It’s no secret that the conventional workplace has been known to inhibit creativity, rather than support it. So, employers increasingly are investing time and money into the services of design professionals to help them create spaces that nurture ideas, foster creativity, and...
iCrete is a Think Tank that developed a new technology for concrete. They created a way to optimize cement content by maintaining or increasing its strength while reducing CO2. Felderman Keatinge + Associates (FKA) challenge was to design a space for iCrete’s corporate...
The office furniture industry has quietly made tremendous strides in sustainability over the last several years. The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association, BIFMA, has brought together its membership -- including the top sustainability experts from across...
For centuries, architects and designers have celebrated glass as a portal for natural light to flow into buildings. Now, thanks to a significant advancement in digital technology, glass can serve as the “canvas” for almost any type of art imaginable. An innovative, digital,...
The recession and introduction of sophisticated mobile devices created the perfect recipe for organizations to identify new, efficient ways to design work environments. These new environments offer employees a chance to embrace technology and compete in the global economy while...
The workspace of any company reflects upon its brand identity. The environment where people work has a direct effect on their productivity as well as creativity. So, it becomes imperative to give serious thought to the workspace design. There are several companies around the...
Close your eyes and rewind back to when you were six years old and your imagination was working overtime. When you considered the future, perhaps you thought, “People will have jetpacks, cars will be able to fly, maybe even teleportation!” Brilliant ideas. How easy life...
While we've seen growth in how many employees telecommute, this growth is likely set to continue to expand in dramatic fashion for several reasons that are all converging. Changes in technology, psychology, and the environment are going to spur more people to work at home on a...
In the 130 years since Mr. Edison’s solitary bulb of glass, wire and carbon filaments, lighting has evolved into more than a source of illumination. Almost overnight, traditional fluorescent bulbs appeared in every home and business to bathe the events of life and commerce in...
Apple is known for its trailblazing innovations. But its growth and influence on technology reached a new, impressive milestone when Apple announced that it soared passed 15 billion downloads in its App Store. One reason behind the amazing success of the App Store is the...
