It’s easy to think of our personal and professional lives as two separate things. I used to think that my personal values were distinct from my professional ones — that my career…
This week was a pivotal moment for the mindful MATERIALS community, for the building materials industry, and for everyone really. Building on the success of the Forums (launched in 2023), the second…
Years ago, at the end of an interview, I asked a question that both my subject and I were equally tickled by — me, because I’m nosy like that, and the subject…
For some, it’s cars; for others, it’s art, handbags, or jewelry. For me, no material belonging has evoked such a sense of reverence, admiration, and desire as the Poltrona Frau Archibald Chair.…
I’ve spent the last year+ wrapping my brain around the complexities and possibilities of mindful MATERIALS’ Common Materials Framework — what it is, what it allows, its hierarchical structure, etc. At this…
When your association has 15,000+ members across 58 countries, it takes an exceptional individual to not only make things work but flourish. IIDA, the commercial interior design association, is working to create…
In this digital age, the true essence of gathering has lost its significance. We’ve grown accustomed to our regular routines of meetings, school events, parties, and social events without understanding the deeper…
In our rapidly evolving professional landscape, commercial and corporate workspace design has become pivotal in shaping culture, enhancing productivity, and fostering innovation. To learn more about the latest trends influencing workspace design,…
Imagine a world where you can access highly organized, holistic sustainability data in the tools you already use for design and procurement. Where you can quantify the embodied impacts of social health…
A friend shared some advice recently on LinkedIn that stopped my scrolling — list out all of the things you like about your job. And all the things you don’t like about…
The only thing better than the “Let’s circle back after the holidays” memes, is that they appear in my Instagram feed earlier and earlier each year. Like that meme in December? Funny.…
I’ve long believed the architectural and design industry holds unrivaled influence over our world. And that influence extends beyond just the spaces and buildings themselves; it encapsulates the very materials that shape…