The Barnes Perspective: Thoughts, Ideas & Lessons Learned from Joseph Barnes

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Joseph Barnes is the principal of Barnes Design & Development Management advisory services firm. As Community Development Integration specialist, they are dedicated to working with design and development professionals on the creation of built environments which generate incremental and sustained value – aesthetic, social and economic. They leverage the knowledge, lessons learned, and relationships developed by Joseph Barnes over thirty-years of experience with benchmark setting, high-profile, high-concept, mixed-used community and land development projects.

Category: Sustainability

  • Sustainability: Why It Needs to be Featured in Your Design Brief – Early and Often

    Sustainability: Why It Needs to be Featured in Your Design Brief – Early and Often

    This article focuses on the importance of integrating sustainability early in design and construction processes, emphasizing its value in enhancing environmental, financial, and social outcomes. It highlights common misconceptions about the costs and complexities of sustainable practices while advocating for strong sustainability programs tailored to specific projects. Effective communication with stakeholders is crucial for success.…