Official JDavis Covid-19 Design Response Document

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Smoky Hollow

Raleigh, NC
The Parkwood

Charlotte, NC
Salisbury Square

Raleigh, NC
FNB Tower

Raleigh, NC
Five City Center

Allentown, PA
10 Arros

Raleigh, NC
1 Center Square

Allentown, PA

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COVID-19 Design Response 👇

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While social distancing may be an effective emergency response to a pandemic, it is critical that future design solutions support both mental and physical health.⁠
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Research has shown that in-person social interactions and human contact can improve mental health and overall levels of personal happiness. Research has also shown that social isolation can lead to feelings of loneliness, causing an increase in stress, anxiety and depression.⁠
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So how do we find a middle ground during a time where socially distancing is encouraged?⁠
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In our COVID-19 Design Response we discuss the importance of convertibility in future design solutions. A possible creative design solution would be to create spaces that can be easily converted - allowing social engagement in times of health, and allowing compartmentalization when social distancing and personal isolation may be necessary.⁠
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Design solutions that favor versatility like this, could allow us to maintain our way of life with less disruption during future pandemics.⁠
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Learn more by visiting our full COVID-19 Design Response Brochure (link in bio).

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Resilience. As a paradigm through which to view design thinking, resilience focuses on our capacity to adapt to inevitable change and unforeseen disruptions in order “to maintain and regain functionality.”⁠
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During this difficult time, we are reminded of how important it is to be willing to adapt in our environments. Part of our responsibility as designers and architects, is to consider this when designing future environments.⁠
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The design of the #fivecitycenter lobby in Allentown, Pa. could be seen as an example of this.⁠
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• A living wall and lush green trees brought inside enhances the space and allows for natural air filtration, creating a cleaner environment and air quality - not to mention it alludes the feeling of being outdoors for an improvement of mental health.⁠
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• Intentionally placed gathering spaces creates safer meeting spots for those practicing social distancing guidelines.⁠
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• Floor to ceiling glass windows allows for an abundance of natural light which creates an opportunity for added solar power use if found necessary in the future⁠
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As designers, by thinking ahead on how to create environments against the "what ifs" of life, we allow ourselves the opportunity to future-proof our systems against the many shocks they are sure to face.⁠
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Learn more by visiting our full COVID-19 Design Response brochure https://jdavisarchitects.sharefile.com/share/view/s4dc52dd51cf42a9a (Link in bio)⁠

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"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them." - John F. Kennedy

Today we remember and honor those who sacrificed so much for our country.

#memorialday #honor #sacrafice #america #american

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The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the global economy, strained our public health systems and cast doubt upon contemporary social trends.⁠
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As we begin to emerge from the depths of this economic, social and public health crisis, it is critical that the design and development community adopt solutions that result in healthier, more resilient spaces and places while simultaneously preserving the social connectivity that animates them.⁠
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JDavis has compiled research and ideas from industry leaders across multiple sectors to create a list of future trends and best practices that incorporate the lessons we have learned from the novel coronavirus.⁠
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Over the next several days, we will be sharing insight from our COVID-19 Design Response. For full brochure, please follow the link in our bio.

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This week we are celebrating someone very special to our firm, Carmen Dunn. Carmen has been with our firm since the very beginning. She has witnessed our successes and our failures, our celebrations and our hardships. For over 30 years, Carmen has been part of our administrative team, leading the operations and administrative staff. She keeps JDavis running smoothly behind the scenes and for that, we are more than grateful. ⁠
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We interviewed Carmen about her experience working at JDavis...⁠
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What does your job entail?⁠ ⁠
C: As Office Manager, I am responsible for the efficient operation of the day-to-day business of the company. Which means, I make sure that the office is in professional order, copiers and printers are operating, front desk area runs smoothly and that the administrative staff is trained - All the things that no one else likes to do I do, haha!⁠
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What do you love about working at JDavis?⁠ ⁠
C: The best part of being at JDavis for 30 years all the wonderful people I've met and the friends I have made. It has been a rollercoaster ride and I love a rollercoaster.⁠
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How long you’ve worked for JDavis?⁠ ⁠
C: 30 years!⁠
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Tell us about your favorite project.⁠ ⁠
C: Charter Square, because it is where our HQ is located. Since I am not directly involved in the projects themselves, I like to see the design in the beginning and then the finished product.

Thank you Carmen, for all you have done for JDavis and congratulations on 30 years!⁠

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511 FAYE | Raleigh, NC⁠
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This view of downtown Raleigh from @511Faye is breathtaking. Our interior design team did an outstanding job putting together this Two Bedroom model apartment. We wouldn't mind working from home in this space...⁠
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#interiordesign #designteam #architecture #highrise #downtown #cityviews #downtownraleigh #viewfromhome⁠
#raleigh #dtr

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A beautiful shot of the night sky and the new FNB Tower in downtown Raleigh taken by Sr. Project Manager Rod Harner⁠
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#Raleigh #downtown #dtraleigh #dtr #raleighskyline #nightsky #citylights #moonlight

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At JDavis, we focus on designing environmentally safe and energy efficient buildings and communities in accordance with the U.S. Green Building Council's rating system, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design).⁠
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Water Garden Park and Village, an affordable housing project in Raleigh, was rated LEED Gold for utilizing local, drought resistant plants, energy efficient fixtures and being in close proximity to public transit, grocery stores, and other shopping options. ⁠
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#LEED #sustainablearchitecture #sustainabledesign⁠
#environmentallyfriendly #environmentalimpact #design #create #gogreen #architecture #architects

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