Posts by CallisonRTKL

October 17, 2017  by

Learning the Language of Sustainability

How to wade through the alphabet soup that is sustainability acronyms. Sustainable terms and acronyms seem to be multiplying by the day. In addition to LEED (Leadership in Energy Efficient Design), there are many other certification programs like WELL, 3Star, BREEAM, DGNB, Dubai GBRS, Estidama and SKArating that evaluate sustainability in different project types and […]

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January 10, 2017  by

Renting Isn’t Just for Millennials Anymore

CRTKL’s Nick Hyams discusses the benefits of a next generation Private Rented Sector model for more mature tenants As architects, we’re expected to come up with solutions to problems within the built environment. At its simplest, this is the design and implementation of a tactic that meets our client’s need, be it a better store […]

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January 5, 2017  by

Off the beaten path: is an architectural revolution in store for Cuba?

CallisonRTKL CEO Lance Josal weighs in on the future of the built environment in Cuba. In remarks during the first American presidential visit in almost 90 years, President Obama said, “…part of Cuba’s identity is its pride in being a small island nation that could stand up for its rights, and shake the world. But […]

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December 15, 2016  by

DATÜM: High-Rise Innovation

As megacities expand and the list of cities-turned-megacities continues to grow, densification and limited resources make the tall tower fundamental to achieving high density within a small footprint. Yet the fact remains that most tall towers are resource-intensive and expensive to build and maintain—not to mention the psychological and social impact towers they can have […]

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December 6, 2016  by

Home is Where the Heart Is

CRTKL donated time and creativity to support Dallas’ homeless population. Associate Jeffery Clark discusses his experience. In Dallas, there are over 3,000 homeless people and at least 24% of them are children. Now, let that sink in. And remember, that number covers just Dallas alone. Homelessness is an issue that affects every city in the […]

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November 28, 2016  by

Megacities and Polycentric Planning

“Louvre reopens after heavy flooding shuttered Paris museum.” “Mexico City orders all cars off the road one day a week to tackle air pollution.” “Beijing takes lead from London, Singapore as it plans congestion charges to curb capital’s huge traffic jams.” A look at the day’s top headlines is profoundly telling in terms of the […]

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November 22, 2016  by

Reimagining a California Beach Community

How environmentally and culturally sensitive development can transform a waterfront environment Imagine a lively community pier filled with local residents, families and visitors. Beachgoers flock to the area and stick around even after the sun goes down, catching a movie or taking a ride on the Lightning Racer rollercoaster. Fishing poles galore stretch out into […]

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November 21, 2016  by

Shout it from the Rooftop: A One-of-a-Kind Retail Strategy

Associate Jayme Schutt discusses her creative process, the message behind brands and how retailers can capitalize on customization. Retailers have always seen the importance of creating a brand—something that shouts from the rooftop, “This is who we are!” And, in a world where the consumer is personalizing almost everything, it only makes sense that retail […]

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