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National Post
Hotels, they are a'changin', as hoteliers develop properties that cater to the younger, tech-savvy generations. New and older brands are making moves to do away with the beige, interact via apps, double as co-working and social spaces, and score shareable selfie love along the way. But don't call them "millennial hotels." While many of the perks and amenities are inspired by research on the group, the properties included below — Hyatt Centric, Radisson RED, Hotel EMC2, and Residence Inn by Marriott — aim to appeal to guests of all ages.
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Co.Design
Cathelijn de Reede has a vision: To turn every public bench in the world into a mini community hub. Living in Amsterdam, de Reede, who owns a communications and design firm, noticed something that bothered her. Even people who have lived next door to each other for years barely know each other; friendly "good mornings" or "hellos" are rare. Amsterdam is not unique in this respect — a 2015 survey found that only 20 percent of Americans regularly spend time with their neighbors.
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The Dallas Morning News
For all but the most experienced travelers, navigating the airport can be the most unpleasant part of a trip, filled with stress and potential pitfalls. How long will the security lines be? Will I have enough time to get a snack? Where's my gate? And will there be a seat waiting when I get there? It doesn't help that most U.S. airports were built 40 or more years ago, in an age before security concerns dominated and the time spent waiting at the terminal for a flight was measured in minutes, not hours.
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Glass on Web
A sustainable office design has gone from a "nice-to-have" to a "must-have" achievement. The question is no longer if business will incorporate sustainable design, but when. Thanks to new legislation, heightened corporate social responsibility, and increased productivity, "greening" existing infrastructure has become an immediate action item for many companies anticipating the future.
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D Magazine
There are all kinds of reasons why people don't go back to restaurants. Sometimes the problem is obvious — the place is understaffed, the food and drinks aren't good, the servers are unfriendly or disorganized. But it could be something as small as the space just didn't "feel" right. Maybe the lighting is too bright or too dim, the bar top isn't a comfortable height, or the music is a tad too loud. Perhaps the space is cluttered, or the décor is distracting.
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If you could design a wall pattern, what would it look like? Enter your pattern into the Acrovyn by Design® Patterns Contest for a chance to win $5,000 and be added to the Acrovyn by Design Pattern Collection. For contest rules and information, click here.
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Co.Design
Facebook announced preliminary plans for an expansion of its Menlo Park campus. The master plan, designed by OMA, will include a grocery store, retail space, publicly accessible parks, and greenways, 1,500 housing units, a hotel, and a cultural center. But more than anything, Facebook's announcement emphasizes one thing: a strong relationship with the surrounding community. While other tech companies have been criticized for their isolationist approach to their neighbors, Facebook wants to take a different approach.
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IIDA
IIDA proudly announces the opening of its 6th annual Healthcare Interior Design Competition. This competition honors and celebrates outstanding originality and excellence in the design and furnishings of healthcare interior spaces. The Healthcare Interior Design Competition is open to participants worldwide. Any design professional practicing legally within his or her jurisdiction may submit project(s) for consideration via the competition website. Projects submitted must have been completed in or after June 2015. The deadline for entries is Monday, August 14, 2017. Enter the competition.
IIDA
Join IIDA in Chicago for the IIDA Advocacy Symposium beginning September 22, 2017, for a three-day weekend of sessions, speakers and panels focused on the advocacy topics that matter most to commercial interior designers. Learn critical skills, including how to build relationships with decision-makers, work with other stakeholder groups and promote grassroots involvement. Connect with passionate, dedicated and persistent commercial interior design advocates from across the country. Space is limited. Register now.
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Our dedicated Architectural Reps provide Designers with professional-grade color visualization and presentation tools to help your design come to life. And via our website, access Behr Color Trends, downloadable color palettes, and the Autodesk® Revit® design tool. To receive your comprehensive Behr Architectural Color Box, CLICK HERE.
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Dezeen
Melbourne interior design studio The Stella Collective has designed this Sydney office interior to resemble a luxury penthouse or boutique hotel rather than a corporate workspace. The interior designers said they wanted to create a "warm domestic penthouse-feel" that blurred the lines of hospitality and workplace, and to place "wellness at work centre-stage".
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Health Facilities Management
Evidence-based design is used in every aspect of daily architectural practice ranging from a request-for-quotation response to selecting the finish for a countertop. Technology is advancing at a logarithmic rate, and the practice of EBD is adding to this exponential growth. While the value of EBD is clear, consideration should be given to how project teams incorporate it into the normative planning process. To achieve the best outcome, the design team and health care organization should come to a consensus as to how to leverage EBD into the requirements of the program, schedule, and budget.
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Imagine spending a weekend at a hotel, admiring an ottoman in the lobby or the pillows on your bed, then deciding to purchase the piece upon checkout to take home with you. At the Soditel Foshan, China's first furniture-experience hotel that opens soon, guests are encouraged to do exactly that.
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This unique and diverse line of extruded aluminum trims was designed to enhance all practical aspects of drywall construction and transform it into a design medium that can make it the feature, the focus and the most impactful element of a well-designed space.
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Business Review
The office is increasingly becoming a tool for attracting and retaining valuable employees as well as conveying company identity. But how exactly are local firms using interior design to reach these goals and what new trends are shaping up?
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Caesarstone
Caesarstone has launched four new colors that are sophisticated, expressive and defy the norm. Montblanc, Moorland Fog and Turbine Grey feature intricate veining with a refined surface. Rugged Concrete brings texture to the forefront as its grey base is camouflaged by billows of white. Caesarstone quartz has a timeless quality that blends function and beauty while delivering superior durability.
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Popular Science
A fulfilling, rewarding job is a valuable thing, but it can be difficult to track down. There are lots of ways to go job hunting, including a plethora of apps and services on the web designed to help discover the perfect way to make a living. Your smartphone can definitely help, too. Below, a selection of our favorite mobile apps and tips for landing the job of your dreams.
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Upgrade your site and email address or start fresh with a new .design domain name. IIDA members get their first year free at www.IIDA.design - join the likes of kohler.design and airbnb.design with this hot, new development. MORE
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C-Suite Network
There is an enormous amount of writing and commentary about management and leadership, which are often used interchangeably. The focus is usually on the practical aspects of management — including the authority bestowed on managers because of their position in an organization's hierarchy — and the motivational aspects of leadership.
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