Ideas
Our design process guides us to plan for today’s requirements and prepare for tomorrow’s unknowns. Here we pull back the curtain on our practice to share that process with you.
8 Designers Discuss the Meaning of Community
In acknowledgment and celebration of Asian & Pacific Islander (A/PI) Heritage Month, we are spotlighting ZGFers of A/PI heritage from around the firm who have shared their insights, vision, hopes, and advice for others.
5 Principles for Bridging the Gap Between People & Transit
Urban planner and designer Tom Bennett shares his thoughts on the public realm.
What's Next for PDX Airport
One of America’s favorite airports is getting an upgrade.
An All-Electric Future: Approaches to Electrifying Our Building Stock
Electrifying our buildings is a critical step in moving away from fossil fuel dependence and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. But how do we do this quickly, efficiently, and effectively?
Harnessing the Power of Community with DC Central Kitchen
After operating out of the cramped and dimly lit basement of a homeless shelter for the past three decades, DCCK is preparing to move its operations for the first time.
Adaptive Reuse: A Winning Sustainability Strategy
A carbon neutral future is coming – and adaptive reuse is one of the best strategies to get us there.
Small Details, Big Impact
A Place of Hope Grows in Oregon
La Plaza Esperanza, meaning “a place of hope,” promises to be the physical realization of a longstanding dream for the Latino Network: 18,000 square feet of safe, welcoming and accessible space dedicated to celebrating Latino/x culture and heritage.
