The only constant is change…and chaos. The two are a package most years and 2025 will prove no different. The construction world is always experiencing typical market swings - labor, materials, interest rates. This year, however, is shaping up to be more uncertain than most.

Economic Impact on Sustainable Construction: ADG's Strategic Approach

If we learned anything from Trump 1.0, we can count on the administration at least trying to fulfill its stated goals of deporting millions, levying tariffs, and attempting to control interest rates. Some industries will benefit from these attempts and others, like construction, would likely see a downturn. At ADG, we’ve learned to manage these typical-yet-exceptional issues in a consistent, mindful way. That saves you time and money and can get your project on the right track from start to finish.

Lagom: The Swedish Secret to Sustainable Building Design

If you’ve read our previous entries, you may have come across Lagom - the idea of right sizing. Don’t build too much, and not too little. Homes and buildings should be efficient and effective, while still expressing bespoke beauty for each project. Sometimes this comes down to square footage, but sometimes it comes down to material use. Can the walls be laid out on an 8 foot grid so that lumber doesn’t need to be cut? Can we build up instead of out to conserve land? Could we reduce labor costs by using natural materials instead of plastics and paints? ADG knows efficiency and can help reduce construction costs by using fewer materials (so less exposure to tariffs) and reducing labor time (fewer workers needed for the same job).

Building for Health: The Future of Sustainable Architecture

We can’t always control what happens around us, but we can stay focused on improving human health - better air quality through natural materials, better working conditions by removing toxins from building products, and better living through equitable access to Healthy Buildings.

Learn More: Healthy Building Resources

If you’re looking to learn more about Healthy Buildings, jump over to our Resources pages and see how you can cultivate a healthy space.