Tag: Design
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The Link Up: An Awesome Portland Design Event, Mal’s Sweater Org Hack, And The Most Incredible House Tour
Happy Sunday, everyone! Did you see we’re doing another VELUX Brighter Days Makeover Giveaway?? It’s one of our favorite types of makeovers because who doesn’t love an amazing skylight? So head to that post to see if you qualify and then APPLY! Aside from that, the EHD team is gearing up for a “Birthday Retreat”…
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Where Ventilation Design Meets Building Aesthetics
In modern commercial architecture, design is no longer just about creating visually appealing spaces—it’s also about functionality, occupant comfort, and environmental efficiency. One often overlooked but critical aspect of this integration is ventilation design. Properly designed ventilation not only ensures a healthy indoor environment but can also complement architectural aesthetics, creating spaces that are both…
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Architect Wins Clopay Creative Sketch Challenge with Whimsical Design
When architect Christopher Arelt sat down at the Blueprints & Brews sketch challenge at this year’s AIA Conference on Architecture in Boston, he wasn’t expecting to draw something as whimsical as “a door at the edge of the world.” But his playful burst of creativity was precisely what earned him the Grand Prize in this…
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10 Ways Outdoor Surfaces Impact Modern Project Design & Life
Outdoor surfaces are much more than the ground we walk on. They frame entrances, guide movement, protect structures, and even influence how safe and welcoming a space feels. From residential homes to commercial plazas, the way these surfaces are designed, treated, and maintained has a lasting impact on both appearance and durability. Here are ten…
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10 Ways Outdoor Surfaces Impact Modern Project Design & Life
Outdoor surfaces are much more than the ground we walk on. They frame entrances, guide movement, protect structures, and even influence how safe and welcoming a space feels. From residential homes to commercial plazas, the way these surfaces are designed, treated, and maintained has a lasting impact on both appearance and durability. Here are ten…
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Integrating Sports Analytics in Modern Venue Design
Sports venues aren’t what they used to be. They’re no longer just big shells of concrete packed with plastic seats and concession stands on every corner. Today’s venues are living, breathing ecosystems—wired with sensors, powered by algorithms, and designed with data in mind. And here’s the kicker: the same kind of structured analysis used in…
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Why Site-Wide Lighting Outshines Skid-Only Design Every Time
When illuminating an industrial site, a common mistake can lead to underperformance, inefficiency, and costly rework. Lighting layouts that address requirements for specific sections of a facility instead of creating a comprehensive site-wide design may not deliver optimized results. Isolated Lighting Designs When lighting is specified based on isolated elements, such as a skid, it…
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Daylighting Design Backs Growth of America’s Fastest Sport
BACKGROUND LIFE Senior Services is a Tulsa-based nonprofit dedicated to helping adults over 50 maintain independence, dignity and quality of life. As part of an expansion of its Roma Berry campus, LIFE added a new 8,450-square-foot recreation facility to house indoor pickleball and basketball courts. The new addition was designed to support active aging and…
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Daylighting Design Backs Growth of America’s Fastest Sport
BACKGROUND LIFE Senior Services is a Tulsa-based nonprofit dedicated to helping adults over 50 maintain independence, dignity and quality of life. As part of an expansion of its Roma Berry campus, LIFE added a new 8,450-square-foot recreation facility to house indoor pickleball and basketball courts. The new addition was designed to support active aging and…
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6 Design Trends That Will Make Your Home Cozy For Fall (And Beyond)
While I have slightly mixed feelings about letting summer go, there’s really nothing like fall. I mean, we say it every year, right? So, to fully shed my sandals’ tan and dreaming of swimming in the ocean (of which I only did once this summer…FAIL), I thought we could look at the design trends that…