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Adapting Design Thinking to Ensure a Healthier, More Sustainable and Connected Future

IIDA contributor Irena Frumkin reflects on how this year has taught us that we simply can’t predict the future—but we can adapt our design thinking to ensure the future is healthier, more sustainable and more connected. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/38HgwhK via IFTTT

Meet the Youngest Registered Architect in Nevada

Joe Miller, a team member at JCJ Architecture, discusses his new leadership roles in the architecture industry, as well as his passion for youth outreach to further educate students on potential careers in the A&D realm. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3roy62G via IFTTT

Consolidated Ceilings Resource for Commercial Architecture and Design Launched

CertainTeed Architectural realigns its ceiling products and support for commercial projects, architecture and design communities. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/34Cib6S via IFTTT

How 3form Created Its Globally Inspired Artisan Collection

3form’s Artisan Collection isn’t your average barrier system. The collection’s four patterns were handcrafted by local artisans—with local materials—in Indonesia and Senegal. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2WG1aVf via IFTTT

New CEU Explores Materiality, Sustainability of Resilient Flooring

Guest Jane Rohde talks about her new CEU on resilient flooring with the Resilient Floor Covering Institute available on the interiors+sources website. Get a crash course on some of the material covered in this distance learning opportunity and learn some of the in’s and out’s about the materiality, sustainability and performance of resilient floorcoverings. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2KQPKep via IFTTT

5 Key Drivers for the Workplace of the Future

Dyer Brown’s team of workplace strategy experts and designers have been conducting research and investigating new models for office planning and have identified five key drivers for decision makers. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/34ox6Sa via IFTTT

How to Specify: Textiles

In this episode, guest Moira Murray of Ultrafabrics walks designers through the in’s and out’s of fabric specification for commercial design projects. From yarn construction, performance, cleaning and applications across different markets, Murray shares her insights so that specifiers can make the most informed decisions when selecting fabrics. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/37a96UH via IFTTT

How an Iowa Mill Became a Luxury Hotel

Hotel Millwright is an adaptive reuse project that transformed a woolen mill into a boutique hotel in Amana. Here’s how it came together. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/34fsDkX via IFTTT

Patcraft’s New Carpet Tile Collection is a Result of Curiosity and Collaboration

Launching this November, Colour Interference is a new dynamic carpet tile collection created by Patcraft. Learn about the inspiration behind the collection now. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3n3muj0 via IFTTT

How to Specify: Coated Upholstery Fabrics for Healthcare

Members of the Association for Contract Textiles (ACT) join host Robert Nieminen to discuss important new guidelines and tests for specifying coated upholstery fabrics for healthcare settings. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3qykfX0 via IFTTT

Elizabeth Whelan Design Creates an Innovative Fabric Infused with LED Yarn

The textile design studio based in Portland, ME, recently created its first-ever smart textile, LED 2b 2, a fabric woven with a yarn embedded with LED technology that can send data. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/36TTNzf via IFTTT

3D Modeling Workflow Improves Communication for Smarter Project Delivery

M Moser Associates employs VRBIM and a 3D workflow to enhance the collaborative process and to save time and money. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/37xq2mY via IFTTT

Wayfair Professional Provides Furniture for Front-Line Couple’s Bedroom Makeover

Seeing how hard New York City medical professionals have been working throughout the pandemic, one designer was inspired to use her talents for a good cause through a complete bedroom makeover with products donated from Wayfair Professional. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3fYYNpr via IFTTT

How Automated Floor Plan Detection Supports Historical Analysis of Interiors

Access to historical floor plans has certainly been improved, but our ability to search or mine them for information remains unchanged—until now. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/36yCLH0 via IFTTT

Wellness eHandbook: The Future of Building Design, Construction and Operations

Now, more than ever, wellness is taking center stage in the design and construction of commercial buildings. This eHandbook offers tips and strategies from trusted sources for design professionals and building owners alike on this trend that is shaping the future. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/35SoZyo via IFTTT

Felt: A Mythic Material for Modern Times

Did you know felt is considered one of the oldest fabrics on record? In this episode, guests Steve Udolph and Taylor Hemmingway of CertainTeed talk about modern applications for this age-old and incredibly versatile material. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2IYKtk1 via IFTTT

Cutting-Edge Digital Touch Signage Ups the Engagement Experience

Using LG’s new Transparent OLED Touch display is like interacting with colorful content in mid-air. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/390sKUG via IFTTT

Mohawk Group Talks Health, Safety and Sustainability in the COVID Era

In this episode, guests Royce Epstein and Ramie Vagal offer their insights into the role that carpet and flooring can play in protecting the health of people and the planet in the COVID era, as well as the inspiration behind their new collections. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/36KbaRX via IFTTT

Specifying Style and Durability with Ceramic Tile

Ceramic tile’s high-performance features offer once-considered “behind-the-scenes” benefits that have now taken center stage. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3kHhHBG via IFTTT

5 Ways Buildings Can Improve Mental Health (Greenbuild 2020)

Buildings are capable of helping or hindering occupants’ mental health. Here’s how you can make sure your building is playing a positive role. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3njKden via IFTTT

Sherwin-Williams Unveils Calming, Sophisticated 2021 Color of the Year

Sherwin-Williams has chosen Urbane Bronze, a rich, warm brown with gray undertones, as its 2021 Color of the Year. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3pfCrnT via IFTTT

Technology Is Revolutionizing the Surfacing Industry into a More Sustainable One

Cosentino is leading the charge with innovations in its manufacturing to reduce its footprint without sacrificing the natural looks of stone. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3eLYOwc via IFTTT

5 Tips on How to Use Graham and Brown’s Color of the Year: Epoch

Graham & Brown recently presented its ​Wallpaper of the Year: Timepiece;​ and ​Color of the Year: Epoch. Read about each and how you can best use the new shade within a space. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2UdUInj via IFTTT

Wellness Inspires 2021 Color Palette of the Year from PPG

Look for softened hues and nostalgic neutrals next year to provide comfort for over-stimulated, weary consumers. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/34X4Zuf via IFTTT

i+s/MirroFlex MAX Design Contest

For the 2020 i+s/MirroFlex TM MAX contest, designers are asked to create a lobby/entry space for a commercial building in a market of their choosing: corporate/office, education, healthcare, hospitality or retail. Learn more. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3kT7JOF via IFTTT

Felt: A Time-honored Material & Modern Acoustic Marvel

The unique cloth’s past and present reveal a material that can do just about anything. And, in many ways, it already has. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2HZJAaZ via IFTTT

Staying Hydrated Has Never Been Easier—Or Smarter

Companies are increasingly looking for solutions to help keep employees hydrated, healthy and happy during the workday. That’s where The Smartwell ® Touchless Beverage Dispenser comes in. Learn more. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2THhEuy via IFTTT

Staying Hydrated Has Never Been Easier—Or Smarter

Companies are increasingly looking for solutions to help keep employees hydrated, healthy and happy during the workday. That’s where The Smartwell ® Touchless Beverage Dispenser comes in. Learn more. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3jOqkKu via IFTTT

A 3-Step Approach to Creating Meaningful Workplace Experiences

ONE Workplace’s Chris Good explores how redefining the workplace as an experience opens the door to new and interesting possibilities for how we operate in the office in the COVID-19 era. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/34Clj3c via IFTTT

NeoCon Announces New Dates for 2021

By changing the date from June to October, show management hopes that fall timing offers a greater opportunity for an improved health climate. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/34yhigb via IFTTT

Valspar’s 2021 Colors of the Year Aim to Bring Serenity and Calm into Your Space

Valspar’s new collection of 12 colors features natural blues, strong neutrals and plenty of warm tones—all in an effort to provide serenity after the tumultuousness of 2020. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2HFctJa via IFTTT

Resilient Flooring and Materiality: Transparency, Product Service Life and Performance

This CEU aims to provide you with a process for developing Owner’s Project Requirements for flooring products.  More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3knsnGd via IFTTT

Immerse Yourself in Color with HGTV Home’s 2021 Color Collection of the Year

Available exclusively at Lowe’s, HGTV Home’s designer-inspired Color Collection of the Year features 10 complementary colors, including the home and lifestyle brand’s 2021 Color of the Year. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/31v8DJr via IFTTT

Short- and Long-term Strategies for Healthcare Design and Operations

While we understand more about COVID-19 today than at the outset of the pandemic, it will continue to reshape the way medical facilities are designed and operated—both in the short and long term. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2HjQCHh via IFTTT

Leading Women in Design Discuss Changing Roles, Mentors and the Urgency of This Moment

IIDA checks in an inspirational group of female designers to see what they have to say on mentoring within the industry, the urgency of this current moment, where they find inspiration and how defining the vital roles of women in design is more important now than ever. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3dJL9FD via IFTTT

Cast Your Ballot: Vote for Our Readers’ Choice 2020 Awards

Our annual product awards are moving to Instagram this October—don’t miss the chance to let your voice be heard! More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3lJJcM4 via IFTTT

In-Person Events Are Resuming; How Different Will Meeting Spaces Look?

In this episode, we're taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming and airing a podcast from our sister brand,  Meetings Today , in which staff writer Danielle Lebreck chats with Kevin Dana, executive director of marketing and product development at CORT Events, about the design, guidelines and trends for meetings, events and tradeshows during the current and post COVID-19 world. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/34PDam3 via IFTTT

Top 6 Long-Term Trends Emerging From the Pandemic and What They Mean for Office Design

Rather than viewing the pandemic as a source of unwanted change, the current moment can be an accelerant of good ideas and result in positive, long-term changes for workplace design. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2GU9k7W via IFTTT

This New REI Concept is the Next Evolution in Experiential Retail

Created in collaboration between IA Interior Architects, REI’s internal design team and Architect of Record LEVY Architects, REI’s new experiential service-retail model puts less focus on in-store product and more on experience. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/30NwML4 via IFTTT

Designers Share Thoughts on the Future at ASID’s First-Ever Virtual Conference

This past September, ASID hosted its first-ever Virtual Conference. The following quotes are just a handful of the many thoughtful insights from designers on what’s to come. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/33DKRMU via IFTTT

Remote Working Is Here to Stay—and So Is the Home Office

To be productive in today’s world, a functional and comfortable home office is essential; here’s what to keep in mind. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/30GSaS9 via IFTTT

KI Partners with Local Green Bay Resident to Help Support the Homeless

Furniture and architectural wall solutions manufacturer KI partners with a local Green Bay, WI, resident to create tote bags full of essentials to help support the homeless. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2SpgfYU via IFTTT

Top 4 Considerations When Specifying Coated Fabrics for Upholstered Seating

When selecting coated fabrics for seating, it is important to understand the unique demands the fabric will encounter during its use and lifetime in specific healthcare settings. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3joHLlv via IFTTT

Why Vinyl Ceiling Panels Hit the Right Note for This Recording Studio

Asaf Fulks replaced the aging mineral fiber ceiling in his recording studio with Ceilume vinyl ceiling panels. Learn why. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2GrZt8M via IFTTT

How Transira Window Solutions Simplifies Controllability and Cleanability

These windows by Winco Window Company embed the shade between panes of glass for a sanitary, easy-to-control solution. Learn more. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2S8UTPI via IFTTT

Save Energy and Improve Visual Comfort with LEDVANCE’s SYLVANIA Natural Series

From LEDVANCE, the SYLVANIA Natural Series of LED lighting products with TruWave Technology received Editors’ Choice distinction as part of this year’s Product Innovations Awards. Learn about the lighting series now. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/32ZDtuV via IFTTT

How Transit Maps Inspired Mohawk Group’s New Carpet Collection Smart City

Meeting the requirements for the Living Product Challenge, Smart City’s sustainable manufacturing process aims to show design the net-positive way forward. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3j3NZad via IFTTT

Smart City by Mohawk Group: Product Innovations 2020

Mohawk Group’s Smart City carpet collection reinterprets transit maps into soft surfaces. Contributing editor Sarah Kloepple explores this sustainably created flooring system with Mark Page, Mohawk’s senior director, creative design and development. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2HwaZRh via IFTTT

Transira Window Solutions by Winco Window Company: Product Innovations 2020

Transira Window Solutions embeds a shade between panes of glass so that dust and germs can’t stick to the shade. Editor in chief Janelle Penny explores the details with Gantt Miller IV, Winco's sales representative for Northern California, and product specialist John Iffland. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3hVKeCg via IFTTT

SYLVANIA Natural Series with TruWave Technology from LEDVANCE: Product Innovations 2020

Learn how you can easily deliver the benefits of natural light all while saving energy with the SYLVANIA Natural Series of LED lighting products with innovative TruWave Technology from LEDVANCE LLC. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/330tWUD via IFTTT

Changing Lives by Design: The Story of Designs for Dignity

In this episode, Designs for Dignity CEO and i+s Designer of the Year Jennifer Sobecki and D4D founder Susie Fredman discuss the non-profit's mission of empowering lives through pro bono design work. Find out how you can help support and celebrate D4D's 20th anniversary of changing lives one project at a time. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3ctM8sE via IFTTT

Why Designers Should Consider Making the Leap to Teaching

This op-ed piece discusses why you should consider making the switch from design practitioner to design educator. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3hU1qb9 via IFTTT

The Perks of Working from Hotel Rooms vs. Working from Home

In an attempt to work without distractions, remote employees are starting to utilize vacant hotel rooms as an alternative office away from home. NELSON Worldwide designers share their thoughts on why this trend is growing, along with tips for hospitality designers to make these spaces more work-friendly. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3iXhhHx via IFTTT

VR Part 2: Behind the Design of Snowsound's new 'VeoCon' VR Showroom

As the pandemic forced the cancellation of trade shows like NeoCon, manufacturers had to come up with new ways to introduce products, so Snowsound created a VR showroom instead. In this episode, Sam Barry talks to Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen about the design, functionality and plans for this new, immersive experience.  More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/35IeA8T via IFTTT

Custom Tiaras by Banker Wire Shine at Hamel Music Center

The Collins Recital Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Hamel Music Center features two custom tiaras crafted from woven wire mesh. Learn why the design team specified these materials. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3hzkBak via IFTTT

Berkner STEM Exploration Center Uses Strategic Interior Design to Engage Students

In Richardson, TX, the Berkner STEM Exploration Center encourages students of all ages to develop an interest and prepare for future STEM jobs through a new thoughtfully designed facility, created by Perkins and Will. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2H5MbiR via IFTTT

SmithGroup’s Tiffany Brown Is Breaking Down Barriers in Architecture

By tackling institutional racism and exclusion head on, Brown is paving the way for a new generation of black female architects in the field. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2Rd5UyL via IFTTT

What to Look for When Specifying Hospitality Furniture That Will Last

Executive Vice President of Samuelson Furniture Michael Chalfin shares his top recommendations on the details designers and specifiers should keep their eyes out for when specifying durable furniture for hospitality spaces.  More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3ilKkEs via IFTTT

Mohawk Group Donates Carpet Tile to Several Deserving Georgia Schools

Schools in Georgia enjoy fresh makeovers thanks to an annual grant program held annually by Georgia United Credit Union Foundation, in partnership with donors such as Mohawk Group.  More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/357Vkl4 via IFTTT

Get a Behind the Scenes Take on the VR Tour of Mannington's Design Center

In this I Hear Design episode, John Higgs, Brandon Carmichael and Mark Starling of Corgan’s MediaLab chat about their experience working together to film the 360 VR video of Mannington's Design Center in Atlanta, including the technology and approaches they used to create this immersive experience. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3jzS8SU via IFTTT

i+s eHandbook Bookshelf

Welcome to the interiors+sources eBookshelf, a digital library of the latest guidelines for designing and operating commercial building projects. These new eHandbooks feature a compilation of practical and reliable information from some of the industry’s most trusted sources and suppliers covering a range of topics and markets. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3hUAgSs via IFTTT

Lighting Designers Play Vital Role in Product Specification

In a post-COVID world, lighting can help ensure social distancing, disinfection, and reliability—and lighting designers are a key part of meeting these requirements.  More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2YW461p via IFTTT

Why Staying Connected to the Design Community is More Important Than Ever

As design educators and students begin to navigate a challenging fall semester, becoming and staying involved with the design profession and community remains a top priority. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/31KWm4m via IFTTT

3 Products Earn Editors’ Choice Award for Product Innovations

BUILDINGS’ (and now interiors+sources’) annual Product Innovations award program highlights the most innovative interiors products of the year. Here are the three that earned our highest distinction. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2QlUqZs via IFTTT

interiors+sources Announces 33 Winners for 2020 Product Innovations

The annual Product Innovations awards competition, hosted by BUILDINGS in partnership with interiors+sources, has revealed 33 winners at the Editors’ Choice, Grand Prize and Merit Award levels. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3gjavcW via IFTTT

Creating Sanitary Walls with Wallcoverings Engineered for Cleanability

In the wake of COVID-19, Wallcoverings Association members are being proactive in testing against new cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting practices, while wallcovering providers are bringing new technologies to market that protect the product from today’s harsher cleaners. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3iPXgC6 via IFTTT

Holistic Interior Design: Benefits of Practicing a Mindful Approach

What is holistic design and why should you consider incorporating it into your interior design process? Gala Magriñá, founder and principal of Gala Magriñá Design, discusses how bringing mindfulness to the forefront of our daily lives and design practices can help everyone to live happier and more successful lives. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/34bGXeV via IFTTT

The New Normal of Lighting in Interior Spaces

Whether it’s implementing UV germicidal lighting or disinfecting air flow, lighting will play a significant role as commercial buildings reopen during and after the pandemic. Learn more from industry experts Tanya Hernandez and Cheryl English from Acuity Brands about how to capitalize on these innovative solutions as well as take advantage of strategic tax credits to help fund these upgrades. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3aCKEeJ via IFTTT

Data-Driven Building Design That Gives More Than It Takes

An emerging, data-driven framework for building operations and materials is changing the way we look at sustainable design. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2PUwkVy via IFTTT

How Will Education Design Change in a Post-Pandemic Environment?

Designers from JCJ Architecture discuss how design helped the Obama University Magnet School transition easily to remote learning—and the major ways in which education design will look different post-pandemic. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3iG6Bws via IFTTT

Our Designer of the Year Is Changing Lives One Project at a Time

Design for Dignity’s Jennifer Sobecki is our 2020 Designer of the Year, and she and her small team are harnessing the power of pro bono design and donations to make a big impact. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2PnvC2N via IFTTT

SiS Ergo’s New Height-Adjustable Work Desk is Ideal for a Post-Pandemic Workspace

The single-user M Nesting Table features a 90-degree flip-down top and a manual sit-to-stand feature with no power required. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3foBrrr via IFTTT

Reimagining Educational Facilities Amid COVID-19: eHandbook

How can schools and colleges reopen safely? What might the design of classrooms look like in a post-COVID-19 world? This eHandbook explores these questions and more by providing guidelines and tips from some of the most trusted sources to help prepare facilities for students’ safe return. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2X9I62a via IFTTT

Take the Guesswork Out of Carpet Specifications

Commercial carpet is anything but simple, but a little knowledge goes a long way in making the right choice for your next project. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2BEhY8e via IFTTT

Are Too Many Ecolabels Hindering Sustainable Product Specification?

With a myriad of ecolabels and third-party certifications on the market, one organization is looking to simply the process of cutting through greenwashing. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2D0yyzw via IFTTT

TMC Furniture’s Custom Family-Friendly Workstations Provide Occupants Ease In this Virginia Library

Quinn Evans specified TMC Furniture to create custom workstations to accommodate visitors with young children at the Fairfield Area Library in Henrico County, VA. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/30GvAIr via IFTTT

How to Specify: Commercial Carpet

Think specifying commercial carpet is simple? Take another look (or listen) and join guest Bruce Campos with Starnet Worldwide Flooring Coop, as he what recommends what designers and specifiers should look for when starting a project, as well as dispels some myths around carpet sanitation in light of COVID-19. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2E9mZqe via IFTTT

ASID Launches Virtual Internship for Student Members

Are you a student whose summer plans got interrupted? Check out the ASID Virtual Internship, a custom program for student members that provides critical professional development opportunities to prepare for a career in design. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3hnA4dP via IFTTT

SCAD’s Virtual Open Studio Event Directly Helps Students Complete Degrees

The Savannah College of Art and Design’s annual Open Studio event had many firsts this year, including its first virtual programming and donating a portion of the proceeds to the SCAD Student Relief Fund. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/397O7Bl via IFTTT

Bring Down the Noise in Exposed Structures with Armstrong Ceiling Solutions’ FELTWORKS

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions’ FELTWORKS can help manage acoustics in exposed structure spaces through its many easy-to-install design options. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2Zv15Wv via IFTTT

New eHandbook Offers Strategies for Reopening Offices Post-COVID-19

Offices are slowly beginning to reopen and the need to do so safely to protect occupants has never been more paramount, which is why we’ve put together this eBook on best practices for reopening corporate spaces following COVID-19. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2ZrwN7g via IFTTT

Fil Doux Textiles’ New Moody Blues Collection Features Pro-Tech Plus Protection

Fil Doux Textiles newest Otratex collection, Moody Blues, is the first to be treated with Pro-Tech Plus, an earth-friendly, water-based coating that extends the life of the product. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3gH9qMN via IFTTT

Fil Doux Textiles’ New Moody Blues Collection Features Pro-Tech Plus Protection

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How Directly Engaging with Materials Systems Can Benefit Students’ Creative Process

An assistant professor of architecture shares how she believes using direct engagement with material systems and advanced fabrication can help students’ creative design process. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2BMDmYW via IFTTT

Rethinking & Re-imagining Retail in Light of COVID-19

The pandemic has affected every industry, and retail has been hit particularly hard. Guests Kathy Craft Rich, industrial practice leader at NELSON Worldwide and Robyn Novak, Retail Practice Leader of FRCH NELSON, talk about what challenges retailers are facing now to keep shoppers safe as well as envisioning how retail design may change in a post-COVID world.  More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3iBBnqR via IFTTT

Light Paints the Space at Ketra’s New Austin Headquarters

LED lighting manufacturer Ketra opened the doors to its contemporary, inviting new headquarters in Austin, TX, where innovative lighting controls give it a step above the rest. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2VKBnLk via IFTTT

Evidence-Based Design Helps Designers Reach the Best Future Reality Post COVID-19

Interior designer Rosalyn Cama, FASID, founder of CAMA, a health design lab and studio, joins ASID for a Q&A on healthcare design post COVID-19. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2CSFSgu via IFTTT

How to Specify: Climate-Positive Materials

Decorative laminates and composite woods are some of the most sustainable choices for materials. Find out what makes them such a great choice in the fight against climate change and how they can impact human health in this discussion with guest Kenn Busch, founder of Material Intelligence.  More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/386cIG3 via IFTTT

SCAD Students Take You Behind the Scenes of Inspire by interiors+sources

In this episode, Savannah College of Art and Design students James Jung and Heshan Li talk about the beautiful hand sketches they produced for the new Inspire by interiors+sources virtual showroom experience. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/31iYlwW via IFTTT

Redefining Healthcare Interior Design and Materials in a Post-Pandemic World

IIDA’s annual competition, 2021 IIDA Healthcare Design Awards, reflects on spatial changes designers might see in a post-pandemic world, and how interiors can challenge the standards of how people provide and receive care. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3i1pomb via IFTTT

Banker Wire’s Wire Mesh Creates Luxurious Lighting Statement in London

Banker Wire’s variety of wire mesh products can be used in a wide range of commercial interior applications. See how M22-83 was used in Lincoln Square’s lobby lighting installation. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2Yx6Brf via IFTTT

How Loll Designs Creates Furnishings from Milk Jugs

Loll Designs, the Minnesota-based manufacturer of outdoor furnishings “for the modern lollygagger,” creates its products from an unexpected material—milk jugs. Learn more. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3ev84nE via IFTTT

Survey Explores How Working From Home Affects Designers

In this episode of I Hear Design, guest Suzanne Nicholson of MEYER and ONE Global Design talks with Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen about a recent survey ONE Global Design conducted to find out how the work-from-home experience is impacting designers and considerations for implementing return to work strategies. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3hzzZ7F via IFTTT

How Will Restaurant Design Change After COVID-19?

From outdoor seating to open-kitchen layouts, Wilson Associates' Michael Lawless and Keiko Matsumoto discuss the creative concepts designers are utilizing to help aid a smooth transition to a “new normal” for dining out. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2XXPjDq via IFTTT

Wall Surfaces Evolve to Meet New Design and Performance Challenges

Wallcoverings Association member companies identify ways wall surface design is evolving in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2ATIGZQ via IFTTT

Introducing Inspire, a New Digital Program from interiors+sources

Unlike any other program currently available, Inspire offers visitors a digital way to view a company’s showroom and learn more about the products on display. Take a virtual walk through your favorite brands now. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3dQFU6g via IFTTT

Camira Combats Marine Plastic Pollution with New Oceanic Fabric

Woven with SEAQUAL yarn, Camira’s new Oceanic fabric is designed to combat marine waste plastic pollution and help achieve a waste-free environment. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3ctEFIw via IFTTT

IIDA Focuses On Approaches to Sustainability in Design As a Response to COVID-19

How are approaches to sustainability in design shifting as we navigate a changing world? Read what leading design experts are saying as part of IIDA’s ongoing webinar series, Collective (D)esign, launched as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3dvNT8w via IFTTT

Chemetal Shows How Historic Brass is Used in Modern Design

Chemetal stocks close to 20 different brass looks, including aged, polished, brushed and patinaed designs. See how they are used in modern design here. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2TPC2uf via IFTTT

Perkins and Will Designs COVID-19 Mobile Testing Solution Using Retrofitted School Buses

Perkins and Will’s New York studio, in collaboration with Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects and Arup, has designed a quick and inexpensive mobile testing solution that can be easily replicated across the world and adopted by under-served communities. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2MeMPcU via IFTTT

How Working from Home is Changing Our Perceptions of the Workplace

The extended period of working from home is changing the way we work. ONE Global Design’s survey of more than 1,500 employees examines people’s relationship to their work and what has changed while working remotely. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2LZEUQK via IFTTT

How Will Our Spaces Change as We Continue to Practice Social Distancing?

While we grapple with the reality of uncertainty of where our physical work will continue to take place in the future, the need for flexibility is key. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/36vjYut via IFTTT

What Will the World’s Airports Look Like in a Post-Pandemic Age?

Luis Vidal, president and founding partner of luis vidal + architects, discusses how advanced technology will have a say in the future of airport design. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2TrGQFR via IFTTT

Kay Sargent Believes Design is Not Just an Art or Science—It’s a Necessity

HOK’s Kay Sargent has spent decades designing for government agencies and seen the impact design can have to change people’s lives, and believes it still can if we take a holistic approach to problem-solving. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3e7wCT6 via IFTTT

Must-Know Facts About Specifying Materials for Furniture, Fixtures and Millwork

Decorative, climate-positive surfaces blend the right mix of sustainability, performance and aesthetic appeal. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2LMjLtj via IFTTT

See Inside Sam Clar Office Furniture’s New Warm, Inviting Showroom in the San Francisco Bay Area

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See Inside Sam Clar Office Furniture’s New Warm, Inviting Showroom in the San Francisco Bay Area

After suffering a warehouse fire in 2015, Ware Malcomb helmed the modern redesign of Sam Clar’s newly rebuilt headquarters. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3dU6uL8 via IFTTT

The Impact of Sensory Design: Well-being Hub from HKS

Learn more about HKS Architects’ Well-being hub, a sensory-inclusive space design and research project, and winner of ASID’s Outcome of Design Awards. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2T8oLwy via IFTTT

Regenerative Design: Changing Your Thinking Can Change the Design Outcomes

Guest Susanne Angarano, principal at Vaysen Studio, discusses the importance of regenerative design; what it means and how designers can start thinking about not just "doing things better" but about "doing better things." Find out the advantages of using this approach over more traditional design methodologies in this insightful episode. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2WWrKcw via IFTTT

Technology Is Driving Change and Trends in Architectural Lighting

In this episode of I Hear Design, Acuity Brands’ VP of Architectural Ambient Lighting, Tim O’Brien, and Donna Sumner, Director of Product Marketing, talk about trends in architectural lighting and the role that technology is playing in the process. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3dGw1Y0 via IFTTT

4 Ways to Create Spaces That Inspire Workplace Wellness

Wellness areas should be created in naturally relaxing parts of the office, but just as needs and emotions can vary, so can the form and function of different healthy spaces. Here are four different spaces that inspire workplace wellness. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/361ygTl via IFTTT

2020 Product Innovations Awards

Open to interiors+sources in 2020, this competitive awards program is for manufacturers of interiors products related to commercial buildings. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2WVRups via IFTTT

COVID-19 Has Hit Senior Living and Eldercare Hard--But There's Reason for Hope

In this poignant, yet hopeful episode of I Hear Design, JSR Associates' Jane Rohde talks with Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen about how the senior living and eldercare markets have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic as the death toll in the U.S. hits 50,000. But there may be a silver lining on the horizon as more designers ask about how they can affect change in public health policy and a design model that reflects person-centered care. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2LilQg9 via IFTTT

Wayfair’s New Boston Office Embodies Company Culture

Take a look at how online retail giant Wayfair sourced its own furnishings throughout its new 11-floor office on Boston’s Boylston Street and embedded company culture throughout the space.    More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2SLJENy via IFTTT

6 Ideas to Create Net-Positive, Ultra-Green Museums

Cultural buildings and museums can make more energy than they use, recycle their own resources and eliminate their emissions. Here’s how. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2WznzTN via IFTTT

Design for Wellness Beyond Today

The 2020 coronavirus pandemic has health and wellness more top of mind than ever when designing buildings and their spaces. Read more for important considerations for designers. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2W76eCA via IFTTT

How to Specify: Sustainable Furniture

How can designers tell if a product is truly sustainable or if it’s just been greenwashed? Join Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen as he talks with Brad Miller and Jennifer Wammack of BIFMA about product sustainability standards. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2W55FsX via IFTTT

Stacy Garcia and Brintons Launch The Vantage Collection

Find out what inspired the new Vantage Collection, a collaboration between designer Stacy Garcia and Brintons Carpet, and get an insightful look into how the wellness trend will shape design as we think about life in the midst of and following the pandemic. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3aWeh9r via IFTTT

The Architect and Design Industry Steps Up for Its Community During COVID-19

Explore the different ways architecture and design manufacturers are helping out their communities through the good deeds highlighted here. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2SpLVxX via IFTTT

Casual, Impromptu Meeting Spaces Are a Convention Center Design Trend

Global design firms such as Populous and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill are seeing an increased demand for casual, impromptu meeting spaces in new and renovated convention centers. Read about the growing design trend now. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2yg7IkD via IFTTT

Robert Nieminen Announced as Chief Content Director for interiors+sources

interiors+sources is proud to announce that former editor-at-large Robert Nieminen is now the new Chief Content Director for the brand. Get to know Nieminen now.   More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2VHIzbE via IFTTT

Casual, Impromtu Meeting Spaces Are a Convention Center Design Trend

Global design firms such as Populous and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill are seeing an increased demand for casual, impromptu meeting spaces in new and renovated convention centers. Read about the growing design trend now. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3bDHebe via IFTTT

Tips on How to Unite Your Design Team During Tough Times

IDEC leaders offer advice on how to build relationships that can engage, energize, and unite your team and organization during tough times. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2S1R8vH via IFTTT

What Will Hotels and Conferences Look Like Post COVID-19?

Coronavirus has crippled the U.S. and global economy, with the hospitality industry especially hard hit . Estimates predict that 4 million hospitality jobs could be lost before the pandemic runs its course. After COVID-19 is in the rear-view mirror, how will the meetings and hotel industry have changed forever? What will be the proverbial “new normal?” Interiors+sources Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen discussed what this new world may look like with top designer Michael Suomi, founder of Suomi Design Works, for this I Hear Design Podcast. From social distancing to a hyper-aware focus on cleanliness, the world of hospitality design and the meetings and conventions experience may never be the same. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3cwkr18 via IFTTT

The Benefits of Integrating Interior Design and Structural Engineering

Integrating interior design and structural engineering at the beginning of project has many benefits for both disciplines. Read more.    More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3bn58aZ via IFTTT

Breaking Down the Differences in Resilient Flooring

Resilient flooring encompasses a wide variety of products, from tile to sheet and rubber, to more specific categories like rigid and flexible LVT. Join Mohawk Group as they share their tips on how to find the best product for your project. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2RTOloq via IFTTT

How Local Touches Create a Sense of Place in an Office

When renovating a space, consider what makes its location—whether it’s the city, state or the building itself—unique and inspiring to occupants. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2RRkBYY via IFTTT

Creative Details for Office Renovations

Renovating your office? See how other projects use special details to set spaces apart. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2KgWiQe via IFTTT

Healthy and Unique Office Renovations

Have an upcoming office renovation planned? Find out what details, healthy initiatives and local elements are being brought into current renovations. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3eAoCLf via IFTTT

Renovated Offices Show Health and Wellness Spaces are Here to Stay

Design has a major impact on employee health and wellbeing. Learn from these renovated offices on how to incorporate wellness into your next project. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2VlSxiO via IFTTT

Benefits of Using 5G Technology in a Commercial Building

Still possibly a few years away, 5G technology can provide Internet of Things and data support in commercial spaces. Find out how. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3cxn1nx via IFTTT

How to Specify: Kitchen & Bath

What do designers need to consider before specifying products for a new kitchen and bath project? How is COVID-19 going to change the way these spaces are designed to help prevent the spread of infection? Chief content director Robert Nieminen talks to Lorenzo Marquez of the Marqet Group to answer these questions and more. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2XHYgB9 via IFTTT

Spinneybeck’s ARO Plank Wall System Creates Eye-Catching Interior Elements

At Rivington Holding’s new downtown Houston office, Perkins and Will utilized Spinneybeck’s ARO plank wall system to create a visual feature that plays off textures and materials. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3eluVlJ via IFTTT

Nature Inspires Nina Edwards Anker’s New Bird Chair

nea studio founder Nina Edwards Anker drew inspiration from bird profiles for her new furnishings, Bird Bed and Bird Chair. Here’s how to use them in your next design. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3c5Bo2t via IFTTT

What to Know Before You Specify Furniture

BIFMA helps demystify the furniture selection process to ensure that your client’s furniture will perform as intended and is safe for the users. Read more. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2V5gWb4 via IFTTT

ASID and Haworth Leaders Discuss Evolving Workplace Culture

ASID Director of Industry Partnerships  Jon Strassner  discusses the  evolving workplace  culture and its vital importance with Lynn Metz, vice president, sales—Architecture and Design for Haworth Inc.  More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2XfCi8q via IFTTT

Isolation Inspiration: View New Products for Your Next Project

We at interiors+sources want to offer you some isolation inspiration to keep the creative vibes going. View some of our favorite new products. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2x1hSF9 via IFTTT

Acoustics Part 3: How to Design for Acoustic Sensitivity

Does a one-size-fits-all approach to acoustic comfort work for every occupant? What about people who are more sensitive to noise than others?  Guests Reetika Vijay and Grzegory Kosmal from IA Interior Architects join  interiors+sources  editor-at-large Robert Nieminen to discuss acoustics and how to tailor it to occupant comfort.  More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2X5c9sx via IFTTT

Statement Sinks Made from Murano Glass and Lava Stone

Statement sinks made from unique materials in handmade ways are catching our eye. Read about two new basins made from Murano glass and lava stone. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2ytVB3l via IFTTT

Diving Into Crossville Inc.’s Tile Research and Resources

Hear how American tile manufacturer Crossville Inc. provides architects, designers and installers with research-based products, such as the new colorful Cursive collection, along with informative tile tools resources. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2UwNFXz via IFTTT

Creating Big, Bold Designs Requires Action—And the Payoff Can Be Bigger Than You Think

Design can be a risky business, but for those who are daring, the payoffs are worth it. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2yr7G9t via IFTTT

Breaking Down Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and to Improve It

University of Oklahoma associate professor of Interior Design Suchi Bhattacharjee explains what Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) means and how designers can help improve the air through interior elements. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/39DZ8ZX via IFTTT

Everything You Need to Know About Tile and Stone Installation

As the use of ceramic tile and stone spreads beyond the usual “wet areas,” specifiers and installers must adjust their designs accordingly. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2Jrwq3D via IFTTT

How the Architecture and Design Community Comes Together During Coronavirus

Highlights of uplifting stories and actions from the commercial architecture and design community as we all get through COVID-19 together. Read more. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2Uofa5P via IFTTT

Furniture Company noho Launches in U.S. with Eco-friendly, Flexible Furniture

Furniture company noho is incorporating sustainable, upcycled materials in its product design. Its first chair, noho Move, offers flexible seating and is made from upcycled fishnets. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2UE3Il5 via IFTTT

Acoustics Part 2: Are Privacy Pods the Answer to the Problem of Noisy Offices?

Privacy pods have been popping up all across open offices to help solve the problem of unwanted noise and lack of space for focus work. Join editor-at-large Robert Nieminen as he talks to Jim Abraham, Steelcase director for Orangebox Americas Business, and Adrian Welch, global key account manager with Orangebox, about this trend and whether it's just a bandage or a viable solution for workplace design. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2Jk0vlr via IFTTT

How Your Classroom Design Could Be on Display at EDspaces 2020

EDmarket invites designers and architects to submit classroom design proposals for EDspaces 2020. Read more to see how yours can stand out. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3bgQpOc via IFTTT

COVID-19: Complete List of Coverage

We've compiled a complete list of articles, podcast episodes and other COVID-19 coverage we have created to help you do your job with hopefully a little less stress in this trying time. See it now. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2WFoVxQ via IFTTT

5 U.S. Hotels Utilizing Art to Standout Amongst the Competition

Hotels across the country are turning to art and creating gallery-like spaces to stand out in a competitive hospitality market. Read about five of them here.  More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3dhfiLA via IFTTT

Room & Board and Cambria Launch Pren Collection Collaboration for Home or Office

Two longtime Minnesota companies, Room & Board and Cambria, come together for the Pren Collection collaboration.  More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/39btxyu via IFTTT

How to Protect Against Coronavirus

The spread of COVID-19, or coronavirus, has upended the travel industry as well as any facility where public gatherings are held or where a large amount of people congregate. That includes office buildings, airports and meeting and convention spaces. Implement these procedures to protect everyone in the environment. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2J8SqQs via IFTTT

What Healthcare Designers Should Know About Outbreaks

What can hospitals do to prepare for current and future outbreaks of contagious disease? Jenny Han for Skender, joins interiors+sources to explain how healthcare facilities can prepare to scale up operations, including a look at modular “pod” exam rooms for existing hospitals. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/33xK8uU via IFTTT

Achieve Original Design with Mannington Commercial’s Updated Amtico Signature Collection

Mannington Commercial is relaunching its popular Amtico Signature flooring collection with fresh patterns, colors and customization tools. Hear all about its new features as part of our signature How to Specify series. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2U1FrGI via IFTTT

Acoustics Part 1: Uncovering the Science Behind Sound Masking Systems

How do sound-masking systems work? Are they really effective in dealing with the noise issues in the workplace? And what should you look for when specifying a sound-masking system? Niklas Moeller of LogiSon Acoustic Network joins editor-at-large Robert Nieminen on this episode to answer these questions and more. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2Qpvd0J via IFTTT

Stacy Garcia Has a Reputation for Big, Bold Designs—And After 20 Years, She’s Just Getting Started

By taking leaps of faith, designer Stacy Garcia has built her business from the ground up and made her mark on textile design in the hospitality industry—and now she’s jumping in to the residential market too. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2Qk8jHM via IFTTT

Finnish Focus: Three Finns Talk Architecture, Design and Culture

Finnish architects Michael Nieminen of Kliment-Halsbad Architects and Raija Clar of HMC Architects chat with fellow Finn and Editor-at-Large Robert Nieminen about how their Scandinavian roots inform their approach to design, why Finns remove their shoes before entering a home or school and other fun facts about Finland.  More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2wSBk6A via IFTTT

5 Strategies to Get the Most From Wallcoverings

Wallcoverings are one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to generate design impact. Find out how to have them do double-duty. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/39MVDAY via IFTTT

KitKat Opens First Permanent Store in North America

The KitKat Chocolatory in Toronto, Canada, features a new retail look for the brand with a maker’s studio vibe and “chef’s table experience.” See what else is inside. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2IqA3Xe via IFTTT

Altro’s Integrated Floor and Wall Solutions Put People First

As part of our How To Specify series, we’re taking a look at how flooring and wall solutions manufacturer Altro continues to innovate its products to improve the well-being of those who use them. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2IiUoNM via IFTTT

Bob Verrier Champions Historic Renovation and Adaptive Reuse

The Architectural Team’s Bob Verrier explains why historic buildings are too important to our identity to be considered disposable. Read his thoughts and see his projects now. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2VO5nXB via IFTTT

How Earthquakes Affect Buildings

Research has spawned numerous innovations More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2x8RhG3 via IFTTT

When Specifying Plumbing, Consider Audience and Use

From specifying plumbing for different spaces and uses, there are different considerations and requirements depending on how the space will be used. Read basic guidelines to consider. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2TBe1pE via IFTTT

Technology Part 3: The Future of Design Is Virtual

Corgan's executive creative director Brandon Carmichael joins editor-at-large Robert Nieminen to talk about the applications, challenges, best practices and possibilities for AR and VR technologies in design practice. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2VDbyhe via IFTTT

Historic Buildings Are Too Important to Be Considered Disposable

Renovating and reusing older buildings preserve history, encourage sustainability and present opportunities for innovation. Read more. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2wkUqlO via IFTTT

6 Heart Healthy Snacks for Travelers

 It can be hard to pick healthy snacks when you’re traveling, so use these six heart smart ideas to help keep your trip on track. Read more.  More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2vp3t4X via IFTTT

2 Design Contests You Can Join Right Now

The annual Sherwin-Williams Student Design Challenge and Wayfair Professional Tastemaker Awards are both currently accepting submissions for entries until March 15. Hear all about the details, including guidelines and prizes, now. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3875BvE via IFTTT

Night of Giving at Design Connections Benefits Families of First Responders

Design Connections attendees created paintings that will be auctioned to benefit the Two Hundred Club, a nonprofit supporting widows and children of police officers and firefighters. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2wd5QrK via IFTTT

Sloan’s New Mobile Showroom Will Go on Nationwide Tour in 2020

Sloan, manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems, will bring its latest innovations and products to the architecture and design community with its new mobile showroom. Learn more. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2T2QGOM via IFTTT

Digging for Data Part 2: Ethics, AI and Singularity

How do you know when data-driven design crosses ethical lines? When will artificial intelligence take over the world? Join editor-at-large Robert Nieminen and guests Joel Yow and Brett Nebeker of Linear A as they attempt to answer these and other burning questions. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2wPd19X via IFTTT

3 Iconic Chicago Buildings Show That Adaptive Reuse Strengthens Cities

Adaptive reuse is strengthening in Chicago, allowing both clients and developers to celebrate the city’s architectural history in a sustainable way while revitalizing spaces for public. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3a3easF via IFTTT

Celebrate National Tile Day with These 10 Tile Trends for 2020

To celebrate National Tile Day on February 23, we’ve rounded up the latest trends in tile, seen on display at Cersaie, and soon to be seen at Coverings 2020. Read now. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2rY4PlF via IFTTT

How to Relieve Stress Headaches During Business Travel

Use these tips from travel health expert John Ayo to relieve or prevent a stress-induced headache while traveling for business. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2vRWHok via IFTTT

SCAD Students Talk ‘In-Between’ Spaces at Design Connections

Editor at Large Robert Nieminen talks with four students from the Savannah College of Art and Design about a design concept they worked on and presented on “in-between spaces” to attendees at the event.  More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2V7wk8f via IFTTT

Design Connections Focuses on Building and Strengthening Communities by Design

interiors+sources’ February 2020 Design Connections event explored how impactful design can build and support communities both large and small. Learn more. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/39QoILv via IFTTT

Design Eases the Transition to Safety for Survivors of Abuse

Stantec architect Robyn Whitwham shares how shelter design for women of abuse taught her about recovery, reintegration and empowerment. Read how to ease the transition to safety for survivors of abuse. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3bQQ8Tg via IFTTT

Why it’s Important to Consider Audio in a Space

When creating a space, consider audio as a design element so sound doesn’t become distracting or unhealthy, while creating the desired atmosphere or actions. Find out how. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/38zIrPr via IFTTT

Digging for Data in Design

Guests Joel Yow and Brett Nebeker of Linear A talk to  interiors+sources  editor-at-large Robert Nieminen about data-driven design: what it means, and how to collect,  interpret and leverage data for better design solutions.  More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2HAaFOk via IFTTT

Re-Imagining the Modern Urban Interior

Spring 2019, Miami University students focused in the hypothetical restoration of an existing container in downtown Cincinnati: the Terrace Plaza Hotel. Read more. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2UYthiJ via IFTTT

How Biophilic Design Can Boost Productivity in Hospitality Meeting Spaces

Biophilia is working its way into some of the world’s most popular hotel meeting spaces. Read how creating a biophilic space to conduct business can boost productivity. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/37xspEw via IFTTT

CertainTeed’s Ceiling Tiles Help Preserve Original Look of a Landmark NYC Building

With its landmark status, the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice in New York needed products that matched the building’s original features during its renovation. Read how CertainTeed met the demands. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2wgmV3Q via IFTTT

What to Know When Specifying Hard Surface Flooring

Specifying the right floor can be a challenge because it has advanced over the years in terms of ingredients, engineering, durability, sustainability and certifications. Learn what’s new and updated to specify the right hard surface. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3bualhA via IFTTT

Sustainability and Innovation on Display in Wallcoverings Industry

Editor-at-Large Robert Nieminen reports from the Wallcoverings Association annual meeting in Clearwater Beach, FL, about the topics and trends the industry is talking about right now. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2UJgWis via IFTTT

Perkins and Will StudioIDS Office Shows the Impact of Adaptive Reuse

Perkins and Will’s Minneapolis office, StudioIDS, promotes sustainability, material reuse and repurposing through adaptive reuse. Learn how they did it and their cost savings.   More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2vmUbpJ via IFTTT

What's Trending in Today's Commercial Retail Spaces

interiors+sources  staff writer Sarah Kloepple chats with Dana Reeves, commercial practice leader for national architecture, engineering and planning firm Bergmann, about the trends that are shaping today's brick-and-mortar commercial retail spaces, as online shopping steadily increases.  More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/39dYbrh via IFTTT

Panelists Discuss Women in Design Leadership During Inaugural Dinner+Discourse Event

Hightower co-founder and CEO Natalie Hartkopf talks to interiors+sources  editor-at-large Robert Nieminen about the recent Dinner+Discourse event in Seattle where she participated in a panel discussion about the role of women in design leadership, and how the industry can become more equitable.  More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2UEKq0y via IFTTT

interiors+sources to Launch Curios Unboxed at NeoCon 2020

interiors+sources  associate editor Adrian Thompson and brand director Steven Sloan share the exciting story of Curios Unboxed - our new and revamped display hitting the seventh floor in theMART at NeoCon 2020. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2SoN47U via IFTTT

Meet Etc., A New On-Trend, On-Time Brand from National Office Furniture

The team from National Office Furniture, including president Kourtney Smith, discuss how Etc. aims to meet the demands of today’s modern office market. Read the conversation now. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2v84PRi via IFTTT

Here’s Why the Design Industry Lacks Diversity and How it Will Change

Racial and gender inequality still characterize the design industry, but change is on the way—if we are intentional about inclusiveness and education. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/389hXUV via IFTTT

2020 Radical Innovation Awards Competition is Open With a New Category

The annual Radical Innovation Awards competition is now accepting submissions, including for a new hospitality product category. Learn more details. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2GUq5fL via IFTTT

Luxxbox Founder Reveals the Inspiration Behind Brix, a New Modular Acoustic System

Furniture and lighting design studio Luxxbox recently launched Brix, a modular, free-standing acoustic system that aims to bring more creativity and customization to any work environment. interiors+sources recently chatted with company founder and owner Jason Bird to discuss the product’s inspiration, durability, recyclability and more.   More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/36W7pXB via IFTTT

Cultivating New Talent Through Mentoring

In this episode of I Hear Design, Mark Sullivan and Megan Pritts with JZA+D talk with interiors+sources editor Robert Nieminen about the importance of cultivating new talent through mentoring, and what both young and seasoned professionals should look for in the mentor-mentee relationship. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/37ZACCh via IFTTT

Campus Serves High School and College Students in One State-of-the-Art Space

The Missouri Innovation Campus offers accelerated degree programs for both student bodies. A designer reveals why he thinks the campus provides a glimpse into the future of education design. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2GRP3g0 via IFTTT

The Future of the Architecture and Design Industry Is Bright

While the architecture and design industry faces many challenges, none are too great for this community to help meet them.   More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2RSUJMK via IFTTT

Vinyl Products Face a Number of Challenges, But Opportunities Abound

Despite concerns over vinyl, it is being specified more and can be the best alternative in certain applications. Find out more now. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3b1mRFf via IFTTT

Wellness Part 3: The Benefits of Good Lighting

Editor-at-Large Robert Nieminen wraps up our three-part series on wellness by discussing the science behind how light impacts human health and sharing some resources and guidelines for designers and specifiers working on WELL projects.  More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/38UdrcI via IFTTT

February Design Connections Event Details Released

Looking to learn more about  interiors+sources’  signature bi-annual Design Connections events? Associate editor Adrian Thompson and brand director Steven Sloan discuss the key details of February's upcoming program and how you can also get involved in the second installment in October. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2O8UGdK via IFTTT

Top 10 States for LEED Green Building in 2019

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has unveiled its annual list of the top 10 states for LEED green building, which ranks states based on the number of LEED-certified square feet per person. Colorado topped the list for the first time in eight years. See which LEED projects helped catapult states into the list and move up their ranking. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2U8oVVM via IFTTT

Designers Have the Power to Play a Key Role in Strengthening Local Communities

IIDA editor Irena Frumkin reflects on the ways in which designers are able to play a key role in strengthening their local communities. Read her thoughts now.   More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/38Mw7eg via IFTTT

3 Industry Furniture Experts Give Advice on Sustainable, Positive Product Creation

ASID chats with leaders from Atkinson Ergonomic Solutions, Inc., Norwalk Furniture and Room & Board on how to design sustainable, socially-conscious products that positively impact us and our surroundings. Read their thoughts and advice.   More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2RACmvS via IFTTT

KI Helps Oklahoma School for Homeless Students with Flexible Furniture

Positive Tomorrows, an Oklahoma-based school specifically for homeless students, opened its new facility in Dec. 2019. Furniture and wall solutions company KI provided a variety of flexible furniture to complete the new space. Read now.   More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2NVzK9Q via IFTTT

Wellness Part 2: Healthy Buildings and Tools for Designers

In the second installment of interiors+sources' podcast series on wellness, editor-at-large Robert nieminen talks with Kathleen Hetrick and Heidi Creighton with BuroHappold in Los Angeles. They discuss what makes a building healthy and the tools that can help architects and designers make better specifying decisions. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2NOkxaI via IFTTT

World’s Largest Starbucks Offers Immersive, Multi-Level Coffee Experience

Starbucks Reserve Roastery Chicago, the company’s largest location to date, offers customers an immersive coffee experience through five floors of intentional design. Read how it incorporated the original building’s existing features with custom modern updates. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2NOEMoH via IFTTT

Acoustics is instrumental in creating spaces that support employee wellbeing, engagement and productivity

This new CEU explores the relationship between acoustics and workplace design and the significant impact it has on occupants. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2tnbrKN via IFTTT

3 Sustainable Interior Design Trends You Should Know About

We all have an opportunity to contribute to an overall healthier planet by considering the environmental and human health of the products and materials used in design projects. Here are three important sustainable, interior design trends for 2020.  More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/30mfHGy via IFTTT

Color Theory Helps Explain Our Relationship to Nature and Wellbeing

This CEU explores people’s interactions, effects and perceptions of color and its impact on wellbeing. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/3acowY5 via IFTTT

Design Students Learn Community Firsthand with Hospital Project

The challenge in working with community partners in an academic setting is leading students to see communities as equal partners and not just as resources for their project’s success. Find out how Louisiana State University School of Interior Design students are learning firsthand. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/35PoqSJ via IFTTT

Wellness Part 1: Biophilic Design - What It Is and Why It Matters

To kick off 2020, editor at large Robert Nieminen and guest Holley Henderson of H2 Ecodesign explore the world of biophilia and how to leverage biophilic design in interiors projects for the benefit of occupants. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/36TVXN2 via IFTTT

Australia Bushfires and the Role Designers Play in Climate Crisis

In this Fridays By Design, Sarah Kloepple gives an update on the unprecedented bushfires ravaging Australia that are being fueled by drought and high temperatures. She also provides content that aims to inspire designers to choose more sustainable solutions and products. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/35FrG2Y via IFTTT

What Do Clients Really Want Today?

i+s Chief Disruptor Melanie Goodson of MHAworks talks with editor-at-large Robert Nieminen about how designers can leverage technology to help manage rising client expectations. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/37UdaWS via IFTTT

ADA Elevators: What Are the Requirements?

Avoid liability by reviewing the ADA requirements for elevators in both new and existing buildings, and read about possible instances in which your elevator could be non-compliant. Learn more.  More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/2uzo1ab via IFTTT

How Hubbell’s Color-Tuning Technology Transformed a D.C. Law Office

Now located at the new District Wharf development, the Michael Best law firm is outfitted with Hubbell Lighting’s SpectraSync color-tuning technology. Read on to learn about its intuitive features and how occupants reacted to the lighting controllability now at their fingertips. More... from Most Recent https://ift.tt/35AKArQ via IFTTT