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Metropolis
In the last decade, social design has emerged as an established discipline in its own right. But although many now recognize the benefits of using a more sustainable design process, few have figured out accurate ways to quantify, or measure, these benefits. On this premise, the MFA Design for Social Innovation at the School of Visual Arts of New York organized "Design+Health," its first day-long symposium dedicated to methods for measuring social design's impact.
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Construction Dive
The push to make buildings more sustainable is nothing new, as the industry has largely embraced the growing trend. The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification system is the most well-known name in the space, as there are more than 59,000 LEED-certified projects totaling 6 billion square feet in 164 countries.
However, another trend related to sustainability is making waves in the industry: wellness. Although less definable than energy-efficient measures, wellness-minded design is growing in popularity as younger generations are pushing for healthier environments in their workplaces and homes.
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Hotelier Middle East
There has been a shift toward whole fixture solutions that utilize energy efficient LED technology in recent months and this is bringing about important cost and energy savings in the hospitality industry. We are also seeing a growth in smart control technology. By adding lighting control to a scheme, end users can not only benefit from increased energy efficiency, but this new technology can also collect and analyze valuable occupancy data.
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Phys.org
An outbreak is like a wildfire; the sooner it's caught, the easier it is to fight, said Vips Halkjaer-Knudsen, a lab design expert at Sandia National Laboratories. To detect an outbreak early – whether Ebola, Zika, or influenza – healthcare workers must have a local, trustworthy diagnostic lab. For the past five years, Sandia's International Biological and Chemical Threat Reduction group has served as a trusted adviser for design of diagnostic labs around the world that are safe, secure, sustainable, specific, and flexible.
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The Actuary
Totaljobs research has found that 35 percent of people aged over age 45 feel that employers’ provisions for people their age are "non-existent," and almost half believe that workplaces "naturally cater toward younger employees." With increasing pressure on the working-age population to support retirees, the new "office of the future" will help delay retirement by offering features such as health alerts, flexible working areas, and private medical rooms.
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No matter what market or environment you are designing for, Acrovyn by Design can reproduce virtually any image, message or color onto your walls without the concern of damage. Forge a new aesthetic with a selection of ready-to-print patterns, or customize with stunning graphics. Create something beautiful and protect it for years to come.
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IIDA
IIDA, in partnership with Hospitality Design magazine, announced today the opening of the 21st annual IIDA/HD Product Design Competition. The competition honors innovation, functionality, and aesthetic advancements in product design for the hospitality industry. Only products displayed at HD Expo 2017 and offered for sale or use after June 1, 2016 are eligible for submission to the IIDA/HD Product Design Competition. The deadline to enter is Mon., May 2, 2017.
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IIDA
What Clients Want, Volume 3, created by IIDA with the generous support of Tarkett and the IIDA Foundation, takes you on an international tour of exceptional retail design – from pop-ups to luxury shops – providing insightful project commentary about what it takes to create a unique costumer experience from the perspective of both the designer and the client. The book features 16 international retail design projects, including top global brands Barneys New York, Aesop, Intersect by Lexus, Montblanc, and more. IIDA Members receive one complimentary copy of What Clients Want, Volume 3 (pay only shipping + handling). Copies are also available for purchase.
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Dreamwalls Glass is backpainted glass that can be used for markerboards, wall cladding, backsplashes, signage, showerwalls, table tops, and much more. With custom color capabilities for any color you specify, and sizes up to 8ft x 12ft, we use our 55 years of experience to fabricate glass products for your glass and glazing needs.
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The Architects Newspaper
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) held a public hearing this morning to discuss the status of the much-loved interior of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Park Avenue. At the meeting, cases for landmarking much of the 1930s art deco interior were made with many speaking passionately about their significance.
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Dezeen
Wooden bleachers and planted screens are intended to evoke New York City's urban courtyards at this headquarters for workplace messaging system Slack. The 12,000-square-foot space at the top of a 1880s landmarked building in the East Village was retrofitted for Slack, which offers messaging software designed to improve communication between team members and remote workers.
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Pizza Marketplace
Most brands have made their dine-in businesses integral to their success, and since even the most committed hermits crawl out from their caves for a dinner out once in a while, savvy restaurateurs know that the experience their brands provide for those dining in may be more critical in today's ultra-competitive pizza business than ever before. The chain Toppers Pizza, spent the past year immersed in the redesign process, which has resulted in a more open kitchen design, dubbed the Toppers Show Kitchen.
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Work Design Magazine
Sharing is everywhere. What might have seemed preposterous just a few short years ago – say, traveling in a stranger's private car to stay in a stranger's home – is now mainstream. A similar transition from "owned" to "shared" is underway within built environments, driven by the same factors of lower cost and user preference for customization, experience over ownership, and connection. As real estate costs have risen and profit margins shrunk, hoteliers were inspired to shift the allocation of space from individual rooms to common areas. Modeling strategies city planners use to design 24-hour neighborhoods, designers pioneered the trend of creating round-the-clock buzz by continually activating spaces such as lobbies, restaurants, and communal spaces.
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With over 350 brilliant colors, exquisite textures and natural looking woodgrains at competitive pricing and ready to ship from our U.S. facilities, this collection of surfacing solutions will enrich any design project, regardless of budget and time constraints. Learn more or receive an updated sample set at 800.228.2238 or sales@abetlaminati.com.
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Fast Company
Two new collections are hitting Ikea's shelves and online stores in February: the PS 2017 collection, a limited-edition series of stylish, adventurous pieces, and the Spridd line of housewares and accessories festooned with dizzying graphics. Both were "designed for free thinkers and today’s modern nomad," according to Ikea's website, which is your first clue that Ikea is pandering to millennials.
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Interior Design
These spectacular office lobbies, masterpieces in their own right, offer a preliminary taste of the workplace wonder that unfolds inside. The bold Los Angeles headquarters of car data provider Edmunds.com can best be described as a visual tour de force by M+M Creative Studio. In reception, the desk’s mirror-polished stainless steel nods to the chrome bumpers on old Cadillacs.
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By Betty Boyd
Do you sit in your cubicle hoping to get a promotion one day? Do you feel ignored, overwhelmed, or just plain burned out? Maybe you're simply not making an impact. The impact you have in your organization will define how you are looked at – and whether you have a future there. It is not enough just to go in and punch a proverbial time clock to get ahead. What does it take to be impactful at your organization? Here are four areas to review.
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Inc.
Whether you're managing an intern or running an entire business, your employees' success (and your own skin) depends on your leadership.
Thankfully, the solution for motivating your team and squashing any issues is right at the tip of your tongue. It all starts with communication — the skill experts point to as the make-or-break factor for successful leadership.
Here are eight things that exceptional bosses tell their employees daily. Start using these daily (or begin looking for a boss who does), and watch your success skyrocket.
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