Tag: Design
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The New Design Classics – The Pieces That You Won’t Regret Buying…Ever
Five and a half years ago, I wrote a post called “The New Classics: The Timeless Pieces That Will Always Be A Great Buy”. With the brains of me, Emily, and the rest of the team, we came up with a pretty awesome list, which spoiler alert…we still stand by! I mean that’s the whole…
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Bison® & ATS Partner to Design Automated, Portable Window & Door Test Kit
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Automated Testing Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is an American business success story. Located in Circle Pines, a suburb of the Twin Cities in Minnesota, ATS was founded in 2002 by Mike and Jane Wakumoto after Mike’s mechanical engineering position in a testing lab was eliminated. Entrepreneurs at heart and with an opportunity to begin something new,…
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Most Common Web Design Mistakes to Avoid
Web design pitfalls to be avoided are crucial for Selma businesses. Long load times and inadequate mobile responsiveness can repel users and impair performance. Expert web design services in Selma from Texas Web Design help ensure fast, user-friendly, and polished websites. Having a robust web presence is paramount in smaller cities. The following section identifies…
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Can Smart HVAC Design Cut Energy Costs for Commercial Properties?
Commercial energy costs are on the rise. With commercial businesses known to experience faster growth in electricity consumption compared to the overall average, predicted costs are expected to reach an all-time high in 2025. Commercial Energy Costs are on the Rise In the US, commercial buildings with the highest energy costs include hospitals, hotels, restaurants,…
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Salvaged Finds & “Nuts-o” Design
With an entire townhouse to renovate and a baby boy on the way, a Brooklyn designer took on broken windows and fire hazards with “completely nuts-o” patterns and prints and an Airstream-inspired kitchen. Read on to see what happens when you give a designer the keys to a total fixer-upper. Guest post by Kensington homeowner…
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Bradley’s Elvari® Wins 2025 Architizer+ Design Award
Bradley Company is proud to announce its Elvari® Washroom Accessories Collection has been named a Popular Choice Winner in the Commercial Design category of the prestigious 2025 Architizer A+ Product Awards. Elvari was also recognized as a finalist in the Kitchen & Bath – Fittings and Fixtures category, further underscoring the product line’s excellence across…
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Using Vertical Elements to Add Interest to Outdoor Design
When it comes to outdoor design, most people instinctively think in terms of what’s spread across the ground—lush lawns, stone pathways, and garden beds. But there’s an often-overlooked dimension that can transform a basic landscape into a captivating space: height. Vertical elements are not only visually compelling, they’re also deeply functional. Whether you’re designing a…
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Spacesmith Boosts Campus Design with Custom, Green Solutions
Over the years, architecture and design firm Spacesmith has both witnessed and contributed to the evolution of college and university campuses from the inside out. For more than a dozen institutions, the firm has designed learning, living, and social spaces that enhance campus community, functionality, and sustainability. Using an approach that merges space planning acumen,…
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Spacesmith Boosts Campus Design with Custom, Green Solutions
Over the years, architecture and design firm Spacesmith has both witnessed and contributed to the evolution of college and university campuses from the inside out. For more than a dozen institutions, the firm has designed learning, living, and social spaces that enhance campus community, functionality, and sustainability. Using an approach that merges space planning acumen,…
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WSP reinvents facade design with GRETA
A parametric tool developed by WSP to streamline facade analysis and optimise energy performance won the Design Innovation category at the Digital Construction Awards 2025. The WSP team collect their trophy from Karolina Orecchini of Digital Construction Week (far left), Vicki Reynolds of ONE Creative Environments (second left) and Sally Phillips (far right) (Photo ©…