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Perspectives on workplace design, industry trends, and the future of how we work.

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Google's Coffee Lab signals a workplace revolution: blending home comfort with coffee shop energy to create productive 'third places' that boost employee engagement and performance.

Feb 28, 2020

Healthcare Environments – Focus on the Physical

Healthcare design is evolving from cold, institutional spaces to collaborative environments that enhance patient-provider connections and improve outcomes.

Feb 28, 2020

Higher Education Trends: Encouraging Discussion

How new collaborative learning trends in higher education are reshaping the design requirements for modern educational spaces and what this means for commercial interiors.

Feb 28, 2020

3 New Office Interior Design Trends

Three key trends are reshaping commercial interior design: sustainable materials for healthier spaces, flexible layouts for dynamic teams, and biophilic elements that go beyond basic plants.

Feb 28, 2020

Re-engaging Employees

Only 29% of employees feel engaged at work. Discover how management practices and thoughtful workspace design can combat the disengagement crisis affecting productivity.

Feb 28, 2020

MIT Lab + Steelcase Yield 3D Printing Breakthrough

Steelcase and MIT's breakthrough 3D printing creates 75x thicker objects in record time, transforming commercial furniture manufacturing possibilities.

Feb 28, 2020

3 Key Features of the Startup Office

Startups are revolutionizing office design with open seating, flexible collaborative spaces, and comfortable lounge areas—trends that established businesses are now adopting.

Feb 28, 2020

Managing Acoustics in Educational Spaces: Design Considerations

Discover practical strategies for managing classroom acoustics through smart material choices, flexible panels, and strategic design decisions that enhance learning.

Feb 28, 2020

Creative Offices Mean Big Business For Designers

Learn how creative office design drove Tangram's 40% sales increase and discover the three universal principles that guide successful commercial workplace projects.

Feb 28, 2020

Three Healthcare Environment Design Trends

Modern healthcare design is moving beyond sterile environments to create warm, functional spaces that enhance patient experience and support healing.

Feb 28, 2020

Munich Creative Business Week: Seismic Changes Ahead

Explore the transformative workplace design trends emerging from Munich Creative Business Week and discover how flexible zones, hybrid collaboration, and wellness-focused spaces are reshaping commercial interiors.

Feb 28, 2020

A Rebirth in Downtown Los Angeles

A $200 million transformation turns LA's historic Broadway Trade Center into a mixed-use hub, offering key lessons in adaptive reuse for commercial designers.

Feb 28, 2020