We’re an architectural design firm with expertise in everything from aviation to zoos, restaurants and hospitality to healthcare and more. We build relationships, taking time to understand who you are and what you need, translating your essence into our architectural design. We pride ourselves in finding the uniquely perfect architectural solution. For you.
09.20.22 | Cait Witherspoon | ECHO Digital, ECHO Digital
Key Takeaways We Need to Listen to Our Animals Often design decisions are made on anecdotal evidence or experience, but rarely is data factored into the equation. Sometimes Zoos and Aquariums don’t have the information, other times, it may just be difficult to obtain. When it comes to understanding the animals in the care of...
09.19.22 | Cait Witherspoon | ECHO Digital, ECHO Digital
Key Takeaways Being a Professional Zookeeper Takes a Lot of Privilege Take a look at any job posting for an animal care professional position and you will most likely find that an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred. However, the data released by the United States Census Bureau from the 2021 census revealed less...
07.12.22 | Cait Witherspoon | ECHO Digital
Paradigm Shifting Questions Why does your organization have ambassador animals? What differentiates these animals from the rest that call your facility home? – Many current working definitions of ‘ambassador” animals provide little delineation from ‘exhibit’ animals. If the purpose of ambassador animals are to make connections with guests and inspire empathy or fascination, that isn’t...
06.16.22 | Cait Witherspoon | ECHO Digital
Key Features & Innovations 1.) Returning to the Objectives for Greater Outcomes Throughout any design process, a range of possibilities, competing priorities, limited resources, and diverse stakeholders can result in wavering direction or misdirected compromise. At the onset, The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens team worked collaboratively to establish goals, objectives, guiding principles, and non-negotiables. ...
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