Tag: Design
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The Rise of Black Windows and Accessories in Home Design
As black finishes continue to surge in popularity among homeowners, the Ply Gem® Portfolio of Brands is meeting the growing demand of bold new design possibilities with a focus on black interior and exterior products. Ply Gem® 1500 Vinyl Collection windows and patio doors bring sleek contrast to living spaces while Ply Gem® exterior accessories in 498 Black provide a cohesive, contemporary…
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Bathroom for the Elderly: Design Considerations and Tips
Bathrooms often become the highest risk space as a loved one ages. Tight layouts, hard surfaces, and awkward fixtures can turn simple routines into a source of stress for families and caregivers. Our blog will help you understand the key features of senior-friendly bathrooms, so you can plan a bathroom for elderly family members that…
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The Acoustic Design Behind Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
Founded in 1934, the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo has been a vital cornerstone of early childhood education for the community, where generations of children and families have passed through its doors to learn, explore, play, discover and get curious about the world around them. Featuring interactive exhibits, live animals, and hands-on programming, the…
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Why Is The Guest Cottage So Much More Fun To Design Than Any Other House Ever?????
Y’all. I don’t know how to describe it, but the design of this house is FLOWING out of me. My ideas are coming fast, and they are so fun, and I can barely contain my excitement. The other weekend, our kids were gone all day, and Brian was watching college football, so I tucked myself…
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Actiu Technology Park Honors Legacy With Timeless, Caring Design
Actiu, a specialist in designing and manufacturing furniture for corporate, contract, healthcare, and education environments, celebrates its Actiu Technology Park’s 17th anniversary as a consolidated international benchmark in sustainable architecture, industrial innovation, and workplace well-being. Designed by Tomás Llavador Arquitectos e Ingenieros and inaugurated in 2008, the complex remains an example of conscious, responsible, and sustainable…
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Arcadis Names Alec Zaballero Principal in Retail Design
Arcadis, NEW YORK — Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy for natural and built environments, has appointed Alec Zaballero as Principal in its New York Retail Design Studio. Zaballero brings decades of experience in leading concept design, design management, and client strategy for high-profile retail and branded environment projects across luxury, corporate, hospitality,…
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BIG Wins to Design Hamburg’s New State Opera House
Selected by a unanimous jury, BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group will design the new home of the Hamburg State Opera. Located on the Baakenhöft peninsula in HafenCity, the project will house the State Opera and the Hamburg Ballet, providing state-of-the-art production and performance facilities for the city, while opening new public spaces along the waterfront.…
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Daylighting Design Boosts Health for Indoor Americans
Sustainable design and occupant well-being are increasingly intertwined in the built environment. Daylighting – the intentional integration of natural daylight into building interiors as the reliable primary daytime source of illumination – is a key design strategy to meet both requirements. More than just an aesthetic choice, access to daylight has profound implications for human…
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Cloud Rendering Boosts Real Estate and Interior Design
In the competitive circles of real estate and interior design, a considerable amount of time is spent simply visualizing what will be built. 3D rendering interior design turns technical blueprints into incredibly realistic images; however, making them requires computers with exceptional computational power. This is where a cloud render farm becomes an indispensable tool. Processing…
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JZA+D Design Adds Needed Housing to Historic Neighborhood
”Missing middle approaches are also seen as adding appropriate density to existing residential areas while strengthening their appeal for current residents, according to groups such as the National League of Cities. As jurisdictions around the country strive to address the shortfall in available and attainable housing, experts in the field including Zinder are advocating for…