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Health care giants: Stats from the top 5
Interior Design
To get a pulse on the industry, the editors at Interior Design turned to their top five Healthcare Giants — Perkins + Will, Cannon Design, Perkins Eastman, HKS, and HOK — and the designers leading their health care studios. What trends will ebb and flow during the next decade?
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Sustainable hotel design gaining momentum
Hotel News Now
The hotels of the world are going green. Often criticized for its wastefulness, the hospitality industry is making great strides in environmental consciousness. With monumental programs like the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design certification in play, many green initiatives are becoming standards rather than suggested practices.
Modular walls: Sturdy, stylish, storage-friendly
PSFK
Modular wall storage systems are easy to admire from a distance, but many of them are cheaply made and lack the handmade cred that you might want your furniture to have. But with 3-D printing materials getting stronger, it's no surprise that SuperMod has emerged, a modular wall system that has a look all its own, uniquely adapted to the limitations and strengths of 3-D printing.
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What makes the best co-working space?
The Spaces
Long before the invention of Wi-Fi and the frappucino, the coffee shop established itself as the place to meet and swap ideas, strike deals, and exchange business. It's moved on significantly since its inception in the 16th centure, but to date, the coffee shop remains a curious intersection of work and social space.
Technology 'integral' to new office design
Globe St. Los Angeles
Mole-Richardson Co., an entertainment lighting manufacturer, is among the number of companies that have opted for a more open, modern and collaborative work environment. But their design needs also include a focus on technology.
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IIDA/Contract Magazine Showroom & Booth Design Competition now open
IIDA
The IIDA/Contract Magazine Showroom & Booth Design Competition honors originality of design, visual impact, effective use of materials, and the outstanding use of space, color, texture, lighting, and graphics in showrooms and booths at NeoCon. Submit your entry by Friday, May 25, to be included in the judging. Winners will be featured in an upcoming issue of Contract magazine and the IIDA and Merchandise Mart's website.
Introducing the IIDA 2015 College of Fellows inductees
IIDA
Induction into the College of Fellows honors a member's achievements and contributions to the profession and the Association. It is the highest and most prestigious honor IIDA bestows. In 2015, IIDA is pleased to recognize four new fellows: Julio Braga, FIIDA, LEED AP; Stanford Hughes, FIIDA, FAIA, LEED AP; Susanne Molina, FIIDA, CID, LEED AP; and Joey Shimoda, FIIDA, FAIA.
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11 emerging talents you should know from Salone Satellite 2015
Dwell
Coverage of Milan Design Week 2015 included a stop at Salone Satellite, an exhibition of emerging talent from around the world.
Ian Schrager: Emperor of details
The Wall Street Journal
After making his name obsessing over every design nuance of his clubs and hotels, Ian Schrager is back at it with the opening of the first New York Edition hotel, at the same time that Rizzoli publishes a monograph celebrating his eventful career.
How a pop-up district is transforming an entire city
NationSwell
Until recently, downtown Cleveland had a retail problem. But a creative idea by the historic Warehouse District's development corporation married empty parking lots and the concept of pop-up shops to design a whole new life for the area.
How to ensure your business avoids 'Mobilegeddon'
Jessica Taylor
Stop me if you've heard this before: "Your website needs to be mobile-friendly." Companies have heard this mantra for years, but now a tangible penalty is in effect, punishing websites that don't render well on smartphones and tablets.
Conquering nerves before a presentation
Harvard Business Review
You know the feeling: You're about to give a big presentation (maybe it's not even that big), and your nerves set in. There's an evolutionary reason why you feel this way — the fight or flight response. In business, the threats to our well-being are largely psychological instead of physical, but our bodies fail to differentiate significantly between the two.
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