HOK Announces New Product Design Group

By Joshua Clifton

Rapid advances in technology have enabled architectural and design firms to trim waste and improve efficiency. While these tools are often core components of sustainable design practices, increased staff productivity doesn't always equal a smaller carbon footprint.

However, corporate officials at HASSELL, a multidisciplinary A&D firm founded in Australia, have embraced technology in a way that gels seamlessly with …

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