Sustainability
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Knoll Increased the Percentage of U.S. Forest Stewardship Council–Certified Wood in its Furnishings. Here’s why that Matters.
A collection designed by David Rockwell demonstrates a broader adoption of sustainable forestry practices in the furnishings industry….
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The Inaugural Helsinki Biennial Provides A Blueprint for Sustainable Affairs
Global art fairs are notorious for their carbon footprint—the Helsinki Biennial takes serious precautions for environmental…
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Biodegradable and Renewable Polyurethane Is Around the Corner
Scientists are slowly weaning polyurethane, an omnipresent polymer, away from reliance on fossil…
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40 Years of Metropolis and the Future of Architecture and Design
Celebrating 40 years of Metropolis, the July/Augus…
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The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Moves into a Restored Movie Palace
Led by architects Kahler Slater, the conversion of…
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11 New Product Launches for Work-Life Balance
Through modular, flexible design, these product la…
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For Kurt Merki Jr., Creative Confidence Lands a Dream Partnership
Shaped by his bi-cultural upbringing, the Studio K…
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After Two Decades Vacant, Manhattan’s Dickey House Will Reopen as a Public School
Providing a unique approach to historic preservati…
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For an Engineer and a Photographer Beirut’s Damaged Grain Silos Are a Source of Consternation and Fascination
In the aftermath of the massive explosion that sho…
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For Iris Wang, Major Collaborations Show Persistence Pays Off
The founder and artistic director of fabric brand Brentano established the family fabric brand on gentle strength and passion for design.
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For Ghanaian Textile Designer Chrissa Amuah, Storytelling is Everything
The creative director and founder AMWA Designs has recently released a new fabric collection with Bernhardt Design that incorporates abstract interpretations of Ghanaian symbols.
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After 2020, Designing For Indoor Air Quality Will Never Be the Same
In a year marked by airborne pathogens and wildfires, how should HVAC systems evolve to protect us from dangers lurking both inside and out?
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Roby Isaac Is Building a More Diverse Product Design Landscape
With strategies ranging from artist collaborations…
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Bryony Roberts’s Outside the Lines Makes Space for Everybody
A new interactive outdoor installation at the High…
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Knoll Increased the Percentage of U.S. Forest Stewardship Council–Certified Wood in its Furnishings. Here’s why that Matters.
A collection designed by David Rockwell demonstrat…
Viewpoints
A Pioneering Exhibition Will Showcase Contemporary Indigenous Architecture
Embracing “placeknowing” as a process to under…
Projects
El Perdido Hotel Highlights Agricultural Ties Amid Escalating Development
The recently completed hotel is the Guadalajara-ba…
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Six Initiatives Model Ways to Practice True Design Justice
Across the globe, architects, designers, and plann…