Notebook

February 2, 2026 Notebook By SSP Architects

From Band-Aids to Blueprints: How Architects Help Tackle Deferred Maintenance

From Band-Aids to Blueprints: How Architects Help Tackle Deferred Maintenance By SSP Architects A small leak turns into a ceiling stain. A piece of equipment works…until it doesn’t. A quick fix gets you through…
January 6, 2026 Notebook By SSP Architects

Designing Within Limits: How Architects Stretch Every Dollar Through Smart Planning

Designing Within Limits: How Architects Stretch Every Dollar Through Smart Planning By SSP Architects Budgeting for a new project can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Many people, school boards, and municipalities…
December 23, 2025 Notebook By SSP Architects

Designing Consensus: The Architect’s Role in Aligning Diverse Stakeholders

Designing Consensus: The Architect’s Role in Aligning Diverse Stakeholders By SSP Architects Opinions are like…well, let’s just say everyone has one. When going through a design process, these opinions can sometimes clash. And when…
September 23, 2025 Notebook By SSP Architects

Beating the Bell: Navigating Your School Facilities Project on a Tight Timeline

Beating the Bell: Navigating Your School Facilities Project on a Tight Timeline By SSP Architects It’s the first day of the new school year, and your school has opened to staff and students once…
May 30, 2025 Notebook By SSP Architects

Breaking the Burnout Cycle: How Healthcare Design Can Improve Medical Staff Retention

Breaking the Burnout Cycle: How Healthcare Design Can Improve Staff Retention By SSP Architects In the high-stakes world of medicine, healthcare professionals continue to serve as a trustworthy source in transforming lives. Day in,…
November 19, 2024 Notebook By Tammy Stouchko

Architect’s Blueprint: Winning School Referendum

Architect’s Blueprint: Winning School Referendum   By Tammy Stouchko, Principal of SSP Architects Schools are the heartbeat of any community, shaping future generations and providing a foundation for progress. But as times change, so…
August 6, 2024 Notebook By Marcus Rosenau

Adaptive Reuse and Community Centers

Breathing New Life into Old Buildings and New Communities: The Power of Adaptive Reuse By Marcus Rosenau, Principal, SSP Architects   Imagine a neglected, historic building in the heart of a town, long abandoned…
July 23, 2024 Notebook By Marcus Rosenau

SSP Architects: A History of Adaptive Reuse

Our Long History with Adaptive Reuse of Historic Facilities By Marcus Rosenau, Principal, SSP Architects Adaptive reuse is a creative alternative for facility use while maintaining the character and history of outdated facilities. With the…
March 19, 2024 Notebook By Jeanne Perantoni

Becoming a Woman Business Leader in Complex Times

Sage Advice by SSP Architects Principal Given at the SCBP’s International Women’s Day Event By Jeanne Peratoni, Principal, SSP Architects During these complex times, what should women business professionals keep in mind when seeking…