25 Mar Take 5 | March 2026
- 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, House Beautiful explores what design elements are front and center this year. Functionality blurs with layered living in kitchens that don’t feel like kitchens.
- What Gen Alpha Wants Most
At 2 billion strong, Gen Alpha promises to be the most diverse generation in history. Forbes lays out five defining characteristics shaping this demographic in New Data Reveals What Gen Alpha Wants Most And How We Should Respond.
- Coffee Raves Redefine Social Gathering
Food Institute highlights increasing popularity of cafés hosting coffee-fueled parties that foster community and meet the needs of wellness-minded consumers looking for non-alcoholic event options. Data from Eventbrite points to 150% increase in attendance across several U.S. cities.
- GenZ Tries One Hour with No Phone
The New York Times reports on a campus movement that trades phone use with one hour, in-person connection. “Human connection habitats” help students reduce chronic online living and navigate social wastelands.