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From Santiago Calatrava's Oculus to the Louvre Abu Dhabi by Jean Nouvel, these structures go above and beyond their vertical height in redefining the ever-changing world of architecture The design of office buildings, museums, airports, train stations, and homes, can't always be revolutionary.

Today, educating the next generation isn't just happening within schools, but in informal learning environments as well. 826 National, a not-for-profit creative writing and tutoring center network serving underprivileged youth, is one organization that is taking a novel approach to designing learning spaces.

It's been just over 100 days since the world was absorbed by the heart-wrenching images of a fire burning the sacred Notre-Dame cathedral to the ground. Thankfully, as has been well documented, the building was saved, due in large part to the heroism and quick thinking of several Parisian officials.

With U.S. and U.K. unemployment rates at their lowest points in nearly a half-century and a global human talent shortage of more than 85 million people projected by 2030, according to the consulting firm Korn Ferry, the global competition for talent is at an all-time high.

Gensler's mission is to use design to shape the future of cities, and that starts with shaping human experience. About 3.6 billion people live in urban areas now, and in our global workplace practice, it's our responsibility to create places for them that are healthy, connected, and socially responsible.

As our world becomes more urbanized and connected, a company's competitiveness and speed determine success. To keep up with the robust pace and dynamics of our environment, every organization needs to creatively innovate while delivering value to the bottom line.

How are we doing that? Many of our offices are engaged in supporting organizations that help kids and students - the Next Generation. For example, we're designing inspiring learning environments for students with 826 National and City Year, and are working with many other organizations that support children in vulnerable situations.

he Future of Cities relies on designers to consider mobility, human experience, climate change, connected cities, and social impact. As aerial ride sharing nears completion, Gensler's design for Uber's Skyport Mobility Hub takes all these factors into consideration.

Products that are ADA compliant are typically well-engineered, but frequently bulky, poorly styled, and visually dispiriting - and millwork pulls are no exception.

The latest innovation from the state that gave us blue jeans, popsicles, personal computers, skateboards, and the Internet has arrived: California's new Zero Net Energy code revisions, which will drive the creation of perhaps the greatest concentration of energy efficient buildings on the planet.