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"34 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law, literally and figuratively opening doors for millions of Americans. However, public buildings are designed to last five decades or more, meaning most libraries, schools, and offices standing today predate ADA requirements."

What should you consider when you're renovating your historic building to make it accessible? Read this perspective from architect Rebecca Weld, AIA LEED AP.

Accessible Design for Historic Renovations — C2AE Architecture + Engineering Updating a historic building doesn’t have to be expensive. Here are some things to consider when adding modern features to an ornate building.

While modernizing the office and other administrative spaces throughout your manufacturing plant may not be in your future-state plan, creating a functional, welcoming workplace can boost collaboration and productivity, maximize usable space, and raise morale. Learn more here.

Office Space Trends in Manufacturing — C2AE Architecture + Engineering Incorporate these 5 design trends into your office environment to support employee recruitment and retention.

Congratulations to The City of Allegan on a successful Walkabout the Roundabout event! This was a great way to educate drivers on navigating a new roundabout before opening it to traffic.

We're on the move this September! Catch us at these upcoming conferences.

Wishing all of our friends in education a safe and enriching 2024-2025 school year! It's our privilege to create spaces that help you inspire the next generation.

Did you know that C2AE has serviced hundreds of miles of trails and paths to bring people closer to the Great Lakes and other natural wonders? These renderings envision an improved boardwalk through the Iargo Springs Interpretive Site. The design—based on an analysis of the area’s soils, topography, hydrology, ecology, and vegetation—would reduce maintenance costs and extend the boardwalk’s lifespan.

Not sure which architecture firm is the best fit for your project? Here are 30 interview questions to help you make an informed decision.

30 Questions to ask an Architect in an Interview — C2AE Architecture + Engineering This list includes questions on design philosophy, project approach, communication, and sustainability.

What a fantastic day sharing our passion for civil engineering and water filtration with future innovators at The Syracuse City School District’s P-TECH program! Alongside Critical Path Engineering Solutions, PLLC, we explored how communities get their tap water and the fascinating process of wastewater treatment. The highlight? Students got creative with a hands-on water filtration experiment using everyday materials, including gravel, sand, gauze, cheesecloth, and even pasta!

Thank you to our friends at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute for a beautiful day on the green. The Fore A Cure Golf Outing was a hole-in-one!

"Generation Z is a tech-savvy, socially conscious generation that’s surprisingly unmotivated by pay. And if your manufacturing company is struggling to attract or retain this elusive talent, you aren’t alone." Check out our plant design tips to draw in the next generation of skilled workers!

Manufacturing Recruitment Strategies: Attracting the Gen Z Workforce — C2AE Architecture + Engineering Building design tips to attract and retain the next generation of employees in the manufacturing industry.

Construction is moving along at the M89/40 roundabout in Michigan! This roundabout will streamline traffic from five streets through downtown Allegan.

Not all plant improvements need to be capital-intensive to make a real impact! MMA member C2AE https://bit.ly/3Szufix has compiled some ways you can design your plant environment to increase employee quality of life and improve retention.

How do architects design Montessori schools that support child-driven learning? Here's what you need to know about these unique buildings, from the classroom to the site.

Designing Montessori Learning Environments Content including Featured Articles, White Papers, Better Learning Podcast

The future is bright for Eaton County, Michigan! Learn more about this exciting project here: https://bit.ly/3Sy2cQv

C2AE’s talented interior designers have designed furniture and finishes for offices, lobbies, classrooms, labs, and study areas at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry! This latest renovation and addition took place over 13 phases and blended new and existing furniture.

"The job market is likely to become even more competitive for manufacturers to recruit plant workers at all levels. So, what can manufacturers do to keep employees returning to your business, day in and day out?"

C2AE Manufacturing Market Leader John Bowman shared his practical solutions to improve your plant environment, increase employee quality of life, and ultimately improve . Read them all here.

Designing Manufacturing Plants for Employee Retention — C2AE Architecture + Engineering Practical strategies to enhance manufacturing plant environments, improve employee retention, and boost productivity without costly investments.

Economic development professionals, think of that site in your community with so much potential. You know the one. It's the site that would be perfect for a manufacturing plant or distribution center. C2AE can create a complete site plan to help you envision the future and attract your ideal business partner.

What keeps James, our lead electrical engineer, coming back to C2AE each day? Here, he can experience a supportive, stimulating work environment. If you're seeking a workplace like C2AE, visit www.c2ae.com/careers today.

Why is experiential learning so valuable? It allows students to grow their critical thinking and problem-solving skills by applying concepts from their coursework to concrete scenarios. That’s why districts like Swartz Creek Community Schools build flexible STEAM centers like the space pictured here, where students learn through hands-on projects.

"How much has the world changed since your town hall first opened its doors? Significantly, right? Whether your building is five years old or fifty, the workplace looks different now than it did at the time of construction."

Learn an architect's tips to make your town hall highly effective for years to come, even as your work processes and design preferences change.

How to Future-Proof Your Town Hall: Expert Tips — C2AE Architecture + Engineering Discover how to design a flexible, modular, and sustainable town hall that adapts to modern work trends. Learn from architect Rebecca Weld, AIA, LEED AP, as she shares expert tips on creating functional and timeless municipal buildings.

Swipe through these photos for a glimpse of where the future Mt. Hope STEAM School is vs. where it's going!

Rendering courtesy of Stantec.

New York school officials, did you know that GIS can help you complete your Building Condition Survey, address lead in the water, and make your district more energy efficient?

We're presenting on all of that and more at this month's Rural Schools Association of NY 2024 Summer Conference. Attend our session or give us a call for a demonstration!

What does a modern library look like? Take a virtual tour of one to find out! C2AE designed the White Lake Township Library building with adaptability in mind. Learn more about this space here: https://bit.ly/3L3yzlG

Explore White Lake Township Library in 3D Matterport 3D Showcase.

Let's get creative this summer break! We turned a few of our favorite spaces into a downloadable coloring book. Print this out for the young artists in your life. You may just inspire a life-long passion for design!https://www.c2ae.com/s/ColoringBook.pdf

"The truth is that not all surveys will give you reliable feedback, and that’s mostly due to how well your survey is crafted and distributed." Before taking your community's temperature about your next project, be sure your survey's up to the task. Find out how to write an effective community survey here:

Creating Effective Community Surveys — C2AE Architecture + Engineering Discover actionable tips for crafting and distributing survey questions that yield valuable feedback and drive meaningful community improvements.

"As a GIS specialist who has spent the last decade creating databases for school districts, colleges, universities, and entire communities, I’ve seen GIS programs pay for themselves repeatedly. What are the benefits of planning with GIS?" Read the full article to find out!

The Role of GIS in Modern Education — C2AE Architecture + Engineering As a GIS technician who has spent the last decade creating databases for school districts, colleges, universities, and entire communities, I’ve seen GIS programs pay for themselves repeatedly.