We are excited to announce new hires in our Central Illinois office location. These talented new team members will support increased project demand and help achieve continued growth throughout the firm.
New Rock Star Talent Added to the BLDD Family.
The Future is Physical!
For years, physical education (PE) has been an integral program standard at school districts across the country. Like all other educational programs, PE is evolving to meet the needs of a future-focused school curriculum. As a result, personal wellness, fitness technology and whole-student education are becoming prevalent focuses in today’s school gyms and fitness rooms.... Continue Reading →
Wannabe gondolier and lover of fine scotch… meet Gregory.
Gregory Butler's love of architecture and design began while sitting in a Chicago suburb's garage with a dilapidated 2x4 in his lap and a rusty coffee can full of spare nails by his side. It was from his grandfather's garage that the bliss of creating something from nothing was instilled in him.
New Associates Named for 2019
Congratulations to Emiel Guede, Anita Lanning, Justin Placek, and Damien Schlitt on their promotions to associates with BLDD! These four have become leaders in the office and leaders of our culture. They have provided exceptional value, dedication, and a track record of going above and beyond.
Expanding our network of friends with iSPI
At BLDD, our changing workplace also includes fewer square feet of permanent office space and the opportunity to telecommute. We're still together in the office some days, and working remotely other days.
How to reimagine your worn-out gym
In my 30 years of being in the profession, I have witnessed my fair share of school gymnasiums built in the 50s and 60s. When a school district can finally afford to build a new competition gym, the old gym typically becomes underutilized and often times an eyesore. But it doesn’t have to be that... Continue Reading →
The future of the architecture firm: a mix of human and high tech
How can creative, professional service firms set up a work environment that’s not just a place to shelter employees, but one that’s a strategic tool for productivity, collaboration, and growth? BLDD Architects is answering this question by reimagining where and how they do their best work. According to President Steve Oliver, both team collaboration and... Continue Reading →
Think BIG – Richland Community College, Part 2
Just a quick update. We received some wonderful feedback on the use of the active learning classroom prototype at Richland. Instructor Sarah Richardson noted that in side by side comparison of an introductory accounting class, with one being taught in a typical classroom and the other being taught in the active learning classroom, the students... Continue Reading →
What Makes a Building Special?
On August 29, 2016, I had the honor of speaking at Grand Opening for the new Charles City Middle School in Charles City, Iowa. Actually, the honor started in July of 2013 when I became the project architect for the new school, but that’s not the point. For my two minutes of fame, I decided... Continue Reading →
