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Dear Friends … January 2027 will bring the adoption of a new Building Code for many states in which ODA Architecture is designing buildings. There ...

Dear Friends … You know a great neighborhood when you experience one, it has an energy and identity all on its own. It is about ...

Dear Friends … First impressions matter. Whether meeting someone new or arriving at a destination, it’s arguably the most important interaction with something new. In ...

Dear Friends … In our daily lives, the spaces we occupy have a significant impact on our physical and mental well-being. Beyond aesthetics and functionality, ...

Dear Friends … In our day-to-day experiences, we are constantly influenced by many factors—people, events, and even the weather. One element that is often overlooked ...

Dear Friends … In a world full of beautiful colors, the way color is used in architecture affects how we feel every day. It does ...

Dear Friends … In March, we discussed the “First Thirty Feet” of buildings in urban settings. The first thirty feet is where a pedestrian engages ...

Dear Friends … Commercial developments are often planned from an aerial perspective, focusing on site acreage, leasable square footage, unit mix, and parking counts. While ...

Dear Friends … Everyone has walked into a space and immediately felt something—calm, tension, comfort, unease. Whether they notice it or not, these reactions reveal ...

Dear Friends … January is a good month to look forward and to anticipate exciting future advancements. As I enter my 46th year practicing architecture, ...