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Thinking outside the cube
The Atlantic
The office of the future probably won't look like something out of The Jetsons, with levitating desks and workers who communicate telepathically. But it could resemble a different fictional realm. "It's going to look a lot more like Harry Potter," says Ben Waber, the co-founder of Humanyze, a start-up that focuses on "people analytics."
What he means is that offices will appear much as they do today — only with a few magical flourishes here and there
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Why universal design is not just 'access'
Sourceable
The term is largely attributed to the late Ronald L. Mace, former program director of The Centre for Universal Design and is said to have been coined as early as the 1980s. Even so, at least locally in Australia, there seems to be an increasing focus on universal design with several organizations attributing increasing value in it, at least principally. This has also seen substantial variation in the way these organizations interpret universal design and of course ultimately the decisions they make with a view to its application.
Hotels are showing they can be eco-friendly and successful
By Archita Datta Majumdar
 Legendary hotelier Barry Sternlicht and his 1 Hotels chain have been making waves recently. Not because the chain is so chic, but because it has taken the concept of going "green" to another level — designed with the specific agenda of protecting the environment. The hotel chain debuted earlier this year in Miami, with a second hotel in Manhattan opening recently. In many ways, chains like 1 Hotels are setting the trend for the new age of green in the hospitality business.
At bat: Nurses step up to design plate
Healthcare Design
The success of a healthcare construction project requires many participants and viewpoints. One voice that's getting more recognition is coming from nurses.
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2015 IIDA Asia Pacific Design Awards deadline extended to Sept. 11
IIDA
The deadline to enter the third annual IIDA Best of Asia Pacific Design Awards has been extended to Friday, Sept. 11! The Asia Pacific Design Awards honors the highest level of creativity and design excellence in Interior Design/ Interior Architecture projects throughout the Asia Pacific region. All winning projects will be published on the IIDA website and recognized at a special awards reception in December 2015 at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong.
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IIDA
Sept. 4-8
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IIDA Advocacy Symposium
IIDA
Want to make a difference in the interior design industry? Join us for the inaugural IIDA Advocacy Symposium in Austin, Friday, Sept. 11, through Sunday, Sept. 13. Learn, network, and exchange ideas with others in the profession. Deadline to register: Sept. 4
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One of Apple's first 'next-generation' US retail store designs will debut near Memphis
Apple Insider
Early plans for the new Apple Store, located to the east of Memphis, were recently approved by the local design review commission, according to the Memphis Daily News. In his presentation, Apple representative Rick Millitello called the project "the next generation of retail store that we're rolling out," saying it would be one of the first of its kind in the United States.
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Plasma Nodo fits out La Condesa restaurant in Medellín, Colombia
Design Boom
In the Colombian city of Medellín, local practice Plasma Nodo has completed the interior design of a new restaurant that combines dining with socialization. Named "La Condesa," the design presents a strong Mediterranean aesthetic, a theme which reflects the cuisine on offer. The cutlery, furniture choices, and color palette have all been chosen to establish a welcoming and hospitable atmosphere.
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Handling the questions you hate to hear
InteriorDesignBusiness.net
A meeting with a client or prospect is rarely a time for impromptu brilliance. You're not likely to come up with a knock-their-socks-off response to a question out of nowhere. Approach meetings hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst. Expect the unexpected, and craft, ahead of time, good answers to lousy questions. Don't let tough questions tie you up, bring you down, and stress you out. Create a list of your killer questions — and a cheat sheet of answers to them.
Legal tips for starting an interior design business
Interior Design Community
Owning an interior design business can be a rewarding career choice if you have a passion for creativity and designing exhilarating visual displays and sprucing up spaces. Whether you’re interested in residential or commercial interior design, it is important to first research the laws that govern the profession in your state.
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