to NASA’s Global Climate Change study, the melting of the...
Why we love adaptive reuse as urban revitalization projects! At DRAW, our “why” is to create positive impact design. Positive impact design considers leading with empathy for our clients, stakeholders and the community and using radically resourceful approaches to sustainability and efficiency. It also has to do with the way...
We all know the stories of Ellis Island and the famed words enshrined on the Statue of Liberty: "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, yearning to breathe free..." But the reality of unwelcome various groups have experienced to this country has long been tainted with racism and...
If you have missed it, there is are clear and compelling indicators that our AEC industry is on the precipice of transformational evolution, thanks to industry thought leaders taking a giant leap into the realms of smart buildings, IoT, and data.
My college years were transformational for me. They marked the gateway to my chosen path of architecture. They hosted my awakening to a larger world of varied perspectives and philosophies. They coincided with the rise of the Digital Revolution. And while I’m certainly not alone in any of these...
A Message from DRAW about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
We think, speak, and design differently — an expression of two singular characteristics that define us: deep listening and bold action. We strive to deliver positive impact design in everything we do and, as such, have put the following parameters in place for our clients, collaborators, and colleagues.
As part of building and caring for our community, DRAW recognizes your concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19). The health and safety of our team, communities, and clients are our top priorities. We are continually striving to provide the highest level of support while monitoring and observing both national and local advisories.
Your point of contact at DRAW will stay in close communication with you and keep you abreast of any changes in how we work together. Please check DRAW’s social media for the latest updates.
DRAW is taking the following steps to ensure everyone’s health and safety in the coming weeks.
At DRAW, we recognize that these are uncertain times. We want you to know that your project and your wellbeing are our priority.
