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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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This digital resource offers expert advice on design approaches and amenities that are reshaping the workplace.
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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
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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New research from Corgan and the ASID Foundation challenges designers to look beyond student accessibility and consider how physical, sensory, and cognitive demands affect the...
Oct. 5, 2026
Corgan and University of Arkansas research shows how lighting, enclosure, and purposeful movement can help designers reduce distraction and cognitive load in the workplace.
Sept. 28, 2026
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From olive and celery to sage and chartreuse, green is emerging as a 2027 color story rooted in restoration, clarity, and emotional grounding.
Sept. 23, 2026
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In the final episode of the Future Ready by Design series, IIDA’s Mark Bryan discusses the two-speed workplace, repairable products, anti-impulse retail, and why human judgment...
Sept. 14, 2026

Sustainable Practices

Biophilic strategies offer practical ways to create positive distractions, calmer interiors, and recognizable wayfinding cues within demanding care environments.
Aug. 11, 2026
The developing initiative explores how building products might be evaluated for workforce practices, supply-chain equity, and community impact.
Aug. 4, 2026
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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
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

Holistic Interior Design

Lawrence Group translated the firm’s values around equity, flexibility, and connection into office planning, shared spaces, and greater employee choice.
Sept. 30, 2026
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In Part 2 of the Future Ready by Design series, IIDA’s Mark Bryan explores loneliness, catharsis, sound, sleep, and how interiors can help people regulate, recover, connect, and...
Aug. 31, 2026
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Learn about the latest advancements in circadian lighting and its impact on health and performance. The episode features expert guidance on integrating daylight, managing glare...
Aug. 26, 2026
The IIDA CEO connects design with agency, empathy, human knowledge, and the profession’s unfinished work to prove its value.
Aug. 19, 2026

People + Projects

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In this ICYMI episode, we revisit an article that outlines the importance of presentation skills, storytelling, and communication training for the next generation of design leaders...
Sept. 21, 2026
Indoor-outdoor amenities, landscape-inspired interiors, and shared open space connect this San Ramon senior living community to its surroundings.
Sept. 15, 2026
The renovation shows how workplace design can support tenant loyalty, flexibility, and long-term asset relevance.
Aug. 25, 2026
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Discover how workplace strategy, change management, and design elements like biophilic features and social spaces were integrated to support a smooth transition and enhance employee...
Aug. 24, 2026

Materials + Products

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Lauren Brant discusses examples of products that enhance familiar designs, improve material health, and incorporate technology, broadening the definition of innovation in the ...
Sept. 30, 2026
With discreet power integration and elegant materials like wood veneers, glass, and metal, VESPER provides timeless sophistication tailored for private offices, conference rooms...
Sept. 30, 2026
Available in ten colorways, Cypher provides a resilient, GREENGUARD-certified fabric solution that balances aesthetic appeal with durability, making it ideal for modern, high-...
Sept. 30, 2026
Available in various colors and configurations, the Libre chair features integrated grip openings for easy handling and maintenance, enhancing outdoor seating versatility.
Sept. 29, 2026