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Jul 16

Elevatus Employee Becomes Licensed Architect

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Elevatus Architecture is proud to announce that Emily Hower, AIA, LEED Green Associate, is now a Licensed Architect through completion of the registration requirements in the State of Indiana. Emily Hower, AIA, LEED Green Associate has worked for Elevatus Architecture since May 2018. Her project involvement has included justice, regional,…

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Jul 07

Building with the Times

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Tony Vie

I’ve been practicing architecture since 2001 and cannot remember a more volatile time in the construction industry.  Due to a handful of unusual circumstances, material shortages have turned the construction industry on its head.  Production lags resulting from a COVID-19 hangover, major retailers ordering all the steel joist they can…

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Jun 29

Pursuing a Career in Architecture and Design

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Some may be asking themselves, “what does an architect do, anyway?” Merriam-Webster defines an architect as “a person who designs buildings and advises their construction.” That is putting it simply. When I look around the office, I see architects doing tasks I would never have realized was in their preview…

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Jun 22

Elements in Creating a Design Scheme

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When designing a building, many pieces must come together for a project to come to life; Everything from choosing a variety of building materials to the final placement of furniture before a client moves into their space. One of the most important elements of this process is choosing an overall…

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Mar 24

Rising to a New Season

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The slowing down of the past year has allowed us to refocus our priorities as a society and shift our perspectives about what is important and how we live as individuals and communities. Instead of “getting back to normal,” we have embraced the growth necessary to create better environments, to…