MadLAB

Method studio's madlab

The madlab (method architecture and design laboratory) is the primary research and development arm of Method Studio. It is also where our market sector experts exchange insights and further our research in our specific areas of expertise. We believe that fundamental to any design or technical endeavor is the ability to question critically, fully engage, and insightfully discover. We view Architectural Research as primarily a project-based endeavor aimed at constructing designed solutions utilizing innovative techniques and critical discourse. Employing our research practices, we believe that every project has the ability to advance industry knowledge, promote best practices, and generate inventive solutions. We seek to partner with those who share our passion for making the unknown known.d

THE HELIX BENCH

The aim of this project is to test a new mortar chemistry designed to improve layer bonding for a monolithic cross section...

REINVENTING THE 'WET CORE' FOR STUDENT HOUSING

For many of us, living in the ‘dorms’ during our college days was considered a right of passage...

REMAPPING TODAY'S PUBLIC LIBRARIES

It is clear, even to the passive observer, that the identity and principle function of the public library is evolving...

SOLID TIMBER CONSTRUCTION MARKETS

Timber has always been a fundamental material for constructing the built environment...

INTERLOCKING CROSS LAMINATED TIMBER

Interlocking Cross Laminated Timber (ICLT) is a prefabricated cross-laminated solid-wood wall and roof panel developed by Euclid Timber, LLC in Heber City, Utah...

INTEGRATING 7-HABITS FOR NEW STUDENT HOUSING

This study enlisted several participants (students and staff) from Utah State University to engage...

insights from our experts

question. engage. discover.

research fellows

One of the principle objectives of the madlab has been to establish a research fellowship within the academy to mentor a generation of future architectural researchers. These fellows investigate and engage in projects that are specific to Method Studio and our clients.

Redefining Architectural Context

Within the field of architecture, the term context is repeatedly debated and often misunderstood.

'LAUNCH PADS': A generational Response to Urban Housing

This research studied compact housing from around the globe and teased out the design...

Evaluating the Utah High Performance Building Standard

An evaluation of several of the most recent projects constructed by the state of Utah...

Innovations + Trends in University Student Housing

A survey of 12 recently completed university student housing projects in the United States to identify current trends and innovative practices.