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It has been a historic winter across the country- in some areas the coldest and others the warmest in recent memory. In this month's What's Cool in Sustainability, read about this climate shift as well as buildings with a 'nervous system,' the accessibility of decarbonization funding and why snow makes outdoor lighting feel comforting and warm.

Engineers Week is in full force at CannonDesign, with plenty of in office activities for staff and their families as well as firmwide presentations on smart buildings, updates on some of our milestone projects and much more. Looking to join our national engineering team? Explore open engineering jobs here: https://lnkd.in/gHi7fjhk

The latest research on spatial network analysis by CannonDesign's Research Practice — led by Dr. Felix Kabo, director of Research — has been published in PLOS One. “Network analysis and site selection for cross-disciplinary collaboration: the Plant and Environmental Science Building at Michigan State University,” explores how site selection decisions for scientific facilities can better support cross-disciplinary collaboration — an increasingly critical goal for higher education and research institutions. Read more about Dr. Kabo's research here: https://lnkd.in/gwDS5BxC

In this month's Newsroom Newsletter, we share our exciting new World Architecture rankings, our design history with some iconic Olympic buildings, David Polzin on where he thinks architecture is headed in 2026 and much more ⤵️

The Gregory Bateson Building has always been ahead of its time. Originally completed in the late 1970s as one of California’s first energy-efficient state buildings, it’s been thoughtfully preserved and modernized through a progressive design-build effort led by McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and CannonDesign. The renewed building celebrates its most recognizable features, including the expansive atrium with its iconic fabric tubes used to support passive airflow. We also restored and upgraded the façade to boost performance while staying true to the original design, and introduced modern workplace areas that bring fresh energy and flexibility to this LEED Platinum landmark. 📸 : Laura Peters

🔔 Last call to sign up for the Blue Cottage of CannonDesign and Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design (NIHD) free interactive workshop, "From insight to impact: Designing spaces that transform cancer care." The interactive workshop will be hosted on March 8 in CannonDesign's Houston office. The day will consist of a panel discussion with clinicians and designers with decades of oncology experience, followed by an interactive Q&A, and conclude with facilitated creative sessions. By the end of the workshop, there will be collaboratively produced tangible takeaways and new ideas for cancer care environments. Learn more about the workshop and reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/gcRjrHnz

At this year's Harvard WECode: Women Engineers Code Conference, Barbara Bouza, FAIA, Executive Director of Market Strategies & Growth- Live, Work, Play, will share her personal and professional journey, shaped by fusing design, technology and storytelling. WECode (Women Engineers Code) is the largest student-run conference celebrating women engineers in the country, hosted by Harvard University. https://lnkd.in/ggcsxDJh

🎈 In a new edition of our newsletter, we are taking a deep dive into recent projects that embody our Living-Centered Design ethos. This first version focuses on the custom experiential graphics created for Rady Children's Health (formerly CHOC) Southwest Tower, which create a welcoming, curious and healing environment for children and their families.

🔬 As the number of new cancer diagnoses increases each year, so does the number of individuals who are living long-term with cancer. Health organizations across the country have been investing in cancer diagnosis, research, care and survivorship programs that focus on the unique journey of the cancer patient and their support system. CannonDesign is currently working on multiple landmark cancer centers across the country-- at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Mount Sinai Medical Center, UChicago Medicine and more-- with innovative patient experience strategies coupled with state-of-the-art care and technology. Learn more about the state of these projects: https://lnkd.in/g9gtZ3SF

We’re thrilled to congratulate Kevin Nyhoff and Troy Hoggard on stepping into their new roles as Regional Design Directors at CannonDesign.    This role reflects an important evolution in how we support design excellence across the firm. Kevin and Troy will partner closely with regional leadership to elevate design quality, mentor and recruit talent, engage clients and strengthen CannonDesign’s identity as a design-forward practice grounded in Living-Centered Design.   🌲 Kevin Nyhoff | West Region Based in Portland, Kevin leads design across our Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Diego, Irvine and Denver offices, bringing 30+ years of experience and a deeply place-driven approach shaped by work across the Pacific Northwest, Canada and Southern California.   Learn more about Kevin → https://lnkd.in/gBBtndnY   🏙️ Troy Hoggard | Great Lakes Region Based in Chicago, Troy oversees design across our Chicago, Minneapolis, Buffalo, Pittsburgh and Toronto offices, with a focus on complex projects, collaborative delivery and work recognized nationally for its impact.   Learn more about Troy → https://lnkd.in/gNyM2kdE   We’re incredibly excited to see the impact of their leadership as our firm continues to grow. More to come as we announce Design Directors for our Central and East Regions later this year.