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David Kutsunai and Jenna Morrison visit The Spheres.
Through IIDA’s Student Mentoring Program, Jenna Morrison found guidance and a lifelong advocate in David Kutsunai—proof of how mentorship can shape designers and the industry....
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KI's Evoke architectural wall installed at Boston Medical Center
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Interior view of a comfortable lounge with greenery and soft furnishings opening directly to an outdoor patio, bringing in natural light and views.
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Big Horn Academy K–12 facility with white exterior cladding and clean lines, blending with the neighborhood aesthetic and honoring local Native American culture.
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This digital resource offers expert advice on design approaches and amenities that are reshaping the workplace.
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Watch this video from Gensler for an inside look at a new project that showcases a people-centric approach, blending bold aesthetics with functional spaces that support the energy...
Aug. 28, 2025
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The Momentum showroom at NeoCon 2025 features an expansive green wall.
The i+s team looks back on ‪NeoCon‬ and Fulton Market Design Days 2025. Walk through the showrooms with us as we explore the products shaping the design conversation this year...
June 12, 2025

Design Innovation

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The fabrication lab features 3D printers, tools, equipment, and stations for working on projects.
From unused building to state-of-the-art STEM education hub, the Texas City ISD Marathon STEM and Robotics Center is an inspiring immersive learning facility.
Oct. 16, 2025
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Marco Early Learning Classroom with soft shapes, rounded corners, and designated areas for solo work and group projects.
Learn how intentional shape design in educational spaces guides student behavior and supports universal learning. When combined with flexible layouts, shape becomes an effective...
Oct. 15, 2025
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Industry sources reveal how AI tools can augment human creativity, streamline workflows, and deepen storytelling, while emphasizing the need for secure environments and ongoing...
Oct. 14, 2025
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Carrie Meadows shares insights on AI in content creation—supporting creativity and efficiency while keeping human integrity intact.
Oct. 14, 2025

Sustainable Practices

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At Alexandria City High School’s Minnie Howard campus, students gather in a CTE lab with high-quality lighting and acoustic ceiling solutions that improve focus.
Perkins Eastman’s design for Alexandria City High School’s Minnie Howard campus sets a new standard for sustainable, inclusive K–12 learning environments.
Oct. 14, 2025
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Commercial building entry with large windows, abundant daylight, and greenery
Learn how microbiome architecture brings living systems into workplace and commercial interior design to enhance health, sustainability, and well-being.
Oct. 14, 2025
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Modern workplace featuring Steelcase's Campers & Dens awning with booth seating beneath adjacent to glass enclosed meeting space.
As hybrid work, AI, sustainability, and well-being reshape the built environment, Steelcase’s Allan W. Smith explains how organizations can design workplaces that “earn the commute...
Oct. 13, 2025
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Diverse multigenerational workforce having a team meeting
Gain practical interior design tips to accommodate generational traits and preferences in the workplace, while promoting purpose, productivity, and well-being through design.
Oct. 8, 2025

Holistic Interior Design

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A white Acoustibuilt Seamless Acoustical Ceiling System reduces noise and speech intelligibility for privacy, while curves echoed throughout the space impart movement and progress at Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Explaining sound behavior, measurement standards, and best practices for acoustic design, this guide helps architects and designers optimize spaces for speech privacy, noise reduction...
Oct. 16, 2025
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From wellness to sustainability, explore how designers are shaping healthier interiors in 2025—and tell us what’s fueling your creativity.
Oct. 8, 2025
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Light wood pawns in a row with different graphic representations of brains floating above them against gray background.
Discover quick-start pilot ideas and metrics to implement neuroinclusive design changes effectively, fostering environments that promote comfort, autonomy, and productivity for...
Oct. 6, 2025
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An office is a business asset, and the right furniture can affect productivity and employees' comfort. Treating the office as a key productivity driver makes it easier to justify...
Oct. 1, 2025

People + Projects

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Exterior view of the Berkeley Building, originally constructed as apartments in 2015 and later converted into student housing within two months.
Contributing editor Jennie Morton explains how careful preplanning and minimal demolition enabled a rapid turnaround, providing affordable, convenient housing for students in ...
Oct. 16, 2025
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Amy Gutmann Hall Exterior lit at night, with expansive glazing and mass timber featuring prominently.
See how Penn Engineering’s new 116,000-square-foot mass timber hub reduces carbon emissions while fostering collaboration in data science and AI.
Oct. 7, 2025
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Hotel Tonnelle captures the lively spirit of New Orleans with its lush colors and locally sourced furnishings, artistic decor, and tile elements.
Learn from real-world examples how art can connect people and place, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful integration of local art to deepen community ties and support sustainabilit...
Sept. 22, 2025
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Teknion Legacy Space long view conference table and 3D wall mural
Located in Toronto, Teknion’s new Legacy Space—created in partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund—offers an informative and insightful environment where visitors...
Sept. 17, 2025

Materials + Products

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ColorLink LVT Collection is resilient vinyl plank flooring.
Designed for dynamic healthcare environments, ColorLink LVT features a broad palette and flexible layout options to foster collaboration, comfort, and community in patient and...
Oct. 21, 2025
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Hyphyn featuring Arc-Com's prints will be on display at Healthcare Design Expo, October 25-28.
Hyphyn offers a biodegradable, high-performance vinyl designed for healthcare settings, free from flame retardants and PFAS, ensuring safety and sustainability without compromising...
Oct. 21, 2025
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Formica Corporation's White Renew surface is a nonporous, hygienic, and renewable surface.
White Renew by Formica Corporation offers a sleek, minimalistic surface solution designed for demanding environments like healthcare, hospitality, and education, combining durability...
Oct. 21, 2025
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Flyte Duo from Ghent set up in front of a meeting space.
Designed with an ultra-strong aluminum honeycomb core and frameless construction, the Flyte Duo allows seamless alignment of multiple boards for large-scale brainstorming sessions...
Oct. 21, 2025