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Trends in Educational Building Design
Trends in Educational Building Design If you think back to your schoolroom, or even further to the one-room schoolroom of a century ago, you'll notice huge changes and innovations. Just walk into any modern classroom, and odds are, you'll see technology
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How the Past Influences the Future in Architectural Design
How the Past Influences the Future in Architectural Design Our design and construction firm is often asked how the designs of the past influence our current and future architectural designs. In truth, each building, no matter how old or how young,
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Combining Form, Function, and Beauty in Architectural Design
Combining Form, Function, and Beauty in Architectural Design When designing a building, there are many aspects to consider, the chief of which are form, function, and beauty. The job of an architectural design firm is to combine all of these features
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The Importance of Partnerships in Building and Design
The Importance of Partnerships in Building and Design There are numerous benefits to collaboration and partnerships in building and design. After all, taking a commercial construction project in healthcare, education, commercial, and government projects. Neenan Archistruction® is a top-rated build-design firm located
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Sustainability in Commercial Construction Design
Sustainability in Commercial Construction Design Sustainability is not just a buzzword in architectural and construction design: it's a way of building with the idea to conserve as many source materials as possible with minimal environmental impact. Neenan Archistruction® is a top-rated
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What is LEED and Why Does It Matter to Your Building Project?
What is LEED and Why Does It Matter to Your Building Project? LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It is a worldwide rating system that is for builders who invest in sustainable and environmentally sound buildings and building
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Energy Efficient Tips for Your Educational Facility
Energy Efficient Tips for Your Educational Facility Neenan Archistruction® is a building design and construction firm that is based in Fort Collins. We offer educational construction for your town's needs using a collaborative design process that ensures your vision and goals
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The Importance of Interior Design in Your Healthcare Facility
The Importance of Interior Design in Your Healthcare Facility Interior design is about crafting a beautiful interior environment that serves all the needs of humans using architectural details and furnishings. The goal is to create a user-friendly space that the users
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Healthcare Building Design and the Patient Experience
Healthcare Building Design and the Patient Experience Healthcare facilities have the colossal task of caring for people when they are ill or injured and need help. In the past decades, hospitals and other healthcare facilities were designed very simply with not
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What to Look for In a Government Design-Build Firm
What to Look for In a Government Design-Build Firm Constructing new government buildings is different from commercial building construction. First, you are spending taxpayer dollars, which carries a different sort of burden than other projects. You have to stay within budget
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Ways to Finance Commercial Construction Projects
Ways to Finance Commercial Construction Projects There's no doubt that a commercial construction project can get pricey, so many people will need to look into financing options. Neenan Archistruction® is a commercial construction design/build firm that offers a collaborative design process
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What Makes a Great Builder
What Makes a Great Builder When choosing a builder for your commercial, education, government, or healthcare building project, you want the best. After all, you want a building that is tailored to you and your needs and that you can utilize
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How to Create the Perfect Floor Plan for Your Commercial Space
How to Create the Perfect Floor Plan for Your Commercial Space There is so much to consider when designing and constructing a commercial building, from the location to the permitting and the building architect. One of the biggest things to consider
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History of Architecture
History of Architecture Basic human needs include food, clothing, and shelter. Thus, since the dawn of time, humans have been building shelters to meet these needs. Over time, the field of architecture developed to where specialists spent their entire lives dedicated
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2022 Construction Trends
2022 Construction Trends Construction changes like every industry, and 2022 promises to bring about some great trends you don't want to miss. Neenan Archistruction® is an architectural design and construction firm that is based in Fort Collins and nationwide. Below, we'll
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What Makes Neenan Archistructure Different
What Makes Neenan Archistructure Different When you are looking for an architect or builder, why not find a design-build company that specializes in both? You see, not all architects and builders are created equal, which is why Neenan Archistruction® stands out
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The Importance of Design in Healthcare Buildings
The Importance of Design in Healthcare Buildings Good design is essential in any type of building, but it is especially important in healthcare buildings. Healthcare architecture must be efficient and practical, while also providing a comfortable and healing environment for patients.
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How to Find a Reliable Commercial Construction Company
How to Find a Reliable Commercial Construction Company When it comes time to build or renovate a commercial space, business owners have a lot of decisions to make. One of the most important is selecting a construction company. It's critical to
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How to Hire an Architect
How to Hire an ArchitectContact Us Today When you are ready to embark on a new commercial building project, the first step is to hire an architect. This professional will be responsible for taking your vision and creating a blueprint for
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How to Start Your Commercial Construction Project
How to Start Your Commercial Construction ProjectTransform Your VisionContact Us Today Starting a commercial construction project can seem daunting, but with the right preparation it doesn't have to be. In this blog post, we will share four steps for starting your
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The Use of Construction Technology in Our Building Process
When it comes to keeping your commercial building project on-time and on-budget, any tools and/or resources that can increase inefficiencies are welcomed. Construction technology has helped commercial construction companies immensely. Neenan Archistruction® stays abreast of the latest in construction technology
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What is Construction Engineering?
Construction engineering is the sound building practice of building projects that take into consideration the design, structural integrity, and the impact of buildings. Neenan Archistruction® is a Fort-Collins based architectural design and construction firm that uses construction engineering principles in
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Getting Funding for Your Commercial Construction Project
Constructing a commercial building is no small task; paying for the construction is no small feat, either. We here at Neenan Archistruction® understand that building a new commercial building from the ground up can be expensive, but we can help.
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Need a Local Builder? Choose Neenan Archistruction®
When looking for a local builder, you have options. In fact, you may have so many options that you are having a hard time choosing. Neenan Archistruction® is a local builder that offers comprehensive design/build services that can take your
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A Look at the Commercial Construction Process, Part 2
In our last blog post, we took a look at the first part of the commercial construction process. Now, we'll take a look at the last steps in the process. Our architectural design firm specializes in commercial, education, government, or
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A Look at the Commercial Construction Process, Part 1
Here at Neenan Archistruction®, we are asked quite frequently what our construction process looks like. After all, the construction of a building (especially if it's your building) can be fascinating. Below, we'll take a look at our construction process, and
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The Importance of Employee Workflow in Healthcare Architectural Design
COVID-19 not only put a spotlight on the growing shortage of healthcare workers in the United States, but it also put a spotlight on the inefficiencies in the systems, including the inefficiencies in employee workflow caused by a poor architectural
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Tips to Choose the Best Architectural Design Firm
When you were a kid, odds are, you drew a house as a square with a triangular roof. You then put some windows, added a door, and put a happy family inside. When it comes to architectural design, the process
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How to Fix Your Music Venue
Modern music venues implement the latest in sound technology and acoustic dynamics, creating a space for patrons to enjoy musical performances and create memories that will last a lifetime. But what happens when your venue simply isn’t living up to
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School Building: Rebuild or Renovate?
The decision to renovate or begin a new construction for a school building is one of the most complex undertakings that a school district can embark on. There are several variables that can impact the decision, including district budgets, finances,
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How To Keep Your Business Open During A Remodel
When you are planning to remodel your business, you will likely want to be able to keep your operations running in some capacity. While you won’t be able to keep things going at your normal rate, being able to provide
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What Most Patients Want In A Healthcare Facility
When patients are choosing a medical facility, in most places they will have a wide variety of options. If you operate a hospital or other large medical center, it is important to craft an inviting space that will encourage new
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Integrating Technology Into Education
Technology is no longer the “way of the future.” It is the way of now! Schools have been embracing new forms of technology both in and out of the classroom for many years, but with spikes in technology for education
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How School Design Creates Optimal Learning Environments
The modern school building looks much different than it did 20 years ago, yet many schools across the country remain stuck in an environment that is outdated and not properly suited to facilitate higher learning experiences. At The Neenan Company,
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Architecture’s Role in Facilitating Learning
No college, high school, elementary school, or other educational facility is exactly alike, and Neenan believes that each distinctive client comes to us with their own unique aspirations and vision. Your school shouldn’t just reflect your goals — its very
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The Role of an Architect in Healthcare Building Design
The Neenan Company, based out of Fort Collins, Colorado, has never been your typical architectural design and construction firm. We’ve developed a wholly unique process for building healthcare facilities in the Rocky Mountain region, as well as across the country,
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Create A Great Healthcare Facility For Your Patients And Doctors
Are you getting ready to build a new healthcare center or upgrade your existing building? You will want to have a building that helps you to improve your patients’ care, increases staff efficiency, optimizes your spaces, and attracts new patients.
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Impact Your Community With A New Government Building
As you are preparing to build a new government building, you will need to take into account a lot of different things. From regulations to accessibility, you will always be working towards reducing risk while improving your community. When you
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Planning For An Educational Building Project
Are you working on building a new educational facility? Before you begin building, and sometimes before you even settle on a location, you need to create an excellent master plan. The Neenan Company team has helped to build more than
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Education Building Projects
Create a space that serves your kids and supports your communities. With The Neenan Company, you will find passionate builders who are dedicated to making your education facilities a reality. From elementary buildings all the way to college campuses, we
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Commercial Building Projects
“It’s not about the building — it’s about what the building enables you to do.” This is the unwavering belief that is held at The Neenan Company. It’s our primary job to help you achieve your business goals and enjoy
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What To Expect When Working With Neenan For Construction
When you partner with The Neenan Company, you can expect collaboration between you and your team, our construction teams, and our design teams to begin right away! Our Archistruction™ process will not end until your project is completed, and we
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Understanding Design and Preconstruction
At The Neenan Company, we are always striving to provide you with extra effort so that we can accommodate your values for your building project. Many construction and architecture companies will dive right into designing and construction, but our team
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The Collaborative Design Process
At The Neenan company, we aim to do construction better. Most architecture or construction companies communicate primarily through contracts and abstract theories that help to protect their interests. This didn’t sit well with us, and we knew that we could
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Getting Started With Archistruction™
At The Neenan Company, we’ve helped hundreds of clients with their building projects. When we work with you, your project will undoubtedly start at one of the following stages: You need help finding a building site Assessment of your current
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The Important Role of an Architect in Commercial Building Design
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle The role of a commercial architect is similar to the role of a residential architect but expanded into a much more complex process and
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Trends in Modern Commercial Architectural Design
“When I’m working on a problem, I never think about beauty. But when I’ve finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know it’s wrong.” – Buckminster Fuller Just like movements in the art world change and evolve through the ages,
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Our Process: Plan for Success from Start to Finish
One Stop Shop: What is Archistruction? Archistruction™ is a process that has been trademarked by us, The Neenan Company, and is an entirely unique approach to the building process of any building. We’ve used this innovative process for decades in Colorado
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Modern Concepts in School Design
School Design Architecture for the Modern Era Architectural design and construction for educational campuses, for primary school, secondary schools, and places of higher learning, can be extraordinarily complex. Not only do these facilities need to accommodate hundreds, if not thousands, of
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Design Principles from Famous Architects: Part 2
Looking to the Future, Remembering the Past Welcome back to Neenan’s exploration into design principles from famous architecture! If you didn’t have a chance to read Part 1, you can do so here if you’d like! In an effort to further
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Design Principles from Famous Architects: Part 1
Moving Forward By Looking Backward The Neenan Company, in accordance with our Archistruction™ philosophy, are always striving to innovate in the field of architecture and building design. Although we are always pushing forward, challenging ourselves to create better spaces to help
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What Is Archistruction?
A Different Way to Approach Construction and Building Design When the decision to build a new space is made by the leaders of a commercial business, a government building, a medical facility, or even a music venue, the first questions are