Choosing Responsibly: Healthier Materials in the Workplace
byIn honor of Earth Day, Vickie Nicola of Stantec shares why workspace designers have a responsibility to fill spaces with products made of healthier materials.
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Windowless Buildings: Four Reasons Why They Aren’t Needed
byFour reasons why windowless buildings aren’t needed, and why windows represent the future of sustainable building.
Powerful Workplace Changes You Need To Know In 2020
byWork Design Publisher, Bob Fox, shares some thoughts on the future of work as we enter a new decade. It’s the dawn of a…
How An Old Food Truck Steered A San Francisco Design Firm To Discover the True Power of Design
byStudio O+A co-founder Verda Alexander re-purposed an old food truck to take her design team on the road in the name of social outreach and urban development.
Industry News: The Profound Effects of Flex Space on US Market
byA new report outlines the most dominant trend in office leasing today, why companies should stop making major decisions about offices based on the “Google model”, and more.
Above & Beyond: Companies with Dedicated Commitments to Social Responsibility and Sustainability
byNeed some inspiration on how to improve your organization’s sustainability efforts and create a better place for employees to work?
Demand for Sustainable Materials Must Come from Designers, And Other Industry News
byConnecting with materials scientists can help show the need and desire for sustainable products, how to integrate formal and informal learning spaces at work to nurture a necessary upskilling culture, and more news.
Fir Tree Partners Invests in their Sustainability Mission
byFir Tree Partners a New York City-based, private investment firm, engaged Kostow Greenwood Architects to uphold its sustainability mission through design.
10 Tips for Creating a Sustainable Office
byIn preparation for Earth Day, a day aimed to demonstrate support for environmental protection, consider implementing a few (or all!) of these sustainable tips in your office.
Sustainable Design Features that Improve User Experience, Health, and Productivity
byFocusing on indoor environmental quality to optimize building performance and enhance employee productivity, attentiveness, and well-being.
Ditch the Plastic Cups: How to Start a BYORB Initiative in Your Office
byDon’t let the office kitchen battles continue: check out these five tactful ways to get everyone on board — and even excited about — a BYORB initiative.
Critics Say “Stop Using the Word ‘Sustainability'”, and Other Industry News
bySustainability is turning into a buzzword for architects, local coworking spaces are ushering in a new amenity: craft coffee, and other industry news.
