Four Factors to Consider When Selecting Workplace Lighting
While the benefits of natural light, such as enhanced mood, reduced stress, and circadian rhythm support, are well known and widely advocated, daylight is only one aspect of effective workplace lighting. In the latest issue of Hixson’s Workplace Insights newsletter, we look at four important factors to consider when creating a well-lit environment. Read it […]
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Six Top Takeaways from NeoCon 2025
Late last month, Hixson Interior Designer Allee Amstutz and Interior Design Co-op Amy Hudek attended NeoCon 2025 and Design Days, held at The Mart and Fulton Market in Chicago. In addition to learning about the latest trends in interior design, Allee and Amy returned with fresh perspectives on new ways to support Hixson’s clients. In […]
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The Transformative Power of Change Management
From a design and engineering perspective, one of the best tools we can use to help employees adapt to the transformation of a work environment is change management. Change management is a structured strategy to transition individuals, teams, and organizations from the current state to a desired future state. In the latest issue of Hixson’s […]
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Five Things to Expect with LEED Version 5
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) will be rolling out LEED Version 5 this year, and that rollout is anticipated to include a number of updates from past versions of the sustainability-focused framework. If LEED certification is something your company is considering with your next design update, make sure to check out five of the […]
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Three Best Practices for Project Delivery
Achieving seamless project delivery requires intentional planning and execution strategies. In the latest issue of Hixson’s Workplace Insights newsletter, we look at three best practices that can significantly improve the outcome of any project. Read it today!
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The Value of Charrettes
Design charrettes are interactive sessions where design stakeholders meet to resolve conflicts and ideate solutions. Charretting is a way to address client needs, provide fresh perspectives, coordinate challenging design solutions, and highlight portions of a project that require further investigation. In the latest issue of Hixson’s Workplace Insights newsletter, we look at three key benefits […]
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Workplace Design for the Future
Did you know? Hixson’s design and engineering services can help you create a new or renovated workplace! Watch this video now to learn how we can help improve your workplace and you’re your staff be more productive, happier, and engaged!
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Three Common Sense Design Strategies for Hybrid Workspaces
In today’s world of hybrid work and flex spaces, the dichotomy of creating a space that “wows” and still supports the needs of the employee body has never been a more challenging assignment for you as a facility owner or for us as workplace designers. In the latest issue of Hixson’s Workplace Insights newsletter, we […]
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Workplace Insights: Determining a Workplace Strategy
Today, many companies are providing fully remote or hybrid work options for their employees. In this new paradigm, these companies may be sitting on real estate that is either not being used or no longer functions for how the business now operates. If this describes your company: How do you decide what can be planned […]
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Smart Ideas for a Less Stressful Workplace Renovation
If you’ve been following Hixson on this blog, or on one of our social media channels (like LinkedIn or Facebook), you know that Hixson has been renovating our 1920s-era building over the course of the past couple of years. Through this process, we’ve updated toilet rooms, added a modern break room for our associates, designed […]
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