Knowledge Cafe

As summer approaches, universities are prioritizing the small and large renovation projects across campus. Residence halls, which can be great recruiting tools since students will often make decisions about where they attend based on the kind of place they are going to live, are often near the top of the list. 

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Alec Yuzhbabenko, an associate design principal, was recently selected for the Virginia by Design Emerging Designer Award by the The Branch Museum of Design and Architecture. The Branch elevates awareness of the transformative power of architecture and design. This award honors a designer, not yet licensed or professio...

Resilience has become a prominent topic in the planning and design industry over the past several years. States, cities and entire regions face an ever-growing threat of environmental and societal challenges, including natural disasters, sea level rise, climate change, terrorism and financial insolvency.

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We are pleased to share the news that Hanbury’s Nicholas E. Vlattas has been elevated to fellowship in the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Nick is being recognized specifically for his pioneering influence in pursuing multiple business strategies while concurrently nurturing constructive practice culture. Nick'...

Despite the diligent efforts of my high school Spanish teacher, I am still a single-language speaker. Luckily, over my 20 years working with students world-wide, I've discovered that effective communication is more than comprehension, it's about conveying ideas and concepts. For the purposes of planning and designing s...

Generation Z learns and connects in unique ways. As they move from higher ed to the workplace, companies that depend on the productivity of a youthful workforce should take note.

I came to Hanbury in 2017, after designing and managing workplace interiors projects for more than a decade. So naturally, I've observed the...