According to RODE principal, Kevin Deabler, the shifting attitudes towards design lends to a more thoughtful approach. According to Kevin, “we let the buildings slowly tell us what it was and what it needs. There’s no longer the destruction of the tear down and building something new mentality that was prevalent and still is with some construction companies. It is the same with things we buy to furnish our homes, we want something that wasn’t produced so cheaply and so quickly.”

Some design tips Kevin shared with Metro Boston are to opt for conscientious, cost-effective LED lights and also viewing secondhand and reclaimed items as treasures.

Learn more at the Boston Metro.

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Pictures from March 30, when Kevin Deabler and Mike DelleFave were the ‘expert visitors’ at the Henderson Inclusion School Kindergarten class in Dorchester, MA. The students are learning how to envision, design, work in teams, research, edit and EXECUTE!!!

Amazing stuff being taught to these young kids. They also presented some RODE work, answered A LOT of questions, and participated in critiques of team projects.

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The Fall 2016 issue of Designlife Magazine is available now!

We are proud to share the many stories of how NC State College of Design alumni are making a difference in their communities, including a feature on RODE’s interdisciplinary process and commitment to our clients, highlighting our Dot Block project in Dorchester.

Check out the online magazine to learn more about our design approach and collaborative style.

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