Author: ayres

Mississippi River Flooding Raises Questions About Feasibility of Encroaching on Rivers

Mississippi River flooding that started in December has caused over 20 deaths, forced hundreds of evacuations, and left a path of destruction in Illinois and Missouri. As Illinois and Missouri were cleaning up the mess, the surging waters headed south to Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. This week all eyes are on New Orleans to see how… Read More »

Why Urban Design Matters

Why does Urban Design Matter? It ties together the moving parts of architecture, engineering, and planning to create one cohesive space. Urban design is all about juggling – and arranging – a multitude of moving parts to holistically create a feeling. No, a place. No, a place with a certain feeling. Ultimately a well-planned space… Read More »

Designing, Building, and Protecting: A Salute to Our Veterans

On Veterans Day, our thoughts naturally go to those who have served our country, with special gratitude to those who gave their lives and for the families who go on without them. Founded by the late Owen Ayres, who earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster for his 25… Read More »