The concept of affordable housing has long been stigmatized in the United States, however, a strong design movement has formed that is creating...
Fostering Community Through Design in Schools
Since their inception, schools have undergone a substantial evolution. No longer simply an arrangement of desks in a classroom, many schools have...
Health and Architecture: An Interview with MASS Design’s Michael Murphy
The past decade has found Michael Murphy with no shortage of work. As founding principal and executive director at the not-for-profit Mass Design...
Placemaking for Active Adults: A Conversation with Unscripted Interior Design
The Caramella Ranch Clubhouse, part of the Caramella Ranch 55+ active adult community in Reno, Nevada, is a site informed by the majesty of the...
How Has the Pandemic Impacted Healthcare Design Priorities?
As COVID has continued to impact design work and build priorities across multiple industries, our sister publication, Healthcare Design,...
Grace Gardens Designs Continuing Care Around Sprawling Outdoor Environments
Early in his career, Dirk DeWolfe, CEO of Town & Country Manor, a continuing care retirement community, had an encounter with a dementia...
6 Key Architectural Trends Setting 2022 on a Course for Human Centered Design
We like to think of trends as being an industry’s own set of resolutions, and with the New Year right around the corner, what better time to look at...
3 Powerful Strategies Hospital Design Teams Can Use to Tackle Climate Change
Urban medical institutions play an important role in fostering and safeguarding public health. But how well do these facilities support public...
The Glen: A CCRC That Uses Holistic Design to Create a Sense of Home
In North San Diego County, The Glen at Scripps Ranch draws upon its locale to create a homey environment for its residents. Through a holistic...
Celebrating Mezcal Culture Through Design at Casa Silencio
Channeling an intense connection to nature and craft, artisanal Mezcal maker El Silencio has brought forward a boutique hotel that’s as connected to...