When choosing reclaimed wood for a space, there are a number of options and factors to consider. If sourcing locally is important, Western Red Cedar is a favorable option for an installation in the Pacific Northwest. If the design calls for a sense of elegance and sophistication, a tropical hardwood such as teak is a … Read more

Stairs are an architectural feature that not only provide an opportunity to create a focal point but well-designed, beautiful stairs encourage physical activity and create opportunities for spontaneous interactions and can even be places for collaboration. With the biophilic movement and building standards like WELL, Fitwel and Living Building Challenge, stairs present interesting opportunities to … Read more

Cedar’s durability, versatility and appearance make it a perfect choice for exterior applications and position it as one of the more popular woods specified by Architects and Designers. While cedar is used for a range applications, both interior and exterior, I thought I’d bring you a closer look specifically at cedar siding. Here are 8 … Read more

The hotel sector is dynamic and booming. And, with it, guests’ expectations are ever rising. It wasn’t too long ago that Westin’s Heavenly Bed propelled the industry to provide guests with an exceptional night’s sleep. Now, guests are demanding fresh and more imaginative elements to provide an exceptional experience. To do this, every hotel space … Read more

Just like conference rooms and offices, lobbies play an important role in contributing to a positive work environment through design, and they also reflect your brand. I’m quite fascinated with how lobby design affects work performance and how concepts like experience design can be applied to lobbies. Here’s a closer look at lobby design and … Read more

Collaboration is one of the most powerful forces in the workplace. The pooling of skill sets and strengths can lead to improved problem solving, increased productivity, and more creativity. While overall collaboration time has increased by 50% over the last couple of decades, studies suggest that a collaboration-minded approach to workplace design could make that … Read more

A few weeks ago, a colleague brought an article, “Dad Style”, from the Wall Street Journal to my attention. Well written as expected of WSJ but what was so surprising is its correlation to reclaimed wood. As disparate as the worlds of dad style and reclaimed wood may seem, there’s a surprising amount of connection … Read more

It’s easy to think that green building materials are only used in small quantities or for unique non-structural purposes. But that’s not the case. Green building materials are being used in ultra-modern office buildings with great sustainable and aesthetic effect. Green building materials are good for the environment and beautiful. I catalogued some ultra-modern buildings that … Read more

Do you relish the extraordinary feeling of sunlight hitting your skin when you walk outside after being indoors for an extended period of time? Nature, sunlight, clean air, and temperature all have an effect on human emotions and worker productivity. Study after study has found this to be true, but honestly, all you need is … Read more