David Hilscher
West Coast Contemporary architecture comes out of postwar modernist ideas. The current vernacular has simple forms to highlight the environment’s beauty. Small details matter. See how Seattle bollards vs. Portland bollards each capture their city’s style.
David Hilscher
A car hitting a bollard may seem like a simple thing to model, but any real-world impact scenario creates a complex system for engineers to evaluate. Learn how impact forces affect a bollard and its surrounding environment in a vehicle crash.
David Hilscher
Warehouses and factories are complex systems that bring people, machinery, and resources together. Bollards of all types can be deployed throughout to help guide movement and provide safety. Check out the variety of roles industrial and warehouse bollards can assume.
David Hilscher
We take a look at the properties and chemistry of polyethylene plastic, the modern material used in everything from cling wrap…to bollards.
David Hilscher
Not all bollards are impact-ready and designed to withstand vehicle crashes. Check out 9 important bollards that provide no crash protection to answer the question: “What good is a bollard that can’t stop a car?”
David Hilscher
New York vs. California bollards? Differences in culture, geography, climate, and history make for differences in built environment. We analysed our sales figures to find differences in the small choices of east coast vs. west coast.
David Hilscher
Historic preservation is the process of choosing, investigating, and maintaining older sites that capture cultural legacy.
David Hilscher
In 2014, ASTM introduced low-speed crash ratings for vehicle impact protective devices like bollards, fences, and barriers. Read how low-speed testing differs from high-impact crash testing, and why the standards are needed at all.
David Hilscher
In 2008, Mike Wright was hit by a car while leaving a convenience store. During his convalescence he read everything he could to understand pedestrian crashes. He was shocked to learn how common these accidents really are.
David Hilscher
Creating a fan-friendly secure perimeter at historic Fenway Park meant paying attention to the details. Cast-iron ornamental bollards are attractive architectural accents that protect fans without blocking pedestrian flow.
David Hilscher
Asphalt can soften when exposed to high heat, and there is no way to control its hardness throughout the seasons. Concrete footings can be used to provide a firm foundation for bollard installations into asphalt. Learn more about asphalt properties and bollard installation techniques.
David Hilscher
Painted bike lanes can sometimes cause conflict between drivers and cyclists. Read about the “human bollard” campaigns that cycling advocates have been launching to highlight the need for separated spaces and greater awareness.
David Hilscher
Landscape maintenance calendars should include the inspection of site furnishings. By taking a little care, outdoor items can be an attractive part of the view for a long time. Read our guide to perimeter renewal.
David Hilscher
Which states pay the highest salaries to architects, landscape architects, and urban planners? Which pay the least? Find out where these professionals are being hired, how much they make, and what the job prospects are for each over the next decade.
David Hilscher
Decorative plastic post covers turn plain steel security bollards into architectural highlights.
David Hilscher
Placemaking, the art of making vital public spaces that sustain community, is sometimes challenged by changes in weather. Seasonal placemaking assesses how needs change over the year. Read about time-sensitive approaches to placemaking projects.
David Hilscher
Concrete bollard caps are a simple and cost-effective solution to any pipe bollard installation. They provide a clean and consistent, professional-quality finish and are easy to install—saving time and resources on large projects.
David Hilscher
Learn how to winterize removable and retractable bollards so they stay in top condition year-round.
David Hilscher
Stadium security is of growing interest to baseball clubs. Fears of attack on gatherings mean that ballparks are target-hardening their arenas. Read more about baseball and bollards: a civil solution.
David Hilscher
College campuses are busy with pedestrians, and non-motorized vehicles—such as bikes and skateboards, buses, and vehicles—a large portion of which are driven by younger drivers. See how bollards can be used creatively to help secure campus safety.
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