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Kazakhstan World EXPO 2017 – ODA Architecture was invited to provide an entry for the 2017 World Expo in Astana, Kazakhstan. The theme of the Expo was sustainability and how architectural planning principles can reduce the impact on earth’s rapid population growth. This invitation gave ODA the opportunity to Dream Big and Design Globally. As […]

Over the last decade, artificial intelligence (Al) has presented itself within popular culture as our latest technological breakthrough. Al is often mentioned in the same breath as the creation of the internet, proliferation of the smartphone, and the continued efforts to popularize electric vehicles. Despite recent recognition, Al has been in existence since Alan Turing’s

Artificial lighting plays a critical role in our everyday lives, simply by the way it influences our experiences within the architectural spaces we inhabit. Lighting is not only about being able to see at night, but also about how it creates a moment in time. Its strategic application in a space can enhance the ambiance,

Post-pandemic, people are now craving the outdoors more than ever. We feel more at peace when surrounded by nature. How do we bring that same invigorating feeling into the built environment? Biophilia means “the love of nature”, but there is more to biophilic design than filling a room with planters and integrating a moss wall.

Civil – American Engineering Assoc. Structural – O’Donnell & Naccarato, Inc. PME – Shultz Engineering Group Contractor – Danforth Construction The three “R’s” of sustainability are Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.  While all three concepts are important, the most critical ideology when considering the built environment is to “reuse”. The concept of “thrifting” was popular after World

ODA Architecture, celebrates 40 years in business in 2024. Established in Uptown Charlotte in 1984 by Stephen Overcash, Managing Principal, the firm has witnessed Charlotte’s transformation from a small city to the thriving region it is today. Originally known as Overcash Demmitt Architects, the firm transitioned to ODA Architecture, NC, after Tim Demmitt’s retirement in

ODA Architecture has built many parking structures since our establishment in 1984. These parking structures were predominantly to support the various buildings that we designed. Traditional models included freestanding parking decks, parking under buildings and subterranean parking. Until recently, we had never considered parking structure design as a project type that we wanted to explore.

April is National Volunteer Month! For the past 40 years, one of ODA Architecture’s core values has been to give back to the community. We support many organizations and charities with our time and resources. This month, our newsletter is dedicated to celebrating the nine charities that we support and who are near to our

HOTEL CONSTRUCTION costs continue to escalate into 2024 with little signs of declining. While hoteliers can’t control the construction industry or availability of materials, there are many subtle design decisions that can reduce construction costs. Hoteliers and their design team must use practical approaches and work closely with their contractors from the start of the process. There often is considerable waste in hotel design, leading to less sustainable structures. Here are six considerations hoteliers should take into account when initiating their next design-based undertaking.

When ODA Architecture was established in 1984, a large portion of our projects were performed using a Design-Build Approach. This arrangement was not common among architects, but ODA embraced this collaborative approach. Design-build has gained popularity over the last 40 years, offering many benefits to owners. What is “Design-Build” and how can this strategy assist with controlling construction costs and reducing