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Putting the fun in functional: How playground design is embracing creativity and risk taking

Architecture can be fun and games, and a burgeoning playground design movement is pushing back against the stale designs 1980s and 1990s.

Elements of healthy workplace design

Wellbeing not only affects health, but job satisfaction among employees, as an engaged, less-stressed workforce thrives. Healthy food options, lighting, ventilation, flexible spaces and access to greenery are all aspects of healthy workplace design that are becoming a must for today’s building operators.

How e-commerce is impacting commercial real estate

Call it the Amazon effect, clicks vs. bricks, or even the ominous retail apocalypse, but without a doubt, e-commerce is having a massive impact on the world of commercial real estate.

Healthcare design: Innovations and trends for a better patient experience

: Maggie’s West London, a cancer care center on London’s Fulham Palace Road, features StoTherm ci Mineral.

Healthcare facilities have much to consider from a design perspective, especially when taking into account major issues such as physician engagement and the patient experience. Modern healthcare facility design is pulling away from what was once a sterile-looking environment that can be intimidating to the patient into a more holistic approach designed to enhance the experience for both operators and end users.

Office design trends for 2019: Keeping the multi-generational workforce engaged

With the influx of Millennials and Generation Y fully immersing themselves in today’s workforce, this cohort and its evolving needs are interacting with more-entrenched Generation X and Baby Boomers. Combined with increased awareness regarding wellness initiatives, sustainability and the ever-evolving world of technology, there is a fascinating impact on the world of office design as we know it in 2019.

What are consumers looking for in luxury hotel design?

There’s never been more options for the consumer in terms of where to stay when they travel. This has hoteliers needing ever-more to stand out and ensure the guest experience far outweighs that of a cheaper Airbnb rental. Because of this, hotel design is now playing a bigger role in a hotelier’s marketing strategy.