Notebook

November 21, 2023 Notebook By Marcus Rosenau

Giving Thanks for Being an Architect

Thanksgiving Reflections on Design Partnerships That Make a Difference By Marcus Rosenau, Principal, SSP Architects Architecture can be a misunderstood profession. People will either focus on its more glamourous side where the flourish of…
June 27, 2023 Notebook By Marcus Rosenau

Is Design-Build or Architecture-Design the Right Method for Your School, Commercial or Civic Project?

By Marcus Rosenau, Principal, SSP Architects   If you are a decision-maker or major stakeholder in an upcoming school, corporate or civic building project, one of the key decisions you and your team will…
March 29, 2023 Notebook By Tammy Stouchko

Women Increasingly Earn Respect in Architecture Field – But Still a Long Way to Go

By Tammy Stouchko, Principal, SSP Architects While men in professional fields like architecture are automatically treated with respect it is not the same for women as they are forced to struggle to earn the…
March 15, 2023 Notebook By Tammy Stouchko

Retailers and Restaurants Increasingly Use Architectural Lighting to Attract Customers

By Tammy Stouchko, Principal of SSP Architects With more people shopping online and increasingly taking out food rather than eating at a restaurant, storefront retailers and restauranteurs are increasingly using architectural lighting to enhance…
March 10, 2023 Notebook By Dana Miller

Advancing Health and Wellness Through Uplifting Medical Space Design

Creating flexible, airy light filled environments that promote health and wellness has increasingly come to the forefront of architecture firms designing medical spaces. SSP is now on-call to meet the growing needs to design…
March 8, 2023 Notebook By Dana Miller

Women’s History Month Architectural Design Viewpoints: SSP Architects Women Professionals Speak Out

Kristine Gerges, Project Coordinator I believe in women’s power to change the world’s mindset – for people everywhere to face their challenges and turn them into advantages. Women’s educational curiosity, coupled with the creativity…
February 6, 2023 Notebook By Dana Miller

Designing Spaces Boosting Mental Health Now on the Front Burner of School Master Plans

By Jeanne Perantoni, CEO of SSP Architects With the first annual Student Mental Health Week starting on February 6th, it is an optimal time to boost public awareness about the importance of our public…
January 24, 2023 Notebook By Tammy Stouchko

How Today’s Interior Design Merges Technology and Psychology, Old and New

By Tammy Stouchko, Principal, SSP Architects Note: This is the second part of a blog series focusing on interior design trends to consider when seeking to create healthier, person-centered workplaces. Read part one: How…
January 18, 2023 Notebook By Tammy Stouchko

How Do You Create a Healthier Workplace Through Interior Design

By Tammy Stouchko, Principal, SSP Architects Note: This is the first of a two-part blog focusing on interior design trends to consider when seeking to create healthier, person-centered workplaces. While the debate continues about…