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METROPOLIS Introduces Natural Habitat, a Sustainable Homes Video Series

The series debuts with a tour of a tranquil upstate New York retreat designed with Passive House principles.

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June 12, 2018

7 Themes From Neocon 2018 That Highlight New Directions in Commercial Design

We showcase more than fifteen different releases that show where commercial design is going—from nature-inspired patterns to new ergonomics.

By: Katie Okamoto

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Patricia Urquiola’s Bandas Space for Haworth, in which the geometries of her Bandas rugs crawl over simple lounge forms like handcrafted pixels, is just one instance of the “Color Fields” trend in recent design. Courtesy the designer and manufacturer

This week marks the 50th anniversary of NeoCon! Stay tuned to our homepage for our coverage of the convention, but in the meantime, these designs offer object lessons on recent trends in commercial design.

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