Photography: Elase Day Spa
Emerald green cabinetry surrounds a brighter, peridot-hued velvet upholstered bench seat
From client transparency to material performance, Marli Jones explores the business value of bringing residential sensibility into commercial projects.
Courtesy of BradleyWheelerphoto.com
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
Courtesy of Loll Designs
Loll Design's Here & There Bench, shown in fog - a white finish.
Courtesy of Landscape Forms
Landscape Forms' Takeout Wedge benches arrange together for gathering collaboration opportunities. Shown with four wedge tables brought together.
Courtesy of Heller
Swell Mini serves as a hook and storage bowl, while bringing a pop of color to walls.
Sign up for our eNewsletters
Get the latest news and updates

Learning Resources

bdc8241_featureimage
bdc8241_featureimage
Sponsored
Sustainability is no longer a separate design consideration—it is central to how buildings are planned, specified, operated and evaluated. For architects, interior designers...
Courtesy of Getty Images
bld_ebook_hero
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...
iands-ehandbook-return-to-work-cover
This digital resource offers expert advice on design approaches and amenities that are reshaping the workplace.
Courtesy of Ghent
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

Courtesy of Cooper Carry
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
© Albert Vecerka/ESTO, courtesy RKTB
Exterior of colorful K-12 building in background with basketball court in foreground.
I Hear Design
RKTB Architects’ Albert Aronov and Nelya Sachakova discuss how K-12 school design is evolving in New York City through additions, modernization, accessibility, sustainability,...
June 22, 2026
Courtesy of Blu Dot
Graded-In is a contract upholstery program designed to streamline furniture specification.
Designed to optimize efficiency, Blu Dot Graded-In enables procurement teams to easily specify durable, stylish textiles for lounge, dining, workplace, and hospitality environments...
June 16, 2026
Courtesy of Telgian Engineering & Consulting
Fire Dynamics Simulation showing temperature distribution near a large warehouse roof structure during a modeled fire scenario. Rendering using Pyrosim.
I Hear Design
Performance-based fire and egress modeling can help architects navigate occupant load, travel distance and exit requirements without sacrificing life safety or design vision.
June 16, 2026

Sustainable Practices

© Albert Vecerka/ESTO, courtesy RKTB
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
© Endeavor Business Media
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
Image courtesy of Perkins&Will
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
Photography by Gillian Fry | © Gensler
Main floor view of Reverb multi-purpose zone for co-working and performances
Inside the adaptive reuse of a historic Morton Salt building, Reverb’s new Salt Shed headquarters turns music, workplace, and local identity into one connected design story.
May 26, 2026

Holistic Interior Design

© Endeavor Business Media
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
Image courtesy of ArtLifting
Top graphic contains a gallery wall image of vibrant artworks
ArtLifting connects artists with disabilities to workplaces and public-facing spaces, expanding visibility, income, and dignity through design.
May 26, 2026
Katie Brinker Photography | Courtesy of Hendrick
Open cafe and lounge area with Synovus red branding and accents grounded by neutral wood and stone look surfaces
Hendrick’s design for Synovus’ downtown Columbus headquarters shows how workplace change, branded storytelling, and employee-centered planning can realize a more connected office...
April 22, 2026

People + Projects

Photography by Connie Zhou | Courtesy of Perkins&Will
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
Image courtesy of The Dermot Company
A community kitchen and gathering room adjacent to outdoor recreation space in a mixed-use residential/commercial property
A successful mix is not just about adding uses. Luke Pierce outlines the design decisions that help residential, retail, and amenity spaces work as one.
May 26, 2026
Courtesy of Luoman | Getty Images
Busy retail district at night.
I Hear Design
Greg Lyon of Nadel Architecture explains why the future of retail and mixed-use design is less about transactions and more about experience, dining, authenticity, and the creation...
May 25, 2026
Courtesy of Chris Force
Paved States x Haworth DesignLab takes over the lobby of The Mart with an edited take on what living looks like now.
A smart, day-by-day guide to navigating NeoCon, Fulton Market, and everything in between
May 19, 2026

Materials + Products

Courtesy of Designtex
Amble upholstery, shown in River, upholstered on a bench.
Amble features hand-drawn geometric patterns resembling woodgrain and fossils, available in 13 colors, providing stain resistance without harmful chemicals for healthier commercial...
June 30, 2026
Courtesy of Stellar
Speira Custom Spiral fireplace installed in a living room.
Designed for modern luxury environments, the Speira Spiral fireplace combines innovative design with versatile customization options. Its striking vertical flames create a captivating...
June 23, 2026
Room&Board for Business
The Hensley Collection now includes reclaimed American elm material to the offerings.
Combining environmental responsibility with sophisticated design, the Hensley Collection uses reclaimed American elm with contrasting heartwood and sapwood. Its versatile pieces...
June 23, 2026
Courtesy of Tarkett Hospitality
Lotus Reserve Geometric LVT features a parquet-inspired wood look.
Designed for high-traffic hospitality environments, the Lotus Reserve collection combines refined aesthetics with resilience.
June 23, 2026