How the internet of things is changing the design of office buildings and factories As the internet of things makes its way into industrial and commercial settings, the real acceleration will come when people… Read More
Welcome to Amazon’s jungle: Inside the Spheres, where 40,000 plants create a stunning urban oasis Five years after first proposing the construction of three glass domes on its downtown Seattle campus, Amazon is set to… Read More
The secret science of your office space: How architects are using neuroscience to make workers healthier and more productive The ceiling height of an office can influence whether a team is better at figuring out big picture problems or hashing… Read More
Architect behind Amazon’s massive ‘biospheres’ says they aren’t for show In what may come as a surprise to anyone who works downtown in Seattle, the giant “biospheres” under construction at… Read More
Amazon biospheres: What will happen inside those giant glass orbs, and why the company is building them In a couple years, Amazon employees will be able to walk on a suspension bridge over a forest and settle… Read More
Architecture meets virtual reality: NBBJ partners with startup Visual Vocal for VR ‘productivity platform’ Let’s say your looking to build a new campus for your large tech company, and your architects says “What if we… Read More
The Amazon model: 4 reasons your company should move to the heart of the city The Weyerhauser Corporate Headquarters in Federal Way has earned awards for its architecture, interior design and energy conservation. It’s a… Read More
Amazon’s architect paints picture of urban campus, open to public, integrated with community Will Amazon’s new campus in Seattle’s downtown make it a less secretive company? Probably not, but the company’s architect, Scott… Read More