Category : Technology

Zoom Fatigue and Missing Hugs

What it takes to create meaningful public engagement and outreach in a physically distanced world.

Our connections with others have done a 180 during this global pandemic. Everything from our daily interactions with co-workers and neighbors to hugs left ungiven to our families and friends.…

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Research and Review: Using UV Light to Disinfect

In the era of COVID-19, an increasing number of markets are exploring the use of UV light disinfection. Here, we explore the benefits and risks of this developing technology.

The discussion about and application of ultraviolet light disinfection technology is not new or revolutionary.…

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Community Planning – Seeing Through The Lens of GIS

GIS, also known as Geographic Information Systems, is a software platform bringing understanding to our projects. This platform provides a variety of tools to perform data manipulation. For us at RDG, GIS is a foundational tool utilized in all of our community and regional planning work.…

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Where Ladders Cannot Reach: Drone Technology and Historic Restoration

Modern technology saves time and money, and gives designers a unique view of the Iowa State Capitol Building.

The Iowa State Capitol, constructed from 1873 to 1884, has been a source of great pride for generations of Iowans. Over the last century, windows on the north and south wings of the building began to show signs of weakening and deterioration, and in 2001, RDG was contracted to take the lead on a series of major restoration projects.…

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