Understanding when to bring in an architect can significantly influence the success, cost, and efficiency of a project. For anyone embarking on a new project, whether it’s a municipal building or multi-family housing, timing is an important and strategic decision....
Architectural projects are complex undertakings that require coordination, planning, and strategic decision making long before construction begins. From early concepts to the final built environment, successful projects are guided through a structured design and...
What a great Conference, and what an incredible week of Netgiving!!! As we move toward our 100th as an association, and I hit my 40th year as a member of CMAA, it’s hard not to feel the weight and the wonder of that milestone. I joined CMAA in 1987. The fact that we...
The design phase establishes the trajectory of a project. Long before ground is broken, the most important decisions are made. Budgets are aligned, timelines and shaped and discussions surrounding long-term performance take place. Yet too often, solutions are made...
Multifamily housing design has shifted significantly in recent years. Renters are no longer choosing an apartment based on square footage alone. Today’s successful multifamily developments are designed to foster connection, comfort, and long-term livability. At Stone...
In today’s modern construction industry, the value of hiring an architect extends far beyond producing construction drawings or meeting code requirements. As building projects become more complex, involving multiple consultants, evolving regulations, and higher...
Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Completion: 2025 Project Type: Commercial Architecture When two unique brands—The Big Lost Meadery and The Ranch and Roost—came together to create a shared commercial space in Sioux Falls, they needed a design that would do more...
By: Lawrence J “Skip” Avery CCM, CCE, CMAA Fellow, Past President 2012 Director of Club Development Stone Group Architects As I prepare for my return to Anaheim for the 2026 CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo this February 17-21, I find myself drawn to this...
When planning a project, determining the right project delivery method is often the first critical step. The choice will directly influence schedule, cost, team coordination, and long-term results. Whether the development is a recreational facility, amunicipal...