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In this In Case You Missed It episode of the I Hear Design podcast, we revisit an article from interiors+sources that explores how airport design is evolving in 2026 as modernization takes precedence over building entirely new terminals. Today’s airport projects are balancing operational performance with a more thoughtful passenger experience, incorporating hospitality-inspired lounges and seating, improved restrooms, biophilic elements, accessibility features, and amenities for a wider range of travelers. At the same time, sustainability and resilience are reshaping everything from material selection and energy systems to the long-term performance of aviation facilities.
Listen in for a look at the design strategies transforming airports into more comfortable, inclusive, efficient, and resilient environments.
Colleges and universities are under pressure to prove their value as they navigate enrollment challenges, affordability concerns, student retention, and changing expectations around the campus experience. In this episode of the I Hear Design podcast, host Robert Nieminen speaks with Martin Kimmel, founding principal and chief creative officer of Kimmel Architecture, about how the physical campus can help institutions clarify who they are and why students should choose them.
Kimmel discusses what a higher ed “identity crisis” looks like from an architect’s perspective, how buildings can either reinforce or dilute an institution’s mission, and why campus design should align with recruitment, retention, wellness, belonging, and long-term value. The conversation also explores the evolving role of libraries as student-success hubs, the importance of designing spaces where students can feel “alone together,” and how colleges can achieve meaningful transformation through extraordinary solutions for ordinary budgets.
Sound influences every space we design, yet acoustics are often treated as an afterthought. In this episode of Product Talk, Lauren Brant sits down with Dr. Robert MacMeccan, President of Turf Design, to explore why acoustics should be considered one of the foundational elements of architecture and interior design—not simply a finishing touch. Together they discuss evidence-based design, neuroinclusive environments, workplace productivity, healthcare healing spaces, and how thoughtful acoustic solutions create healthier, more functional experiences for everyone. Whether you're designing workplaces, schools, healthcare facilities, or hospitality spaces, this conversation will change the way you think about sound.
The language of sustainable materials is getting more complicated. Terms like bio-based, bio-sourced, bio-attributed, and USDA BioPreferred® are increasingly common in product literature, but they don’t necessarily mean the same thing—or provide the same level of verification.
In this ICYMI episode of I Hear Design, we revisit an interiors+sources article that breaks down the terminology designers and specifiers should understand when evaluating renewable material claims. Learn how ASTM D6866 testing helps verify bio-based content, how supply-chain tracking differs from lab verification, and why a higher percentage of renewable content doesn’t always tell the full sustainability or performance story.
It’s a practical primer for design professionals who want to look beyond marketing language, ask better questions, and specify bio-based materials with greater confidence.
What does it really take to build a healthy design practice today? On this episode of I Hear Design, Robert Nieminen speaks with David Shove-Brown, co-founder and partner at Washington, D.C.-based architecture and design firm //3877, about the systems, values, and leadership habits that help firms stay resilient over time.
Their conversation explores how culture, accountability, transparency, and mentorship shape everything from retention and team trust to client relationships and project outcomes. Shove-Brown also explains how //3877 used B Corp certification not simply as a credential, but as a framework for operationalizing its values, measuring impact, and challenging traditional assumptions about how design firms should work. For leaders thinking about the future of practice, this episode offers a candid look at what sustainable, accountable firm leadership can look like in real terms.
When should interior architects join a project team? According to this article, the answer is simple: at the very beginning.
In this In Case You Missed It episode of I Hear Design, we revisit an interiors+sources feature exploring why interior architects should be involved from the earliest planning stages rather than after key architectural decisions have already been made. The article examines how early collaboration improves space planning, user experience, coordination among project teams, and long-term project value while helping avoid costly redesigns later in the process. It also challenges the misconception that interior architecture is primarily about finishes, highlighting its strategic role in shaping the built environment from day one.
Whether you're an architect, interior designer, or design professional working across disciplines, this episode offers a timely reminder that the best projects are often the result of integrated thinking from the very start.
In the third and final installment of the Foundations of Community series, I Hear Design host Robert Nieminen speaks with Joshua Zinder, managing partner of JZA+D and co-founder of Landau | Zinder Architecture, about the evolving role of worship spaces in contemporary community life.
Zinder shares how growing up in a Percival Goodman-designed synagogue helped shape both his faith and his path into architecture, and explains why worship facilities today must do far more than provide a sanctuary for weekly services. As congregations face changing attendance patterns, aging buildings, accessibility needs, financial pressures, and new expectations for education and community engagement, architects are being asked to help faith communities rethink how their facilities can support both spiritual connection and long-term resilience.
The conversation explores how design can create awe and transcendence without cathedral-sized budgets, what may be lost (and gained) when worship environments are driven primarily by technology and production, and how sacred spaces can balance ritual, storytelling, flexibility and practical use. Zinder also discusses universal accessibility as a matter of dignity and belonging, strategies for right-sizing older facilities, and the emerging role of faith-based redevelopment, including mixed-use projects that may incorporate housing, healthcare, retail, or other community-serving uses.
For architects, designers and anyone interested in the relationship between faith, place, and community, this episode considers how worship spaces can continue to inspire connection to the divine while also serving the very real needs of the people who gather there.
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As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Product Talk explores the enduring impact of American manufacturing on commercial design. Lauren Brant sits down with Joseph Namyst of Davis Furniture and Casey Baxter of HBF + HBF Textiles to discuss craftsmanship, domestic manufacturing, sustainability, and the partnerships shaping the future of American-made furniture and textiles. Discover how heritage and innovation continue to define lasting design.
In this In Case You Missed It episode of I Hear Design, we revisit a recent interiors+sources article on Unilever’s newly reimagined North American headquarters in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Designed by Perkins&Will, the 111,000-square-foot workplace consolidates Unilever’s former 350,000-square-foot suburban headquarters into a more compact urban campus built for discovery, testing, collaboration, and brand experience. Rather than functioning as a traditional corporate office, the new HQ is organized around Unilever’s product development process—Discover, Define, Test, and Deliver—with spaces that support everything from hands-on experimentation to consumer feedback and storytelling.
Listeners will hear how features such as a professional-grade kitchen, full-service salon, retail lab, company store, modular partitions, mobile furnishings, and flexible work zones help Unilever teams experience products the way consumers do. The episode also explores the project’s broader workplace implications, including how urban location, right-sizing, reuse, and adaptable design can help companies rethink the role of the office in a hybrid era.
Tune in for a closer look at how workplace design can become a platform for innovation, sustainability, employee engagement, and brand connection.
In this episode of I Hear Design, Robert Nieminen continues the three-part Designing the Foundations of Community series with a look at K-12 school design and what it takes to create better learning environments for students and communities today. Joining the show are Albert Aronov, principal at RKTB Architects and head of the firm’s educational studio, and Nelya Sachakova, who leads RKTB’s new school buildings and additions team. Together, they explore how much of today’s school work, especially in dense urban settings like New York City, is less about building from scratch and more about expanding, modernizing, and rethinking existing schools.
The conversation covers what it means to design additions that feel seamlessly integrated with existing buildings while campuses remain fully operational, how accessibility can reshape the experience and dignity of a school, and why public schools must often function as both educational environments and civic infrastructure. Albert and Nelya also discuss art integration, indoor air quality, sustainability, and the challenge of delivering durable, inspiring public schools that are accountable to taxpayers and built to last for generations.
In this special sponsored bonus episode of the I Hear Design podcast, host Robert Nieminen speaks with Oxana Dallas, principal designer of commercial at AHF Products, about how Armstrong Flooring®’s Kaleido™ Color Lab is reimagining the flooring specification process as a more creative, flexible, and digitally driven design experience.
Rather than treating flooring as a finish selected near the end of a project, Kaleido invites designers to become co-creators—experimenting with pattern, color and scale. Dallas explains how the platform gives designers a curated yet highly adaptable system for developing custom LVT visuals that align with a project’s brand identity, emotional tone, and performance needs.
Listeners will learn how Prism™, Mosaic™, and Mirage™ patterns draw on biophilic principles without literally mimicking nature, instead translating qualities such as rhythm, complexity, order, and visual tactility into modular flooring designs. Dallas also discusses how Kaleido’s floor-to-wall capability expands the role of LVT beyond the floor, opening new possibilities for wayfinding, feature walls, patient rooms, hospitality spaces, workplace environments, and other commercial interiors.
The conversation also explores how customization, speed, and sustainability can work together. With more than 500 combinations of pattern, color, and scale—as well as stocked neutral options—Kaleido is designed to help specifiers move quickly without sacrificing creativity or client confidence. Dallas highlights the platform’s made-to-order model, domestic manufacturing, accessible minimum order quantities of only 2,500 sf, EPDs, and long-term performance attributes as part of a broader shift toward more intentional, durable, and project-specific commercial flooring solutions.
For designers, architects, and specifiers looking for ways to bring more personality, purpose, and performance into commercial interiors, this episode offers insight into how digital visualization, biophilic design thinking, and resilient flooring technology are converging to create more expressive surface design systems.
In this In Case You Missed It episode of the I Hear Design podcast, we revisit an interiors+sources article exploring how performance-based fire modeling can help architects and designers resolve one of the most difficult tensions in adaptive reuse and renovation work: preserving design intent while meeting life safety and egress requirements.
The article explains how prescriptive code requirements can sometimes force costly or disruptive design changes, from added exit stairs and wider corridors to reconfigured layouts that compromise the original concept. Performance-based fire and egress modeling offers another path by using data, simulations, and expert analysis to demonstrate that a building can meet or exceed the intent of life safety codes—even when it does not follow every prescriptive requirement exactly.
Listeners will learn how tools such as computational fluid dynamics, fire dynamics simulation, and egress modeling help evaluate Available Safe Egress Time and Required Safe Egress Time, as well as why early collaboration with fire protection engineers and authorities having jurisdiction is critical. The episode also highlights where performance-based design can unlock flexibility for historic buildings, warehouse conversions, office-to-clinic transformations and other complex projects where code compliance and creative vision can appear to be at odds.
Tune in to hear how fire modeling can become more than a technical workaround; it can be a design enabler that supports safety, flexibility, and more successful project outcomes.
Affordable multifamily housing is one of the most urgent design and development challenges in the U.S., but the reasons it remains so difficult to build go far beyond simple supply and demand. In this episode of I Hear Design, Robert Nieminen speaks with Peter Bafitis, managing principal at RKTB Architects, and Alex Brito, principal and leader of the firm’s affordable housing studio, about the forces shaping the housing crisis today—from approvals, zoning, financing, and public-private partnerships to construction costs, sustainability mandates, and the realities of building in New York City.
The conversation also explores a larger idea: affordable housing as community infrastructure, not just real estate. Peter and Alex discuss why good affordable housing should be designed with the same care and dignity as market-rate housing, how durability and timelessness matter in projects meant to serve neighborhoods for decades, where office-to-residential conversions genuinely make sense, and why smaller “missing middle” projects may be just as important as large-scale developments in addressing the shortage. This episode is the first in the two-part series Designing the Foundations of Community.
Today’s commercial products are being asked to do more than ever before. Joined by Steve Kooy and Anthony Serge from BIFMA, Lauren Brant explores how wellness, modularity, emotional performance, and experiential lighting are shaping Chicago Design Week 2026.
Key Moments in This Episode1:12 — Why Chicago Design Week 2026 feels different
Lauren Brant introduces the major themes shaping this year’s NeoCon and Fulton Market Design Days, including wellness, adaptability, emotional comfort, and long-term product performance.
4:38 — Products are being asked to do more
The conversation explores how manufacturers are positioning products as strategic tools that support flexibility, acoustics, maintenance, sustainability, and human experience—not just aesthetics.
8:57 — Emotional comfort and experiential workplaces
Lauren highlights product launches from brands like Designtex, Brentano, Allsteel, and HBF that reflect a growing focus on tactility, softness, and creating spaces people actively want to inhabit.
13:41 — BIFMA on what feels different heading into 2026
Steve Kooy and Anthony Serge from BIFMA discuss how conversations around workplace products, wellness, and performance are evolving across the industry.
20:06 — Why modularity is no longer optional
Lauren examines how adaptability has shifted from a premium feature to a baseline expectation across seating, acoustics, outdoor furniture, work pods, and specification technology.
24:18 — Long-term adaptability and lifecycle thinking
The discussion looks at products from Silen, Emuamericas, DEDON, Turf Design, and Configura that prioritize reconfiguration, longevity, and collaborative workflows.
30:27 — Lighting takes center stage at NeoCon
Lauren explores the debut of Illuminate at NeoCon and why lighting is increasingly being discussed as part of materiality, wellness, circadian health, and emotional experience.
34:44 — How lighting shapes perception and wellbeing
The episode dives into experiential lighting installations and how lighting design influences texture, finish perception, mood, and spatial psychology.
39:51 — From ergonomics to movement
The conversation shifts toward workplace wellness and movement-focused seating, including KI’s Cognetic Technology platform and the idea of designing environments that work with the body instead of against it.
44:32 — The future of specification and human-centered design
Lauren, Steve, and Anthony reflect on how commercial interiors are becoming increasingly outcome-oriented, with designers prioritizing adaptability, transparency, wellness, and emotional experience.
48:11 — Final takeaways for NeoCon and Fulton Market attendees
The episode closes with advice for designers and specifiers on how to critically evaluate products, showrooms, and innovations during Chicago Design Week 2026.
Immersive experiences are no longer limited to entertainment venues, museums, or high-profile attractions. In commercial interiors, designers are increasingly using experience-driven strategies to create stronger brand identity, deeper engagement, and more memorable places.
In this In Case You Missed It episode of the I Hear Design podcast, we revisit “The Business Case for Immersive Experiences in Commercial Interiors” by Valerie Dennis Craven. The article explores how immersive design is moving from novelty to business strategy, showing how companies are blending physical environments, digital technology, storytelling, materials, and sensory design to connect with employees, visitors, and clients.
Listeners will hear examples from corporate interiors, including AllianceBernstein’s Dreamwall by Gensler, and learn why successful immersive environments require more than screens or spectacle. The episode also examines how authenticity, brand alignment, user experience, accessibility, budget, and long-term maintenance all play a role in determining whether an immersive interior feels meaningful—or merely distracting.
Tune in to learn what designers should consider before concepting an immersive experience, why “Day 2” planning matters, and how commercial spaces can deliver value by creating moments people remember, engage with, and return to.
What keeps people coming back to physical spaces in an increasingly digital world? In this episode of I Hear Design, Robert Nieminen speaks with Greg Lyon, chairman and president of Nadel Architects, about how retail and mixed-use environments are being reimagined as places for connection, culture, and community. Lyon explores why brick-and-mortar retail continues to evolve rather than disappear, how dining and entertainment have become essential anchors, and what architects can learn from successful urban districts when designing modern “third spaces.” The conversation also touches on authenticity, local identity, and why the most compelling destinations today are those that give people a reason to linger.
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) episode of the I Hear Design podcast, we revisit an article by Nicholas McWhirter, AIA, NCARB, design principal and studio head at SHM Architects, on what it means for architecture to truly listen. Through projects at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society and in Crested Butte, Colorado, McWhirter examines how community spaces can be shaped by history, landscape, and long-term use.
Rather than replicate historic architecture or impose a disconnected contemporary gesture, these projects demonstrate a more nuanced approach: translating precedent, designing for transformation, and treating land as an active part of the program. The episode explores how adaptable pavilions, framed views, and long-term institutional relationships can create spaces that serve communities across seasons, events, and generations.
As Chicago Design Week 2026 approaches, the conversation around commercial interiors is expanding beyond product launches and showroom trends at NeoCon and Design Days to focus more deeply on the materials that shape our built environments.
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen welcomes back Kenn Busch of Material Intelligence and welcomes Jon Strassner, founder of ReWritten and host of Once Upon a Planet, for a timely discussion about materiality, sustainability storytelling, and circular design. Together, they preview what attendees can expect from Destination NeoCon and the ReWritten pop-up, while unpacking why designers, specifiers, and manufacturers need to ask better questions about what products are made of, where they come from, how they perform, and what happens at the end of their useful life.
The conversation explores embodied carbon, material transparency, supply chain accountability, certifications, circularity, remanufacturing, reuse, product take-back programs, and the challenge of making sustainability feel accessible rather than overwhelming. Busch and Strassner also explain why storytelling may be one of the most powerful tools the design industry has to move sustainable material choices from niche conversations into the mainstream.
In this In Case You Missed It episode of the I Hear Design podcast, we revisit an interiors+sources article by Janelle Penny on Relish Food Hall + Pickleball, an 88,000-square-foot adaptive reuse project in Louisville, Colorado, designed by Swan Dive Design Studio. Once a former Sam’s Club (and briefly used as a community center after the 2021 Marshall Fire), the building has been reimagined as a year-round destination with 19 indoor pickleball courts, two outdoor courts, eight locally driven food concepts, a coffee shop, full bar, event spaces, conference areas, outdoor patio and game lawn.
The episode looks at how Swan Dive used zoning, circulation, acoustical separation, playful material references, and strategic indoor-outdoor connections to make a massive big-box space feel welcoming, human-scaled, and community-centered. It’s a story about adaptive reuse, design constraints, bold client trust and the growing role of experiential destinations in giving underused retail buildings a second life.
Textiles are no longer just a finishing touch—they’re a high-performance design solution. In this episode of Product Talk, Lauren Brant explores how textiles are shaping acoustics, wellness, and sustainability while influencing how people feel and interact within a space.
From antimicrobial and acoustic fabrics to the rise of tactility and wellness-driven trends like “soft-clubbing,” this episode breaks down why materials matter more than ever. Plus, a look at evolving sustainability standards, certifications, and smarter sampling practices.
Key Moments in This Episode00:00 – Introduction: Why textiles deserve a second look
Rethinking textiles as essential to performance, wellness, and storytelling—not just aesthetics.
01:30 – Soft is doing hard work
How textiles are replacing traditional building systems with acoustic, antimicrobial, and performance-driven solutions.
04:30 – The rise of tactility and wellness
Why touch, comfort, and emotional response are shaping material specification.
06:00 – What is “soft-clubbing”?
A cultural shift toward wellness-driven social spaces and how it’s influencing interior design.
08:00 – Behavioral design through textiles
How materials like bouclé, wool, and linen impact how people feel, stay, and remember a space.
10:00 – Sustainability to accountability
Why “eco-friendly” isn’t enough anymore—and what designers should be asking instead.
11:30 – Understanding textile certifications
Breaking down OEKO-TEX® and GOTS and what they actually verify.
13:30 – Rethinking material sampling
How platforms and take-back programs are reducing waste and supporting circularity.
15:00 – Craft vs. technology
The balance between high-performance textiles and handcrafted, human-centered design.
16:30 – Design takeaways for specifiers
Key strategies for evaluating textiles as functional, sensory, and storytelling tools.
18:00 – Outro: Spec smarter
Final thoughts on why textiles are now doing the heavy lifting—technically, emotionally, and environmentally.
What does sustainable design actually look like when you strip away the rhetoric? In this Earth Month episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen takes a thoughtful (and at times provocative) look at the state of the sustainability conversation in architecture and design. Drawing on reporting from interiors+sources, BUILDINGS, Architectural Products, and Building Design+Construction, he explores why the strongest case for sustainability has never been moral perfection, but better buildings: healthier, more efficient, more resilient, and better equipped for a changing world. From adaptive reuse and LEED v5 to embodied carbon, smart building controls, and resilience planning, this episode challenges both cynicism and climate melodrama while offering a more practical framework for progress.
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) episode, we revisit an interiors+sources article titled, "From Classroom to Career: The People Who Shape a Designer's Path," about the vital role mentorship plays in shaping the next generation of designers. While formal education builds technical knowledge, this conversation highlights why soft skills like communication, teamwork, and time management are often what determine early-career success. Drawing on insights from leaders at ASID, //3877, and FCA, the episode examines how mentorship can strengthen confidence, create meaningful professional connections, and help emerging designers navigate the path from classroom to career.
What does it take to build an interiors team from scratch and make it a true strategic partner to architecture, not a “finishes at the end” function?
In this episode of I Hear Design, we sit down with Christina Franklin, Partner and Director of Interior Design at Generator Studio in Kansas City. Christina shares what it was like joining as a team of one and how she established the foundations that allowed an interiors practice to scale, which included defining a clear point of view, clarifying the scope of ownership, and embedding interiors into the design process from day one.
We also talk about what “hospitality-forward design” really means beyond buzzwords (translating it into tangible decisions like arrival sequence, lighting, and emotional resonance instead), plus the tools and standards that help maintain quality as a team grows. Christina also offers a candid take on AI as an early-stage ideation tool, how to gauge whether a team is truly healthy, and the leadership shift she calls out most: learning to release control and build trust.
Behavioral health facility design requires more than durable materials and safety protocols—it calls for spaces that actively support healing, dignity, and positive patient experiences. In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) episode, we revisit a recent interiors+sources article exploring the foundational principles designers need to understand before planning these complex environments.
This episode looks at how treatment types, therapy methods, social dynamics, and levels of patient privacy shape design decisions from the outset. It also explores why safety and therapeutic outcomes are not competing priorities, but closely connected ones, and how thoughtful interior planning can help create environments that are both protective and humane.
In this episode of Product Talk, host Lauren Brant speaks with sustainability journalist and material expert Kenn Busch about the growing importance of material intelligence in product specification.
As more architecture and design firms begin collecting materials data through initiatives like the American Institute of Architects Materials Pledge, designers are gaining new insight into how products impact human health, climate, and the built environment.
But carbon metrics only tell part of the story.
Together, Brant and Busch explore how chemistry, lifecycle thinking, and responsible sourcing—especially when it comes to forests and wood products—are shaping the future of sustainable specification in the A&D industry.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why “material intelligence” is becoming essential in product specification—and how designers can move beyond trends to evaluate products through chemistry, lifecycle impacts, and human health.
- What the latest data from the American Institute of Architects Materials Pledge reveals about how architecture and design firms are collecting materials data—and where the industry still has work to do.
- How forests and responsibly sourced wood products fit into the future of sustainable design, and the role designers play in communicating their value through the materials they choose to specify.
What does it mean to design for place in a desert city shaped by rapid growth, rising heat, and shifting expectations around how people live and move?
In Part 2 of I Hear Design’s Mobility + Place mini-series, Robert Nieminen speaks with Hannah Hackathorn and Benjamin Ayers of Mancini’s Phoenix office about the realities of designing in and for the desert. In this conversation, we explore how architects and designers are responding to extreme heat with layered strategies for shade, landscape, airflow, and thermal comfort, while also rethinking water use, sustainability, and the role of regional identity in a fast-evolving metro area.
Hackathorn and Ayers discuss why climate-responsive design must begin with fundamentals like building orientation, form, and site planning; how outdoor transitions can become more humane and usable; and why authentic design for place goes beyond desert aesthetics to reflect culture, community, and long-term livability. They also look at the promise of mixed-use development, adaptive reuse, and greater density as Phoenix continues to grow.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- How designing for extreme heat goes beyond HVAC to include shade, building orientation, airflow, landscape, and transitional spaces between indoors and outdoors.
- Why thermal comfort in desert environments is as much about human experience and movement as it is about technical performance.
- How water awareness shapes architecture through landscape choices, low-water fixtures, and the idea that in the desert, water strategy is design strategy.
- Why authentic regional design should respond to climate, culture, community, and construction realities—not just rely on stereotypical desert aesthetics.
- What fast-growing cities like Phoenix can teach designers everywhere about resilience, density, mixed-use development, and creating more walkable, livable communities.
- How sustainability conversations with clients are shifting from certification and image toward long-term value, performance, and return on investment.
- Why adaptive reuse and district-scale thinking may play a bigger role in shaping the future of desert cities than standalone buildings alone.
What does AIA’s latest Materials Pledge report reveal about the future of material selection in design? In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article-read episode, we revisit an article recently published on the interiors+sources website titled, "AIA's Materials Pledge Report Reveals Progress—and What Comes Next." Listen in as we explore where firms are making measurable progress in human and climate health, how project-level data is shaping healthier procurement strategies, and why social health, equity, client education, and reclaimed materials remain important frontiers for the industry.
Airports are among the most complex public environments designers have to shape—high-traffic, high-stress spaces where operational efficiency and human experience must work together seamlessly.
In this episode of I Hear Design, we kick off the first installment of the two-part "Mobility + Place" mini-series with John Anthal, who leads Mancini’s aviation sector. Anthal discusses how airport design has evolved in recent years to focus more intentionally on passenger comfort, intuitive wayfinding, seamless security, thoughtful lounge experiences, and a stronger sense of place.
The conversation also explores how airports are increasingly functioning like mini cities, with integrated hospitality, transportation, and commercial offerings, while still needing to feel curated, welcoming, and distinct to their location. Along the way, Anthal shares practical insights that apply far beyond aviation, offering lessons for architects and designers working on any high-traffic, user-centered environment.
In this ICYMI article-read episode of I Hear Design, we revisit an article titled, “ASID’s 2026 Trends Outlook: Designing for Resilience, Dignity, and Long-Term Impact” written by staff writer and editor Lauren Brant, originally published by interiors+sources. Based on ASID’s 2026 Trends Outlook Report, the article explores how interior designers are being called to lead through disruption by creating spaces that support wellness, flexibility, independence, and long-term value. It also looks at demographic shifts driving demand for more adaptable living environments, the purposeful return of maximalism, and the sustainability questions raised by AI and other high-performance technologies.
To commemorate Women’s History Month, in this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen speaks with Studio RYS principals Lisa Haude and Bhavini Hardev about what women’s leadership looks like in today’s AEC industry—and what still needs to change.
Lisa and Bhavini discuss progress worth celebrating, including more women stepping into leadership and reshaping collaboration, while also naming persistent gaps: credibility and visibility challenges, mentorship access, toxic “always-on” expectations, and the stark reality of pay inequity. The conversation explores what “principal-level leadership” means beyond hierarchy, such as showing up with empathy, building psychological safety, mentoring with intention, and learning through real project context.
The guests also share how their complementary backgrounds in interior design and architecture help break down discipline silos, and how Studio RYS’s recent rebrand reflects an evolution toward a fully integrated practice rooted in storytelling through design. The episode closes with practical advice for emerging and mid-career women aiming for leadership roles in the next phase of their careers.
The Anatomy of a Spec-Worthy Product dives into what really makes a product worthy of specification—beyond surface-level aesthetics and marketing claims. Host Lauren Brant breaks down the essential elements designers and architects need to evaluate today’s products, from certifications and documentation to material transparency, digital spec tools, and embodied carbon.
Drawing on reporting from interiors+sources, this episode explores how tools from Mohawk Group, Fitwel, and sustainability leadership from MillerKnoll are helping specifiers make smarter, lower-impact decisions. You’ll also hear insights on carbon reduction from Rutgers University, learn how manufacturers like Shaw Industries are approaching circularity, and unpack why certifications from organizations such as Forest Stewardship Council and GREENGUARD can be both helpful—and complicated.
Plus, Lauren shares practical red flags designers shouldn’t ignore, and why “not a molecule more than needed” has become a powerful lens for purposeful product design.
Whether you’re specifying furniture, finishes, or fixtures, this episode is your guide to choosing products that support performance, transparency, and planetary health—because great design doesn’t stop at aesthetics. It lives in the details.
In this ICYMI article-read episode of I Hear Design, we explore Radford University’s Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity, an interdisciplinary, student-centered hub that brings the health sciences and the arts under one roof based on a recent article published by interiors+sources. Designed by Hord Coplan Macht in collaboration with William Rawn Associates, the 178,000-square-foot facility replaces siloed departmental space with shared, multipurpose environments—from studios and maker spaces to tech-enabled collaboration zones—helping reduce redundancies and deliver a more efficient footprint.
You’ll also hear how the building’s campus-connector strategy turns the facility into both a destination and a thoroughfare, while universal design solutions address a challenging 60-foot grade change to support barrier-free access, belonging, and wellbeing.
When clients say they need a project to be “budget-conscious,” what do they actually mean—and how can design teams respond without sacrificing creativity? In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Sophie Bidek, Studio Director of Vocon, a Chicago-based design leader whose work spans multifamily, mixed-use, workplace, boutique hospitality, and placemaking.
Sophie shares how today’s clients are approaching workplace projects with more intention and why that shift is changing how we plan, prioritize, and design for experience. You’ll hear her unpack why “budget-conscious” isn’t always about drastically smaller budgets: it’s about fewer surprises, a smaller margin for error, and earlier, real-time clarity around cost drivers and trade-offs.
She also explains a simple way to keep spaces from feeling overly value engineered: a strategy every architects and designer will want to tune in for.
With hybrid work raising expectations for the office, which is now judged against the comfort and convenience of home, organizations are increasingly prioritizing better amenities and services for their workplaces. In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article-read episode of I Hear Design, based on the article, "Designing Workplace Amenities: Create Experiences That Attract and Retain Talent," we explore why amenities have become a defining factor in the competition for talent and why the real differentiator isn’t simply adding a coffee bar, rooftop deck, or game room, but designing the experience around it.
You’ll hear a practical framework for amenity planning that goes beyond trends starting with site, climate, and infrastructure; designing around user demographics and community synergies; planning for programming, operations, and partnerships;, and clarifying design intent and functionality. Whether you’re a designer, owner, or workplace leader, this episode offers actionable questions to help amenities deliver lasting value, rather than simply another box to check on your workplace offerings.
Emerging designers are stepping into a profession that looks nothing like what many were trained for—hybrid work has changed studio culture, and AI is accelerating everything from ideation to expectations. In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Elisabeth Mejia, IIDA NY Chapter President and Office Design Leader, Interiors at HKS, and Paridhi Chawla, VP of Student Development for IIDA NY and a designer at TPG Architecture, to rethink what mentorship needs to be right now.
Together, they explore mentorship as a two-way partnership and a safe space for honest questions, as well as highlight the real difference between a mentor and a sponsor who advocates for you when you’re not in the room. They also discuss “listening-first” leadership, transparency around expectations, and how mentors can support diverse, early-career talent with empathy and clarity.
You’ll also hear how IIDA NY is turning mentorship into action through Career Night, the Student Uplift Program, and the upcoming Listening Lounge—initiatives designed to connect students, emerging professionals, and industry partners in more intentional ways.
In this episode of Product Talk, host Lauren Brant explores what product engagement data reveals about the way designers are thinking, clicking, and ultimately specifying for the year ahead. Drawing on real behavior from the interiors+sources audience, the conversation uncovers the categories and qualities that held attention longest—and what those patterns suggest about evolving priorities in commercial design. It’s an insightful look at how analytics can translate into smarter, more purposeful design decisions for 2026.
As both a science and an art, acoustics can make or break the way a space functions. In this ICYMI article-read episode based on "The Art and Science of Acoustics," by Armstrong's Kenneth Wood, published on the interiors+sources website on Oct. 16, 2025, we break down the fundamentals of how sound behaves in interiors, why ceilings and plenums matter more than many teams realize, and how designers can align performance goals with real occupant expectations. You’ll get a clear, designer-friendly tour of common acoustic metrics and a breakdown of how these numbers work together in the real world.
The episode also outlines the four levels of speech privacy (from confidential to none) and offers a simple, best-practice framework—Absorb, Block, Cover (ABCs)—including a “good/better/best” approach to specifying ceiling and wall systems. If you design workplaces, healthcare, education, or any environment where focus and privacy matter, this one’s a must-save.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- The four ways sound moves through a space and why material choices drive outcomes
- Why ceilings are often the highest-leverage acoustic surface (and how plenums become sound highways)
- What NRC, CAC, STC, NIC, RT, PI, and SPC actually tell you (and what they don’t)
- How to set the right speech privacy target for open plan vs. enclosed rooms
- The ABC strategy (Absorb/Block/Cover) and a “good/better/best” spec mindset
In this episode of I Hear Design, Gensler’s co-CEO’s Jordan Goldstein and Elizabeth Brink sit down with host Robert Nieminen to explore the firm’s 2026 Design Forecast and what it means for the future of the built environment. They discuss how the “6 in ’26” meta trends emerged from research across 33 practice areas and 57 offices, and why design agility and creativity are now strategic imperatives in an era of volatility and rapid technological change.
Jordan and Elizabeth share how clients are redefining real estate value around experience and data using metrics like dwell time, emotional response, and behavioral patterns to shape workplaces, campuses, and mixed-use districts. They dive into predictive cost intelligence, digital twins, and AI as a creative partner, illustrating how these tools are helping owners minimize risk in projects, optimize conversions like office-to-residential, and even imagine buildings designed to adapt over centuries rather than decades.
The conversation also covers “future fitting” existing assets, the mash-up of uses transforming cities, and why climate resilience and carbon performance have become critical business issues rather than purely sustainability aspirations. Finally, they talk about the skills emerging designers will need, such as data literacy, curiosity, and comfort with AI, and how firms of any size can start applying the insights from the report today.
Listeners will come away with a clearer view of where architecture and design are headed next, as well as some concrete ideas for turning complexity into opportunity in their own practices.
In this ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) article-read episode of I Hear Design, we explore “microbiome architecture,” a next-step evolution of biophilic design that intentionally integrates plants and their microbiomes into commercial and institutional interiors. Based on the article by Rose Morrison published on the interiors+sources website, you’ll hear how plant systems can be designed to support indoor air quality, occupant well-being, and sustainability goals, as well as a practical framework for integrating living walls, soil-based planting media, low-tox materials, multisensory accessibility, and HVAC collaboration.
We also unpack real-world hurdles such as scientific uncertainty, maintenance demands, and upfront cost, and discuss how design teams can minimize risks of adoption through early cross-disciplinary partnerships, pilot installations, and performance tracking. The episode includes a case study spotlight on Phipps Conservatory’s Center for Sustainable Landscapes and closes with a roadmap for firms ready to move from “plants as décor” to living systems as measurable building infrastructure.
What does it really look like when a design firm leads with values, not simply as a slogan, but as an operating system? In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen talks with Perkins&Will Principal and CEO, Phil Harrison, and Lindsey Peckinpaugh, Principal and President, about their impact report, “Stewardship in Action: A Values-Driven Approach to Design.”
Together, they explore how “values-driven” design shows up in the lived experience of a place in things like human-centered spaces, biophilic connection, and design that serves communities for the long haul. They also break down Perkins&Will’s Living Design framework and spotlight Toronto’s Dawes Library, a net-zero-carbon branch library and community hub shaped through Indigenous partnership and co-creation developed in collaboration with Smoke Architecture.
Additional highlights include:
- Why energy modeling should be treated as an ethical responsibility and how firms of any size can act now
- Perkins&Will’s publicly shared “Switch List” for advanced material health
- Designing for biodiversity, including ecological literacy and habitat restoration
- A candid look at client satisfaction vs. staff well-being—and the push to bring joy back to practice
- A pragmatic take on AI: reduce repetitive work, boost creativity, and keep design a human art
What do interiors+sources readers value most right now, and what does that reveal about where commercial interiors are heading next? In this year-end Editors’ Cut episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen is joined by interiors+sources Editor-in-Chief Carrie Meadows and Editor Lauren Brant for a behind-the-scenes look at the People’s Choice Projects of 2025, including what stood out across the broader mix of projects published this year and why certain spaces rose to the top.
The team digs into the year’s biggest through lines—adaptive reuse and reinvention, community-centered/co-created design, and human health and biophilic strategies—then explores the deeper “why” behind audience favorites: storytelling, identity, and “impact over opulence.”
You’ll also hear candid reflections on designing for healing, what truly inclusive design looks like in practice, and what the editors hope to see more of in 2026, from trauma-informed thinking to community impact that extends beyond a building’s four walls.
Welcome to the debut of Product Talk, a new monthly series on the I Hear Design podcast hosted by Lauren Brant. In this first annual roundup episode, Lauren shares the top five most-viewed Product Picks of 2025, chosen by your clicks on the interiors+sources website, and unpacks why these products rose to the top of the year’s analytics.
You’ll hear what made each pick stand out for real-world specification and storytelling in commercial interiors, including innovative products from:
- Luum Textiles
- Lumicor
- Rosemary Hallgarten
- Rockfon
- Una Malan
If you’re a designer, specifier, or product-obsessed creative, this episode is your fast, inspiring snapshot of what defined design in 2025—and what those signals suggest about where specification is heading next.
Industrial designer and Luxxbox founder Jason Bird joins I Hear Design to unpack the design side of acoustic lighting—how soft materials, fixture geometry, surface area, and above-table placement can absorb chatter, clarify zones, and elevate “quiet luxury” in lobbies, lounges, F&B and guest rooms. He stresses designers as the true gatekeepers of the soundscape, and how acoustic lighting is a uniquely cost-effective tool because you need lighting where people are.
We cover retrofit realities (low ceilings, messy plenums), day-to-night ambience via dim-to-warm and scene setting, and simple ways to measure success so teams can budget and specify with confidence. Finally, be sure to check out Luxxbox’s Acoustic Analyzer, a user-friendly tool to help you quickly and easily generate a customized acoustic report for your next project.
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article-read episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen opens with a brief update on the White House’s proposed 90,000-square-foot ballroom project, including preservation groups’ calls for a rigorous review process, a December 12, 2025 lawsuit seeking to halt the work, and reporting that a new lead architect has taken over the project in spite of calls from the A&D community to decline the commission.
Then we revisit the original September 3, 2025 commentary by Carrie Meadows, "Architectural Community Responds to Trump’s Executive Order on Federal Design," responding to President Trump’s executive order on federal design. The episode summarizes the American Institute of Architects’ concerns that a mandate favoring classical styles restricts thoughtful design, removes meaningful local feedback, and limits architecture’s ability to reflect modern culture and diverse needs. Drawing on responses from multiple professional organizations, the piece argues for a more democratic, evidence-based, future-forward approach; one that supports community engagement, sustainability, and innovation while respecting architectural heritage.
How are interior designers actually using AI—and what are they afraid of? In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Guy Adam Ailion, co-founder and CEO of Mattoboard, to unpack the company’s new State of AI & Interior Design report. Based on a global survey of designers and architects, the findings reveal a striking paradox: AI adoption is widespread and many designers feel it boosts creativity, yet concerns about homogeneity, plagiarism, bias, and a loss of creative authorship remain.
Guy explains why the most experienced designers are often the most optimistic about AI, while young designers report the highest anxiety despite leading in daily usage. He shares practical ways firms can protect their “design DNA,” why the next phase of AI must move from prompts to control and context, and how new tools like Mattoboard’s Design Stream aim to bridge the gap between inspiring visuals and real-world materials, budgets, and codes. The discussion also explores AI’s role in reducing sampling waste, accelerating sustainable material choices, and shifting designers from execution to orchestration in AI-native studios.
Whether you’re an AI skeptic, a power user, or somewhere in between, this episode offers a grounded look at how designers can stay in the driver’s seat while harnessing AI to support what Guy calls “the great creative mess” where the magic of design truly happens.
In this In Case You Missed It episode of I Hear Design from interiors+sources, we revisit the article “Transforming Built Environments Through Trauma-Informed Design,” written by Carrie Meadows and originally published on August 12, 2025, on the interiors+sources website. Drawing on guidance from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the work of the Trauma-Informed Design Society, the episode explains what trauma is, why it shows up in every building type—not just healthcare—and how the built environment can either mitigate or magnify its effects.
Listeners will learn how trauma-informed design connects to environmental psychology, human-centered design, and biophilic principles; why current codes and professional standards don’t yet address emotional safety; and how designers can bridge that gap in everyday practice. The episode also touches on strategies for talking about trauma with clients, overcoming stakeholder skepticism, and understanding the broader social impact of stress-reducing environments—from academic performance to community violence and incarceration rates.
How often do you think about the air your projects are asking people to breathe?
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen unpacks why indoor air quality (IAQ) has become a frontline design issue—from post-pandemic health concerns and wildfire smoke to rising expectations for healthier workplaces. Unpacking insights from articles published in interiors+sources and BUILDINGS, along with recent research, Robert walks through breakthrough initiatives like ARPA-H’s BREATHE program and Mayo Clinic’s HAIQU project, as well as the new Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air launched at the United Nations, and explains what they mean for architects, interior designers, and facilities professionals.
You’ll learn practical strategies for improving IAQ across planning, building systems, interiors, and existing building retrofits along with real-world scenarios and key questions to bring to your next client meeting. If you’re looking to connect wellness, resilience, and performance in your projects, this episode is your IAQ playbook.
In this In Case You Missed It episode of I Hear Design, we revisit Jennifer Kenson’s feature, “Beyond Aesthetics: Biophilic Design & Neuroscience in Healthcare Spaces,” originally published on i+s. You’ll hear how biophilic design in healthcare goes far beyond adding plants or wood tones—it taps into neuroscience and concepts like the “collective unconscious” and prospect-refuge theory to reduce stress responses, support healing, and improve staff well-being. Through the Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care Clinic case study, the episode explores how natural light, organic forms, intuitive wayfinding, and carefully planned staff respite areas can make a space feel genuinely restorative, not clinical.
If you’re an interior designer or architect working in healthcare—or simply interested in evidence-based, human-centered environments—you’ll come away with practical ideas and a stronger language for advocating biophilic strategies with clients: from layout moves that calm the nervous system to materials and lighting decisions that support both patients and care teams over the long term.
The hospitality market is recalibrating, and design teams are adapting accordingly. In this episode, Jill Cole, President of Cole Martinez Curtis and Associates (CMCA), returns to the I Hear Design podcast to unpack what’s changed since her last guest appearance in 2023: financing slowdowns and the rise of limited-service/extended-stay, why experiential design still wins, and how the hotel lobby is evolving into a multifunctional “community living room.” Cole and host Robert Niemienen discuss everything from pet-friendly planning, the realities of renovating while open (logistics, phasing, and guest experience), and tech shifts like wireless lighting and powering furniture without trenching slabs. She also shares approaches to authentic locality and storytelling—from Venice Beach streetscapes to JW Marriott Houston’s adaptive reuse narrative—and weighs the tension between one-off luxury concepts and big-brand standardization. Whether you’re designing a boutique retreat or refreshing a flagship, you’ll leave with practical ways to connect place, operations, and guest delight.
On this article-read episode, we spotlight the University of Arkansas’s new Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research (I³R)—a 144,000-sq-ft hub designed by HGA (with Hufft) to accelerate convergent research and regional economic development. Published on August 27, 2025, on the interiors+sources website, the piece explores how a mass-timber pavilion, biophilic strategies, and a flexible lab chassis support cross-disciplinary work in FoodTech, HealthTech, and CyberTech. Tune in to hear why this project matters for designers: the building ties architectural choices to measurable collaboration, talent attraction, and community impact—offering a blueprint for research environments that are as people-centric as they are technically advanced.
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen talks with Brandon Larcom, Global Director of Product Development at Gensler, about the strategy behind today’s most effective workplace products. Larcom unpacks how research, user personas, and storytelling guide the design process—and why “hackability,” flexibility, and hybrid work are redefining what products must do.
The discussion covers sustainability and circularity standards that are changing manufacturer partnerships, the role of emerging technologies in personalizing spaces, and how sensory experiences can strengthen culture and wellbeing. Larcom also offers practical advice for brands looking to collaborate with design firms more effectively and shares what he’s watching next in workplace product innovation.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Gensler’s Research & Insights
- Bulo Monica lounge chair by Gensler
In this ICYMI article-read, i+s Editor-in-Chief Carrie Meadows unpacks the renewed federal design directive from her article, “Architectural Community Responds to Trump's Executive Order on Federal Design,” originally published on Sept. 3, 2025, and why it’s drawing pushback across the A&D community. You’ll hear a concise overview of the order’s call for classical styles, a quick history lesson on the 1962 “Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture,” and how groups like AIA, ASLA, the BSA, and the Society of Architectural Historians are responding. The episode explores what’s at stake for community input, design innovation, and sustainability in federal projects—grounded with examples like the U.S. Tax Court and the rebuilt Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building—and closes with an editorial perspective on keeping civic architecture democratic, evidence-based, and future-forward.
The workplace is evolving faster than ever—and the office must evolve with it. In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Allan W. Smith, President of the Americas and Chief Product Officer at Steelcase, to explore how decades of its workplace research are shaping the future of work.
Smith shares insights into designing offices that balance privacy with collaboration, support equitable hybrid meetings, and harness the power of AI. He also discusses how sustainability, neurodiversity, and well-being are redefining what a successful workplace looks like. Plus, we look ahead to the next decade and how space will adapt to new technologies and workstyles yet to emerge.
Whether you’re an architect, designer, or workplace strategist, this conversation will change the way you think about the office—and its role in building community, culture, and creativity.
This is an ICYMI article-read episode of I Hear Design, adapted from our i+s feature “Designing for Every Mind: 5 Ways to Build Neuroinclusive Workplaces.” You’ll hear five practical, research-informed strategies for neuroinclusive workplace design—covering choice and zoning, sensory load management, predictable wayfinding, user control/personalization, and biophilic design—along with expert perspective from HOK’s Kay Sargent and Tom Polucci. Listen in for a concise guide you can share with clients and project teams looking to make workplace environments more inclusive and effective for all.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- How to use choice-based zoning (focus, collaboration, retreat) so people can pick environments that match their cognitive needs.
- Practical ways to reduce sensory load—lighting, acoustics, materials, and tech—to minimize fatigue and distraction.
- Predictable wayfinding tactics (clear sightlines, landmarks, iconography) that lower anxiety and improve navigation.
- Why user control and personalization (adjustable lighting, seating, tools) boost comfort, autonomy, and performance.
- How biophilic cues (views, textures, rhythms) can calm the nervous system and support sustained attention.
- The business case: fewer disruptions, higher engagement, broader talent access—including neurodivergent employees.
- Quick-start pilot ideas and metrics to test changes fast and measure impact (utilization, focus time, satisfaction).
Waste in the interior design industry is more than an inconvenience—it’s a systemic challenge that affects every stage of a project, from material sampling to tenant turnover. In this episode, host Robert Nieminen examines the root causes of waste and shares insights from industry experts, including highlights from Swatchbox’s groundbreaking Second Life Samples program. Listeners will also learn about cutting-edge biomaterials like kelp-based foam and pineapple-leaf leather substitutes that could change the future of design. Discover practical strategies for reducing waste, embracing circular design principles, and rethinking sustainability in your own projects.
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article-read, we explore how thoughtfully curated artwork can do far more than simply “decorate” a space. It can help anchor brand identity, support wayfinding, and even deepen a sense of place and belonging for occupants. Adapted from the article, "Art in Interiors: Why Integrate Local Culture Into Commercial Spaces?" written by Rose Morrison and published on the interiors+sources website on June 18, 2025, this episode highlights strategies designers can use now, including:
- How to engage local communities and makers
- Integrating art with architecture rather than adding it last
- Source regionally to support sustainability goals
- Consider sensory-friendly choices that make spaces more inclusive
Along the way, we visit examples from retail, hospitality, healthcare, government, and education—from joyful neighborhood murals to mission-driven installations—that show art’s power to connect people, culture, and purpose inside the built environment.
What if the spaces we design could actively reduce stress and promote healing? In this episode of I Hear Design, interiors+sources Editor-in-Chief Carrie Meadows sits down with Janet Roche and Christine Cowart, co-founders of the Trauma Informed Design Society, to explore the growing movement of trauma-informed design. They discuss the science behind stress and the built environment, the importance of designing with fidelity, and how research, consulting, and education are advancing the field. Listeners will gain insights into how trauma-informed principles can be applied across sectors—from schools and healthcare to workplaces and community spaces—to create environments that improve health, safety, and overall well-being. Whether you’re an architect, designer, educator, or advocate, this conversation offers a roadmap for transforming design into a force for resilience and care.
Interested in learning more? Purchase a copy of Roche and Cowart's new book, Trauma-Informed Design, here.
In this ICYMI episode of I Hear Design, we spotlight a compelling article by Heidi Lapka published on the i+s website on May 28, 2025, that explores how wallcoverings can do far more than beautify; they can actively foster well-being. You’ll discover how intentional design with wallcoverings supports the core principles of salutogenesis—the science of designing environments that promote health.
Listeners will learn:
- How wallcoverings enhance the Sense of Coherence by making environments feel comprehensible, manageable, and meaningful, and why that matters for our mental and emotional resilience.
- The ways thoughtful wallcovering design—through color zoning, visual patterns, or signage—can simplify navigation, reduce cognitive load, and bring clarity to complex interiors like schools, hospitals, and offices.
- How innovations in material performance—acoustic textures, antimicrobial and low-glare finishes, stain-resistant or moisture-regulating surfaces—make wallcoverings not only comforting but highly functional and maintainable.
- The deep connection between meaning and design: how biophilic motifs, natural textures, or custom visuals can reflect cultural identity, storytelling, and values—turning walls into healing, human-centered narratives.
- Emerging trends in sustainable and health-oriented design: recyclable and low-VOC substrates, GREENGUARD or Cradle-to-Cradle certifications, smart surfaces that resist bacteria or absorb sound, and digitally customizable art that brings purpose and place into every wall.
Whether you're a designer, builder, educator, healthcare professional, or wellness-curious listener, this episode offers new insights into how wallcoverings can transform spaces into nurturing environments. Tune in to reimagine what your walls can do.
What makes a strong project management partnership—and how does it transform the way design projects unfold? In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen speaks with Koko Nomura and Nirmala Srinivasa, senior project managers at Perkins&Will, about their unique collaborative dynamic.
From navigating cultural and generational differences to leading teams through conflict with grace, Koko and Nirmala unpack how their complementary strengths create a “work marriage” that benefits colleagues, clients, and the design process itself. They also explore the evolving role of project managers, common misconceptions about the profession, and the importance of modeling open communication for younger staff.
Listeners will come away with practical strategies for:
- Building trust and respect among diverse project teams
- Embracing “creative abrasion” as a driver of innovation
- Leading by example to foster collaboration across generations
- Navigating conflict with empathy and resilience
Whether you’re managing projects, leading teams, or simply curious about the human side of design leadership, this episode offers a candid look at how partnership can elevate both process and product.
Listen in to this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article read episode in which we revisit a story titled, "Transforming Suburban Office Campuses for the Future: Five Key Strategies," written by Dayita Kumar and published on the interiors+sources website on May 28, 2025. You'll discover how suburban office campuses have evolved from sterile, isolated environments to vibrant, mixed-use hubs that prioritize amenities, community integration, and tenant diversity, driven by modern redevelopment strategies.
Key Highlights from This Episode:* Modern suburban campuses now emphasize amenities like bike shops, pet care, and social spaces to enhance tenant experience and community vibrancy. * The integration of tech, life sciences, and creative tenants fosters innovation and attracts a diverse, thriving workforce within suburban settings. * Designing open, approachable boundaries with retail, F&B, and recreational facilities creates inviting environments that blend public and private uses. * A phased, adaptable approach ensures redevelopment aligns with market demands, allowing for long-term growth and flexibility. * Conversions and placemaking initiatives leverage existing structures, promoting sustainability and community engagement while reducing costs.
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Tiffany Woodsen, founder of INK+ORO, to discuss the power of emotionally resonant hospitality design. Tiffany shares her journey from residential and nightclub design to launching a multidisciplinary studio that blends architectural precision with interior design’s emotive touch. She unpacks how design can act as an “emotional anchor,” shaping how guests feel, remember, and connect with a space. From cost-effective strategies for creating high-end impact to the importance of grounding projects in local context, Tiffany reveals how thoughtful design choices can transform ordinary places into unforgettable experiences.
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article-read episode, we revisit an article titled, "How Rice Fergus Miller Creates Culturally Rooted Hospitality Spaces," written by Allison Lampo and published on the interiors+sources website on July 1, 2025. Interior Designer and Principal Jennifer Fleming shares insights into their approach, emphasizing the importance of listening to communities, collaborating with local artists, and integrating cultural narratives into design. By focusing on authenticity and community connection, Rice Fergus Miller crafts environments that resonate deeply with their surroundings and the people they serve.
As you listen to this episode, you'll discover how their projects, such as the Jamestown S’Klallam Healing Clinic and the 7 Cedars Hotel, embody the firm’s commitment to meaningful design that honors identity and fosters a sense of belonging.
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Kay Sargent of HOK to discuss her groundbreaking book, Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces. Kay explains how neuroinclusive design goes beyond accessibility, tackling sensory and cognitive well-being to create spaces where everyone can perform at their best. She shares personal stories, research-backed strategies, and practical steps organizations can take to accommodate neurodiverse employees—ultimately boosting engagement, innovation, and retention.
Tune in to learn:
- What neuroinclusive design really means and how it differs from universal design
- How small accommodations can have a big impact on performance and well-being
- Why empathy, choice, and intentionality are critical in workplace strategy
- The business case for neuroinclusive environments
Discover the HALL Park Hotel in Frisco, Texas, a property that blends modern architecture with natural materials, soft curves, and biophilic design for a warm, elegant guest experience in this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article read. Based on an article titled, "HALL Park Hotel in Frisco: Modern Design, Natural Comfort & Luxury Amenities," written by editor Lauren Brant and published on the i+s website on April 22, 2025. From curated art to natural stone finishes, you'll hear how this 164-room hotel offers its guests a harmonious retreat with amenities like a pool, fitness center, and Italian dining, all inspired by the local environment that's on trend with today's engaging hospitality environments.
The design world is facing a crisis of authenticity as cheap knock-off products continue to flood the market and threaten the profitability of original design work. In this compelling episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Massimo Buster Minale, founder of the iconic London-based brand Buster + Punch, to discuss the rampant spread of counterfeit products and its impact on the interiors industry, as well as his advocacy work to protect original design in partnership with the non-profit organization, Be Original Americas.
From his roots in motorcycle craftsmanship to pioneering bold, tactile home fittings, Massimo shares his firsthand experience combating knockoffs, protecting intellectual property, and building a loyal community that values craft and originality. The two also explore how today’s design culture—oversaturated with AI, social media, and repetitiveness—is giving rise to a renewed interest in and demand for meaning, materiality, and ethical design practices.
This is a timely episode that offers a powerful reminder of why originality in design is so important and what we can do to protect it.
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article read, we revisit an article published on the interiors+sources website titled, "Commercial Materials Industry Moves Closer to Scalable Biomaterials Solutions," on April 22, 2025, written by Kenn Busch. As you listen to this mini-episode, you'll learn about the sustainability discussions and trends in biomaterials at the Heimtextil textiles and interiors fair and uncover insights into the challenges and future prospects for biomaterials in commercial interiors, including:
- Biomaterials are defined as materials derived from waste or byproducts—not traditional natural materials with existing supply chains.
- Scalability remains the biggest barrier to widespread adoption of biomaterials due to limited supply and high production costs.
- Spinnova’s fiber technology offers a rare example of a truly scalable, low-impact biomaterial solution.
- Promising prototypes like Agoprene and Piñatex face durability, performance, or supply challenges that limit mass adoption.
- A “Yes, and…” strategy encourages integrating biomaterials alongside traditional ones rather than replacing them outright.
- Natural variation in biomaterials should be embraced as a desirable aesthetic, not a flaw.
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen speaks with Sammy Rupp, interior designer and fiber artist at DLR Group, about her innovative work in neuroinclusive design. Sammy discusses how her personal experiences with ADHD and her sister’s autism diagnosis which led her to champion design strategies that support diverse cognitive and sensory needs. She shares insights from her grant-supported research at DLR Group, details behind her immersive installation “Tactile” currently featured in Venice at the Architecture Bianale, and how designers can rethink traditional environments to be more responsive, inclusive, and human-centered.
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article read, we revisit an article titled, "The Johnson Studio Transforms Former Memphis Foundry into Fine Dining Destination," by Jennie Morton published on the i+s website on April 22, 2025. We spotlight an inspiring adaptive reuse project by The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry in this mini episode, in which you'll discover how a former 1920s Memphis foundry was thoughtfully transformed into Bishop, a French brasserie that balances contemporary fine dining with historic preservation. From honoring industrial heritage to embracing sustainable design, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how old spaces can gain new life—and purpose.
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with architect and Anguleris CEO Ben Glunz to explore Swatchbox’s new Second Life Samples™ program—a breakthrough initiative that’s redefining sustainability in the design world.
Swatchbox has long helped designers streamline how they request and return product samples, but its new offering goes a step further: enabling the return and reuse of any unused material sample, regardless of where it came from. Leveraging a proprietary AI visual engine, the technology will assess the condition of samples and then the company will either recirculate, donate, or recycle them responsibly.
Together, Robert and Ben discuss:
- The environmental and logistical costs of traditional sampling practices
- Why circular design begins with thoughtful specification
- How Swatchbox’s model empowers both manufacturers and designers
- What Gen Z expects from sample workflows—and how the industry is evolving to meet them
If you’re passionate about reducing waste in the built environment, this episode offers real-world insights on how to start closing the loop—one sample at a time.
🔗 Learn more: secondlife.swatchbox.com
Discover how HGA turned a former department store in the historic Woodies building in Washington, DC, into its thriving new regional headquarters in this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) mini-episode, based on a recent article, titled, "HGA Overhauls Former Department Store Into New D.C. Headquarters," published on the i+s website on Feb. 18, 2025. In this article-read, you'll learn how:
- Adaptive reuse can transform historic buildings into vibrant, modern workplaces while preserving architectural character.
- HGA’s new headquarters reflects post-COVID hybrid work strategies, blending flexible spaces with collaborative areas.
- Thoughtful design choices—such as high ceilings, natural light, and healthy materials—enhance employee well-being.
- Locating offices in urban cores supports community revitalization and strengthens ties to clients and local organizations.
- Sustainability certifications like LEED and WELL can align workplace design with environmental and health priorities.
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Cheryl Durst, EVP and CEO of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), to explore the future of interior design and IIDA’s central role in shaping it. Recorded ahead of NeoCon and Design Days in Chicago, the conversation highlights IIDA’s initiatives, including Revel in Design, the Design Your World program aimed at diversifying the profession, and the Certified Design Futurist program helping firms become more strategic in an evolving marketplace.
Cheryl also discusses the impact of AI on the design profession, the importance of place in a post-pandemic world, and IIDA’s efforts to secure Chicago’s designation of “Design Week.” With trademark insight and passion, Cheryl shares how designers can navigate industry change while keeping people, place, and purpose at the core.
Show Notes* Design Your World * Certified Design Futurist (CDF) program * Chicago's official "Design Week" proclamation
Have you ever considered how hotels can incorporate adaptive design elements to proactively meet their guests’ needs? Listen to this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article read mini-episode in which we revisit an article titled, "Adaptive Furnishings and Fixtures Deliver Fully Inclusive Hotels," written by Evelyn Long and published on the i+s website on April 8, 2025. You'll learn:
- Why inclusive design is becoming a business imperative
- How to enhance accessibility in common areas
- How to go beyond ADA in creating thoughtful guestroom features
- Why proactive and empathetic hospitality is so important
- How to future proof through inclusive design principles
In this edition of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen delivers a wide-angle view of the current architecture, design, and construction landscape in 2025. Drawing from recent reports and economic indicators—including the AIA Billings Index, Sherwin-Williams' Construction Insights survey, and research from firms like Gensler, Perkins&Will, and Corgan—this episode unpacks the forces reshaping the built environment.
We explore the lingering impact of economic uncertainty, new tariffs, and supply chain delays, as well as emerging opportunities in wellness real estate, experience-driven placemaking, and carbon transparency. Plus, you'll learn how new tools like mass timber carbon calculators and healthier materials lists are helping design teams make smarter, more sustainable choices.
Topics Covered:
- What’s driving delays and cautious investment in construction and architecture
- How wellness and experiential design are commanding premium value
- Why carbon benchmarking and healthier material standards are becoming essential
- The Gen Z effect on urban design and multifamily development
Whether you’re navigating tough market conditions or planning your next project with performance and impact in mind, this episode is packed with insights to help you lead with purpose and resilience.
Show Notes:
- Associated Builders & Contractors Monthly Construction Economic Survey Shows Tariff Impacts Emerge
- AIA Architecture Billings Downward Trajectory Continues
- Sherwin-Williams Finds 9 in 10 Construction Pros Face Costly Delays
- Corgan Unveils CO2e Emissions Calculator for Mass Timber
- The Rise of the Experiential Economy | US – Cushman & Wakefield
- Uncovering Growth: Wellness Real Estate Across the Market – Gensler
- Perkins&Will Releases Advanced Guidance on Material Health and Embodied Carbon
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article read mini-episode, we revisit an article titled, "What Does a Healthy Showroom Look Like?" published on the interiors+sources website on Feb. 18, 2025. Listen in to discover how Kimball International’s Boston showroom recently achieved WELL certification at the Platinum level, becoming the fifth of the company’s facilities to do so, as well as what the certification means for interior designers. Learn how the new space incorporates design features aligned with WELL's 10 core concepts, as well as how the furniture brand's corporate headquarters and showrooms have earned the WELL Equity Rating and the WELL Health-Safety Rating, which underscore the company's dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and health and safety protocols.
In this special NeoCon 2025 preview episode, host Robert Nieminen chats with sustainability journalist and educator Kenn Busch, founder of Material Intelligence and Climate Positive Now. Together, they explore what’s in store at this year’s Material Intelligence Destination: NeoCon Pavilion—a hands-on, narrative-driven space that reframes how designers and specifiers engage with sustainable materials.
Kenn shares how the pavilion evolved from its “materials petting zoo” roots to a vibrant hub for carbon-smart design, including the debut of eco-conscious display tables made from repurposed shipping pallets. From thermally treated wood and 3D laminates to composite panels with negative carbon footprints, this episode unpacks the stories, systems, and synergies behind climate-positive design.
Whether you're headed to Chicago or following from afar, this conversation will inspire you to rethink the role of materials in shaping healthier, smarter, and more sustainable interiors.
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) mini article-read episode, we revisit an article published on the i+s website titled, "ASID Explores the Influence of Joy, Wellness, and Sustainability on 2025 Interior Design Trends," in which ASID's Lindsey Koren discusses how interior design is adapting to reflect emerging priorities that emphasize joy, wellness, and sustainability. Based on findings from the Association's recently released 2025 Trends Outlook, discover how these evolving influences offer insights into the ways consumers and designers alike are redefining their spaces to align with deeper personal and societal values as you listen in to this episode.
Marketing building products to architects and designers is more complicated than ever. In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen talks with Susan Fernandez, founder of Cast Carbon and partner at UpSpring, about what it really takes to break through the noise and connect with today’s A&D professionals.
From her early days branding pavers to launching circular materials at Cast Carbon, Susan shares why storytelling is crucial—even for the most utilitarian products—and how to craft a narrative that resonates with specifiers. She explains why Gen Z staffers, not firm principals, are driving product research, how AI is changing the way designers source and compare materials, and why transparency beats perfection when it comes to sustainability claims.
Plus, learn how something as simple as color branding (think: pink insulation) can make all the difference in standing out to overworked design professionals.
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article-read mini-episode, we commemorate Earth Day 2025 by revisiting an article published on the i+s website titled, "Creating a Climate-Resilient Blueprint for Schools," which explores the risks educational institutions face due to extreme weather-related events and the important role that resilient educational facilities can play in safely serving the community, inspiring key changes in building design and on-site energy resources. Listen in as we highlight how these future-ready facilities are helping shape a climate-resilient tomorrow—for students and entire communities.
With office vacancies rising and housing shortages mounting, the commercial real estate industry is at a tipping point. In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Marissa Kasdan and Mark Oberholzer of KTGY to explore how adaptive reuse—and their bold Upcycle Tower concept—could reshape our cities.
They discuss the real-world challenges of converting steel-framed office towers into viable residential buildings, the role of city incentives, and how thoughtful design can balance livability, cost, and sustainability. Learn how phased conversions, mixed-use flexibility, and embodied carbon savings are making adaptive reuse a compelling path forward for developers and municipalities alike.
🔑 Topics covered:
- Economic and environmental case for adaptive reuse
- KTGY’s Upcycle Tower design concept
- Zoning and policy changes in cities like Los Angeles
- Structural and cost considerations
- Strategies for integrating office and residential spaces
- Urban resilience and sustainable development
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article read episode, we look back at an interview i+s Editor in Chief Carrie Meadows conducted with Principal Caleb Anderson of /AND Design (formerly Drake/Anderson), originally published online on Feb. 5, 2025, in which he talks about an approach for wider industry collaboration that harmonizes design concepts and values for business with purpose. Discover how Anderson plans to advance the firm’s sustainability initiatives in a way that aligns his passion for creating what supports clients while subverting their expectations of luxury design.
In the final installment of our Women’s History Month series, we're honored to host Andrea Keller on this episode of I Hear Design. Andrea is a visionary architect and partner/designer of Star Tile who's redefining how we perceive design and its impact on human well-being. In this episode, we explore how incorporating these natural geometries into our built environments can trigger a calming neurological response, reducing stress and enhancing overall wellness. Andrea shares her insights on the difference between biophilia and biomimicry, and how architects and designers can move beyond simply adding plants to creating spaces that truly resonate with our innate connection to nature.
Join us as we dive into the science behind fractal design, its practical applications, and the transformative power of aligning our spaces with nature’s inherent wisdom. This conversation is not just about design; it’s about creating a future where our environments actively contribute to our health and happiness.
In this Women’s History Month episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Sara Balderi and Deidre Hoguet of Designtex for an inspiring conversation on the growing field of neuroaesthetics. They explore how neuroscience, biophilia, and the psychology of space are reshaping commercial design—from healthcare to hospitality—with a focus on emotional wellness, sensory comfort, and inclusive experiences.
Sara and Deidre share their research on color, texture, and pattern, explain how “positive distractions” reduce stress in high-pressure environments, and discuss how natural materials can promote well-being on a subconscious level. They also highlight the role of evidence-based design and emerging technologies in creating spaces that adapt to users’ emotional and cognitive needs.
Tune in to learn how thoughtful design choices can uplift, inspire, and truly make a difference in the places where we live, work, and heal.
Show Notes
- Designing with Emotion story
- Resources on Biophilia, Neuroaesthetics, and Designing for Wellbeing
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen is joined by two influential women in the design industry—Alda Ly, founder and principal of ALA Studio (@_ala_studio), and Casey Baxter, vice president and general manager of HBF (@hbffurniture | @hbftextiles). As part of our Women’s History Month series, we explore their professional journeys, the impact of female-led collaborations, and the importance of amplifying diverse voices in the built environment.
From navigating male-dominated workplaces to pioneering inclusive and empathetic design solutions, Alda and Casey share insights into fostering a culture of mentorship, designing with intention, and advocating for equitable opportunities in leadership. The discussion also highlights standout projects, such as HBF’s New York City showroom, which integrates wellness-focused spaces, and Alda’s work in women-centered interiors and inclusive workplace design.
Tune in to learn how thoughtful design decisions are shaping a more equitable and empowering future for all.
To kick off Women's History Month, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Kellie K. Sirna, founder of Studio 11 Design, to explore her journey from launching a boutique design firm to leading one of Dallas' most sought-after hospitality design teams. In this episode of I Hear Design, Kellie shares insights on managing a multi-generational workforce, the evolving demands of hospitality design post-pandemic, and the firm’s innovative approach to sustainability and wellness. She also offers valuable advice for aspiring designers looking to carve out a niche in the commercial interiors space. Whether you're a design enthusiast or a seasoned professional, you won't want to miss this conversation packed with inspiration and practical advice.
In this mini In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article-read episode, we dive into an article published on the i+s website on Dec. 3, 2024, titled, "Discover the Versatility and Value of Chemical Fabrics and Film," that explores how vinyl products deliver customization, durability, and aesthetic excellence across industries from healthcare to hospitality.
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with design innovators Steven DuFresne and Dave Veeneman to reveal the fascinating journey behind the Anthros chair. Learn how years of experience in wheelchair seating and a commitment to rigorous scientific research led to a groundbreaking, ergonomic office chair that improves posture, reduces pain, and redefines comfort over time. The conversation also explores the impactful work of the Anthros Foundation, which uses profits to support adaptive sports, community events, and mobility initiatives for the disabled worldwide. Whether you’re a design professional or simply passionate about human-centered innovation, this episode offers deep insights into how one chair can be a true investment in your future self.
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article-read episode, we review an article recently published on the i+s website titled, "Office Furnishings Find a Second Life Through Designers and Distributors Embracing Sustainable Practices." Listen in as we discuss how sustainability and circularity, combined with newer tools and marketplaces for sourcing high-quality used furniture, are driving interest in secondhand office furnishings.
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen is joined by industry experts Robert Siegel (Siegel Design), Steven South (Spectorgroup), and Erin McDannald (Elevated) to explore the business case for sustainability. The discussion covers how companies are leveraging sustainable design to improve ROI, boost employee well-being, and increase building efficiency. Topics include material transparency, smart building technologies, and how sustainability impacts real estate values. Tune in for expert insights on the future of sustainable architecture and design.
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) mini-episode, we revisit a recent article published on the i+s website that explores how woven metal fabric is transforming healthcare infrastructure with its durability, biophilic properties, and versatility. From enhancing safety and privacy to reducing noise pollution, discover how this dynamic material is contributing to the creation of healing environments that prioritize patient and staff well-being.
In this insightful episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with industry leaders Pablo La Roche (Arcadis), Joe Mamayek (SGA), and Jonce Walker (HLW) to explore the evolving landscape of green building standards, including LEED v5 and its far-reaching implications. From cutting-edge technologies like geothermal and passive cooling to the rise of regenerative design and embodied carbon reduction, this conversation dives deep into the challenges and opportunities shaping sustainable architecture and urbanism. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an emerging designer, tune in for actionable advice on staying ahead in the dynamic world of green building.
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) episode based on a recent article published on the interiors+sources website, we explore how interior designers are uniquely responsible for promoting inclusiveness and meeting non-neurotypical groups’ needs through innovative office design—which can improve the overall occupant experience. Learn how to prioritize inclusivity by accommodating more unique needs while serving the requisites of neurotypical individuals, thereby elevating all occupants’ experiences.
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Yure Suarez (Perkins&Will), Ilijana Soldan (Hord Coplan Macht), and Ryan Smith (3form) to discuss the evolution of sustainable design in the second installment of a three-part series on sustainability. Discover how holistic approaches, resilience strategies, and circular design principles are transforming the architecture and interior design industry. Learn actionable insights for integrating wellness, addressing embodied carbon, and designing for the future.
Tune in to explore:
- The definition of holistic sustainability in design
- Practical steps for applying circular design principles
- How wellness and resilience shape projects across market sectors
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with leaders driving innovation in sustainable design.
Once considered expensive and difficult to operate, 3D printing has become far more accessible in recent years. Now, design firms can often afford to have 3D printers in-house, but there are also plenty of outsourcing options. The result is that we’re seeing a major increase not only in large-scale projects driven by this technology—such as a fully 3D-printed building—but in the everyday ways that it can assist with creativity and design workflow.
Listen to this article read in our latest In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) episode of the I Hear Design podcast and find out how this technology can support your designs in innovative ways.
Join I Hear Design host Robert Nieminen as he sits down with Gensler Co-CEOs Jordan Goldstein and Elizabeth Brink to unpack their 2025 Design Forecast. Discover how five key trends—experience-driven lifestyle districts, sustainable design innovations, adaptive reuse, attainable housing, and the future workplace—are reshaping the built environment. From cutting-edge advancements in materials to creative conversions of aging buildings, this episode explores how architecture and design are tackling global challenges and creating human-centered solutions. Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of design and architecture!
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) episode of I Hear Design, we explore the cutting-edge innovations showcased in the 2024 IIDA Healthcare Design Awards. From biophilic design that reconnects patients with nature to trauma-informed spaces that prioritize safety and calm, the winning projects highlight five transformative trends that are reshaping healthcare design for 2025 and beyond. Join us as we dive into visionary spaces that blend empathy, sustainability, and functionality to create healing environments that truly care for patients, staff, and communities alike.
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen welcomes Carrie Meadows, Editor-in-Chief of interiors+sources, for her podcast debut and an enlightening conversation with Adam Reeder, president of LightArt. Together, they delve into the fascinating relationship between LightArt and its materials partner, 3form, and explore how these industry leaders are merging biophilic design with innovations in recycled materials. Adam shares insights into LightArt’s groundbreaking approaches to sustainability, from pioneering molecular recycling processes to creating striking 3D-printed luminaires like Clear Coil. Tune in to discover how custom lighting design is shaping a more sustainable and socially responsible future.
In this “In Case You Missed It” (ICYMI) episode, we revisit an article titled, “Moody Nolan Shares School Initiatives that Serve Student Health,” published on iands.design on September 30, and written by Deb Kolesar, senior interior designer at Moody Nolan. You’ll discover how a “community school” or “wraparound services model” in K-12 schools are deeply intertwined with students’ social, emotional, and physical well-being, and how thoughtful design can help create a nurturing and supportive environment that promotes student success both in and out of the classroom.
In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen takes listeners on a captivating journey through La Sagrada Familia, the world-famous cathedral in Barcelona. He recounts his recent visit to this architectural marvel, exploring the fascinating history behind Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece and his nature-inspired designs. Discover the ongoing construction efforts, the challenges of preserving Gaudí’s vision with modern technology, and the unique experience of watching history come to life as this project nears completion. Tune in to experience the wonder of La Sagrada Familia and gain insights into how legacy projects continue to shape our understanding of architecture and design.
In this mini In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) episode of I Hear Design, we revisit an article titled, "OneDigital Unveils New Tech-Forward HQ, Designed to Elevate Work-Life and Collaboration," published on the i+s website on August 28, 2024. Designed by Hendrick, discover how this new corporate hub blends cutting-edge technology with a people-first ethos, reflecting OneDigital's evolution as a leader in insurance, financial services, and HR solutions.
As the November political elections draw near, we sat down with designer and trend forecaster Stacy Garcia to discuss her thoughts on how consumer behaviors are shaped by the broader economic and political landscape and what that means for design professionals. From parallels between today’s climate and the 2008 recession to the emergence of bold, saturated hues as a form of rebellion against uncertainty, Stacy explains how history often repeats itself in the world of color trends. This is one episode you don't want to miss!
With hybrid and remote policies as the primary working model, many Gen Z employees are skeptical of the value of the office’s collective experience. Our challenge as workplace designers is finding the balance between these vastly different sets of expectations to ensure the office supports all staff and to prove the value of the physical office so that it is used to its full potential. Listen to this mini-episode article read in which we revisit a story published on the i+s website exploring the evolving workplace and how to create spaces that support communication and comfort.
In this episode of I Hear Design, we’ll dive into a topic that’s sparked a lot of debate over the years: the use of PVC in the built environment. In spite of its ubiquitous usage by designers and specifiers for a variety of applications, questions about its its sustainability claims continue to swirl, and many A&D firms as well as manufacturers have eliminated PVC from their specifications and raw materials. Listen in as Jonce Walker, principal and managing director of BEYOND at HLW, and Gordon Boggis, CEO of Carnegie, discuss the trend toward healthier materials in the industry and what designers need to know about the impact vinyl has on people and the planet.
From this episode: UL’s seven “Sins of Greenwashing”
Choosing finishes that meet the aesthetic needs of a space combined with inherent cleanability makes vinyl wallcovering an easy choice for today’s high-demand spaces like healthcare environments. With the latest innovation of digital wallcoverings, we’re able to take it up another level by creating less waste with custom-designed and measured wallcoverings, incorporating the healing elements of biophilia, art, and visual psychology into the spaces that need calming—healthcare facilities. In this mini-episode, listen to this article read from the July/August issue of interiors+sources.
In this mini episode of the I Hear Design podcast, host Robert Nieminen rewinds the clock and takes listeners on a journey through the past decade of interior design. He discuses the trends that were shaping commercial interiors in 2014 and how those evolved over time in response to studies and global events to bring us to where we are today with data-driven design powered by artificial intelligence.
No industry is immune to the current wave of artificial intelligence, including architecture and design. The general consensus is that while AI for workplace design has great potential, it needs more time to mature. But the inroads are there, and the industry is headed for a significant pivot. In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) episode of the I Hear Design podcast, we recap a recent article from the i+s website in which five experts weigh in on the most viable applications of AI for architecture and design.
In this episode of I Hear Design, we're diving into the dynamic world of urban design and mass transit projects. Our guests, Ana Francisca de la Mora and Donald Verbanac from Arcadis, explore the intricate challenges of creating vibrant, functional urban spaces with an eye toward of placemaking. We also discuss how urban planners and architects can design for public safety, security, sustainability, and inclusivity, ensuring that public projects serve the needs of all community members. Additionally, our guests share their insights on effective collaboration with communities and public agencies, offering a glimpse into the future of urban planning.
In this In Case You Missed It episode, we recap an article written by Barbara Horwitz-Bennett that was originally published on the interiors+sources website on April 5, 2024, that explores some unlikely markets that provide a snapshot of a few projects getting it right in developing cities attracting tourists and locals alike.
Well, folks, that's a wrap! We just returned from NeoCon and Design Days in Chicago, and the energy at The MART and Fulton Market was palpable. In this extended episode of I Hear Design, i+s Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen sits down with NeoCon movers and shakers, including IIDA's CEO Cheryl Durst, Hightower's co-founder and CEO, Natalie Hartkopf, Mantra Inspired Furniture's CEO Susan Pilato, and many more designers and manufacturers from the show to talk about the future of the industry and how design professionals can make a significant impact in sustainability through the decisions they make every day. Listen in as we capture the passion and enthusiasm that was felt at the industry's biggest event in North America.
Meet Our Guests (in order of appearance):1. Cheryl Durst, CEO, IIDA 2. Natalie Hartkopf, CEO, Hightower 3. Vickie Rybl, Director of LCA, WAP Sustainability 4. John Black, Project Business Specialist, Luna Wood 5. Raya Elias-Pushett, Graduate Student and Research Associate, The Chicago School 6. Susan Pilato, CEU, Mantra Inspired Furniture 7. Cara Rude, Principal, MCG Explore Design
In this episode of I Hear Design, we talk to interiors+sources' long-time partner, journalist and educator Kenn Busch, about the launch of the new Climate Positive Solutions Gallery at NeoCon 2024. As the founder of Material Intelligence, Kenn is a go-to expert about educational messaging around architectural materials, informed by years of research. He talks about the evolution of the Climate Positive NOW initiative, what people can expect at his activation space at NeoCon this year, and the vital importance of effective storytelling around sustainability.
Also, visit the i+s booth at NeoCon (#7-1049) to share your thoughts about sustainability at our "Climate Connect Corner" with Chief Content Director, Robert Nieminen, that will be part of a post-show podcast episode. You can also enter to win an e-Bike thanks to our generous sponsors, Bradley Corp. and InPro.
In this episode of the "I Hear Design" podcast, host Robert Nieminen discusses the topic of specifying sustainable and healthy furniture, focusing on understanding various sustainability standards. He is joined by Steve Kooy, technical director for health and sustainability at BIFMA, who provides insights into the development and integration of these standards. Kooy explains the level certification program and its role in simplifying the process of identifying eco-friendly furniture, offering a clearer perspective for designers navigating the complex landscape of sustainability certifications.
For more information, visit bifma.org or level.bifma.org/.
In this In Case You Missed It episode, we recap an article written by ASID's Lindsey Koren that was originally published on the interiors+sources website on April 9, 2024, that uncovers highlights from ASID's 2024 Trends Outlook Report on refreshing trends emerging in the design of hospitality environments.
Workplace design has seen significant shifts over the years, from the dreaded cubicle farms of decades passed to open plan offices and the hybrid model we’ve been hearing in the wake of the global pandemic. But where is workplace design now and where is it headed in the future? In this episode, Bethanne Mikkelsen, senior principal at Ankrom Moisun’s Portland office who co-leads the firm’s office community and retail studio, to discuss this evolution of the office and what’s driving workplace design today and into the future.
Learn about Ankrom Moisan's 5 strategic shifts for a thriving workplace as part of their "The Office as Ecosystem" series of articles:
- The Office Gets Personal
- The Commute-worthy Workplace
- The Not-so-office Office
- New Ways to Meet
- Culture-first Employee Engagement
In this In Case You Missed It Episode, we’re featuring a popular article from the interiors+sources website titled, “How Today’s Retail Design Influences E-Commerce” written by Nicki Gitlin, the owner and founder of Dang Design and Architecture, originally published online on March 26, 2024. Join us as we dive in to how customers today are familiarizing themselves with retail brands through the traditional brick-and-mortar experience and continuing their journey online.
Projects mentioned in this episode:
- Zadig & Voltaire Tribecca
- Theory Hudson Yards
Technology has been the focal point of conversation across every industry in the past year, not the least of which has been the field of architecture. In this episode, Jack Chaffin, architect and principal at Seattle-based Johnston Architects, talks about how the firm is leveraging new technologies to enhance their designs and bring a greater level of engagement to their projects. He highlights the Winthrop Library in Winthrop, WA, as an example of how the firm deployed proprietary software to more effectively gather feedback from the larger community to make the project successful and more equitable.
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In this "In Case You Missed It" episode of I Hear Design, Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen reviews two recent articles from the i+s website that explore The Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator, better known as EC3. The first is titled, “3 Designers Talk 3 Ways to Utilize EC3,” by Lona Rerick, sustainable design leader and architect at ZGF; Marty Brennan, architect, sustainability leader, light health researcher and mass timber enthusiast at ZGF; and Charlotte Jolly, an interior designer at ZGF,” was published online on January 29th. The second article published on February 28th and titled, “More Experts Sound off on the EC3,” was written by independent climate consultant Jon Strassner, who interviewed Perkins&Will D.C.’s Senior Technical Coordinator and Senior Associate Brittany McNairy, and Parallel Sustainability’s VP of Operations Rebecca Backer, to get their “how-to’s” on using the calculator to better understand and achieve climate impacts.
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As the architecture and design industry becomes increasingly familiar with digital design tools and pre-construction services, knowing how they work and what to look for is paramount. How can tools like 3D Revit and digital twins address pain points for project teams, for example? Listen in as Armstrong's Nate Baxter answers this questions (among others) and explains how digitally assisted design tools can help create bolder, more sustainable projects on time and on budget.
Resources on Armstrong's ProjectWorks solution:
https://www.armstrongceilings.com/commercial/en/programs-services/projectworks.html
https://www.armstrongceilings.com/commercial/en/case-study/transportation/bwi-airport-terminal-renovation-projectworks-ceiling-design.html
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In this In Case You Missed It Episode, we’ll be revisiting a popular article from the interiors+sources website titled, “9 Pillars of Thoughtful Project Management,” written by Kimberly M. Zeiser, senior associate in Gensler’s Chicago studio, originally published online on Feb. 1, 2024. Join us as we explore the strategies, tools, and best practices that empower architects and interior designers to master the art of project management, ultimately shaping the built environment and enriching the lives of their clients. Stay tuned for valuable insights and actionable tips to elevate your practice to new heights.
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In its annual Design Forecast, global architecture and design firm Gensler identifies eight key trends at play that will help move the industry forward in 2024 and beyond. Stranded assets like offices are being re-thought and re-tooled into residential spaces to help with the housing crisis, for example, and leveraging technologies like AI and creating more engaging experiences will continue to reshape the built environment for the better. In this episode, Gensler co-CEO, Diane Hoskins, explains how design can solve a complex set of challenges that design practitioners face today, and unpacks the firm’s 2024 Design Forecast report to better understand what’s behind the trends it uncovered.
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In this “In Case You Missed It Episode,” we highlight a recent article titled, "Perkins&Will Launches Open-Source Tool for Healthier Environments," that was originally published online on Dec. 11th, 2023 by the i+s staff. Listen in as we describe this new resource for architects and designers that leverages public health data to help better inform design decisions for commercial projects.
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What is circularity? That’s a question that we posed to international interior architect and product designer Laurence Carr in this episode of I Hear Design. As the founder and CEO of her eponymous and regenerative design firm in New York, Carr shares her passion and perspectives on upcycling, healthy materials and bio-based materials, and zero-waste product design. Listen in as Carr, an advocate of the circular economy in the built environment, architecture, and design industries, describes her firm’s work in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and exclusively partners with manufacturers that support its mission to embrace mindful luxury amidst closed-loop, zero-waste processes and production methods.
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What do hand sketching, creating custom furniture and adaptive reuse have in common? They’re all in a day’s work for architect Rachel Robinson, co-founder of New York City based durodeco. In this episode, she sits down with i+s Editor in Chief, AnnMarie Martin, to discuss how her firm got its start, where the design industry seems to be heading in New York (hint: adaptive reuse is on the rise), the importance of sketching by hand and why it’s so important to her work—and more.
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In this episode, Mannington Commercial's Roby Isaac discusses what informs his design thinking and guides the design process for the company’s newest introductions; the role of technology in experiential design, including how AI can be leveraged as a design tool; the incredible work Mannington is doing around sustainability and purpose-driven design; and a whole lot more.
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Research has demonstrated that unwanted noise in the workplace negatively impacts 70% of employees' concentration levels, productivity, and creativity, with similar results across education, healthcare, and hospitality environments. In this episode, i+s sits down with Slavi Younger, founder and partner of acoustical product manufacturer Fräsch, to discuss the drivers behind the heightened interest in acoustics in design; discuss what NRC ratings mean (and don’t mean); how acoustics should be considered across different project types,and more.
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The Cersaie International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile in Bologna, Italy this past September highlighted the amazing trends and technologies happening in the world of tile around the world. In this episode, Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen sat down with several of his fellow delegates from North America who traveled across the pond to attend this massive, global trade show and came back inspired and challenged by what they saw. Listen in as guests Jenai Carter from Ariel Fox Design, Matthew Goodrich of Good,Rich, and Cara Seeton of Kasian, recount their highlights of this amazing event.
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In this “In Case You Missed It Episode,” we highlight a recent article titled, “Optimizing the Hybrid Learning Experience” written by staff writer Barbara Horwitz-Bennett that appeared in our September/October issue of interiors+sources and that was originally published online on Sept. 29th, 2023. Experts sound off on the best in layout and A/V choices for the most effective hybrid classroom experiences, and we highlight how Harvard Business School developed the holy grail of online learning in this recent article.
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This is it! The fourth and final installment in our Women in Design series. Our very own Editor in Chief of i+s, AnnMarie Martin, sits down for an honest and encouraging conversation with Amber Pickett Wernick of Perkins&Will's Dallas studio to learn more about her story of coming up through the interior design and architecture industry and the lessons she's learned along the way about passion for the profession, mothering, mentoring, advocating for yourself, and much more.
Meet Our Guest:
Amber Pickett Wernick, director of practice development, Perkins&Will, Dallas
Award-winning interior designer and strategist Amber Pickett Wernick joined the Dallas studio of global architecture and design firm Perkins&Will as director of practice development in June of 2023. Wernick, a Dallas native who worked for Perkins&Will between 2008 and 2015, returned to the firm to play a key role in client engagement, identifying new opportunities that grow the studio’s interior design practice.
As director of practice development, Wernick oversees all phases of interior design projects while nurturing client relationships and fostering collaboration. With an emphasis on research and innovation, Wernick develops design solutions that align with the social, cultural, and functional goals of each client. She also serves as a leader in the studio, working to support and advance the development of fellow designers.
Wernick has a strong foundation in the firm’s values and brings more than 14 years of experience in workplace, education, residential, and healthcare interiors. Her portfolio includes the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, the Stanford University campus in Redwood City, and lululemon’s global headquarters in Vancouver.
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Times are changing in the interior design industry as more women are taking up positions of leadership in architecture and design firms, like our guest for Part 3 of our Women in Design series, Abby Shehan, senior design director at Premier in Dallas. In this episode, Shehan talks about how her internship as a student led to her first job in a design studio that ultimately led her to a leadership position today, not without help from some mentors along the way, of course. Listen in as Shehan shares her insights into working as a woman in hospitality design, how AI is transforming the way her firm designs and more.
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As we continue our Women in Design series, we recently sat down with Libby Sims Patrick, founding principal and CEO of the Sims Patrick Studio based in Atlanta to discuss her journey to leading the successful hospitality design firm of her namesake. She also talks about the importance of narrative and storytelling and how it has informed her firm's approach to design projects, as well as some of the pitfalls to avoid when building a storyline around a project. Libby also offers some sage advice to young professionals coming up in the industry, regardless of their gender.
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Women make up the majority of the more than 80,000 interior designer positions in the industry today, yet only a fraction occupy positions of leadership. Why is that, and what challenges do female designers face in an industry that's still male dominated, especially in the commercial segment? In this episode, Managing Principal Jill Cole of Cole Martinez Curtis & Associates shares her insights and experiences about coming up in the industry and the challenges we all face today, regardless of who you are or where you are in your career. Don't miss the opener in this important series of conversations.
Meet our guest
Jill Cole is the Managing Principal of Cole Martinez Curtis and Associates. She has devoted herself exclusively to hotel, resort, and recreational properties. She has designed a myriad of prestigious projects, from The Arizona Biltmore to the legendary Château de la Crée in Santenay, France. Extraordinary California properties include Canyon Ranch in Woodside, The Bel Air Country Club, The Lodge at Pebble Beach, and LUMA Hotel San Francisco. For her work, Cole has received Gold Key, Designers Circle, and ARDY awards for interior design. Memberships include the International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) and Hospitality Design‘s Platinum Circle.
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This month, HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams announced its 2024 Color of the Year: Persimmon. In this mini-episode, host Robert Nieminen discusses the power of color on occupants in the built environment, citing an unusual phenomenon better known as "Drunk Tank Pink." Listen in as he cites a series of articles that explore the role that color psychology plays in designing the workplace and how it impacts people.
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In this “In Case You Missed It Episode,” we highlight a recent article titled, “San Francisco’s LUMA Hotel Celebrates Community and History” written by staff writer Barbara Horwitz-Bennett that appeared in the July/August issue of interiors+sources and that was originally published online on July 24th, 2023. As Mission Bay’s very first hotel and San Francisco’s first new-build hotel in more than a decade, the LEED Silver-certified LUMA Hotel’s journey to completion and opening last year was an unusually long one. Listen in as host Robert Nieminen describes how this project came together.
Want to read more or see images of this beautiful hotel? Visit https://www.iands.design/projects/hospitality/article/33008580/san-franciscos-luma-hotel-celebrates-community-and-history
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In this episode, Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen sat down to chat with classroom furniture manufacturer Artcobell’s Patricia Cadigan, Vice President of Learning Environments, who recently immersed herself in the design and construction process of Grandview Heights Secondary School in Surrey, British Columbia. She worked directly with school administration, including Grandview’s Principal Darren Bedard, to learn about the needs and wants of teachers but also how to connect the dots between physical space and the vision of student success.
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Health and wellness may appear to be a trend in recent years, particularly in the face of a pandemic, but many product manufacturers and experts in the healthcare space have understood the importance of proper cleaning and maintenance to avoid the spread of bacteria and viruses. In this episode, Jane Rohde, principal of JSR Associates and representative for the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers, shares her insights on the development of research, performance standards and test methods as part of her work with the Durable Coated Fabrics Task Group. She’s joined by Bill Fisch, president of The Mitchell Group, that recently announced a strategic partnership with CloroxPro to test its products for cleanability and disinfection. Listen in as these industry veterans share insightful information with regards to the challenges with cleaning and disinfection of durable coated fabrics in healthcare settings.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://aahid.org/resources/durable-coated-fabrics/ https://www.cdc.gov/hygiene/cleaning/disinfecting-bleach.html
https://mitchellfauxleathers.com/
https://www.iands.design/sourcestextiles/article/21066721/the-time-for-upholstered-fabric-performance-in-healthcare-is-now
https://www.iands.design/projects/healthcare-senior-living/article/21438830/a-deep-dive-into-fabric-performance-in-healthcare
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NeoCon and Fulton Market Design Days in Chicago are right around the corner. Listen in to this episode as i+s Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen and Editor-in-Chief AnnMarie Martin discuss the magazine's upcoming NeoCon Preview in the May/June issue and the most-anticipated stops they'll be making at THE MART and Fulton Market this year. Martin also shares some thoughts about her evolution with the brand and how design is making the world a better place one space at a time.
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As the dust settles after the pandemic, small to mid-size design and architecture firms are now able to stop and take a proper look around to determine their position. Where it’s finding many of them is on a new playing field with their clients and colleagues alike, with lots of unfamiliar implications for material selection, work hours, financing and more. Owners and executives reflect on the past to show how they’re learning to address it all moving forward.
In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) episode, we present an article by staff editor Lauren Brant titled, “Small to Mid-Size Firms Talk New Business Strategies for Success,” that appeared in the May/June issue of i+s and that was originally published online on May 11, 2023.
Read the full article here.
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It should come as no surprise that there is a movement to redefine and promote wellness across the landscape of the built environment—from our cities, schools, workplaces, homes and just about every space between. It’s fitting then that the winner of this year’s second annual “Space to Be You” pod design contest, produced by SnapCab and i+s, goes to an entry aptly named “The Biophilic Portal.” In this episode, contest winner Shiri Shubbar, an interior designer at ALPHATEC, talks to us about her winning design which was selected from an impressive number of entries from our readers who were invited to customize their dream pod on the SnapCab website and submit it along with a brief conceptual write-up about their designs. Listen in as she talks about how her concept came to life.
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Overwhelmed by carbon neutrality? It can feel like a hydra that has too many heads to conquer. But one strategy to target your carbon reduction goals is by specifying products with low embodied carbon.
In our first In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) series, we present an article by Jennie Morton titled, "Tackle Carbon Neutrality with Product Specification," that appeared in our March/April issue of interiors+sources that was originally published online on April 10th.
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The theme of this year's Earth Day is "Invest in Our Planet," and you don't need to don't need to have the budget of a multinational corporation to make a difference. Architects and designers can have a measurable impact on the environment through the projects they design and the products they specify. In this episode, we sit down with Armstrong World Industry's Environmental Sustainability Manager, Anita Snader, to discuss where we are as an industry in the battle against climate change, how manufacturers like Armstrong are stepping up their sustainability commitments and some tools the design professionals have at their disposal to more accurately measure their carbon footprints.
Resources discussed in this episode:
https://www.aia.org/pages/6351155-materials-pledge
https://armstrongceilings.com/sustainability
https://www.buildingtransparency.org/tally/tallycat/
https://carbonleadershipforum.org/ec3-tool/
https://portal.mindfulmaterials.com/
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Architects and designers don't need to be reminded how frustrating supply chain issues and the extended lead times and delays they have caused. The ongoing challenge seems to have no end in sight, with new materials becoming seemingly more difficult to sort each week. What if emerging technologies like the metaverse could help alleviate not only this issue, but also the problems with product sampling?
In this episode, Erin McDannald, CEO and co-owner of Lighting Environments, and its sister company, Environments, talks about how the metaverse can be a powerful tool in designers’ hands as they navigate the new normal that is project management and product sourcing. She offers insights born out of real-world experience and explains how the technology works as well as how it can help design firms become more efficient and sustainable.
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According to a recent Gensler forecast report, the design of living spaces ranging from retirement communities to multigenerational urban high rises are evolving to offer more choice and physical-digital integration for seniors, and that ageism can be eliminated through design. In this episode, JSR Associates' Jane Rohde sits down with i+s Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen to discuss an innovative model for senior living communities that not only better caters to the needs of elderly populations but also brings at-risk youth into the picture to further break down barriers to community. In this lively conversation, you’ll discover not only how the Live Together model works, but be inspired and equipped to re-envision the way you think about how to design for senior living in the future.
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A recent Harvard Business Review article noted that “From now on, leading-edge companies—whether they sell to consumers or businesses—will find that the next competitive battleground lies in staging experiences." What does that mean for architects and designers who are helping their clients utilize technology and even artwork to create spaces that are both memorable and meaningful? In this episode, we sit down with multidisciplinary design firm SOSO's creative director Eric Gunther to find out what experience design is, where it's headed and the role technology plays in immersing people in the built environment successfully.
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In this third and final episode in our three-part series on sustainable design, we hone in on the higher education market to learn how colleges and universities, both public and private, are setting (and achieving) aggressive sustainability targets on their journey to reach net zero. Guests Martha Larson, director of Sustainability for RMF Engineering, Jennifer Cordes, principal at Hord Coplan Macht, and Darrah Jakab, associate principal, sustainable design, at MHTN, join chief content director Robert Nieminen for a conversation about the successes and strides this industry is making in the field of sustainability.
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There is a myriad of ecolabels, third-party certification programs and green building rating systems on the market—enough to make an architect's or designer's head spin. In this episode, we sit down with a few industry experts to discuss the tools and programs that are available to design professionals to help them reduce their environmental footprints in the battle against climate change. Guests Candon Murphy, Steven South and Pablo La Roche share insights, tools and best practices to help demystify the process of designing and specifying projects and products for the new climate reality we’re facing. Grab a notepad and get ready to take some notes as these well-versed design professionals share their insights and practical tips for bringing the big sustainability picture into much sharper focus.
Resources discussed in this episode:
https://www.buildingtransparency.org/tally/tallycat/
https://www.buildingtransparency.org/
https://www.buildingtransparency.org/tally/tally-lca/
https://www.oneclicklca.com/
http://www.sustainableminds.com/
https://portal.mindfulmaterials.com/
https://www.mindfulmaterials.com/the-common-framework
https://www.aia.org/pages/6351155-materials-pledge
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We are kicking off the new year with a three-part series on sustainability and design, in which we explore a variety of topics ranging from how to design for the new climate reality we’re facing to the most current tools and resources that architects and designers can use to reduce the carbon footprints of their projects, and wrapping up by focusing on sustainability higher education and how a number of universities are making commitments to curbing the climate crisis on a global scale. In this episode, Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen sits down with Jay Valgora, principal and founder of Studio V, and Jonce Walker, director of sustainability and wellness at HLW, for a lively conversation in which they shared their passion for and perspectives on how to design for the new climate reality.
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In this episode, guest Janet Pogue, Global Director of Workplace Research and a Principal at Gensler, joins i+s Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen to unpack the results of their 2022 U.S. Workplace Survey and learn about the reasons employees are returning to the office; how the workplace can more effectively support them, and the mix of experiences that will help accelerate their return.
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As employers struggle to attract employees back to the workplace, questions around the purpose of the office and its role in supporting not only environmental but also human health are top of mind. What role do textiles play in the design of healthy, engaging offices and what are the drivers behind the design trends we can expect to see going into 2023? In this episode, we sit down with Heather Bush, Chief Creative Officer of Carnegie Fabrics, and Carnegie product designer Mary Holt, to answer these questions and others about how textiles can help create more impactful, comfortable and sustainable environments for occupants.
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What are NFTs and why should interior designers be paying attention to what's happening in the metaverse? In this episode, Artistic Design Works founder David Cohen sits down for a conversation with i+s Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen about how digital art in the form of NFTs is intersecting with the design of commercial interiors, and how they can help create dynamic experiences in the hospitality market, specifically. Cohen also talks about a new hospitality focused program at High Point Furniture market that's drawing a lot of attention at this historically residentially focused event.
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Senior living and assisted living were hit hard by the pandemic, but now that the proverbial dust has settled, do what interior designers need to consider when designing and specifying for this market? In this episode of I Hear Design, guests Allison Wolfe and Phoebe Stein offer some valuable insights on the trends and typologies that are influencing the design of senior and assisted living environments as well as the challenges designers can expect when planning for this important segment. They will also be part of an in-person panel discussion on Sept. 14th in Atlanta at Shaw Contract's showroom, as the official kickoff to an ongoing in-person series going into 2023 that you don’t want to miss.
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It’s getting more and more difficult to remember a time before rideshare apps like Über and Lyft ever existed, essentially putting a taxi service in our back pockets. Hotel properties receiving these guests are beginning to feel the impact that this ubiquitous technology is having on the design of their spaces. In this episode, Shannon Suess, principal at Seattle-based MG2, sits down with chief content director Robert Nieminen to dig deeper into the ways in which ride sharing apps are forcing hospitality designers to rethink the guest arrival and departure sequence, as well as the challenges and opportunities that exist for hotels to engage this captive audience.
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It’s getting more and more difficult to remember a time before rideshare apps like Über and Lyft ever existed, essentially putting a taxi service in our back pockets. Hotel properties receiving these guests are beginning to feel the impact that this ubiquitous technology is having on the design of their spaces. In this episode, Shannon Suess, principal at Seattle-based MG2, sits down with chief content director Robert Nieminen to dig deeper into the ways in which ride sharing apps are forcing hospitality designers to rethink the guest arrival and departure sequence, as well as the challenges and opportunities that exist for hotels to engage this captive audience.
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With so much being written about the positive effects of biophilia on the design of interiors, it’s easy to get lost in all the buzz around biophilic design and see the forest for the trees. In this episode, Rachel Robinson, studio design principal at Ted Moudis Associates (TMA), and Michelle Beganskas, senior manager of workplace strategy at TMA, discuss some of the most common misconceptions around biophilic design and dispel the myths surrounding this trending topic.
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Most architects and interior designers would agree that environmental product declarations (EPDs) are anything but simplistic. While they are valuable tools in these professionals’ hands, EPDs are complex and require in-depth knowledge to apply them to product specification. In this episode, we sit down with Jane Rohde with JSR Associates to help simplify the process of using EPDs in sustainable design projects.
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As part of its ongoing commitment to celebrate up-and-coming design professionals, Formica Corporation recently announced the winners of the 2022 FORM Student Innovation Competition. In this episode of I Hear Design, we talk to the first- and third-place winners of the 2022 Formica FORM Student Design Competition about the inspiration behind their entries, their experiences of working with laminate as a medium and the challenges they faced along the way.
This episode was produced in partnership with Formica Corporation.
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In this episode, we talk to Armstrong Flooring's Sandra Soraci about how evidence-based design can support and inform the design of healing environments, which begins at the ground level with the floor. Find out how to leverage research to make better design decisions that help facilitate improved outcomes for patients.
This podcast was produced in partnership with Armstrong Flooring.
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In this episode, Jessica Mann-Amato, principal and co-owner of Mancini Duffy in New York, shares her journey of rising to a leadership role as a woman in an industry that’s still very much male dominated, as well as how the firm is using technology to innovate and inform the design process for their clients.
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In this episode of I Hear Design, we sit down with the winner of the inaugural Space to Be You pod design contest, Emma Franceschina, and Carla Bostock, SnapCab’s Art Director and Product Aesthetics Designer, to talk about the contest and the inspiration behind Emma’s winning entry, which will be on display at NeoCon this year, which will be on display at NeoCon this year.
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Ceilings represent a significant amount of square footage and investment in design projects, which requires designers and specifiers to give careful consideration to what gets installed in the ceiling plane. In this episode of I Hear Design, we talk to Steve Udolph, national sales manager at CertainTeed, to find out how ceilings can contribute to issues like acoustics, wellness and biophilia, as well as the variety of architectural forms and finishes available to designers to help them achieve the looks they want without sacrificing performance.
Produced in partnership with CertainTeed Architectural.
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Health and wellness are top of mind for every designer and specifier, but what role can lighting and controls play in supporting occupant wellbeing? In this episode produced in partnership with Leviton, experts from the company's various brands share their insights into the ways in which lighting design can help improve health outcomes in healthcare facilities, the role UV lighting technology plays in disinfection and the myriad of solutions available to designers today.
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In this episode of I Hear Design, guests Janet Pogue, principal and global workplace research leader for Gensler’s DC office and Natalie Engels, principal, work sector leader and design director in the firm’s San Jose office to talk about Gensler’s 2022 Design Forecast. In this insightful conversation, Pogue and Engels explore how "The Great Disruption" has impacted the way architects and designers are looking at space now and in what ways will it impact the office. They also answer questions about how we design for sustainability and health now, and how do we ensure the built environment is flexible enough to deal with the kind of ongoing change we’re seeing?
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Need to specify a durable, corrosion-resistant solution to define perimeters, connect spaces or complement a design? Cable railings may be the solution for your client. Join i+s senior writer Janelle Penny and Ultra-tec marketing director Lindsey Fox to explore the benefits and opportunities of cable infill. This podcast was created in partnership with Ultra-tec.
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If you're one who loves to push the boundaries of design thinking, you don't want to miss this episode of I Hear Design, in which Robert Nieminen interviews Kaelynn Reid, host of the "Alternative Design" podcast. The topics Reid has covered in season 1 of the podcast run the gamut of microbiomes in the built environment to looking for design solutions and inspiration by considering what we can learn from populating Mars, as well as how prison facilities can be designed to be more restorative places for inmates. Listen in on this engaging discussion about some of the more innovative ideas being discussed on the fringe of the design industry.
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The pandemic has changed the way designers approach just about everything—and lighting design is no exception. In this episode produced in partnership with Leviton, we discuss the way the pandemic has change the way designers need to consider lighting control specifications, the trends in controls we'll see in 2022, as well as what some of the crucial lighting and control needs are for commercial applications and the benefits they offer occupants.
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The hospitality industry came to a grinding halt during the pandemic. How is the industry faring now and what trends are emerging? In this episode, produced in partnership with AVA flooring, Vice President of Commercial Business Development Jeremy Whipple sat down with Robert Nieminen to discuss design trends emerging in hospitality, the return of trade shows and in-person events, and how the resilient flooring industry is faring, specifically.
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The pandemic may have turned the world upside-down but it didn't disrupt design trends—it strengthened long-term movements like biophilia that have been evolving for years. In this insightful conversation, trend forecaster and design entrepreneur Stacy Garcia shares her expertise on how to spot trends over fads and what the design industry can expect in the coming years in terms of colors, materials, patterns and technology. Get ready for a renaissance in design!
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Where do our ideas come from? What motivates us to innovate? Listen in as Eric MacDonald, OM Seating product design manger, and furniture designer and engineer Francisco Romero chat about the design process where ideas come from, and the stories we tell along the way.The insight they bring forth will resonate with any of us interested in developing an enduring design process, whether as an independent designer or part of an in-house team.
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More than 60% of interior designers are women, yet only 11% occupy leadership roles in the industry. Why is that, and how do we ensure there are more seats at the leadership table for women and people from diverse backgrounds? Join this lively discussion i+s recently had with Shannon Cochran, VP of Marketing + Design for Patcraft, and Susan Pilato, CEO of Mantra Inspired Furniture, as they share their perspectives on the role of female executives in the interior design industry and how we can make it more equitable for everyone.
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In this episode, the winners of the 2020 and 2021 Formica FORM Student Innovation Competition sat down with Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen to talk about what inspired their winning designs and the challenges and benefits using laminate as a medium. Formica's Group VP of Design, Renee Hytry Derrington, also shares the company's passion for supporting design education and how the competition has evolved over the years.
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Healthcare and senior living facilities can be challenging when it comes to lighting. Designers must make sure there is adequate light for a wide spectrum of people, from young CNAs to senior residents, all of whom have very different needs.
In this episode, Tom Leonard, vice president of commercial controls in Leviton’s lighting and controls business, walks us through the most crucial lighting needs in healthcare and senior living spaces and how designers can meet the call for good lighting in this market. Learn more about lighting and controls.
* This podcast was created in partnership with Leviton.
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NeoCon 2021 is just around the corner! In this preview episode, get a sneak peek of what you'll find in the space of commercial flooring manufacturer AVA. Then, be sure to stop by and see their latest designs during the show, found at 7-5030 in theMART.
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It’s almost time for NeoCon, and Mohawk Group is ready to launch some exciting new products at the show. In this episode, Justin Hicks, director of product marketing for Mohawk Group, discusses what people can expect from the Mohawk Group showroom at theMART and updates us on the Waterways Project, a mobile showroom packed with environmentally friendly product solutions currently touring the U.S.
* This podcast was created in partnership with Mohawk Group.
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BUILDINGS and i+s have partnered with global design firm HKS and nonprofit Boaz + Ruth on a new community-based project in Richmond, Virginia—the Benefield Building. This community center will feature retail, makers’ studios, co-living units and important connections to the surrounding area and transit.
Many generous sponsors are helping make this project a reality, including Tretford Americas. Designed with the highest grade Cashmere goat hairs from natural, sustainable resources, Tretford Americas' carpets are produced free from chemicals and toxins, making them an ideal match for the Benefield site. Courtney White, sales representative for Tretford Americas, dives into this patented manufacturing process and how it helps provide a healthier environment.
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BUILDINGS and i+s have partnered with global design firm HKS and nonprofit Boaz + Ruth on a new community-based project in Richmond, Virginia—the Benefield Building.
This community center will feature retail, makers’ studios, co-living units and important connections to the surrounding area and transit.
One of the generous sponsors helping make this project a reality is 3form. Karli Slocum, vice president of marketing for 3form, joined i+s to talk about the company’s involvement in the Benefield project and how 3form’s new product line, Flek, embodies 3form’s commitment to sustainability.
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In this episode of I Hear Design, Aran McCarthy, principal at Francis Cauffman Architects, talks about the future of healthcare design—specifically how we can reimagine retail spaces for healthcare to bring medical facilities closer to the communities which they serve. Find out how vacant retail stores and other commercial spaces can be effectively retrofitted to accommodate healthcare environments, and the benefits of taking this approach.
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Many believe that the future of the workforce will primarily be focused on a balance between in-person and in-office working. But if you’re not at home, and you’re still working, then you must be somewhere else. Enter the concept of the “third” place.
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Mohawk Group is launching its Waterways Project, featuring a mobile showroom packed with product solutions that are environmentally friendly and ready to specify. The showroom is hitting the road on a carbon-neutral 25-city tour highlighting rivers and their ecosystems.
In this episode, Jackie Dettmar and Mark Page discuss what people can expect to see and experience when they come out to the event.
* This podcast was created in partnership with Mohawk Group.
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In this episode, VP of Media Steven Sloan joins Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen to announce a brand new awards program: The Purpose Awards. Find out why we're launching this new program to celebrate and elevate the products, projects, designs, and spaces that contribute most to the Triple Bottom Line—People, Planet, Profit. The products and projects that not only do no harm, but best support the health and wellness of humans and the planet.
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Designers play an important role in protecting the health, safety and welfare of the clients they serve. Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in the specification of upholstered furniture as it relates to flammability and occupant health. In this episode, Dr. Marilyn Black of Underwriters Laboratories discusses a new tool for designers to better understand the relationship between these important design requirements.
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As surfaces in hospitals and other medical facilities are being cleaned more frequently with harsher chemicals in the wake of COVID, product failures in the field are becoming alarmingly more commonplace. In this episode, Julie Short discusses an innovative film product from DuPont that can be applied to virtually any surface that offers added durability and cleanability.
This podcast was created in partnership with DuPont.*
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To create comfortable, human-centered environments for residents in memory care communities, designers should consider these tips when it comes to selecting safe materials for floors and walls.
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In this episode, Staci Patton, principal at DLR Group, joins i+s chief content director Robert Nieminen for a lively discussion about the importance of creating a sense of locale in hospitality environments. They discuss the drivers behind this trend and how to create an authentic sense of place both indoors and out.
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Bringing its best and most popular designs back for another run, AVA FAVE takes customers’ 10 favorite AVA designs and brings a MADE IN THE USA impact.
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In this episode of I Hear Design, the teams at Citizen HKS, Boaz & Ruth and i+s sit down to talk about their collaboration on Benefield, a community based project that revitalizes the Highland Park corridor in Richmond, Virginia, that will become a place that anchors and supports the community’s youth, serving as a catalyst for change and hope.
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In this special edition of I Hear Design, Darin Del Gardo of Glen Dimplex Americas talks about the many benefits of specifying electric fireplaces, including health, safety and sustainability. Find out more about the technology behind these beautiful and innovative products in this episode, brought to you in partnership with Dimplex.
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The pandemic brought healthcare to the forefront and the top of both local and global agendas. As 2021 plans for pandemic recovery, what will the future of the healthcare industry look like? CallisonRTKL's Angela Crum shares her insights into the new healthcare landscape.
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JSR’s Jane Rohde is no stranger to us here at i+s. Listen in to this episode as Jane explains how care models and improvements in the senior living market are at a tipping point due to the pandemic, which is driving change for the better.
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When it comes to the wellness conversation, perhaps no one is better suited to talk about its relationship to the built environment than our newest advisory board member, Jessica Cooper. In this episode, Jessica discusses how her work at the International WELL Building Institute is helping to impact change at a massive scale and where she sees the trend headed in the years to come.
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i+s board member Lindsay Wilson joins Robert Nieminen on this episode to talk about her passion for the workplace, and how the pandemic is accelerating change for the better. Join this conversation and learn more about Wilson’s design philosophy and what trends she anticipates in the years ahead.
Thanks to our sponsor, Mannington Commercial.*
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HOK’s Director of Workplace Kay Sargent sits down with Robert Nieminen to talk about where she finds motivation in these trying times, the critical issues facing the profession, what trends we can expect to see ahead, as well as her professional and personal plans for the future.
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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.
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Guest Jane Rohde talks about her new CEU on resilient flooring with the Resilient Floor Covering Institute that’s available now 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.
*This podcast was created in partnership with the Resilient Floor Covering Institute.
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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.
*Podcast was created in partnership with Ultrafabrics
The How to Specify Series is sponsored by Interface*
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Specifying fabrics for healthcare environments can be daunting, especially in light of more stringent cleaning and performance protocols surrounding the pandemic. 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.
*Thanks to Interface, who sponsored our How to Specify series.
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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.
CEU Opportunity: Felt: A Time-honored Material & Modern Acoustic Marvel
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In this episode, Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen talks to guests John Higgs, Brandon Carmichael and Mark Starling of Corgan’s MediaLab 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.
Take the VR Tour now.
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Learn how products and inclusive design principles allow those with mobility limitations to participate in the simple activities of dining or learning without stigma.
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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.
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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.
This podcast was created in partnership with Acuity Brands*.
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Whether you're designing for corporate, healthcare, education or anything in between, Saylite has the right light for you. Get to know the company's wide variety of colorful, modern products now.
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Think specifying commercial carpet is simple? Take another look (or listen) and join guest Bruce Campos with Starnet Worldwide Flooring Coop, as he 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.
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Hear how wakaNINE provides lighting inspired by nature and pushes us all towards greater sustainability.
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Etc. by National Office Furniture offers statement pieces that can work in a variety of commercial spaces. Learn all about the new brand and its on-trend products now.
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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.
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The latest emuamericas product offerings inspire great design
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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. Find out what they think about drawing by hand, what they learned and how they see the future of virtual tradeshows.
Take a tour of this unique showroom experience.
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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.
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National Office Furniture is unveiling a variety of new products. Hear how the company's furniture solutions support a wide array of evolving preferences.
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Meet Frasch and the many offerings the company provides to solve your acoustical issues in a stylish way.
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Discover the latest innovations from Aceray and products which allow for flexibility in today's "new normal".
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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.
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Take a deep dive into three beautiful new additions to EF Contract's portfolio.
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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.
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When it comes to versatility, nothing beats Tedlar. Find out how many different ways you can use this innovative, durable and cleanable film to inspire your next project.
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Hear about the inspiration behind Mohawk Group's latest flooring collections, and how sustainability and health and wellness are integrated into the products.
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Hear how Sloan's variety of touch-free products feature the latest sensor technology that is ideal for commercial restrooms.
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Take a virtual walk through J+J Flooring's digital showroom while listening and learning more about the company's new contract flooring products.
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Listen to how Altro's minimalist showroom puts emphasis the wallcovering and flooring company's newest products.
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Experience the art gallery concept that inspired the Belwith Keeler showroom, which also features its Hickory Hardware brand, and discover decorative hardware solutions that are described as "jewelry for your cabinets."
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Learn more about the inspiration behind Swiftspace's showroom and the flexible, innovative products for privacy and home-based work you'll find inside.
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Learn more about the inspiration behind Focal Point's showroom, designed with biophilia in mind. The space is meant to be an area of relaxation for visitors, with such elements as hanging gardens and acoustic baffles.
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Learn more about the inspiration behind SSI's virtual showroom, showcasing three different environments, and the new products they're highlighting, including 3D laminates with paint-like finishes.
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Style Works' virtual showroom features fun, laid-back seating options for all space types.
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Explore touchless solutions and seamless composite materials for restrooms that encourage healthy handwashing.
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Hear about Econyl's focus on creating and nurturing a circular economy.
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Check out FUNC's groovy and space-defining solutions with a tour of their virtual showroom.
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Learn more about what inspired the three-dimensional design approach for Zintra's showroom and how these acoustic panels can be a creative solution for your next project.
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Learn more about the inspiration behind AVA's virtual showroom and the new products they're highlighting, from realistic wood patterns to ones with pops of bright colors.
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Biophilic design was the inspiration behind this beautiful showroom from Olee Creative. Learn more about how to leverage Olee's artwork, films, resin panels and magnetic graphic systems.
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Explore the beauty of Italian design with FENIX. Tour their virtual showroom and get inspired for your next project!
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Learn more about the inspiration behind Formica's virtual showroom sketch and the new products they're highlighting, as well as the winner of the company's FORM student design competition.
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More than a showroom for products, Haskell Education’s Inspire sketch re-imagines what the student-centered classroom of the future might look like, driven by its ‘Learn, Think, Do’ methodology.
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Discover a different side of Indiana Furniture and be prepared to be surprised by their new products and their beautiful showroom sketch.
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Learn about the different products showcased in VIA's virtual showroom and the latest in anti-microbial materials.
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Learn about the inspiration behind Kwalu's Chicago showroom and how its products allows designers to maintain aesthetic without sacrificing design.
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Hear about the latest product launches from UK-based Frovi as you tour this inspired space.
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Learn about the sustainability efforts of Econyl and how Econyl is different than standard nylon.
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Hear what inspired the electric color palette in Scandinavian Spaces' Inspire showroom, and learn more about the company's fun family of products on display.
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Explore Patcraft's virtual showroom as you listen and learn about the key design elements and variety of products on display.
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Learn about the different products showcased in Concertex's virtual showroom and how they pair the latest technology with high-performing material.
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As Trinity Furniture continues to expand, so does the company's product range. Learn more about Trinity Furniture's history and its new products being showcased on Inspire.
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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.
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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.
This podcast was created in partnership with Acuity Brands.*
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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.
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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.
*This episode was created in partnership with Brintons.
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How can designers tell if a product is truly sustainable or if it’s just been greenwashed? And with all of the certifications out on the market, how do you know what they measure and what they don’t? Join Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen as he talks with Brad Miller and Jennifer Wammack of BIFMA about product sustainability standards.
*This podcast was created in partnership with Interface Inc.
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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.
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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’s Jackie Dettmar and Dana Wright as they walk us through the differences in these flooring categories and share their tips on how to find the best product for your project.
*This podcast was created in partnership with Mohawk Group
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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.
*Thank you to our sponsors: Interface & Bradley Corporation
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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.
*This podcast was created in partnership with Crossville Inc.
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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.
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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.
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What can hospitals do to prepare for current and future outbreaks of contagious disease?
Jenny Han, director of healthcare design for Skender, joins i+s to explain how healthcare facilities can prepare to scale up operations, including a look at modular “pod” exam rooms for existing hospitals.
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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.
This podcast was created in partnership with Mannington Commercial.*
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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.
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Finnish architects Michael Nieminen of Kliment Halsband 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.
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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.
Thanks to our sponsor Altro for the creation of this podcast.*
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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interiors+sources associate editor Adrian Thompson and brand director Steven Sloan share the exciting story of Curios Unboxed - our revamped display hitting the seventh floor in theMART at NeoCon 2020.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jane Rohde, principal at JSR Associates Inc. and conference chair for interiors+sources hosted-buyer event Design Connections, talks about the role of and need for community in the commercial interior and exterior architecture and design field.
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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.
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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.
Find more information about how you can have an impact as a designer here.
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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.
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Hans Nielsen, industrial designer for Visa Lighting, discusses how the company is incorporating the latest commercial lighting trends into its products, including comfortable, home-like aesthetics with softer shapes and finishes.
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Editors Valerie Dennis Craven and Janelle Penny discuss trends they see from looking at the evolution of open offices, including solutions, considerations and what the future holds.
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We're thrilled to announce the arrival of our inaugural event series, Dinner+Discourse, which will take place in major cities across the U.S. Listen to associate editor Adrian Thompson and brand director Steven Sloan discuss the details of what attendees can expect, including good cocktails and great conversations.
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The International WELL Building Institute, ASID and Emerald Expositions will host The WELL Conference in Scottsdale, AZ. Listen now about the inaugural event's details, including dates.
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Guest John Edelman of Be Original Americas talks to editor-at-large Robert Nieminen about the dangers of knock-off products and how we can save the future of design.
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Editors Valerie Dennis Craven and Sarah Kloepple talk about color of the year announcements, how they expect to see the colors used, and what the colors mean for design and occupants in a space.
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Editor-at-Large Robert Nieminen talks with guest Kristina Panzera from tile and stone distributor Ciot about what's hot in this market.
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interiors+sources editors Valerie Dennis Craven and Adrian Thompson discuss the top stories and products our audience and staff have enjoyed this year.
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Guests Chris Stulpin (Tarkett) and Sandra Tripp (Huntsman) talk to i+s about the inspiration behind a new atelier in the Big Apple.
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What are the big-picture issues facing the design industry? Editor-at-Large Robert Nieminen talks with Gensler's Janet Pogue McLaurin about the firm's latest forecast report.
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As wildfire season continues in California, it's important to be aware of the less-obvious hazards of wildfires (and building fires in general). Buildings that end up being destroyed and burned can emit hazardous toxins from different kinds of materials when they burn, including carpeting and piping.
This can create serious health concerns for occupants, first responders and even the surrounding community. Kathleen Hetrick, a senior sustainability engineer with BuroHappold, discusses her research on this topic, how to tell whether or not a material is toxic and the importance of lifecycle assessments. Listen now.
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Editor-at-Large Robert Nieminen discusses generational and personality differences and what role they play in the design of the workplace.
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Sound can inspire or detract from a space, and shared spaces such as restaurants or open rooms can be difficult to control. Anthony Poon of Poon Design Inc. provides considerations and solutions for a positive experience in shared spaces.
*This podcast was sponsored by Snowsound.
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Mecho’s motorized and manual shades have delivered quality solar control since 1969. Learn how the company continues to remain at the forefront of the window coverings industry with its innovative and high-tech treatments.
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Sky Factory's products, such as the Luminous SkyCeiling and Digital Cinema line, are biophilic design elements that provide research-verified architectural solutions for a range of commercial interiors.
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CEO and founder of wakaNINE John Cook explains how wakaNINE’s unique lighting fixtures are sourced from recycled materials around the world and promote the health and wellness trend that continues to rise within commercial interiors.
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interiors+sources Brand Director Steven Sloan reveals a glimpse at some of the themes that will be found in 2020 Curios boxes. Curios is our sample subscription box service that contains the latest samples from the interiors industry.
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Designtex President Susan Lyons and Design Director Catherine Stowell talk about the new collaboration between Designtex and Bauhaus textiles masters tied to this year’s 100th anniversary of Bauhaus, and how the company is taking the past to re-imagine the future of design.
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Slavi Younger, co-founder at Frasch, discusses how the company can work with designers to create personalized and innovative solutions to their acoustical challenges, ranging from custom spaces to technology integration.
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Vice president of creative and design Shannon Cochran discusses Patcraft’s creative process for its 2019 commercial flooring collections and highlights how one collection in particular, Subtle Impressions, explores the imperfect beginning that led to an imaginative end.
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Are you one of the new attendees heading to Design Connections 2.0 this October? interiors+sources Brand Director Steven Sloan explains what you can expect at our sponsor-hosted roundtable discussions.
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What does it take to create workspaces that are not only innovative, but foster innovation as well? Francis Cauffman Architects President John Campbell describes his seven-step process for designing these cutting-edge environments.
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In search of new and exotic additions to showcase its brand, Studioart engaged Los Angeles-based designer Adam Hunter and Dallas-based Grove Studio to create two new cutting-edge collections. Hear from the designers how positive collaborations turned into one-of-a-kind products.
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Nearly 30 years after opening its doors, Original BTC continues to specialize in creating handmade lighting fixtures made of unique materials.
Peter Bowles, the company’s founder and managing director, discusses how the British lighting company utilizes today’s top trends to produce lights that fit in any space for many years to come.
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Commercial flooring and wall manufacturer Altro has been providing solution-based products for 100 years. Susan Drew, market segment manager for Senior Living and Residential Care at Altro, shares how evidence and research are used to influence the company’s product performance, and how Altro continues to approach aesthetics that create appropriate senior living environments.
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Member-owned Fuse Alliance just launched Fuse Technical. The program aims to help designers and architects keep their projects on track and on budget by providing the right technical information to effectively solve flooring issues.
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Everyone loves the look and feel of real wood. But wood is not without its issues. Lisa Thornton from Egger Wood Products shares the many benefits of using laminate materials for items like desks and doors, including cost-effectiveness, lighter weight and more.
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Camira's North American products are rich in wool, and so is its Chicago showroom. Hear how the company used sustainable fabric in rich jewel tones with spin top-like hanging fixtures to create a dramatic backdrop for NeoCon 2019.
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Christoph Trappe sat down with NCARB CEO Michael Armstrong at AIA in Las Vegas 2019 and got an update on what’s happening with the industry, the history of architectural codes and education as well as who the key players are and what actually goes into licensing architects. Listen now >>
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An expert from Wilsonart joins the I Hear Design podcast to discuss the importance of asking for larger samples of surface materials (laminate, quartz, etc.), especially when you’re considering a large-scale pattern. Listen now.
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The Relaxing Floors collection from Mohawk uses research to uncover fractal carpet patterns in nature to reduce stress. Robert Nieminen, editor-at-large for interiors+sources talks about this thoughtful approach to design.
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Design Director Aaron Mensik shares the inspiration behind his new Topo collection for Concertex, along with his vision when designing the NappaTile showroom for NeoCon 2019.
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The "open office dilemma" poses a space issue for companies who find themselves growing out of their office setting. Christoph Trappe speaks with Cia Mooney from Watson about their solutions to this problem and how they help companies overcome these challenges.
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Wallpaper technology—Christoph Trappe chats with Sandro Ciurcina from Gemanco Design about their evolution of the classic wallpaper. Sandro shares their new WaterProof System products for wet environments, like showers and gyms, 3D imaging as well as many other versatile options.
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John Stein, founder of Kirei, is in the Materials Pavilion at NeoCon 2019, speaking with Christoph Trappe. John reflects on the history and meaning behind his company that helped unite green design and beauty in the design industry. He also talks about how far acoustic design has come and what role his company has played in educating designers.
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All designers face the pressure of creating something new—remaining relevant in an ever-changing design industry. In fact, it’s a common theme running through the showfloor here at NeoCon 2019. Iris Wang from Brentano has her own thoughts on this topic and shares her process with me as well the new Clear Water Collection.
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Patient room furniture has a reputation of being comfortable by day and turns to a sleeping nightmare at night. From the NeoCon 2019 show floor, Christoph Trappe chats with Kim Sank from Wieland about their new featured products that combine both function and comfort.
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Chief Content Officer Christoph Trappe joined Scandinavian Spaces Partners Thomas and Robert Jönsson in their booth at NeoCon 2019 to discuss how the company strategically uses color to inspire workplace creativity.
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While Sunbrella’s legacy is primarily known for outdoor applications, the fabric company is focusing on indoor uses in its new space at NeoCon 2019.
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From the early days of OFS' founders kicking seeds in the dirt to today, OFS delivers sustainability at NeoCon 2019. Their philosophy for staying focused on sustainability is simple: "Do the right thing" and "Small choices make a big difference."
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Following the successful original event in February, Design Connections 2.0 is a two-day, wholly hosted event in Palm Springs, CA. It will focus on Past vs. Future in Design and how technology is helping or hampering the design industry.
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Is your space in need of a low-profile system to hide clusters of cables and bulky wires? Steve Batchelder, director of sales for Connectrac, explains how the young company's easy-to-install wireway systems can provide both power and cord management for any environment. Learn about Connectrac's newest system launching this year, which will be on display at Design Connections 2.0.
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During the height of the interior design industry’s trade show season, several companies take advantage of the large gatherings to reveal their latest design competitions and results. Plus, interiors+sources reveals a sneak peek at its own competition taking place during NeoCon.
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Terry Eaton, founder of Eaton Fine Art, has over 25 years of experience collaborating on art programs for international hotel brands. At the HD Expo in Las Vegas, he shares with us the current trends he’s seeing.
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Known for its sustainable practices, Momentum Textiles and Wallcoverings discusses four hospitality design trends they’ve spotted. They are chatting with us during the 2019 HD Expo, held at Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
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In a category that can sometimes be too utilitarian, Stacy Garcia partnered with MTS to create sexy design and bring fancy furniture to public spaces and guest rooms in the hospitality industry. Chief Content Officer Christoph Trappe sat down with Stacy Garcia herself during HD Expo 2019 to discuss the idea of soft comfort and invigorated design.
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Exhibiting at HD Expo this year, Sandler Seating brought several new and exciting products. Roy Sandler joins Editor-at-Large Robert Nieminen to discuss their latest hospitality designs. High Density Stacking chairs in the HDS series. Wood Look brings the aesthetic of wood with the sturdiness of aluminum. Its fifteen year warranty guarantees a satisfying experience. Several variations of their seating options allow for unique customization. Ariane was designed by Martin Ballendat with the option of swivel base, swivel-and-tilt base, or four legs. Its Italian leather upholstery allows for around 60 color choices.
This episode is in partnership with Sandler Seating.
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Interface’s “What’s That Sound?” study reveals noise negatively impacts 69% of global employees’ concentration levels, productivity and creativity.
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Design Core Detroit is the only U.S. city to be officially designated as a City of Design by UNESCO. Learn more about the nonprofit's initiatives and the results of its latest report, which highlights the progress of inclusive design projects across the city.
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Ida Cohen, the co-founder of Meyda Tiffany, passed away in April at the age of 99. Her legacy will live on through through her company, which continues to transcend decorative lighting fixtures.
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Be Original Americas works hard to promote and educate users and designers on the importance of authentic design. Learn more about the nonprofit's 2019 CEU courses, student design fellowship and upcoming events.
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Are you looking to create a master design or architectural plan for your next big project? Founding principals of Duda|Paine Architects Turan Duda and Jeff Paine highlight some of their notable projects to explain what constitutes as a good master plan, and the factors A&D professionals should take into consideration.
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Coverings 2019 is utilizing a modern makerting technique: influencers. Becca Sass, account supervisor for Coverings social media, selected eight design influencers like John McClain to digitally promote and cover this year’s show.
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Founder and principal of Studio O Liz Ogbu is one of three keynote speakers at this year's NeoCon's, taking place in Chicago's the MART, June 10-12. Hear how her keynote presentation, Do No Harm: The Role of Design in Complicated Times, ties in with this year's human-centered design theme that will be highlighted throughout the 51st edition of the commercial design event. Listen to more podcasts.
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NeoCon is hosting its 51st edition in Chicago's the Mart. Listen to what you can expect at this year's show, including the details behind three powerful keynote presentations that tie in with this year's theme.
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The demand for power is changing how architects, designers and facility managers specify products for commercial spaces. With a growing need in every facet of life—whether for public charging stations, outlets at every workstation, or weathersafe charging—smart and sustainable electricity is more in-demand than ever.
With over 15 years of experience in commercial and residential building systems, Tyler Jennings of Legrand details how manufacturers are designing solutions to meet these needs.
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Biophilic elements are at the forefront of commercial interior design. Interior landscape provider Ambius identifies six biophilic trends that are changing the way users work, live and play within the built environment.
►Bring Life to Your Office with Living Walls
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Discussions surrounding gender-neutral and more inclusive bathroom design have reached a high in recent years. Designer Lida Lewis, winner of Sloan's 2018 Restroom of the Future design contest, explains what an inclusive bathroom design might look like, misconceptions that surround these spaces, their benefits and tips for designers on creating a comfortable facility for all.
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What is the economical state for the interior design profession? How much do designers make? Is the job field growing? Get the answers to all these questions and more in this week's live Twitter broadcast with staff writer Adrian Thompson.
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Chief content officer Christoph Trappe chats with staff writer Sarah Kloepple about her recent stay at Arlo SoHo, a new hotel in New York that offers 150-square-foot micro hotel rooms -- but plenty of space for co-working on the main floors. They discuss both the benefits and drawbacks, and how hospitality design is evolving to meet the needs of frequent travelers and "urban explorers." Read the article and see the video tour
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Spanish architect Luis Vidal explains NaTeCo, the term used to describe the inspiration behind Pittsburgh International Airport's new terminal design.
Read our full-coverage article and see the concept work by clicking here.
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interiors+sources delivers the latest news from its editors’ desks. This week’s topics include ASID’s 2019 Outlook and State of Interior Design report and the NYC-based nonprofit LMNOP.
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interiors+sources' Robert Nieminen and Adrian Thompson highlight hot topics discussed during Design Connections 2019, including the significance of creating healthy relationships between emerging professionals and seasoned designers, along with the importance of labels.
Design Connections: Turning Ideas Into Reality
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At TURF, the combination of acoustic properties and pleasing design creates ceiling systems that people will appreciate for years to come. Their systems are made from 99-percent post-consumer PET (polyester) plastic, with half of that coming from single-use water bottles, ensuring that sustainability is always top priority.
Christoph Trappe of interiors+sources and Buildings speaks with Zoe Post and Dustin Headley from Turf Design about their headquarters, products and how they help clients, “Put a lid on it.”
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With the advancement of technology, human interactions are often set aside. Design Connections conference chair Jane Rohde and Studio Director of Puccini Group Nick Domitrovich share ideas on the opportunities for balancing this tech within various types of designed environments.
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Social media and social responsibility can go hand-in-hand when orchestrated thoughtfully. However, challenges can come up along the way when deciding what information to include and how to post it to the public. Design Connections conference chair Jane Rohde and Susanne Molina, principal for ONE Design Collective, discuss how both can work together to lead to positive marketing outcomes.
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Christoph Trappe and Sarah Kloepple discuss their recent trip to the AHR Expo and tips for dealing with airport security during the government shutdown. Some of their airport security tips include showing up early, having plenty of entertainment or work, and having patience with unpaid TSA employees.
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As the popularity of certification systems like the WELL Building Standard and Fitwell continue to grow, what does this mean for employees' personal expression? Design Connections conference chair Jane Rohde and senior associate for Stanley Wilcox Toni Wyre sit down to discuss the impacts of health and wellness certifications and more in the first segment of i+s' Design Connections podcast series.
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Heimtextil is the world's largest textiles fair, and the first design trend event of 2019. Materials Intelligence founder Kenn Busch recaps the show's role in analyzing design trends along with specific directions that were explored during the four-day event.
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Crossville is the first manufacturer to earn Green Squared certification across all US-manufactured porcelain tile products. As big tiles become mainstream, the question on everyone's mind is 'What are the benefits of big tile installation?' Frank Douglas, VP Business Development at Crossville, settles in with Mariah Obiedzinski of interiors+sources to discuss 2019 trends, the most popular tiles, the benefits of big tiles, and much more.
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Everyone knows that the ways in which retail is changing for the consumer, but what should designers keep in mind? Editor-in-Chief Kadie Yale discusses the topic with Jonathan Lopez, Associate Principal and Design Director for Retail Design Collaborative.
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The intertangled history of tile trends and Crossville is a long, fascinating journey. Mark Shannon, EVP of Sales, and Tim Curran, owner and CEO of of the Curran Group discuss tile in the interior design world.
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From underwater restaurants to wildlife restrooms, these are the most exciting interior design stories of 2018.
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Robert Sonneman has had a fascinating career in lighting design that has spanned fifty years. This week, Editor-in-Chief Kadie Yale discusses his history, the future of lighting design technology, and what interior designers need to know about lighting and wellness.
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Meetings Today's Vice President & Chief Content Director Tyler Davidson talks with Omni Hotels & Resorts' Dan Surette, senior vice president of sales and marketing, and Laura Trussel McKoy, creative director and vice president of interior design, about the hard-charging brand's newest developments and design concepts.
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Acoustics is more than a design buzzword: it's an important aspect of interiors. Editor-in-Chief Kadie Yale discussed the basics of acoustic design with Hanson Hsu, principal acoustician and founder of Delta H Design Inc., a research, design, and build firm providing design and consulting services for architecture and acoustics since 1998.
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Editor-in-Chief Kadie Yale discusses the technological advancements in tile over the last decade with Noah Chitty, Director of Technical Services at Crossville.
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While healthcare design is seeing changes, from pulling in aesthetics from hospitality to addressing new policies like the Affordable Care Act, it still remains one of the most heavily regulated sectors for design. Editor-in-Chief Kadie Yale discusses changes in the healthcare market and the ins and outs of healthcare design with Rebecca Donner.
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Need to, Have to, Want to: How do designers truly balance work and life? Editor-in-Chief Kadie Yale discusses running a business and living life with Danielle Fennoy and Cece Stelljes, co-principals of Revamp Interiors, including the time they gave birth five weeks apart while running a successful firm.
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A very special GreenBuild episode!
Editor-in-Chief Kadie Yale discusses the Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards with Rochelle Routman, director of sustainability for Metroflor. As a previous recipient of the WSLA, Routman will be announcing the WSLA Alumnae Group and Summit during GreenBuild, connecting female sustainability leaders with one another.
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Get ready to love your space again! Benjamin Moore's 2019 Color of the Year is a calming Gray that transforms in different lighting. Editor-in-Chief Kadie Yale discusses the hue with Andrea Magno, color and design expert at Benjamin Moore, as well as what designers should know when using it.
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There are spaces, and then there are experiences. Editor-in-Chief Kadie Yale talks with Johnnie Rush, chief business innovation officer at The McBride Company about how his team transforms place into something more.
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Carl Gustav Magnusson has been at the forefront of industrial design for decades, having started his career with Charles and Ray Eames. Editor-in-Chief Kadie Yale discusses his history, thoughts, and favorite car with the man himself on this week's episode.
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What does it take for a living walls company to make sure even the worst brown thumbs keep their system alive? Editor-in-Chief Kadie Yale sits down with Nathan Beckner, lead plant designer of sagegreenlife to discuss their latest collaboration with Gensler.
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A. Razzak Memon thrives on ever-changing technology, providing a total solution for current and future needs. He also has been a frequent flyer at 300,000 miles every year. Needless to say, he spends more time in airport lounges than anywhere else. Christoph Trappe and Adrian Thompson discuss some of his favorite lounges over the years.
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With the ways in which office spaces are changing and evolving, what do designers need to know? That’s the question EIC Kadie Yale takes on with Allsteel’s Brandon Sieben, president, and Jan Johnson, vice-president of design and workplace resources.
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Sustainability design has been an ever more important aspect of interior design and the way we live, work, and interact. In episode 7, Editor-in-Chief Kadie Yale discusses sustainable initiatives and the importance of footprinting over hand printing with Lisa Conway, VP of sustainability of design for Interface America’s.
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Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams, announces Sherwin-William’s 2019 color of the year, how it was chosen, and what you can expect to see in this contemporary hue in the next year.
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In the first of a two-part episode, EiC Kadie Yale discusses color theory and the history of Sherwin-William’s color of the year with Sue Wadden, director of color marketing.
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On this episode of I Hear Design, Chief Content Engagement Director Christoph Trappe and Editor-In-Chief Kadie Yale sit down with the Executive Director of the Architectural Salvage Warehouse of Detroit. His team deals in deconstruction and re-manufacturing for interior design and architecture of abandoned industrial structures and commercial structures in Detroit. Listen in on a conversation about a unique, often forgotten side of interior design and architecture.
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Royce Epstein, a+d design director of Mohawk, discusses millennial pink with EiC Kadie Yale in this latest episode of the interiors+sources interior design podcast I Hear Design. Over the last several years, pink has made its way into the design industry—but why? Epstein and Yale discuss its origin story as a gender descriptor, why it’s so prevalent, and how long designers can expect it to stick around.
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A discussion with Trenton Horinek from Hologenix, creator of Celliant. Our August Product Materiality is a reactive material that absorbs the heat from your body, converts it to infrared, and delivers it back to the body where it's absorbed into the skin tissue and bloodstream.
Although research began in the early 1990s, FDA Determined/Designation in 2017 has lead it to be used in a variety of textile products, including in collections for both Designtex and CF Stinson. The hope is that by using this product as upholstery on office furniture, it'll nix some of the health issues that occur when people sit too long.
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Legendary architect, coder, and film director, Beverly Willis always likes to start with a question: “One of my favorite questions I like to ask, particularly to men, but also women: Can you name five women architects?”
In the first episode of your best choice in interior design and architecture podcasting, I Hear Design listens to and discusses the full interview of legendary architect Beverly Willis.
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To keep up with the demands of the next generation of workspaces, companies have transitioned from traditional individual office spaces to open office floor plans. The answer? Booths. Booths that can be inserted into any open office floor plan. And there’s not just one exhibit, but many that showcase this innovative approach to a solve a very real problem.
Christoph Trappe is front and center at NeoCon 2018, and he sees a very interesting solution popping up.
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