Ottoman Turkish Design: Pattern, Craft, and Space
Ottoman Turkish design emerged during the height of the Ottoman Empire, a period marked by extensive cultural exchange and artistic innovation. Drawing from Islamic, Byzantine, …
August 4, 2025
Category: Innovation
Blueprints of Innovation
In celebration of National Inventor’s Day, we honor the transformative spirit of ingenuity that shapes modern design. This palette combines industrial-inspired materials, cutting-edge textures, and …
February 13, 2025
A New Generation of Aluminum
Abundant in the earth’s crust and backed by a robust recycling infrastructure, aluminum is the lightweight workhorse metal for architecture and interiors. Its primary application …
November 5, 2024
Sustainable Furniture and Building Materials
Designing sustainable furniture and spaces is easier than ever before with these materials made from natural sources and recycled or repurposed waste. They aren’t just …
October 7, 2024
Anti-Fatigue Flooring in Healthcare
In the high-pressure, critical-paced world of healthcare, the physical demands placed on doctors, nurses, and support staff can be just as overwhelming as the mental. …
September 10, 2024
Antimicrobial Textiles
Practical hospitality: leveraging antimicrobial textiles Antimicrobial textiles, either natural or fabrics treated with agents that inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms, offer …
July 2, 2024
Climate Resilient Interiors
In a recent article, Kongjian Yu, a Chinese landscape architect, coined a theoretical approach to flood mitigation called “sponge cities”. Yu’s experiences of flooding in the …
June 20, 2024
Senior Living Facilities with Accessibility and ADA Compliance
Ensuring comfort and independence in environments for aging. Ensuring accessibility and compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in senior living facilities is not …
June 7, 2024
Designing Modern Workspaces for Individuals with Neurodiversity
Creating inclusive and adaptable work environments for all. The term neurodiversity refers to variations in the human brain regarding sociability, learning, attention, mood, or other …
June 5, 2024
Incorporating Reclaimed Wood in Design with WD Walls
Wood from old shipping crates, backyard fences, and guitars get a second life. This is a story of new life. When designing a space, we …
May 30, 2024
Eco-Friendly Interior Design: Embracing Sustainability on Earth Day
Earth Day highlights the critical need for sustainability in interior design, emphasizing a responsibility to create eco-friendly buildings and living spaces. Explore these innovative brands …
March 29, 2024