Seven Affordable Design Features to Make Your Space More Earth-Conscious
Sustainable design doesn’t have to mean expensive design. Here are just a few ways your project can be kind to the planet, your users, and your budget.
Podcast: Office Space for Manufacturing Plants
Take a moment to envision your manufacturing plant’s future state. What do the administrative environments look like? Are the offices open or enclosed? Where are the cafeterias or locker rooms? Today on The Discovery Phase Podcast, let’s dive into the plant features that will improve your team’s efficiency, boost collaboration, and increase employee retention.
Podcast: Student Involvement in the Design Process
So your school district is planning its next big construction project. But is your design partner getting input from all the stakeholders? No, not just parents or the board or even the teachers. Is your design partner involving students in the design process? If not, you’re missing out on some important insights.
Podcast: Library Space Utilization Assessments
Are books going away? How do people use a library in 2023? How can libraries adapt their spaces to meet today’s needs? An architect and interior designer weigh in.
Daverman Hall Wins 2022 IIDA Award
Cornerstone University's newly renovated Daverman Hall was honored at the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Michigan Chapter 2022 MiDesign Gala on April 22, earning the Renovation Award.
7 Library Design Trends for a Changing World
Libraries have always been a vital resource in their neighborhoods, evolving as community needs change. So what do cutting-edge libraries look like in the information age, especially post-pandemic?
Is LEED Building Certification Worth It?
It goes without saying that environmental impact and user health are important to the majority of building owners. But to what level? Many environmental decisions have a major price tag attached to them. Some have a quick return on investment and others don’t. Certain certification credits make more sense on some buildings than others. As an owner, should you only choose…