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Dr. Michael C. Ralph, Multistudio’s Director of Research, is attending EDRA57, the 57th annual conference of the Environmental Design Research Association, taking place May 27–30 at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. CAUSE co-founder Dr. Ralph will share a poster alongside CAUSE Fellow and PhD student Jordan Donop M.Ed. detailing how K-12 POE tools create data we can analyze to link sensory experiences in educational spaces to student and educator outcomes. 🔗 Registration linked in comments. #TogetherMultistudio

Dr. Michael C. Ralph, Director of Research, and Nick Baumgarten, Project Architect, are presenting at EDspaces 2026 with Kyle Gorrell, Director of Facilities at Lee's Summit R-7 School District.  The group will host the EDsession “Approaching Renovation Projects as Opportunities to Remodel the Teaching Paradigm” on Wednesday, October 28, discussing how Multistudio’s renovation of Lee’s Summit High School supports Real World Learning opportunities.  EDspaces is dedicated to connecting education design leaders in pursuit of transforming learning environments, ultimately aiming to enhance educational outcomes through the innovative use of space.    Catch the early bird sign up through May 22! 🔗 Learn more and register for the conference here: https://lnkd.in/gu6xuMdx  #TogetherMultistudio 

“The idea of ‘performance’ in the architecture and design industry is multifaceted – our building stock needs to create healthy environments, function efficiently, and support the people who use the spaces.” Multistudio’s Director of Research, Dr. Michael C. Ralph, collaborates with clients and project teams to uncover insights about workplace success through customized, data-driven research.     In this article, Dr. Ralph explores how different types of engagement impact employee productivity at Multistudio.     🔗 Full story linked in comments.  #TogetherMultistudio

🚨 This Thursday, May 14, in Phoenix! 🚨 Associate Principal Steve Valev will be presenting “Central Station: A Project for the City” at Zak World of Façades USA. Learn more and register at the link below. #TogetherMultistudio

Don’t forget to cast your vote for Washburn Rural North Middle School in the Architizer A+Awards Primary & High Schools category! Washburn Rural North is one of five international projects shortlisted for a Popular Choice Vote in its category.  🔗 You can cast one vote per day through May 15: https://lnkd.in/gkaWTmmR #TogetherMultistudio

Associate Principal Steve Valev is presenting at Zak World of Façades USA, next Thursday, May 14, at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Phoenix.  Steve’s presentation, “Central Station: A Project for the City” will explore how the mixed-use towers are already embedded into the fabric of the city as a pedestrian and transit hub, offering protection from the local climate with intentional orientation, a self-shading façade, and deep overhangs that enhance public comfort.  🔗 Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gBrxuAnn #TogetherMultistudio

Don't miss Matt Wilson, Multistudio's Director of IT, presenting at the 2026 AIA Kansas City Big BIM BBQ next Thursday, May 14. Matt will sit on a panel with leaders from Egnyte, Burns & McDonnell, and ARKANCE, moderated by Reed Weinstock, Design Technology Manager at Hoefer Welker. More information and registration instructions in comments. #TogetherMultistudio

Congratulations to Vice President Elaine Damico, AIA, NCARB for winning a scholarship for the 2026 Emerging Leaders Institute hosted by AIA Louisiana and ACEC of Louisiana. Elaine was selected based on an essay she wrote exploring how architecture can provide solutions to some of today’s most pressing social challenges.  The Emerging Leaders Institute series supports rising industry professionals who have been identified by their firm, providing a space for the next generation of leaders to build relationships with peers, advance career development, and gain strategic communication skills.  We are impressed every day by Elaine’s commitment to her work, colleagues, and the architectural profession. Great work, Elaine! #TogetherMultistudio  📸: Bryan Tarnowski | Multistudio

Washburn Rural North Middle School is a finalist in the Architizer A+Awards for the Primary & High Schools category, making it one of five global projects shortlisted for a Popular Choice Vote in this category. We are honored to be a part of this cohort, comprised of firms that constantly inspire and challenge us to grow. ✨ WHAT’S NEXT? ✨ From May 4 through May 15, you can vote for our project to help us win the category! Follow the link in the comments to the Architizer voting portal. We encourage you to browse all the nominees—each brings something original to the category, helping advance this sector and our industry as a whole.  📸: Michael Robinson  #TogetherMultistudio 

✨ EDspaces 2026 will be held in Kansas City, MO, Oct. 28 – 30. ✨ We are excited to share that representatives from Multistudio’s education design and research teams will be leading a tour of Lee’s Summit High School on Friday, October 30 for registered or ticketed EDspaces attendees.  EDspaces is dedicated to connecting education design leaders in pursuit of transforming learning environments, ultimately aiming to enhance educational outcomes through the innovative use of space.    Lee’s Summit High School won honor awards for design excellence from AIA Kansas, AIA Central States, and AIA Kansas City in 2025.   Tour registration is limited, so make sure to book yours now!     🔗 Learn more and register for the conference: https://lnkd.in/gRnciGjm    🔗 Explore our scope of work on Lee's Summit High School: https://lnkd.in/gt3su2ZT #TogetherMultistudio