2024-05-02T22:24:26-04:00 https://archinect.com/features/article/150261354/security-resilience-and-stewardship-studio-ma-collaborates-with-the-u-s-department-of-state-s-bureau-of-overseas-building-operations-to-create-resilient-forward-looking-environments-for-all Maria Doku 2021-07-02T12:52:00-04:00 >2021-07-09T13:41:59-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/cb/cbed5a59115d1dead0ada3add1ae00ef.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Phoenix-based architecture and environmental design firm&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/studioma" target="_blank">Studio Ma</a>&nbsp;works with The&nbsp;<a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/414273/bureau-of-overseas-buildings-operations" target="_blank">U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO)</a>&nbsp;in their architectural research initiative that examines new applications for large-scale institutional buildings. This research explores the application of mass timber, rammed earth, and design solutions for extreme heat and drought conditions.</p> <p>In an exclusive interview with OBO and Studio MA, Archinect dives into their research objectives and what steps can be taken to develop resilient buildings fit for the world's changing climate.</p>