I+S Design

12/03/2025

Looking for refined seating with mobility and ergonomic comfort?

i+s Editor Lauren Brant spotlights the Rhine Collection as her Product Pick of the Week. With upholstered segments, concealed casters, and clean lines, this series elevates any commercial interior.

Learn more about HBF's Rhine Collection: https://bit.ly/4ivi1TI

Our pick of the week is the Rhine Collection by HBF. With sculpted chairs, adaptable tables, and power-integrated components, Rhine provides limitless configurations for lobbies...

12/02/2025

Your work deserves the spotlight! 🌟

Submit your commercial building design, construction, and renovation projects to the ELEV8 Design Awards by December 12, 2025. ELEV8 has 8 award categories and 3 award types.

Judging criteria: aesthetics, innovation, functionality/accessibility, social impact, technology integration, sustainability, operational efficiency, and wellness.

Winners are featured in Buildings and Building Design+Construction—reaching thousands of building owners and industry leaders. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your firm and your design.

Submit your projects: https://www.elev8awards.com/

Architectural Products Magazine
I+S Design

12/02/2025

From plant-based resins and molecular recycling to modular seating and adaptive lighting, the 2025 winners represent meaningful progress toward healthier, more flexible spaces. Designers and architects—come see what’s new, what’s next, and what you’ll want to specify in 2025.

Congratulations to the 2025 Product Innovation Award winners.
https://bit.ly/3XqOpgJ

Thomas Cooper Studio
Tarkett Contract
3form
BioFit Engineered Products
Patcraft
Mohawk Group
Modular International, Inc
Bentley
Kvadrat
Whitney Brothers
Rockfon
Luxxbox
Interface
Coronet LED
Construction Specialties
Móz Designs
Armstrong Ceiling Solutions
DMF Lighting

Discover the materials, systems, and surfaces recognized for pushing the market forward with circularity, performance, and technical sophistication at their core.

12/01/2025

Commercial buildings have a huge opportunity to cut energy waste—and it goes far beyond upgrading LEDs.
New research from the DesignLights Consortium shows that combining lighting controls with HVAC systems can reduce HVAC energy use by up to 30%.
Their new toolkit includes case studies, templates, and best practices to help project teams make it happen.
See what this means for offices, warehouses, and beyond.
https://bit.ly/4rKpiDw

The DesignLights Consortium, an independent non-profit organization providing lighting decision-makers with data and resources on lighting, controls, and integrated building systems...

11/29/2025

Interior design students in New York—this opportunity is too good to miss. The 2025 Hazel Siegel Scholarship offers three winners an all-expenses-paid trip to the IIDA SHIFT Conference in Dallas, complete with workshops, portfolio reviews, and valuable networking experiences.

Our guide walks you through eligibility, what you’ll gain, and how to submit a polished application before the Dec. 5 deadline.

https://bit.ly/4iFxH7b
IIDA NY Chapter

Read our step-by-step guide for interior design students in New York state who want to apply for the 2025 Hazel Siegel Scholarship.

11/28/2025

Our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide is officially live! 🎁

Whether you're shopping for architects, interior designers, or any creative in your life, we’ve curated thoughtful, sustainable, and design-driven picks that balance beauty and function. Explore top finds from Bene, Wacom, Simple Modern, Sullivan Owen Studio, LEGO, and more.
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Peruse our sustainable and functional 2025 gift ideas, perfect for design professionals.

11/27/2025

This year brought powerful reminders of what makes the design industry so special—from meaningful team partnerships to the rise of science-backed wellness interiors to global experiences that celebrate material heritage.

Our editors share the design moments that sparked gratitude—and the stories worth revisiting.

Visit us on social media, tag , and let us know: What are you grateful for this year in design?

https://bit.ly/3KgXeGT

We asked the editors what sparked gratitude in the industry this year—from human-centered partnerships to science-driven wellness design. Their answers span podcasts, trend reports...

11/26/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re spotlighting a product that encourages connection. i+s Editor Lauren Brant’s Product Pick of the Week—Cargo by Mizetto—is a modular seating system designed for spaces where people come together.

From offices hosting holiday gatherings to libraries and cultural spaces creating moments of pause, Cargo adapts effortlessly. Its removable Velcro covers and recyclable foam reinforce sustainability while keeping gathering spaces warm, inviting, and flexible for holiday crowds.

https://bit.ly/4rmrXCU

Designed for adaptability and sustainability, Cargo’s removable Velcro covers and recyclable foam make it an eco-friendly choice for modern interiors, offering playful yet functional...

11/25/2025

Big news for the A&D community: The 2026 Design Awards—now in partnership with Buildings and Building Design+Construction—are officially open for entries.

This program celebrates the commercial and institutional projects raising the bar for innovation, sustainability, and long-term performance.

https://bit.ly/3XMZlVT

Program honoring high-impact commercial projects expands its reach across the full building lifecycle—from design and construction to operations and ownership.

11/24/2025

Did you know healthcare interiors can actually calm the nervous system? 🌿

Our latest ICYMI podcast revisits how biophilic design + neuroscience reduce stress for patients, families, and staff.

Listen now and learn how nature-based cues can transform clinical spaces.
https://bit.ly/3Xc65fV

This episode revisits Jennifer Kenson’s insights on biophilic design in healthcare, emphasizing how natural elements and neuroscience principles reduce stress and promote healing...

11/21/2025

What does it take to create learning spaces that truly perform?

Our new , "Future-Ready Campuses: From Classroom Wellbeing to Climate Resilience," brings together research, case studies, and product solutions that help designers, architects, and facilities leaders plan resilient, student-centered environments. From acoustics and lighting upgrades to hurricane-ready design and rapid LED retrofits, this guide has you covered.

https://bit.ly/4pnTbau

Bradley Company
HONCompany
Hussey Seating Company
Petersen Aluminum / PAC-CLAD Metal Roofing

A field guide to classrooms and campuses that perform: sound control, visual comfort, resilience and compliance, rapid retrofit tactics, and products ready for education projects...

11/20/2025

Designers know daylight does more than brighten a room—it transforms how people feel, work, learn, and heal. Thoughtful daylighting strategies help interior designers create healthier, more energy-efficient spaces with better visibility, improved mood, and enhanced performance.

Learn how daylight is driving human-centered design across healthcare, workplaces, education, hospitality, and more, courtesy of Buildings.
https://bit.ly/4o59Pe4

Optimizing natural daylight performance in buildings is important for occupants’ wellbeing—but how can you maximize daylight illumination?