
August 8, 2023
Top 5 Most Impactful Changes You Need to Know About the 2024 Ohio Building Code
For the last two years, Kurt Beres, Principal at MA Design, Master Plans Examiner and Certified Building Official, has been following the changes adopted as part of the 2021 edition of the International Model Codes (I-Codes) in anticipation of them being adopted into various state building codes. Here he reviews some of the most impactful changes coming to the Ohio Building Code in 2024.

August 3, 2023
Announcing Recent Staff Promotions and Achievements
We spotlight a group of extraordinary individuals who have undoubtedly set the bar high with their unwavering commitment and exceptional skills. We are excited to announce the well-deserved promotions of some exceptional individuals at MA Design.

July 28, 2023
Space to Do More Than Just Reside: 5 Trends in Multifamily Residential Amenities
To create thriving multifamily residential communities, designers and developers have to consider how to incorporate amenities that cater to the many aspects of life today. Afterall, where you live isn't simply just where you sleep, eat and kick your feet up, but also where you work, study, play, explore and grow.

August 8, 2023
Top 5 Most Impactful Changes You Need to Know About the 2024 Ohio Building Code

August 3, 2023
Announcing Recent Staff Promotions and Achievements

July 28, 2023
Space to Do More Than Just Reside: 5 Trends in Multifamily Residential Amenities

June 8, 2023
Reviving Downtown: The transformative trend of converting empty offices into vibrant residential apartments and mixed-use spaces.

May 31, 2023
3 Critical Hurdles to Overcome on Affordable Housing Developments

May 23, 2023
Flipping the Script on Healthcare Design to Address the Needs of Caregivers

April 27, 2023
3 Strategies to Build Sustainably

April 3, 2023
3 Benefits of Green Roofs and Why They are Rising in Popularity

March 22, 2023
Celebrating Women Leadership at MA Design

March 14, 2023
4 Key Considerations in Inclusive Design for Underserved Populations

March 9, 2023
Making the Business Case for Triple Bottom Line and ESG

February 8, 2023
Reddit’s Own Viral Topic: The Truth, The Rumors + The Things You Still Might Not Know About Intel

January 24, 2023
5 Times You’ve Already Seen Kurt Beres’ Work and Didn’t Even Realize It

January 9, 2023
Permanent Supportive Housing

January 4, 2023
The New Year Means New Promotion for a New Group of Leaders at MA Design

December 22, 2022
6 Safe (+ Trend Driven) Table Topics for your Holiday Gathering this Season

December 22, 2022
Turning Houses into Homes with Habitat for Humanity

November 29, 2022
Studio Lead Announcement

November 29, 2022
9 Ways We Can Reduce Our Carbon Footprint

November 21, 2022
Dan Yacavone Promoted to Director of Cincinnati Operations

November 16, 2022
The 3 Subtle Design Elements Your Animal Needs, But Can’t Tell You

October 13, 2022
Housing is a Human Right

October 12, 2022
Three Key Things to Consider when Designing for the Future and Flexibility

October 6, 2022
Four Ways to Design Under WELL to Improve Well-Being and Mental Health Outcomes for Students and Teachers

September 13, 2022
How to Become Part of the Solution for the Affordable Housing Crisis in Columbus and Beyond, and Architecture’s Responsibility in Designing Differently

September 8, 2022
Why 2023 is not 2008: What You Need to Know to Be Prepared for the Dip, Not Dive, of the Upcoming Recession Everyone Has Been Talking About.

August 17, 2022
3 Design-Focused Factors on Caring for the Caregiver in Senior Living Facilities

August 2, 2022
The 4 Things To Know About Sustainability Action Plans

July 27, 2022
The Intel on Intel: The Industry Impact on National Security, Staffing + Supply Chain and How You Can Be Prepared

July 13, 2022
Cincinnati Office Featured in Cincinnati Business Courier

June 27, 2022
M+A Architects is Now MA Design

June 3, 2022
33 Years: A Look Into Dottie Stamm’s Extraordinary Career

May 20, 2022
Why TikTok, Interior Design + Multigenerational Experts All Belong Together in the Same Room

May 9, 2022
5 Key Things Industry Experts Know About Industrial Design

April 7, 2022
Past, Present and Future of Workplace Design

March 29, 2022
2022 OSU Office Associateship Recipient – Brittney Wilson

March 11, 2022
The Future for Active Adults is Purposeful Living

February 28, 2022
MA Design is Using the Metaverse to Enhance its Designs

February 17, 2022
The 6 Things You Have to Know About Carbon’s Place in 2025

February 14, 2022
How our Futurist Uses Foresight to Better Forecast Family and Community Needs

February 8, 2022
Announcing Russ Garber as MA’s Newest Principal

January 27, 2022
Five Future States for the Future of Design + DEI

January 18, 2022
”The Future is Affordable” – Seth Oakley featured in Fortune, Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine on Affordable Design

December 15, 2021
Why Home for the Holidays Might Not Sound As Great – Avoiding Home Burnout

October 28, 2021
Top 5 Trends to Design a Luxury Residential Building

October 5, 2021
Why Furniture is Key to Create an Inclusive and Equitable Workplace

September 23, 2021
How to Know What Your Community Wants

September 16, 2021
Design the Sleep of Your Dreams: Our Interior Experts Weigh in on the Best for Rest When it Comes to Bedroom Colors

September 9, 2021
Co-Living – Planning for Organic Growth and Evolving Expectations: Part 2 – Developing and Implementing Co-Living Design Strategies

August 23, 2021
Looking for Your Company to Grow in Culture, Trust + Value? Experiential Design is Your Secret to Making it Happen

August 17, 2021
Why Columbus is Behind on Affordable Housing and How We Can Get Ahead

August 10, 2021
Retail’s Greatest Comeback and the Announcement of the ICSC Rebrand

August 4, 2021
How to Create a Calming Workspace at the Office: Tamra Fuscaldo Featured in Real Simple Magazine

August 3, 2021
High Hopes for Cannabusiness

July 26, 2021
Ohio State University – Champions Beyond the Field as They’re Among the First to Introduce Building Design Standards

July 19, 2021
60 is the New 30 – Redefining and Redesigning Senior Living: How Boomers Are Changing the World and Raising the Bar

July 14, 2021
The Co-Creation Room: A Creative Collaboration

June 25, 2021
Co-Living – Planning for Organic Growth and Evolving Expectations: Part 1 – Generations on the Move and their Evolving Vision of Future Living

June 24, 2021
Building Consensus Through Community Involvement

May 20, 2021
4 Interior Design Trends “4” the Future

May 12, 2021
7 Unexpected Ways to Make Healthcare An Anti-Anxiety Experience Through Design

April 19, 2021
Electric Cars Aren’t Next – They’re Now – So How Will Parking and Parking Garages Change in Response?

April 8, 2021
How to Reenter The Workplace Successfully in Life Post-Pandemic

April 1, 2021
Celebrating Earth Month

March 12, 2021
The 4 Ways Our Homes Will Change in the Future

March 10, 2021
5 Trends for Healthcare and Senior Living in Relation to the World of Design

March 9, 2021
Lori Bongiorno and Carrie Boyd Are Named Managing Principals

March 4, 2021
Carrie Boyd Named Managing Principal with Tamra Fuscaldo Taking Over Director of Interior Design

December 15, 2020
High Hazard Buildings: Architecture’s Role in Keeping PPE Available

December 11, 2020
Take a Tour Through White Castle’s New Home Office – Virtually

December 9, 2020
MAke it Innovative Podcast: Mental Health Moment – How to Have a Happy Holiday in 2020

December 8, 2020
Breathing Easier: Addressing COVID with HVAC

December 5, 2020
Amanda Bocchinfuso Named One of ICSC CenterBuild Leaders Under 40