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Hear from Change Management experts on what Change Management is, why it’s important, and how it can be implemented in the workplace.

Change is here, and more will come. The global economy continues to face steep challenges, shaped by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a cost-of-living crisis caused by persistent and broadening inflation pressures, and the slowdown in China. In this first episode of the new year, join our Host, David Calkins, the Regional Managing Principal of Gens…

Guest host Diana Apalategui and guest Lucy Kitchin explore ideas for private sector intervention in federally owned assets in the District

In this Education-themed episode, Gensler Charlotte Architect Vincent Spencer take over as host in conversation with the Chief Innovation Officer of Guilford County Schools, Dr. Eboni Camille Chillis. Together, Vincent and Dr. Chillis examine the benefits of copying from international education systems, and why American education systems should ado…

The world’s largest remote working experiment has challenged every HR leader with a variety of challenges. From the health and safety of employees to their demands for flexible working, the pandemic has undoubtably changed the way we work. Join our Host, David Calkins, the Regional Managing Principal of Gensler APME and his guest, Ting Smith, Gensl…

In this episode of the Gensler Design Exchange, host Brandon Larcom sits with industry experts to uncover what mass timber is, where it comes from, and why we should be using a lot more of it.

In this episode of the Gensler Design Exchange Podcast, we’re examining how Humana’s focus on workplace well-being as part of their return-to-office strategy has strengthened their culture and employee engagement.

Climate change, due to global warming is an existing threat to our way of life. The race to net zero is on, but countries need to pick up the pace. As the built environment is responsible for a majority of global carbon emissions, it’s vital for the construction sector to do its part to limit global warming. Join our Host, David Calkins, the Region…

In this episode of the Gensler Design Exchange Podcast, we’re discussing the importance of infusing hospitality design into workplaces to turn offices into a destination, rather than an obligation.

In this episode of the Gensler Design Exchange podcast, Joe Brancato, Regional Managing Principal for Gensler’s Northeast and Latin America regions, and Chairman of the Gensler Board of Directors, sits with Sam Bermudez, a Regional Managing Principal in our Costa Rica office, and Brittany Valle, a Global Account Director in our Charlotte office, to…

Businesses have turned to digital transformation and technology, which was becoming an increasingly important part of the workforce even prior to the pandemic, as a helpful means to increase efficiency, workplace flexibility, and more importantly, improve sustainability. Join our Host, David Calkins, the Regional Managing Principal of Gensler APME …

Moderator: Nadia Volchansky, LEED AP, NCIDQ Strategy Lead Gensler Guest: Cheryl Duvall, CID, FIIDA, LEED AP, NCIDQ Senior Associate, Regional Consulting Practice Area Leader Gensler Gensler is filled with innovative individuals who have diverse perspectives. This unique nature allows our people to approach projects with entrepreneurial spirits, and…

Guests: Vivian Caravaca, RA, Architect, Gensler Julie Jackson, CDT, NCARB, RA, Design Manager, Senior Associate, Gensler Amy Stone, AIA, CDT, LEED Green Associate, NCARB, Design Manager, Gensler About 17% of all licensed architects today identify as women. And while almost half of the students in architectural programs in the U.S. are women, the nu…

The pandemic has challenged all designers to rise to the occasion and create better opportunities in our workplaces for interconnectivity in our future world. Join our Host, David Calkins, the Regional Managing Principal of Gensler APME and his guests, Gensler APAC Workplace and Tech Leader, Neil Christopher, and Vignesh Kaushik, Regional Design Te…

About 2% of all licensed architects identify as Black or African American, and .4% are Black or African American women. While racial diversity in the architecture field is slowly growing, there is a wide gap to fill. In today's episode of the Gensler Design Exchange podcast, two Gensler employees engage in a candid conversation on their varying exp…

In our 9th workplace survey since the start of the pandemic, Gensler's latest U.S. Workplace Survey contains data collected from more than 2,300 U.S. office workers from October to November 2021. This particular survey digs into both employers' and employees' preferences and expectations for the future, and the opportunities for implementing a seri…

The pandemic has highlighted the disparity between the future of work and the bulk of existing commercial office and residential building stock. Thousands of square feet are arguably unaligned to the demands and expectations of the evolving market. Successful developments in the future will be those that offer far more than merely a place to work o…

You may know the popular Aristotle quote "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts." In this episode of the Gensler Design Exchange podcast, a panel of passionate guests explain how this idea permeates a partnership that was formed to empower underserved youth to add color to our world and elevate their voices through the power of design. Wit…

Like every other industry, AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) felt the extreme volatility of the past 24 months. Supply chain issues, shipping challenges, skilled labor shortages, and rapidly fluctuating costs have led to both trials and opportunities in leading and executing projects across the built environment. While we don’t have…

Since the start of the pandemic, safety, wellness, and sustainability have become just as much of a requirement for passengers at airports as speed and efficiency. As the holiday travel season intensifies into the end of 2021, what can airport travelers expect now and into 2022? In this episode of the Gensler Design Exchange, four Gensler aviation …

With the pandemic raging on, changes to the future of hospitality design is inevitable. Join our Host, David Calkins, Regional Managing Principal of Gensler Asia Pacific & Middle East and his guest Diane Thorsen, Gensler's Middle East & Asia Pacific Hospitality Practice Area Leader and Design Director as they explore how the industry has gone about…

At Gensler, giving is a year-round affair. Impacting our communities and investing in the education of our youth are critical components of our mission to create equitable and resilient cities. That's why we are committed to creating positive, enduring change through social responsibility and civic engagement in the communities where we live, work,…

As society emerges from a time of uncertainty and isolation, cultural institutions are leading the way because they intuitively understand that their mission-driven work is part of something greater. Rather than taking a passive role as collectors and exhibitors, museums can and should become dynamic places of learning, engagement, and inspiration …

Through the power of design and a focus on the human experience, we can transform our workplaces, buildings, and ground planes into hubs for connection and engagement that extend beyond walls into the surrounding city and community. There are environmental, social, and economic benefits to creating multi-use environments that are connected to the c…

By connecting organizations' rich histories, employee's personal beliefs, and aspirations for continued meaningful action, brands can foster belonging and community based on shared values. Organizations that invest in spaces that go beyond four walls and function to express shared values and celebrate who they are and, more importantly, what they b…

To celebrate this month and the contributions of our Hispanic and Latinx colleagues, we invited three architects, designers, and employees from across Gensler offices and a variety of backgrounds on the Gensler Design Exchange for this special episode. Lisette Ortiz, Gensler's Southeast Region Photography and Awards Manager with Cuban-Colombian roo…

At Gensler, we have already shared comprehensive recommendations for space guidelines, proprietary tools, and consulting services for what's needed to successfully return to the office now, in the near term, and in the long term with our clients. But even as workplace experts, we are learning daily and adapting our business practices to reflect upd…

Next week marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is a month long celebration honoring the culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. To kick off the month, we’re re-sharing an episode that aired just under a year ago where Cuban-born Gensler D.C. Design Director Nestor Santa-Cruz explains how his work process has changed…