The spontaneous napkin sketch holds a unique place in the design process, but it’s time to move beyond sketches and into a deliberate, considerate strategy like regenerative design.

IIDA contributor Irena Frumkin reflects on how this year has taught us that we simply can’t predict the future—but we can adapt our design thinking to ensure the future is healthier, more sustainable and more connected.

Cosentino is leading the charge with innovations in its manufacturing to reduce its footprint without sacrificing the natural looks of stone.

Lead Resiliency Report author and ASID Director of Research & Knowledge Management, Susan Chung, Ph.D., explores key takeaways from the Resiliency Report and her views on the future of design.

With a myriad of ecolabels and third-party certifications on the market, one organization is looking to simply the process of cutting through greenwashing.

Loll Designs, the Minnesota-based manufacturer of outdoor furnishings “for the modern lollygagger,” creates its products from an unexpected material—milk jugs. Learn more.

How are approaches to sustainability in design shifting as we navigate a changing world? Read what leading design experts are saying as part of IIDA’s ongoing webinar series, Collective (D)esign, launched as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Take a look at how online retail giant Wayfair sourced its own furnishings throughout its new 11-floor office on Boston’s Boylston Street and embedded company culture throughout the space.   

To select the best product for your project, the Wallcoverings Association recommends evaluating four criteria that maximize design impact and ensure long-term performance: durability, aesthetics, quality and sustainability, and installation. Learn more.

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.