MH+D ASKS HOLDEN TO TELL US MORE. Q. How can the process of birth be considered a design problem? A. Labor progression is an anatomical and physiological design problem, as is creating an environment that fosters labor and birth, rather than … Continue reading →

“Life-centered design asks us to consider all life in our design solutions, expanding the traditional constituents we solve for.” MH+D ASKS ALBERS TO TELL US MORE. Q. When were you first exposed to life-centered design, and what your initial reaction? … Continue reading →

“Landscape architects play a vital role in driving innovative and sustainable design solutions to the problems posed by the climate crisis.” MH+D ASKS CUNNINGHAM TO TELL US MORE. Q. Many of your gardens integrate native plants. What long-term benefits will … Continue reading →

“The World Economic Forum has identified complex problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity as the top three skills needed to succeed—these are all skills central to a design education.” MH+D ASKS FREID TO TELL US MORE. Q. Why did Maine College … Continue reading →

“The documents architects create go far beyond the quintessential floor plans with elevations we all picture in our heads.” MH+D asks Scipione to tell us more. Q. The design and construction process can be overwhelming for a client. What information … Continue reading →

“A great work culture is a combo of having pride and passion for the work we do, making genuine connections with clients and coworkers, giving back to the community, and reducing the negative impact on our environment.” MH+D ASKS MCKINNELL … Continue reading →

“New team members have brought new skills and interests—they’ve added depth to what we do and how we do it.” MH+D ASKS WHITTEN TO TELL US MORE. Q. What is an important lesson you’ve learned practicing architecture in Maine over … Continue reading →

“The housing demand in destination and waterfront communities like ours far exceeds availability and affordability for our much-needed workforce. We want to use our talents as an employee-owned company to significantly impact the number of housing options for Mainers throughout … Continue reading →

“I want the inside of the house to reflect the outside—there’s a happiness and an ease to living on the coast, and I want my designs to echo that.” MH+D ASKS NICOLA TO TELL US MORE. Q. You are known … Continue reading →