Pinnacle 2022 Annual Cozy Cocktails Celebration
Faux furs, food, and fun! On February 18, Pinnacle’s staff celebrated their first all-staff gathering since 2019 with a Cozy Cocktails-themed evening. Many employees hadn’t met each other in person, so it was extra special. [...]
The Only Constant in Life is Change
Reflection and Optimism Like Heraclitus said, “change is the only constant.” In 2021 we continue to ebb and flow to respond to our society’s changing needs. Our industry always has new challenges, from looking at [...]
Pinnacle’s Projects Earn Regional and Local Recognition for Serving the Community
Daily Journal of Commerce Top Projects Pinnacle celebrated a regional industry award at the DJC Top Projects event in Portland on Thursday, September 8, 2021. The Deschutes Stabilization Center received third place in this year’s [...]
Influencing Seniors’ Mental Health Using Biophilic Design Principles
By Briana Manfrass, Associate Principal and Interior Designer at Pinnacle Architecture, Inc. What is Biophilic Design? Early humans were nomadic hunter-gatherers spending most of their day and night outdoors among nature. Today, according to the [...]
Increasing the Health and Wellbeing for our Aging Population Through the Built Environment
By Briana Manfrass, Associate Principal and Interior Designer at Pinnacle Architecture, Inc. Increasing the Health and Wellbeing for our Aging Population Through the Built Environment Good news…we’re living longer! The average American can expect to [...]
Using Color and Contrast to Help Dementia Patients
By Briana Manfrass, Associate Principal and Interior Designer at Pinnacle Architecture, Inc. Color and Contrast in Senior Living An estimated 6.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia in 2021. Their [...]