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Published Work
Click on an image to read articles and blogs published in various architecture and design magazines and websites.
 Feature: Sticky SituationsEthical and political dilemmas should give designers pause--and a plan of action. |  Cover Story: C-Store UpgradeConvenience stores are upgrading to premium design. |  Trend Alert: Looking for LaborThere's a massive skilled labor shortage in the construction industry; here's what's being done about it. |
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 Cover Story: WHAT Diversity?Here's why the interior design industry lacks diversity and how it will change. |  Feature: De-Stress with Carpet?Mohawk's Relaxing Floors collection merges science and design to create a calming effect on occupants. |  Cover Story: Joyce BrombergConvene's Bromberg is bringing a human-centered approach to workplace design. |
 Trend Alert: Different StrokesAnalogue vs. digital sketching -- what's the difference? |  Feature: Materials LabPerkins and Will's Materials Performance Lab drives market transformation. |  Cover Story: Localizing StoresRetailers win when they connect with their communities. |
 Report: Defining 'Respitality'Hospitality and residential markets are reshaping the workplace. |  Feature: Deep ReflectionsIris Wang's inspiration for Brentano's new Clearwater Collection of fabrics goes beyond the surface. |  Trend Alert: Macro to MicroMicrogrids have emerged as a viable option to traditional utilities. |
 Cover Story: Pushing BoundariesShimoda Design Group couples vision with virtuosity to push the boundaries of design. |  NeoCon: Themes from 2019Community, casual comfort and wellness were the big trends in Chicago this year. |  Editorial: June IssueThe wellness trend impacts human health and happiness. |
 Cover Story: Changing Senior LivingJane Rohde combines passion with practice to change the world of healthcare. |  Feature: Success by DesignMost design firms were never designed to succeed; here's why and how to ensure success. |  Feature: Enduring DesignDavis Furniture celebrates 75 years of inspiring furniture design. |
 Editorial: May IssueMove architecture and design innovation forward by trying new things. |  Trend Alert: The Amenities Arms RaceHospitality-inspired amenities are essential to attracting tenants and competing in today's commercial real estate market. |  Editorial: April IssueThe WELL standard is the next logical step in sustainable design that focuses on people and planet. |
 Cover Story: Coming Full CircleLindsay Wilson's journey in design led her on a circuitous path that brought her back to where she first began. |  Trend Alert: The Future is ElectricThe electric vehicle revolution is imminent; is your building ready? |  Cover Story: Breaking the Glass CeilingIn a male-dominated industry, Mary-Jean Eastman has helped forge a path for women in architecture. |
 Tech: Breaking the MoldTechnology is revolutionizing mannequin production--and it's never looked better. |  Feature: Designing SolutionsDesigners who volunteer their time and talent can transform the communities they serve. |  Trend Alert: Calling for PrivacyThe once-extinct phone booth is re-emerging as a solution to today’s open offices. |
 Feature: Honoring a LegendNew Texas STEM school honors NASA Legend Katherine Johnson. |  Cover Story: Diversity RisingIIDA's leadership talk about disparity in the design industry and how it's changing. |  Tech: Digital Printing OnscreenDigital printing brings historic patterns to the big screen and hospitality industry. |
 Feature: Design for the SensesHospitality design experts weigh in on how sensory design impacts hotels. |  Feature: Nakoma ResortThe Lodge at Nakoma Resort honors Frank Lloyd Wright’s Legacy. |  Feature: Juno TherapeuticsJuno Therapeutics’ new HQ supports wellness and collaboration. |
 Feature: Welcome to the WingSocial hub, The Wing, gives women a new space in Brooklyn to connect with other women and recharge. |  Trend Alert: Next Gen SolarThere’s a new day dawning with next-generation solar technology but the path to building integration isn’t well-lit yet. |  Feature: A Park for All PeopleTulsa's The Gathering Place is an inclusive, amenity packed park for the whole community. |
 Feature: Design Gives BackThree charitable organizations leverage the power of design to give back to communities. |  Feature: Salesforce TowerNew building in San Fran features access floors and sustainable design. |  Trend Alert: The Future is ModularModular building practices are transforming the construction industry. |
 Breaking the RulesA new wallcovering collection was conceived by thinking outside the box. |  Feature: Making the GradeA high school library embraces the maker trend. |  Feature: A Modern SpeakeasyUM's employees now have a "secret" place to work and socialize. |
 Tech: The Future Is ConnectedThe IoT is growing and transforming the built environment. |  Tech: A Healing TouchNew textile technology makes big health claims and raises questions; here are the answers. |  Trend Alert: The Sound BarrierInteriors are noisy, but they can be retrofitted for acoustic comfort. |
 Feature: Mexico City MasqueradeThe new W Hotel Mexico City playfully blends photography, fashion, and local influences to create a dynamic impression on guests. |  Tech: Step Into 3DA simple 3D imaging platform could change the way we see architectural plans. |  Feature: All About the AmenitiesJZA+D updates a dated office park with hospitality-inspired features. |
 NeoCon CoverageFinding your happy place: thoughts from Day 1. |  NeoCon CoverageAcoustics is finally getting the attention it deserves. |  Trend Alert: Striking a BalanceAs technology overloads our environments, hand crafted design has emerged to offset it. |
 Tech: Riding the WaveStartups are riding the technology wave to build the future of the AEC industry. |  Cover Story: Gearing Up for GrowthA Chicago tech startup finds room for expansion with Eastlake Studio. |  Tech: Full ImmersionVirtual reality may be architecture's best new communications tool. |
 Feature: The Speed of ChangeDigital design tools are changing presentations in the boardroom and classroom. |  Tech: Solar Gets a FaceliftSolarSkin allows anyone to customize the look for their solar panels. |  Tech: Foot Traffic = EnergyThe next step in renewable energy is right under our feet. |
 Tech: Airport ArtE-Ink technology turns San Diego Airport into public art project. |  Tech: Katerra ProfileKaterra promises to transform the construction industry without sacrificing design. |  Tech: Lehrer ProfileAt Lehrer, changes in construction practices requires a holistic approach to technology. |
 Tech: Powering the FutureThe future of smart power could lie in a single solar, storage and communications platform. |  Tech: Live Map with DronesLive drone mapping brings construction into the 21st century. |  Tech: Draw Like a ProA new app is making perspective drawing easier than ever. |
 Cover Story: A Nod to ModL.A.’s new Kimpton Everly Hotel celebrates its local roots while blending mid century design elements. |  Feature: Nashville's New HomeLocal and traveling musicians to Music City have an inspiring new space in which to perform, record, and stay with the re-opening of the Hutton Hotel. |  Trend Alert: High-tech ConstructionWith new technologies becoming more affordable, the industry is inching its way toward an increasingly automated future. |
 Feature: Building a Common LegacyHouston’s historic Fifth Ward is now home to a beautiful, community-centered health clinic providing needed care to the underserved. |  Blog: Solution-Dyed AcrylicGhost writing for Crypton fabrics (Feb. 7, 2018) |  Trend Alert: Welcome HomeThe line between commercial and residential interiors is being erased, making the workplace more welcoming than ever. |
 Feature: Reviving the Wild WestPeace Design thoughtfully restores Montana's Old Saloon while maintaining its traditional appeal. |  Feature: Eye CandyThe new headquarters for lifestyle audio brand Skullcandy offers stunning views of nature thanks to movable walls that blur the lines between indoors and out. |  Feature: Walking the TalkBOS’ new Chicago showroom embodies the latest workplace trends and demonstrates an effective acoustic wallcovering solution. |
 CEU: Information OverloadAs technology continues to blur the line between work and personal life, setting aside our devices to connect with others and our environment may be the healthiest decision we make. |  Blog: Textile TechnologyGhost writing for Crypton fabrics (Nov. 16, 2017) |  Report: Prefab Gets an UpgradeNomad Arc elevates the prefab construction model, proving that beauty, durability, and mobility can peacefully coexist. |
 Feature: Albion LibraryNew Toronto library by Perkins+Will is a community treasure. |  Trend Alert: The Case for SafetyAs the number of construction jobs increase, so do injuries and fatalities. |  Feature: Culinary DreamingArt and design converge to create enigma, one of barcelona’s most anticipated new restaurants from celebrated chef Albert Adrià . |
 Feature: Performance ReimaginedThe new PFRM collection from Carnegie and Gensler proves that aesthetics and performance are a winning combination. |  Feature: Noonan Lance OfficesThis new project turns the law firm design paradigm on its head. |  Feature: Lighting the WayA new medical center in Manhattan reimagines how medical centers look and function. |
 Trend Alert: Security BreachAre you prepared to deal with the imminent threat of a cyberattck? |  Cover Story: Torteria San CosmeA tiny Mexican sandwich shop in Toronto is a big departure from typical hospitality design. |  Feature: Luxury Meets SustainabilityMiami boasts a stunning (and sustainable) new storefront with the reemergence of Christian Louboutin’s retail outlet. |
 Trend Alert: Sustainable SITESWhat LEED did for buildings, SITES will do for landscapes. |  Feature: ASID HeadquartersGet an inside look into ASID's new headquarters, and find out how it raised the bar for the design industry. |  Feature: Asian InfluenceIron Chef Morimoto’s new restaurant honors the past while offering a fresh take on cultural design motifs through innovative uses of materials. |
 Feature: A Work of ArtInterceramic’s new Dallas showroom elevates tile to an art form while creating a space for the design community to connect. |  Feature: From the Ground UpAimia’s corporate rebranding involved an extensive office renovation, featuring a complex but innovative flooring installation. |  Feature: Artful InfusionThe new Kempinski Beirut resort pays homage to local art and culture while defining the future of luxury in the Mediterranean. |
 Feature: The Power of SpaceBranding is integrated storytelling that can be seen and felt. |  Trend Alert: To Flush or Not to FlusWaterless and low-flow fixtures require important steps in older, existing buildings. |  CEU: Epic FailThe problem of moisture and flooring, and how to avoid it. |
 Feature: Ruckus MakerspaceA new space in Indianapolis caters to the Maker Movement in all its gritty glory. |  Feature: Crafting a LegacyEtsy’s new Brooklyn headquarters celebrates community, authenticity, and sustainability. |  Trend Alert: All Is Well(ness)The health & wellness trend is pushing the building industry to the tipping point. |
 Feature: Nomad PizzaAdaptive reuse restores an architectural gem in Princeton. |  CEU: The Art of Healing SpacesAs a facet of evidence-based design, artwork plays an important role in healthcare design. |  Trend Alert: Everything's ConnectedIoT is changing the building automation game. |
 Feature: National TreasureThe Museum of African American history finally has a home in D.C. |  Trend Alert: Social SustainabilityHow the Triple Bottom Line is embracing people again and how to get involved. |  Feature: ISA Intn'lThe story of one Toronto-based furniture company's rise to success. |
 Feature: THIN ChandelierPeter Bristol’s THIN Chandelier is a masterpiece of both form and function. |  Feature: Ryther CottagesGGLO Design updates youth treatment facility in Seattle. |  Trend Alert: The Speed of ChangeLEDs are changing faster than the industry can keep up. |
 Tech: The New BlackWearable technology will change the way we interact with interiors. Here's how. |  Blog: The Power of CrowdfundingCan crowdfunding save our cities? Find out more. |  Trend Alert: Material ReuseHere's why material reuse deserves a second look. |
 Cover Story: LEED for LandscapesThe Sustainable SITES v2 Rating System aims to do for the outdoors what LEED has done for buildings. |  Feature: Back in BlackA+I delivers a stunning entry to Under Armour’s new Chicago flagship store. |  Cover Story: Retail Sets SailCruise ships offer opportunities for retailers who brave the waters. |
 Blog: The Rebirth of DrawingTechnology is delivering a resurgence in hand-drawing in design. |  Feature: Think Outside the TrofferUpgrading outdated, inefficient troffer lighting is not as complex or costly as you think. |  Blog: Glass CeilingsThe design industry is not as diverse as expected. |
 Trend Alert: The ROI of RetrofitsAlthough careful consideration is required, investing in retrofits is a sound financial decision. Here’s why. |  Feature: Contractual WisdomDesigners need to protect their interests legally. Here's why and how. |  Feature: Outside the BoxA virology center in England flips the containment model inside-out. |
 CEU: Design Beyond the Surface3D panels can help elevate interiors to a whole new dimension. |  Blog: The Battle for LegislationUtah is the 27th state to formally adopt design legislation. What's the big deal? |  Trend Alert: Unobtrusive UpgradesNoninvasive retrofits help upgrade buildings with fewer headaches. |
 Blog: 4-Letter Word: HGTVI have a confession to make ... |  Blog: Future Proofing Our CitiesCan our cities survive the future? |  Blog: Knock It Off Already!Furniture knockoffs are a big problem. Here's why and what to do about it. |
 Feature: Steals+SplurgesCheck out these flooring designs at any budget. |  Trend Alert: Digging for DataData-driven design is poised to transform the existing building stock by the numbers. |  Profile: Material GirlPart art historian, part materials specialist, and part designer, Royce Epstein is Interiors+Sources' Designer of the Year. |
 CEU: Making Seating HealthierAs the industry shifts its focus to health and well-being, the effect of seating takes center stage. |  CEU: Collaborative EnvironmentsWith collaborative work and learning taking place beyond the office, healthcare and education interiors must follow suit. |  Feature: Open HouseCooper Hewitt reinvents itself and the museum experience with an extensive renovation. |
 Trend Alert: Follow the CrowdCrowdfunding is emerging as the most viable way to finance existing-building upgrades. |  CEU: Head of the ClassWhy rubber resilient flooring is a smart (and sustainable) choice in educational environments. |  Feature: Beyond LEED: Top 10A holistic look at the most sustainable projects that also support human health and happiness. |
 Trend Alert: Better Building BlocksInnovative construction materials and technologies modernize our building stock and reduce our environmental footprint. |  Feature: Inside the Artist's StudioThese spaces do more than inspire creativity; they are tools in the hands of masters. |  Feature: Treading on TrendsMannington's new carpet collection is inspired by the sights and sounds of the city. |
 Feature: Shared OpportunitiesCo-working spaces are leading the way to the future of the workplace. |  Cover Story: Renaissance ManThe male shopper has evolved; find out how. |  Feautre: Miami Innovation DistrictHome to the next Silicon Valley? |
 Trend Alert: ACA & Health DesignHealthcare design is changing, and that's not a bad thing. |  Feature: Airport Retail Takes OffOpenness, regionalization and pop-ups are on the flight plan. |  Feature: Wood Textiles7 New Materials You Should Know About |
 Feature: Adventure StoriesTeva's intrepid spirit is conveyed in its new retail outlet. |  Trend Alert: Win the War on PrivacyHas the open office concept come at the expense of our privacy? |  Tech: Get Connected with BASWith wireless and handheld technology changing the building automation game, opportunities and challenges abound. |
 Feature: Safety vs HealthWhen it comes to chemicals like flame retardants, occupant safety has come before human health ... but at what cost? |  Profile: Interstates CompaniesFor design-build services, Interstates has been a pioneer for more than 50 years. |  CEU: Contract Seating EvolvingThe environments in which we work, learn, heal, and relax are evolving dramatically; as technology and innovation reshape interiors and the furnishings within them, designers and specifiers must respond accordingly. |
 CEU: Conductive Floors & ESDInnovative flooring options can help mitigate losses from electrostatic discharge. |  Editorial: Making Old Things NewGod loves restoration projects, and so do I. Here's why. |  Trend Alert: Preemptive StrikeSan Fran takes a proactive approach to disaster mitigation and recovery. |
 Blog: Design for DisassemblyIf the thought of living in a cardboard box doesn’t sound appealing, consider the fact that the beautiful pop-up home, designed by MultiPod Studio, was built in just four days from recycled materials at a very low cost — and can be disassembled just as easily. |  Blog: Built By WomenIt’s no secret that architecture has historically been dominated by men, which has led many to question why more women aren’t participating in the profession. |  Trend Alert: The Road to Zero WasteIs zero waste an achievable goal? Find out. |
 Tech: The Great DivideAs the lines between architecture and technology blur, learn how to maintain focus. |  Blog: Slim Is InTo say that task lighting is trending toward minimalism today is an understatement. |  Feature: Rebirth at ClockworkRaleigh’s newest cutting-edge restaurant revives the fashion of bygone eras with a modern twist and the element of surprise. |
 Feature: Protecting the PastThere’s something inherently cool about preserving old buildings and adapting them for new uses. |  Trend Alert: Give Me a Break!Today’s corporate break rooms offer employees a casual and flexible yet more engaging place to connect, recharge and even work. |  Feature: Complex UpdateThe University of British Columbia finds new life in renovated buildings. |
 Blog: This Is NPRAfter nearly two decades at one location, National Public Radio’s (NPR) headquarters in Washington, D.C., received a much-needed move and workspace upgrade last spring. |  Feature: Working in AsiaNow is a great time to explore the world of international practice. Here are a few tips for a smooth cultural assimilation. |  Blog: Tools for the NonDesignerThanks to mass customization, anyone can try their hand at design these days. |
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