HED is thrilled to welcome Tom Awai as Strategy and Development Leader in our Los Angeles office. Tom joins the national housing and mixed-use and healthcare market sector teams, bringing extensive expertise in strategy and supporting client goals. Tom is an experienced, action-oriented business development leader with success as a practice builder, driving value, financial growth, and enhanced market positioning for firms ranging from local offices to transnational corporations. With over 30 years of successful sales experience, Tom has a proven track record in relationship-building and strategic vision. In his new role, Tom will collaborate with HED's leadership and national and local design teams to develop and execute effective strategies for solving client challenges in housing, mixed-use, and healthcare. His vast industry network, knowledge in cross-functional team building, and focus on client needs will complement the seasoned team of architects and engineers he is joining at HED. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gb_5jxPn #HEDadvances #newhire #businessdevelopment #housing #healthcare
About us
At HED, great design is about thinking creatively to overcome challenges and improve real world outcomes. Our firm has a long history and reputation for excellence because we believe that all the facets of our design, from architecture, consulting, engineering, and planning, must create a positive impact for our clients, the community, and the world through responsive, innovative, and sustainable design solutions. This belief has allowed our firm to succeed and grow in a broad range of markets in nine U.S. offices (Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Denver, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Sacramento) in a variety of markets from education (Higher Ed and Pre K-12), Healthcare, Mission Critical, Workplace, Housing & Mixed-Use, Science, Manufacturing & Product Development, Community, and Federal & Transportation. See how HED advances your world at www.hed.design.
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http://www.hed.design
External link for HED
- Industry
- Design Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Royal Oak, MI
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1908
- Specialties
- Architecture, Engineering, Master Planning, Urban Planning, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Strategic Consulting, Sustainable Consulting, Lab Planning, Structural Engineering, MEP Engineering, Environmental Graphic Design, and Sustainable Design
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Employees at HED
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🏊 Built to support community recreation and athletics, the Belmont Beach and Aquatic Center in City of Long Beach establishes a new focal point for the Long Beach aquatic competition community. The facility takes full advantage of its Southern California settings with access to the beach, landscaped plazas and a walk-up restaurant. See how the facility is making a splash: https://ow.ly/eJJw50SLckS #HEDAdvances #ArchitectureAndDesign #Swim #AquaticCenter #Athletics #California
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HED took its workplace expertise and applied it to our own Chicago office, right-sizing and elevating the work experience. By balancing a variety of space types, staff are drawn to the office and have the space and technology they need, when they need it. Learn more about our new office here: https://ow.ly/RBFQ50SL7wr #HEDadvances #positiveimpact #workplacedesign #chicago #hybridoffice
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As more people return to the office, creating accommodations and amenities can help ease the transition and welcome team members back. Explore our workplace projects below. https://bit.ly/4avTatF #HEDAdvances #ArchitectureAndDesign #RTO #OfficeLife
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Creating affordable student housing options is essential for colleges and universities to attract and retain a diverse student population. Implementing creative funding and building techniques can help to develop these options without high upfront costs to the higher education institution. Brent Miller, higher education business leader, recommends utilizing: ✅ Strategic Partnerships ✅ Sustainable Design ✅ Unconventional Conversions Learn more in our leadership insight article: https://ow.ly/AnVU50SJbaG #HEDAdvances #StudentHousing #CollegesAndUniversities #Student #StudentLife
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Mixed-use destinations are the future of retail. 🛍️ These live-work-play destinations create a sense of community through balanced social, experiential and physical factors. Find inspiration for your next design below! https://ow.ly/hOqn50SJaHI #HEDAdvances #MixedUse #Retail
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AI in healthcare is expected to reach $173 billion by 2029. Brett Paloutzian, AIA, MBA, NCARB, LEED Green Associate, healthcare business leader, shares insights on how AI and automation impacts healthcare facility design below. His top three? 1️⃣ AI Assistants 2️⃣ Enhanced Data and Flow Mapping 3️⃣ Remote Monitoring Read more: https://ow.ly/35Z250SIoyM #HEDAdvances #AI #HealthCare #Architecture #ArchitectureAndDesign #Lab #LabDesign
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Happy national #BeAGoodTeammate day! 🎉 We’re proud to have a collaborative, innovative team that advances our industry and leads the way in sustainability efforts. Learn more about our team ⬇️ https://ow.ly/V2tz50SGjJ5 #HEDAdvances #ArchitectureAndDesign
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Design that encourages movement— the new HED Detroit office is a highly flexible and technology rich space that promotes collaboration and activity-based work. 💻 The entire office is build around a strategic mix of spaces, offering areas for teamwork, privacy, amenities, and dynamic work. See more here: https://ow.ly/fczW50SGmeU #HEDadvances #positiveimpact #workplacedesign #detroit #hybridoffice
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Be sure to catch the recent episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, where Workplace Sector Leader Rebecca Swanner joins host Michael Levitt to discuss all things workplace! On the podcast, Rebecca addresses 👇 - How to downsize your office space the right way: understanding right-size building selection for the necessary amenity mix to draw employees back to the office. - How intelligent workplace design can combat burnout and reduce in-office frustration. - The fastest growing and most popular office building and workplace amenities. - How HED LA office design and amenities facilitate company culture and productivity. Listen here: https://ow.ly/gzQV50SGhYH #HEDadvances #positiveimpact #workplacedesign #officeculture #hybridoffice