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Evolving the Future at Stilwell Jr. High
By Shive- Hattery | Feb 21, 2022
Gender-neutral restrooms, patient-focused health rooms, counseling services, secure entries, and more classrooms create a more student-focused school.
Building the Future of Career and Technical Education
By Shive- Hattery | Feb 15, 2022
In response to an increased request from students to enroll in career and technical education (CTE) courses the West Des Moines Community School District reached out to Shive-Hattery for assistance with designing an additional at the Valley Southwoods Freshman High School.
Workplace Design that Recruits & Retains Talent
By Siri Fliehler | Sep 23, 2021
From vacant and vandalized, to a home to grow from. ClaimDOC selected a vacated former fitness center in the heart of West Des Moines as their future workplace home.
Partners in Climb
By Shive Hattery | Jan 8, 2019
Shive-Hattery, clients rise together after 2008 floods
Strategic Use of Color and Lighting Influences Children’s Ability to Learn
By Kari Uhlenkamp | Sep 7, 2018
The goal of all schools is to help their students learn by creating an environment in which they can thrive. Color and lighting can help support that mission.
Designing for Dementia: 9 Tips to Improve Environments
By Doyle Harper | Aug 10, 2018
Here are a few examples of environmental features that affect people with dementia and design solutions that are proven to positively impact their experience and behavior.
Longevity Principles
By Shive- Hattery | Feb 26, 2018
Eighty percent of lifespan is determined by the way we live and not genetics.
What is shrinking and turning green? Multi-Family Housing!
By Mark Seabold | Feb 15, 2018
Many areas of the country are lacking in affordable housing options for young professionals and empty nesters.
Creating Beautiful Workplaces in Healthcare
By Shive- Hattery | Oct 5, 2017
Taking better care of doctors, nurses and staff so they can take better care of patients
Mental Health Facilities Can Help Patients Retain Dignity, Sense of Normalcy
By Holly Reid | Nov 7, 2016
One of the biggest hurdles that health professionals face when treating mental health patients is getting them to keep coming back.
Redefining Expectations of Senior Living
By Mark Seabold | Aug 24, 2016
The senior living environment has evolved dramatically over the past 25 years. These new facilities are changing the discussion from when do I need to move to when can I move!
Revitalize Commercial Properties by Repositioning them into Vibrant Marketplaces
By Mark Seabold | Feb 19, 2016
With more and more people turning to online retailers for their shopping needs commercial properties are facing different challenges than before.
