Offices For Healthy Living in 2021
byTuran Duda and Jeff Paine share how we must put a greater emphasis on the quality of space rather than quantity in 2021.
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Transforming Aging Buildings into Modern Workplaces
byAs re-urbanism, renovation and repositioning continues, adaptive reuse is on track to become the new norm.
Denver Water: A Holistic Design for First-of-its-Kind Water Reuse Initiative By Stantec
byDenver Water’s admin building by Stantec is on track for LEED Platinum certification and Net Zero Energy use, and also one of the most revolutionary approaches to office-scaled water conservation and reuse in the State of Colorado.
Crypton Fabric: The First And Only Disinfectable Fabric Approved By The EPA
byUnderstanding that the priority on cleanliness is higher now than ever, Crypton Fabric has increased their focus on cleanability and disinfectability, while also reducing fluorine levels to just 0.1 percent.
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.
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.
