DiMella Shaffer

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope everyone has a happy and turkey filled holiday. We're thankful for all of you: our incredible clients, our dedicated consultants, and our amazing internal team. Your collaboration, trust and commitment make everything we do possible.? #architecture #interiordesign #grateful #thankful #holiday #thanksgiving

Congratulations to the team on this well-deserved recognition at the Engineering News-Record Regional Best Projects Awards! The Award of Merit in the K-12 Education category for Sawyer Hopkins Hall & Wellness Center at Cushing Academy is a fantastic achievement. Learn more about this project https://lnkd.in/evq6A-nt #architecture #design #academic #residencehall #award Timberline Construction Corporation CSL Consulting LLC Haley Ward, Inc. RFS Engineering

DiMella Shaffer is thrilled to welcome Nicole Lodovico as our new Office Assistant! Nicole joins us with hands-on experience and a love for plants, having worked in a nursery throughout college. Her role is essential to keeping our office running smoothly, and we're excited to have her organization skills, positive energy and green thumb on board. Welcome, Nicole! #architecture #design #welcome #newteammembers #lovewhereyouwork

The Boston Business Journal recently interviewed Lauren Günther, Director of Sustainability at DiMella Shaffer, about how we’re designing buildings to meet increasingly stringent standards and expectations. ? "The environment is integral to everything we do, shaping our project approach and driving education and research to anticipate future needs." ? Our holistic approach focuses on reducing operational and embodied carbon, enhancing community resiliency, minimizing water use, and prioritizing health and wellbeing. We leverage Passive House, all-electric, Net Zero Ready, and geothermal district systems, while strongly advocating for the preservation of existing buildings. Our leadership also extends to shaping Massachusetts' energy codes through active participation in the Stretch Code Advisory Committee. Decarbonization is not a future challenge—it’s a solution we are advancing today. https://lnkd.in/ez26xHch #architecture #design #susatainability #lovewhereyouwork

Your support means so much! By donating, you're helping empower underrepresented students in Wentworth's School of Architecture and Design by providing them with the resources to succeed in their academic pursuits. Thank you for making a difference! https://lnkd.in/gNdMBRc4 #architecture #design #lovewhereyouwork #supportstudents

Last week, Lauren Günther, Christyn MacDougall and Conn O'Farrell presented at the Greenbuild Conference about the insights learned when designing the first Medical Office Building in pursuit of Passive House certification. Thank you for the opportunity Greenbuild International Conference & Expo and to everyone who attended! #architecture #design #conference #sustainability #PassiveHouse

We are excited about the work we've done with Wentworth and Danyson Tavares to establish and grow the Design Materials Fund, and are humbled to see the impact it's having. We are looking forward to being part of the December 3rd, panel where Diana Linsenmayer and Philippe Saad will be keynote speakers. If you're not able to attend, we encourage you to donate to the fund! https://lnkd.in/gNdMBRc4

Once a middle school in Hyde Park, this historic building has been reconstructed as the first LGBTQ+ affirming income-restricted community in New England, offering 74 vibrant, accessible units. The project includes shared areas including a sunroom, library, art gallery, a multi-purpose room, designed to foster connections amongst the residents. The interior is thoughtfully designed with elements inspired by the Pride flag, incorporating its colors into pieces of furniture, doors, light fixtures, and room accents to create an inclusive atmosphere. Outside, a landscaped courtyard with multiple seating areas and a walking track provides space for relaxation and exercise. This community honors both the building's history and its new role as a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ senior community, offering a safe, supportive space for residents to live and connect. For more photos of The Pryde - https://lnkd.in/gED3niSr ?? by Robert Benson LGBTQ Senior Housing Inc Pennrose Mikyoung Kim R.W. Sullivan Engineering L.A. Fuess Partners SK & Associates Nitsch Engineering Thornton Tomasetti NEI General Contracting

Thank you, Bartholomew | Lighting for an insightful presentation! It was an eye-opening discussion on how lighting can both empower and oppress communities, particularly those that have been historically marginalized. We look forward to future conversations on equitable lighting design.

Philippe Saad recently spoke with Nature Portfolio about The Pryde—a project committed to creating safe, inclusive, and affordable housing for LGBTQ+ adults. ? Discover what this initiative means to him and the impact it aims to have on the broader community! https://lnkd.in/exXRwZGs ? #architecture #interiordesign #pride #inclusive #community #lovewhereyoulive