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New Corgan and ASID Foundation research reveals how more nuanced user needs can inform practical guidance for creating more inclusive, adaptable learning environments.
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Arper's Catifa (RE) 46 chair collection evolves for today's sustainable interiors.
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The Canyon Crue seating transforms indoor and outdoor spaces with its bespoke elegance.
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The Timothy Dining Armchair features a distinctive T-shaped joint where the back leg meets the arm.
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Sustainability is no longer a separate design consideration—it is central to how buildings are planned, specified, operated and evaluated. For architects, interior designers...
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Unlock the future of commercial real estate with our eBook, "Smart Buildings: The Future of Connectivity in CRE." Discover how cutting-edge technology can transform your facilities...
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This digital resource offers expert advice on design approaches and amenities that are reshaping the workplace.
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Outdoor meeting spaces are becoming more popular because of the many benefits they provide for occupants.
The science behind the positive impacts of outdoor work and meeting spaces.

Podcast

Videos

Inside Chicago Design Week 2026: NeoCon, Design Days & Illuminate
Thousands of designers, architects, manufacturers, and industry leaders gathered in Chicago for one of the biggest weeks in commercial design. Take a look inside Chicago Design...
June 12, 2026
Walking the Floor at ICFF 2026
Get a snapshot of the 2026 ICFF at the Javits Center, highlighting the dynamic displays, innovative products, and industry trends that defined this year's showcase.
May 26, 2026

Design Innovation

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I Hear Design
Bio-based, bio-sourced, and bio-attributed materials may sound similar, but understanding how renewable content is sourced, measured, and verified can help designers make more...
July 27, 2026
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Multiethnic Team of architects reviewing architectural model in the office.
I Hear Design
In this In Case You Missed It episode, we explore why involving interior architects from the earliest planning stages leads to better collaboration, more functional spaces, fewer...
July 13, 2026
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Exterior view of AWI showroom facade using Zahner perforated metal paneling for visual effect
At NeoCon, Armstrong World Industries showed how its expanded portfolio, strategic partnerships, and early design assist approach can support more expressive, buildable interiors...
July 8, 2026
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An audience under red and green lighting seated before a blurred stage performance in the background
A theater designer’s perspective can help interiors teams use story, timing, and atmosphere to create spaces people remember.
July 1, 2026

Sustainable Practices

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Exterior angled view of Barbara Vick Western Branch school, a multi-story early education center with an outdoor fenced play yard
A Chicago early education center turns an underused commercial building into a lively, adaptable setting for play-based learning, supported by daylight, healthy materials, and...
July 20, 2026
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Exterior view of new affordable multifamily project at dusk.
I Hear Design
RKTB Architects’ Peter Bafitis and Alex Brito join the I Hear Design podcast to unpack the affordable housing shortage, the policy and financing barriers slowing multifamily development...
June 8, 2026
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Carrie Meadows, Head of Content, interiors+sources
As Chicago Design Week brings new products into view, designers have an opportunity to ask deeper questions about material transparency, sourcing, reuse, and purpose.
May 26, 2026
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Perkins&Will firm principals Phil Harrison and Lindsey Peckinpaugh stand against a white interior room wall with design project photos in the background
Perkins&Will leaders discuss how stewardship, material health, ecological literacy, and better data are changing design practice.
May 26, 2026

Holistic Interior Design

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Dr. Robert MacMeccan joins the Product Talk podcast to discuss why acoustics should be considered one of the foundational elements of architecture and interior design. His photo is included in the preview image along with the title.
I Hear Design
This episode emphasizes the importance of considering acoustics as a core element in architectural and interior design, highlighting its impact on health, productivity, and inclusivity...
July 29, 2026
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Overhead view of Amber Grace Community property
Cooper Carry’s residential village at Berry College offers a design model for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with support, independence, and connection...
June 23, 2026
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Carrie Meadows, interiors+sources
Recent conversations point to bigger questions about flexible products, material transparency, and interiors designed for change.
June 3, 2026
Photography by Zack Benson
Sleek table lamps on the bar counter and standing floral-shaped lamps that arch over booth seating create intimate layers of light while enhancing the sophisticated design narrative.
Through Fleurette, Studio UNLTD shows how light, sound, sequencing, materiality and service flow can support a restaurant’s brand story and shape the guest experience.
May 26, 2026

People + Projects

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Dim, moody lounge area with soft seating and bamboo paneling.
I Hear Design
David Shove-Brown, co-founder of //3877, joins I Hear Design to discuss what it really takes to build a healthy design practice, from firm culture and accountability to retention...
July 20, 2026
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Contemporary synagogue space with clerestory windows and sculptural element overhead facing altar.
I Hear Design
Architect Joshua Zinder of JZA+D and Landau | Zinder Architecture explores how synagogues and other worship spaces can inspire awe, support accessibility, strengthen community...
July 6, 2026
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Exterior building view of Sahuarita Regional Library at dusk, with soft facility illumination that is oriented to minimize impact to the desert ecosystem at nighttime
This Elev8-winning civic project uses daylight, shade, native landscaping, and warm interior finishes to support learning, access, and community gathering.
June 30, 2026
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A view of the flexible work zones shows products on neutral wood shelving and adjoining workstations.
I Hear Design
Perkins&Will reimagined Unilever’s North American headquarters as a flexible, hands-on campus where product testing, brand storytelling, collaboration, and sustainability come...
June 29, 2026

Materials + Products

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The Foundry Collection features ceramic knob handles finished in a glaze. Shown installed in a bathroom.
This collection emphasizes raw materials, craftsmanship, and timeless design, bringing warmth and artisan character to bathrooms with a wide range of finishes and unique ceramic...
July 20, 2026
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The Meadowbrook armchair shown in the low back option displayed with a table.
Designed for comfort and durability, the MityLite Meadowbrook Armchair features FSC-certified wood, GREENGUARD certification, and refined details for versatile interior applications...
July 20, 2026
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AMBIENT Compass lights set up poolside at sunset.
The AMBIENT Compass combines sustainable materials with innovative LED technology, providing remote-controlled ambient lighting in three sizes for outdoor leisure and gatherings...
July 20, 2026
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STEPEVI Caresse Collection shown in the desert colorway. A chair, side table and lamp are set up on the rug.
Inspired by watercolor brushstrokes, the Caresse Collection features hand-tufted rugs with organic forms, creating depth and softness to enhance modern and classic spaces alike...
July 20, 2026