CannonDesign

We are so thrilled to share that CannonDesign has been named the?Metropolis Magazine 2024 Planet Positive Firm of the Year. This awards program celebrates projects, people and ideas boldly helping design a regenerative and equitable future. Only one firm is recognized each year, and we are thrilled to be this year's recipient. "While it's a testament to the work we've done, I really hope it's a beacon for the future; a signal to keep pushing toward the regenerative built world we know is possible," said Eric Corey Freed, RA, LEED Fellow, Director of Sustainability. Learn more about the recognition: https://lnkd.in/gmXpi4pA

The aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene and new required college classes in sustainability-- see what our Sustainability team is reading and infusing into their work in this month's What's Cool In Sustainability. ?

We are so proud to share that two of our Open Hand Studio projects, JAMAA BIRTH VILLAGE and The Ladder Alliance, received bronze awards in the 2024 Anthem Awards! They were recognized for inspiring progress and driving meaningful social impact in their communities and beyond. Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honor the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide.?Learn more about these projects and their recognitions: https://lnkd.in/g4WAmPB8

The University of Pennsylvania held the grand opening of its Jane and David Ott Center for Track & Field this past weekend. The 73,000 square-foot facility features many state-of-the-art competition areas, including a 200-meter banked track, two pole vault runways, two long/triple jump runways, a throwing area, an eight-lane infield for sprints, and more than 1,000 spectator seats. We are excited to be part of the design team for this project and see it become a collegiate track and field destination for years to come. https://lnkd.in/gH2sytbh

“The idea behind the project was to create an ecosystem of connections. The workplace is designed to be exceptionally adaptable and nimble to empower all different teams, technologies, and work styles into the future.” Peter McCarthy AIA LEED AP spoke with Green Building and Design Magazine about LinkedIn's Toronto office and how its flexibility allows the company to shift the spaces daily or seasonally depending on workloads and ongoing projects. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gcny-zb2

Our team alongside HED was proud to attend the recent groundbreaking of the Plant and Environmental Sciences Building (PESB) at Michigan State University. The 150,000-sf PESB will house critical science and research focused on plant-environment interfaces, sustainable energy, plant growth mechanisms, photosynthesis, agricultural productivity and regenerative farming. This building will be another chapter in MSU’s storied legacy of plant and environmental science. The institution hosts one of the largest concentrations of plant scientists in the world and maintains prestigious rankings for its work in these fields both nationally and globally.

Congratulations to Yazdani Studio of CannonDesign and their design-build partner HENSEL PHELPS on the opening of the Caltech Resnick Sustainability Center and the Building Team of the Year Award from AIA Los Angeles!

Whole Child, Every Child is a comprehensive framework we introduced in 2020, developed through research to enhance buildings, spaces and experiences for kids.?Created in partnership with healthcare providers, educators, family members, kids and designers, this framework can apply to any space, from healthcare to parks to schools. When we say we design for the "Whole Child, Every Child," this is what we mean:

Today, we take a moment to recognize and honor the brave individuals who have served and those who continue to serve in the military. Their sacrifices and dedication have secured many of the freedoms and values we hold dear, and we appreciate their contributions.? We are committed to supporting veterans, both within our firm and in the communities we serve. Each veteran has a unique story, and we value the experiences and perspectives they contribute to our communities.? We extend a special thank you to our veteran employees. Your contributions to our firm are deeply appreciated.

Our team was proud to recently attend the topping out ceremony for OU Health's new Behavioral Health Center! The Oklahoma City Public Schools Kids Choir appearance was a highlight of the event. Set to open in late 2026, the new facility will have two dedicated floors to inpatient care, with all rooms equipped to have parents to stay in the room while their child is receiving treatment. There is also a two-story gymnasium with direct access to outdoor space along with multiple outdoor rest and garden areas. The center is also connected to Oklahoma Children's Hospital via a skybridge so it can admit patients with complex medical and mental health conditions. Learn more about this project and our other pediatric project in progress here: https://lnkd.in/drWgWzyi ?? : Luke Johnson, Heidi McElroy and Tim Rommel