The Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) Pacific 2026 Regional Conference centers on one powerful idea: convergence as a catalyst for institutional resilience and regional prosperity. We look forward to advancing that dialogue with our clients and partners. Connect with us at two events in Tempe next Wednesday: ◾️Phoenix Bioscience Core Tour Join us as we explore how municipal vision, design strategy and real world operations come together to create a leading hub for interdisciplinary research and education. ◾️Workshop: “Designing Innovation Zones That Foster Future Ready Students” We’re participating in a hands on charrette focused on how campuses can create design innovation zones that strengthen student success and regional impact. Details: https://ow.ly/5Ain50Z1PlF #SCUP #CampusPlanning #CampusDesign #HigherEducation #DesignABetterFuture
SmithGroup
Architecture and Planning
Detroit, MI 82,182 followers
An award-winning, global, integrated design firm on a mission to Design a Better Future.
About us
SmithGroup is an award-winning, multi-national integrated design firm that employs research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Working across 20 locations throughout the U.S., our network of 1,600 experts is committed to excellence in strategy, design and delivery. Across more than 20 design disciplines, we work collaboratively and creatively, sharing ideas and learning from one another. Our integrated design approach blends aesthetics with performance, sustainability, and resiliency to create a better tomorrow—for clients, employees, the community, the environment, and our collective future. Our unique culture and impact on the built environment have received recognition from top-ranking institutions, publications and design authorities the world over. In 2025 and 2026, we were named a Top Workplace in the United States by Energage and USA Today.
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- Architecture and Planning
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Detroit, MI
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- Privately Held
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- 1853
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- Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Interiors, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Historic Preservation, Lighting Design, Sustainable Design, Lab Planning, Workplace Strategy, Acoustics/Vibration, Information and Communications Technology, Branded Experience, and Mobility
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Tune in to the latest episode of the Making the Museum #podcast to dive into our new book! 📕 Host Jonathan Alger curates a lively conversation with the four authors of #BuildingAMuseum on this week's episode, including what it takes to write a book, and the most important lessons for museums in the capital project journey. And hear from Jame Anderson, Monteil Crawley, Sarah Ghorbanian, and Christopher Wood about how the idea for the book originated and the reason for its unique title. https://lnkd.in/eUhwhip3 #NewBook #MuseumDesign
How do you build a museum? 🎙️ NEW PODCAST 🎙️ “Building a Museum: This is Not a Manual” (the New Book), with Jame Anderson, Monteil Crawley, AIA,LEED AP,NCARB, Sarah Ghorbanian, LEED AP & Christopher Wood from SmithGroup How do you build the right project team? How do you engage with community? What does it mean to plan a museum? What does it mean to design a museum? How do you align your budget with your purpose? How do you build the story of your museum project? Jamē Anderson, Monteil Crawley, Sarah Ghorbanian, and Chris Wood from SmithGroup discuss “Building a Museum: This is Not a Manual (the New Book)” with MtM host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio). Along the way: a one-year process that took ten years, a mystery fifth guest, and branching out to herbal supplements. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + HOW TO LISTEN: Search for “Making the Museum” at any podcast service, big or small (Apple, Spotify). Or start here, for episodes and links to everything: makingthemuseum [dot] com (Swap in a real dot. This avoids the external link penalty. Which is a thing.) + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Talking Points: 1. Why a book like this? 2. How do I build the right project team, and what does it mean to engage with the community? 3. What does it mean to plan and design a museum? 4. How do I align budget with purpose? 5. How do you write a book? 6. How do I learn more from my network? About Making the Museum: Making the Museum is a newsletter and podcast on exhibitions, written and hosted by Jonathan Alger. MtM is a project of C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio. Learn about the firm's creative work at: cgpartnersllc [dot] com Discover Making the Museum, the Newsletter: Newsletter subscribers are the first to hear about new episodes of this podcast. Join hundreds of your peers with a one-minute read, three times a week. Invest in your career with a diverse, regular feed of planning and design insights, practical tips and tested strategies — including thought-provoking approaches to technology, experience design, audience, budgeting, content, and project management. Subscribe here: makingthemuseum [dot] com
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Looking for real-world trends, applications and benchmarks shaping the future of renewable energy and advanced strategies for distributed energy resources (DERs)? Xendee University Week kicks off with a dynamic keynote panel discussion on The Future of Microgrids. SmithGroup’s Stet Sanborn, AIA FASHRAE will be joined by Markus Virta of Cascadia Renewables, Jon La Follett of Mayfield Renewables, Michael Stadler of Xendee and Lisa Martine Jenkins of Latitude Media. Their panel is the first in a truly impressive lineup of no-cost virtual sessions – with leading distributed energy experts sharing their insights on modeling, implementation, engineering, policy, financing and utilities. Check out the agenda and register here: https://lnkd.in/deE5yFh7 #Xendee #Microgrids #DistributedEnergy #DistrictEnergy #Decarbonization #ClimateIMPACT #DesignABetterFuture
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Redefining what behavioral healthcare environments can be. The Los Angeles County Mental Health Urgent Care Center and Residential Withdrawal Management Facility brings a more compassionate, human-centered approach to care—blending residential design cues, daylight and thoughtful materiality with essential safety measures. As part of the county’s Restorative Care Village, it integrates urgent and residential treatment to support more coordinated, accessible care. As conversations around mental health continue to grow, so does the opportunity to rethink the spaces where care happens. Often, it’s the quiet, intentional design choices that make the greatest difference. We’ve shared more on that approach here: https://ow.ly/V2kQ50Z1bxx Pankow Builders County of Los Angeles #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #BehavioralHealth #DesignABetterFuture #HeathcareDesign
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Happy #InternationalMuseumDay to museum lovers everywhere! ❤️ We are proud to sponsor the 2026 American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo in Philadelphia later this week. Connect with Jame Anderson at two sessions ➡️️ From the Ground Up: Planning a Successful Facility Project ➡️️ Collections Unboxed: Visitor Experiences Outside the White Cube Learn all about our new book Building a Museum: This is Not a Manual 📗 Join Jame Anderson, Sarah Ghorbanian, and Sara Urizar in the MuseumExpo Theater 📕 And get your copy in the AAM Bookstore https://lnkd.in/eRWJwqma #IMD2026 #AAM2026 #BuildingAMuseum
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SmithGroup is thrilled to be recognized as the #4 Top Workplace in Colorado by The Denver Post in our first year of eligibility. 🤩 What makes this recognition especially rewarding is that it comes directly from employee feedback through the annual Energage Top Workplaces survey. A big thank you to our incredible #Denver team for helping make this possible. This honor speaks to the trust, teamwork, and shared purpose that continue to define our culture. We’re proud to celebrate the people who make SmithGroup stand out. Interested in being part of a #TopWorkplace and helping us #DesignABetterFuture? Visit our website to learn more about open roles. #TopWorkplaces2026
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For colleges and universities, #historicpreservation is not just about protecting the past; it's about strengthening campus identity for current and future students. During this #PreservationMonth, director of historic preservation James W. Shepherd, AIA, LEED AP, APT-RP, FAPT and campus planning studio leader Lauren Leighty define a broader approach to what "historic" means on campus. Read the article here https://lnkd.in/esXy56VS #SavingPlaces #HigherEducation #DesignABetterFuture
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Resilience has become a defining requirement for the future of forensic science. Laboratories today face mounting internal pressures – staffing shortages, quality system demands, heightened public expectations – while also contending with external risks like extreme weather, utility failures and cyber threats. When operational stress peaks, the ability of a facility to support its people and mission is put to the test. Join Chris Knorr and Stet Sanborn, AIA FASHRAE at next week’s American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) Annual Symposium as they outline a path for leaders to anticipate vulnerabilities and build stronger, smarter, more adaptable forensic environments through thoughtful design and strategic planning. Wednesday, May 20 9:10–9:30 AM ET Details: https://ow.ly/1zsL50YZcTJ #Forensics #LabDesign #LabPlanning #DesignABetterFuture
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The depth of expertise at SmithGroup is unrivaled. Today, we are excited to celebrate David K. Glenn, RCDD, CTS-D, LEED AP BD-C, who has been named a “40 Under 40” honoree by Consulting-Specifying Engineer! David serves as Director of Information & Communications Technology at SmithGroup and works in partnership with clients across the country to solve complex security and systems challenges and develop integrated, system-wide solutions that safeguard people, communities and facilities. Please join us in congratulating David on this impressive career milestone! View David's profile: https://lnkd.in/gryKy3ZF #designabetterfuture
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Now Streaming 📺 Texas A&M University’s Southside Recreation Center takes the spotlight in the Season 6 premiere of the ByDesign TV series. The episode explores how the project’s use of natural materials and strong campus connections creates a revitalizing environment that supports student wellbeing and strengthens daily campus life. Watch the full episode below. Texas A&M Rec Sports #bydesigntv #americabydesign #highereducation #recandwellness #designabetterfuture