News & Trends
The de-malling of America continues in Santa Monica as a 1980’s era mall is opened up to sunlight and outdoor spaces.
Steelcase ezine article about how to make the workplace smarter. Tips for using real estate wisely and planning for the office design to foster collaboration and innovation.
Steelcase ezine article on designing spaces to foster collaboration and creativity. “When you walk into a space, you can tell in the first 30 seconds whether it’s a collaborative space nor not.”
Look for the first public release of the new Green Construction Code from ICC in March. This new code will integrate current codes with sustainable building practices. Final issue is slated for 2012.
Pantone has selected this turquoise hue as the color of the year. This press release raves about the luminous blend of both blue and green. We say ‘bleeah.’
Cornell University is working on a project to identify contemporary interior design practices. After 11 years of research they have produced about 70 archetypes. It is the first project of its kind to assemble contemporary design theory in a searchable database using primary source imagery. Check out their site for some dramatic images.
How are some towns rethinking their neighborhoods to be more vibrant and pedestrian friendly. Why growing old in the suburbs is not a viable option.
An informative look at how technology is transforming companies’ ability to innovate at warp speed.
Check out this review of some of the best business hotels.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation had issued its annual roster of America’s most endangered sites. The buildings are all over the whole country including Hawaii and include a wide range of building types. There is even a Frank Lloyd Wright structure on the list.
