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Architects respond to the demands made by the users of the spaces that we create, and we must be sensitive to their concerns.” integrated into our lives. “Personally, we instituted social distancing within our office space. We networked our computer system for remote access and several of our staff worked from home for several weeks,” says Smith. And although the firm hasn’t experienced any retrenchment from current clients or been instructed to redesign any spaces so far, “changes will come from the bottom-up rather than top-down,” he says. “Architects respond to the demands made by the users of the spaces that we create, and we must be sensitive to their concerns. Peoples’ behaviors towards others have changed. There have been adaptations to existing spaces, demarking lines on the floor, ‘sneezeguards’ at check-out counters and signage directing movements within. Hygiene stations at the entrance to public spaces will become common. Interior spaces will become larger, giving people more room to move about. Library shelves will be spaced further apart. Restaurants will provide more outdoor seating space and maneuvering space between tables will be increased significantly. Booths will be replaced by smaller tables and seating surfaces will become more easily disinfected,” Smith notes. Now more than ever, personalized advice matters Congratulations to Luke Haber for being named to the Barron’s “Top 1,200 Financial Advisors” 2020 list. Lucas Haber, CFP ® Managing Director Senior Resident Director 386.274.3033 [email protected] Merrill Lynch Wealth Management 1616 Concierge Boulevard Suite #201 Daytona Beach, FL 32117 fa.ml.com/coughlinhaber Source: The Barron’s “Top 1,200 Financial Advisors” list, March 13, 2020. The Barron’s “Top 1,200 Financial Advisors” ranking considered advisors with a minimum of seven years financial services experience and have been employed at their current firm for at least one year. This is a list of the top advisors in each state, with the number of ranking spots determined by each state’s population and wealth. Other quantitative and qualitative measures include assets under management, revenues generated by advisors for their firms, and the quality of the advisors’ practices, regulatory records, internal company documents, and 100-plus points of data provided by the advisors themselves. Rankings and recognition from Barron’s are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a current or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results, and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor. Barron’s is a trademark of Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (also referred to as “MLPF&S” or “Merrill”) makes available certain investment products sponsored, managed, distributed or provided by companies that are affiliates of Bank of America Corporation (“BofA Corp.”). MLPF&S is a registered broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, Member SIPC and a wholly owned subsidiary of BofA Corp. Investment products: Are Not FDIC Insured Are Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value The Bull Symbol is a registered trademark of Bank of America Corporation. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in the U.S. © 2020 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved. MAP3047724 | AD-06-20-0287 | 472538PM-0420 | 06/2020 | 20 | EVOLVE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MAGAZINE