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The Evolution of Fitness Centers

August 4th, 2017
John Whitlock, AIA, LEED AP

I recently had the opportunity to present to a community group on behalf of the City of Bloomington, IL, Parks and Recreation Department.  While public speaking isn’t one of my favorite things to do, it’s a whole lot easier when it’s something I am truly passionate about…

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Why I don't Pay Motivational Speakers

August 7th, 2017
Jackson Davis

In the marketing department of our Central Illinois office, between the buckets of LEGOs and the cabinet of Post-Its, there lies a cardboard stand-in, left over from a trade show long since passed. It’s a silhouette of someone jumping, arms raised and knees bent...

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The Effect of LEAN Design on
Genesis Healthplex

July 24th, 2017
Steve Oliver, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB

When the Genesis Health System (GHS) embarked on the journey to build a new medical facility from the ground up, they had the chance to dramatically reimagine their workplace and provide an even more enhanced and supportive environment for patients and their families...

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DID YOU KNOW?

BLDD stand for "Because Life Deserves Design", and for us, DESIGN is a VERB, and intentional act to improve everything we touch. You'll see this intentionality in every aspect of our work together... From building designs, to technical details, to group meetings. We hope to leave the world a better place than we found it.