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Reasons to reinvent the Midcentury academic library

DLR Group's Interior Design Leader Gretchen Holy, Assoc. IIDA, shares the idea that a designer's responsibility to embrace a library’s history, respect its past, and create an environment that will serve student populations for the next 100 years.



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Skanska | Nov 3, 2014

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CannonDesign | Oct 30, 2014

CannonDesign releases guide for specifying flooring in healthcare settings

The new report, "Flooring Applications in Healthcare Settings," compares and contrasts different flooring types in the context of parameters such as health and safety impact, design and operational issues, environmental considerations, economics, and product options.

sponsored | Steven Burns | Oct 29, 2014

Why you should manage progress rather than people

Telling your employees to become more engaged and productive won’t work. But putting mechanisms in place that encourages their progress will. SPONSORED CONTENT

sponsored | Jeff Alexander | Oct 29, 2014

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While the reasons for chalk and fade are different, both occurrences are something to watch for. SPONSORED CONTENT

sponsored | Williams Scotsman | Oct 29, 2014

Historic Washington elementary school incorporates modular design

More and more architects and designers are leveraging modern modular building techniques for expansion projects planned on historical sites. SPONSORED CONTENT

HDR | Oct 28, 2014

4 keys to mastering 'design thinking' and the iteration process

When using design thinking and iteration, we’ll sometimes spend multiple days iterating idea after idea, heads down, only to realize we still don’t have it right, writes HDR's Amy Lussetto. She offers tips for success with these idea-nurturing tools.

Gensler | Oct 24, 2014

Work in the City: Urban Diversificaton

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sponsored | Williams Scotsman | Oct 24, 2014

Infographic: 5 key considerations for securing modular workspace

Keep these five considerations in mind for your next project that may benefit from modular space. SPONSORED CONTENT 

Gresham Smith | Oct 22, 2014

Customization is the key in tomorrow's workplace

The importance of mobility, flexibility, and sustainability in the world of corporate design are already well-established. A newer trend that’s gaining deserved attention is customizability, and how it will look in the coming years, writes GS&P's Leith Oatman.

sponsored | Jeff Alexander | Oct 19, 2014

The Exploration Tower in Port Canaveral dazzles visitors

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sponsored | Steven Burns | Oct 19, 2014

What to do if your team is in a rut

Another brainstorming session, another slew of tired ideas. How can you push your team to be more creative and bring in new perspectives? SPONSORED CONTENT

sponsored | Bill O'Keeffe | Oct 19, 2014

Innovation inspires and delivers new fire rated glass and framing products

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sponsored | Williams Scotsman | Oct 16, 2014

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The Bakken Shale region, which spans from central North Dakota to the northeastern corner of Montana, is rapidly growing as a result of the oil and gas boom. SPONSORED CONTENT