In the words of the Greek orator, Demosthenus, “Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.” Great concept, but how do we implement his sage advice? While searching for some answers, I decided to look at our company’s Core Values.  Do our Core Values apply to each & every project – even the small [more...]

As one of Luckett & Farley’s newest employee-owners and Director of First Impressions, my role is tailored toward providing exceptional service for our clients and dedicated business partners. When hired, I knew I had the personality to deliver a great experience, but I never expected my role to come with such ease. Luckett & Farley [more...]

American car companies and A/E firms have one thing in common.  People.  Sure, there are probably a few other things they have in common.  They both build and design objects that shape our lives, but I would argue that it’s the value they place on their employees that brings them together. I recently visited the [more...]

Hospitals are the subject of much study in the architecture and design world of late.  Evidence strongly suggests that there is a direct connection between the hospital environment and patients’ perception of the quality of care received.  That connection is also true for hospital staff, who report that the physical environment of the hospital directly [more...]

Every year around this time, I start thinking about how I can improve myself. It is generally health related – to be thinner, leaner.  Everyone seems to be boasting about how they are going to change this time, and I am no different. This year, instead of resolving to eat better or exercise more, I [more...]