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Mentoring Students
DATE: 14/05/24Working with universities is part of what we do at Godwin Austen Johnson to help students make the transition from university to professional practice by imparting practical knowledge, sharing experiences and exposing students to the realities of the...
Reimagining Office Spaces
DATE: 10/05/24Office design plays a pivotal role in shaping the work environment, influencing employee productivity, creativity, and wellbeing and increasing numbers of organisations reimagining their office spaces to better foster collaboration, innovation, and e...
Dubai College’s Jafar Centre Earns LEED Gold Certification
DATE: 03/05/24Designed by Godwin Austen Johnson, the recently opened Jafar Centre at Dubai College has been awarded the prestigious United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy & Environment Design (LEED) Gold certification. The school i...
The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton
DATE: 28/03/24The approach to the design of The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton was guided by Miral and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment’s drive to create a themed hotel as a follow up to the great success of the award-winning theme park...
Designing the Jafar Centre
DATE: 07/03/24Creating new spaces for education can be both highly challenging and extremely rewarding, but what exactly does it take to create something as innovative as the new Jafar Centre at the Dubai College. Jason Burnside sat down with the team at Middle Ea...
Ladybird Harnesses Solar for Energy Production
DATE: 22/02/24Following their LEED Gold certification, the Ladybird Nursery Al Barsha and the Ladybird Early Learning Centre JVC continue their quest to provide healthy, efficient, and carbon-saving buildings through the recent installation of solar panels. The so...
Designing Success: The Benefits of Architectural Internships
DATE: 12/02/24Internships have been hailed as win–win situations for both employers and internees. Employers do not have to commit to actual employment, and internees can further their future career. Sone are paid and some are unpaid, but all have as their express...
The IoT Revolution
DATE: 07/02/24Intelligent MEP systems are driving sustainability by optimising resource consumption, minimising environmental impact, and contributing to a more sustainable future. These systems play a crucial role in creating buildings that are energy-efficient, ...
What is a Trend?
DATE: 24/01/24At this time of year we tend to talk about trends for the year ahead. But what exactly is a trend and is it something we should be following? Swati Rokade shares her thoughts on this topic. As an architect and an interior designer, I have always had ...
2024 - What Can We Expect in the Year Ahead?
DATE: 11/01/24Our industry continues to evolve with new developments and initiatives emerging each year. We asked the team for their thoughts on what they think is shaping the industry in 2024 and it probably comes as no surprise that some of the key themes which ...
The Power of a Positive Workplace Culture: Why Employees Choose to Stay
DATE: 29/12/23A positive workplace culture is a key factor that can significantly impact the success and growth of an organisation. So, why do employees choose to stay? The answer lies in the power of a positive workplace culture. When employees feel valued, suppo...
COP28 and the Construction Industry's Commitment
DATE: 18/12/23COP28 closed this month with a very clear message that the world needs to ratchet up climate action before the end of the decade and that the global average annual rate of energy efficiency improvements needs to double by 2030. This brings to the for...