Official JDavis Covid-19 Design Response Document

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COVID-19 Design Response 👇

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Does your work day look similar to this?⁠
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As a multidisciplinary firm, JDavis prides itself on the fact that we have so many talented employees under one "roof". This has allowed us the unique opportunity to seamlessly collaborate with all disciplines on projects and work simultaneously on designs. However, with so many employees now physically working from home, how do we ensure work flow remains productive and collaborative in a world where in-person interactions are limited and gathering with design teams is no longer existent?⁠
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In the coming days, we will be posting some ways our employees have adjusted their work flow to accommodate the virtual office approach.⁠
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#workfromanywhere #virtual #remoteworkday #designteam #collaborate #newnormal

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Happy Father's Day!

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Our rooftop deck design for #8thandwalnut was spotted in one of @cnn stories recently, showcasing the revitalization projects taking place @citycenterallentown .

Swipe to see the original rendering!
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Photography by @heatherful with @cnn

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With an emerging trend of companies extending their work from home policies, it is important to consider a space to accommodate individuals who have adopted this new normal and are choosing to work remote vs. traveling to the office.⁠
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In both home and office design, creating a space where individuals can work comfortably is important to consider during the design phase.⁠
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In multifamily, amenity areas will now need to consider altering their open floor plan to include smaller spaces such as personal booths or intimate conference rooms so residents may have the option of reserving these spaces for themselves during the work week.⁠
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Unit design will need to include spaces dedicated to office use such as built in desks, a nook or separate room to be used as a small office and even convertible built-in cabinetry to host what would typically be left at the main office.⁠
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If individuals decide to work on-site vs. at home, office design could include antimicrobial components used as barriers between workstations - dividers, panels or even movable walls to help enclose open work plans keeping employees comfortable and distanced from one another. ⁠
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Learn more by visiting our full COVID-19 Design Response Brochure (link in bio).

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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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