Just beyond the DNA-like helical staircase in Drexel University's new Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building, the atrium's great showpiece is a vertical wall of living plants, 20 feet wide, rising five storiesor 75 feetin height. But
Design Collaborative LLC, a newly launched business in downtown Spokane, is leasing shared work space to solo-practicing professionals in the design and building industries. The company opened its doors Sept. 1 and is located on the first and of
In recent survey, industry leaders said they found most success using phone
November 3, 2011
The fastest-growing firms in the design industry are relying on traditional methods to achieve marketing results, according to ZweigWhite's 2011-12 Successful Firm Survey of Architecture, Engineering, Planning & Environmental Consulting Firms.In
Though overall activity is down, some regions, sectors said to improve
November 3, 2011
After an encouraging uptick in August, the American Institute of Architects' Architecture Billings Index retreated again in September, falling to a score of 46.9. Since any score below 50 indicates a decline in billings at architecture firms, this
A Spokane engineering firm says recently completed safety and technological upgrades that it designed for the Kibbie Dome, on the University of Idaho campus in Moscow help elevate the 36-year-old structure to a state-of-the art multipurpose firm, a
Many architects here who operate solo or with only two licensed designers say they're busier with projects this year than they were in 2010, despite widespread competition for the few available jobs.Some of those architects say they've made has
GeoEngineers Inc., which has operated a Spokane office for 20 years, is seeing a rise in work and revenues and is looking to add to its staff, its principals here say.The Seattle-based firm has a staff here of 25 people, up one from last year. a
Stressful economic periods lead to stressful family finances, which in turn can lead to bankruptcy filings.Bankruptcy is not a panacea to lift up all your financial troubles and put a smile on your face, as late-night television commercials have
Phil DiPofi has been president and CEO of Spokane-based Northwest Farm Credit Services for less than a year, but he says he's already feeling pretty settled in and optimistic about the outlook for the federally chartered ag-lending very bullish a a
The angel investor market in the first half of this year showed signs of stabilization since the 30 percent market correction in the second half of 2008 and the first half of 2009, with total investments totaling $8.9 billion, according to the for