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Next week, join our colleagues Brian Rener, P.E. LEED AP and Jamison Caldwell at Data Center World AFCOM . With the recent surge in AI and high-density computing, commercial and enterprise data centers are transitioning from air-cooled to water-cooled technologies. For over a decade, SmithGroup has been at the forefront of designing hybrid water- and air-cooling environments. This presentation will dive into valuable lessons learned from water cooling and explore the future of hyperdense data center cooling. Details: https://ow.ly/MWW950VwWqE #DataCenters #DesignABetterFuture

With extreme heat waves on the rise globally, landscape architects have a key role to play in designing cooler cities and reducing the disparities in urban heat island impacts. Explore the impressive urban heat research completed by Keenan Gibbons and Salvador Lindquist, ASLA with a grant from the Landscape Architecture Foundation and download their thermal design toolkit. https://lnkd.in/eZR2aj7E #WLAM2025 #landscapearchitecture #urbanheatisland #DesignABetterFuture

If you are an emerging structural engineer working towards licensure and you will be attending the SEI - Structural Engineering Institute Annual Structures Congress in Phoenix this week, be sure to add this session to your calendar. SmithGroup's Andrea Reynolds, SE, PE, FIStructE, LEED AP and colleagues Carl Josephson and Michael Parolini will share valuable tips and insight to help you navigate the licensure process with ease. View session details: https://lnkd.in/eeeiNBst #StructuralEngineering #StructuralEngineeringInstitute #SEI #ASCE #StructuresCongress2025 #Structures25

As our celebration of #WorldLandscapeArchitectureMonth continues, Todd Kohli, PLA, ASLA breaks down the thoughtfully accessible and inclusive design behind the play-filled community park welcoming visitors of all ages to the City of South San Francisco’s civic center and campus. Read his article in Landscape Architect and Specifier News. https://lnkd.in/gwptUKMf #WLAM2025 #landscapearchitecture #DesignABetterFuture

We are thrilled to announce Craig Passey has been elevated from Health Studio Leader in Phoenix to SmithGroup's new Director of Health. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare design, Craig's ability to build deep client relationships has led to some of SmithGroup’s most successful healthcare projects and long-term partnerships. SmithGroup is dedicated to creating transformative #healthcare environments that positively impact the industry, and in his new role, Craig will develop and execute a strategic vision to ensure sustained success for clients and partners in the broader Health market. Join us in celebrating and congratulating Craig! 🎉 For more details on this leadership announcement, visit: https://ow.ly/jwPn50Vw9Q9 #DesignABetterFuture #HealthcareDesign #HealthcareLeadership #LeadershipNews

AI is rapidly transforming research practices and environments – start preparing now! Join Adam Denmark and Stet Sanborn, AIA FASHRAE, at the Tradeline, Inc. Research Facilities Conference this week. They will present findings, along with client advisor James Villarrubia, CTO/Applied AI Expert/NASA Presidential Fellow, from a think tank featuring SmithGroup’s Science, Technology and Energy teams, national AI experts and research leaders. The session covers discussion regarding the impact of AI on research spaces and clean energy, including humanoid robots, human-technology integration and computing's influence on the energy grid and data centers. Details: https://ow.ly/pMUC50VsN2g #AI #ResearchSpaces #ScienceandTechnology #DesignABetterFuture

Environments for Aging's latest issue features The Citrus Heights Health Center, a state-of-the-art, 32-bed skilled nursing facility nestled within the Masonic Homes of California retirement campus in Covina, Southern California. This community, designed by SmithGroup, is a pioneering addition offering campus residents access to dedicated skilled nursing care while preserving privacy, autonomy, dignity and opportunities for social connection. The Citrus Heights Health Center sets a new standard in senior living design and represents a significant advancement in providing comprehensive, high-quality care within a familiar and supportive environment. Visit Environments for Aging to learn more: https://ow.ly/8kWP50VvPNz #DesignABetterFuture #LongevityLiving #SeniorHousing #SeniorLiving #EnvironmentsforAging

Companies are exploring new opportunities to harness AI to streamline day-to-day activities and enhance employee efficiency. On April 10, data scientist Peter McNally will share how a newly developed Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) assistant is enabling SmithGroup to enhance content creation and generate more accurate and contextually relevant marketing materials.   Learn more about the Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit here: https://lnkd.in/g8jTShnf   #AI #retrievalaugmentedgeneration #designabetterfuture

Take a peek into The Current South Shore, a senior living community nestled in the heart of a charming coastal New England town. Inspired by its local setting and Monarch Communities® philosophy of Wellness, Mind, Body, and Spirit, the PROCON, Inc. and SmithGroup design-build team created vibrant spaces that foster a multi-generational experience for residents, families, and staff. In High-Profile Monthly's latest issue, SmithGroup's very own Bonita Cook, AIA. NCARB, LEED AP and Alison Faecher explore how our teams reimagined the design journey for senior living buildings through a holistic and equitable approach. Read more here! https://ow.ly/hnlw50VsOjq

Small-scale public space projects can have big community impact. Nathan Novak explores how SmithGroup landscape architects, engineers and lighting designers transformed a parking lot along the City of Wauwatosa’s 69th Street corridor into a vibrant public plaza and event space in Landscape Architect and Specifier News. https://lnkd.in/eSRzARcz #WorldLandscapeArchitectureMonth #WLAM2025 #landscapearchitecture #DesignABetterFuture