Heart & Hull highlights the "saltwater roots" of the BMD team that brings real-world maritime experience to every design. This series explores how our time on the water translates into more practical, reliable, and buildable vessels, proving that a BMD design is built with as much heart as it is engineering. Meet BMD’s Elena Calhoun.

Learn about the shifting role of naval architects from mere technical designers to long-term strategic partners who must "future-proof" vessels for lifespans exceeding 30 years. It emphasizes that designers must balance current operational requirements with the flexibility to integrate unpredictable future advancements, such as new alternative fuels, evolving regulations, and emerging digital technologies.