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.

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Transforming America’s Existing Building Stock

Sustainability
March 15, 2021

Optimizing Lab Spaces: Innovative Win-Win Research Workplace Strategies

Methodology
March 13, 2021

9 Women Challenging Perceptions & Expectations in Design

Dream big and be disruptive. Lift up underrepresented voices. Claim your space with confidence. These are just a few things we’re challenging ourselves to do on International Women's Day and beyond.

Community
March 07, 2021

2021: A Year for Carbon Reduction

Sustainability
February 18, 2021

9 Designers Reflect on the Past, Present & Future of Black History in Architecture

Designers from around the firm share their experiences and insight on the industry. 

Community
February 15, 2021

ZGF x BHM: Spotlight on Camilla Watson

Camilla Watson, associate principal and interior designer who has been with ZGF’s Seattle office for eight years, speaks about the importance of diversity for the future of design as a tool to drive innovation.

February 12, 2021

How One Architect Embraces Change as Hospitals & Clinics Evolve

February 09, 2021

ZGF x BHM: Spotlight on Zachariah Petett

Architectural designer Zachariah Petett has been with our Portland office since 2019. He expresses the struggles he faces as a Black professional and the rewarding nature of overcoming these challenges to create change.

February 08, 2021

7 Considerations for Designing Diverse Sensory Environments

Methodology
February 08, 2021

ZGF x BHM: Spotlight on Nolan Lienhart

Nolan Lienhart, a pincipal and urban planner with ZGF for 15 years in our Portland office, speaks about the power of urban planning to design more equitable communities.

February 06, 2021

ZGF x BHM: Spotlight on Matthew Joseph

Matthew Joseph, an architectural designer who joined ZGF’s Vancouver office in 2019, encourages a commitment to our local minority communities all year round.

February 05, 2021