Blogs

Why acoustics matter in modern branch design

Avery Mortakis, Associate IIDA, Interior Designer, Design Collaborative, emphasizes the role of acoustics in shaping effective banking environments, and shares several modern ...

Oct. 7, 2026

Engineers

The future of water: Innovative approaches to water management in civil engineering

Oct. 2, 2026

Libraries

Libraries are for people: 5 design strategies for modern academic libraries

Sept. 30, 2026

Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects

Beyond health and wellness: Integrating mental health into landscape architecture

Sept. 25, 2026

Photo © Kevin Scott, courtesy Miller Hull

Designers

From office to life: The impact of progressive design-build on mentorship and personal growth

Sept. 23, 2026

Security and Life Safety

Building trust and safety: Holistic approaches to trauma-informed architecture

Sept. 21, 2026

The design of Avandell’s neighborhoods disguises its secure environment with landscaping and walking trails, decorative fencing, and interior passageways between buildings. Photo courtesy Perkins Eastman

Senior Living Design

3 approaches to creating better memory support communities

Sept. 21, 2026

Absorbing, engaging, and creating in a classroom at Bucknell University’s new building for the Freeman College of Management and department of Art & Art History. Ample space allows for reconfiguration, exploration, and collaboration. The room replaces the instructor’s podium with a nimble software interface. Photo courtesy CannonDesign

Higher Education

Building the collegiate classroom of the future

Sept. 18, 2026

As communities continue to grow and evolve, so do their healthcare needs. Photo © Jasper Lazor

Healthcare Facilities

Designing surgery centers for access, efficiency, and choice

Sept. 17, 2026