By:  Julie Knight I recently read an article in the Wall Street Journal, entitled, “Falling Down on the Job?” in which the reporter analyzed  the use of different types of active workstations in the office. The reporter looked at the … read more

By:  Donna Metallic Everything we touch today has some sort of video influence, so with this increasing use of technology how will it influence the next generation and how they learn? This blog will highlight technology, aging buildings and how … read more

By: Janet Thomas, RID One of the e-newsletters I eagerly look forward to is The Herman Miller A + D Newsletter. Once a quarter I browse through the links to amazing and inspiring stories on Design across the globe. What … read more

By: Lee Boyland We all know that our culture is seeing a shift in communication (think social media, e-mail, Skype) and a shift in how business is done (exporting, suppliers, subcontracting), but what does that mean in terms of numbers? … read more

By:  Julie Knight The MGM Grand hotel in Las Vegas, NV just completed in October  2012 a $160 million renovation and upgrade to their property. The Grand is the second largest hotel in the world.   And as a part of … read more

By:  Janet Thomas, RID The year is almost gone and it seems a grand time to take one last peek at some fun Green products premiering in 2012. Whether you are freshening up your home for the Holidays or planning … read more

By:  Donna Metallic People always ask me how I decide which carpet to pick for a project.  Well I cannot give all my secrets away, but here are a few key points that I use to launch my search. This … read more

By:  Tony White So here’s the deal.  I am a note taker, a jotter, a list-maker.  I like putting pen to paper.  I like my journals.  I like making lists BECAUSE I like crossing things off my list. No, really… … read more

By: Mary Ann Lucas There isn’t a lot you can do with dirt and water….right?  It might be what most people think, but according to my work in the stone and tile business, that statement could not be farther from … read more

By:  Janet Thomas, RID If you have ever wondered what influences color trends in Fashion and Design then take the time to watch ColorEvolution   from the Shaw Contract Group. It is a fascinating overview of anthropological, economic, and climactic movements … read more