Several articles point to emerging trends and give perspectives on matters that touch our industry. Designing for the Invisible Standford Social Innovation Review uncovers the power of solving problems by designing for the unspoken social conventions that hold them in place in “The Science of Norm...
Architectural Design Leaps Forward with Generative AI Hotel Executive reports in Augmented Intelligence for Hotel Design that emerging Generative AI platforms are generating architectural images, 3D models, floor plans and spatial composition. What All New Kitchens Will Look Like From patterned floors to textures and tones,...
Are Modular Homes the Answer to the Housing Shortage? The Economist asks whether factory-made units could ease America’s housing shortage. In “Modular homes are helping LA’s wildfire survivors rebuild,” dives into the pros and cons of the potential housing solution. Focus on What Matters Most Kendra...
Mailrooms Signed, Sealed, Delivered Fast Company recently gave a great snapshot of the increasingly important role mailrooms play in multi-family and student housing. “Real estate's hottest new amenity is . . . the mailroom?” reviews how smart designers are transforming once utilitarian spaces into inviting...
1. Cluttered, Creative, Confused? The New Yorker recently delved into the evolution of home organization products and professional services in “What Professional Organizers Know About Our Lives.” The variable meaning of clutter is explored, raising important questions about personal preferences and the meaning behind clutter. 2. Hotel...
1. Positivity in the Market Favorable interest rates, strong labor force and healthy demand round out 2024 and paint a bright picture for next year. “2025: An Inflection Point for the Multifamily Market,” issued by Urban Land, gives a solid overview of multifamily market conditions. 2. Branding...
1. Millennials Want More Wellness Findings from the Sustainability in Kitchen & Bath Design Research Report recently released by the National Kitchen & Bath Association indicate Millennials are especially focused on health and wellness in design. “Wellness Tops Sustainability Wish Lists In New Design Industry Study” from...
1. Yale Science in Well-being From college students to corporate executives and professionals working in the arts, the number of individuals seeking to understand the science behind well-being continues to soar. More than 4 million people have enrolled in Yale’s Science in Well-being class since it...
What if we let AI do the thinking? I recently heard Cassie Kozyrkov speak at an industry conference on the topic of AI. Cassie formerly served as Chief Decision Scientist at Google and is now CEO of Data Scientific. She’s very clear about AI’s ability...
Art + Science = Transformed Design and Architecture A recent article in the Venetian Letter, an on-line forum covering topics related to human-focused, evidence-based architecture and design, featured an interview with Susan Magsamen. Susan is the founder and executive director of the International Arts + Mind...
Well-being here, there and everywhere The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) is a non-profit organization focused on research and education of the interconnectedness of industry groups and wellness and well-being. Their study, "Wellness Real Estate - The Global Wellness Economy: Looking Beyond Covid" Report, explores the...
Get outta here! Workouts are going green. In Why Outdoor Workouts May Be Better for You, author Lisa Monroe reports curbside and open air studios are taking yoga and tai-chi in the park one step further. Outdoor “gyms” featuring bouncy cardio floors, elevated pool-side wooden...
1. The recent InterFace Student Housing Conference shone a spotlight on the robust student housing market. Josh Kassing, our VP/Design Development, spoke on a distinguished panel of experts at the event about how to juggle design intent and strategy with rising labor, material, and financing...
Health and wellness continue to impact emerging architecture and interior design trends. A few noteworthy reads and a podcast highlight a few influencers worth considering. 1. Homeward Bound The “Great Reassessment” can be seen in how the pandemic has changed the criteria for defining what makes a...
I regularly enjoy reading how others are viewing the market and thinking about what’s next. Here are two items that I think will have sizeable impact on building and design....
If you’re like me, you might feel like you’re finally emerging from a pandemic-focused reality. Three observations have particularly captured my attention recently....