Heralded by many as a ‘Green City,’ San Francisco is viewed as being at the forefront of progressive thinking and sustainable planning. This research yielded important findings regarding the importance of density, public transportation, and development patterns in the creation of sustainable urban environments.

The modern hospital stands as symbol of technological mastery and control in the face of the chaos that illness brings to the social fabric. When examining the modern hospital however, one is struck by just how much change is taking place in these central social institutions.

Over 3 million students at colleges, universities, and K-12 schools learn in modular trailers, known for poor air quality, structural inadequacy, and inferior aesthetics. Research on the $2 billion a year temporary classroom market reveals an industry ripe for innovative, strategic design.