I+S Design

08/29/2025

How does design shape the way we feel? In the latest episode of , Tiffany Woodson, founder of INK+ORO, reveals how hospitality spaces become “emotional anchors,” leaving lasting impressions on guests.

Hear a snippet of the conversation in the . Then tune in for the full conversation: https://bit.ly/3UPRINc

08/28/2025

The future of healthcare construction is sustainable and resilient. 🏥🌱

This CE course shows how architects, engineers, and contractors are redefining design with strategies that protect human health, cut carbon, and strengthen operations.

📌 What you’ll learn in "Resilient By Design: Advancing Sustainability in Healthcare Construction"
✔ Sustainable materials that support infection control + durability
✔ Wellness strategies that enhance patient & staff outcomes
✔ Decarbonization + resilient infrastructure solutions
✔ Life-cycle assessments to reduce energy + costs

➡️ Enroll now and expand your knowledge. https://bit.ly/3GfbONc

How AEC professionals are shaping healthcare environments through resilient materials, systems, and strategies that prioritize human and environmental well-being.

08/27/2025

This week’s product pick: Aceray’s Duo59EQ—lounge in style without sacrificing comfort!

Selected by editor Lauren Brant, this sofa pairs refined aesthetics and durability, crafted with a solid-wood frame and multi-density foam for lasting comfort. Its tufted inside back adds a tactile touch, and you can customize the legs in wood or chrome to match your space. Perfect for homes or hospitality venues looking for style with substance.

https://bit.ly/45DvPqC

Designed for modern living, the Duo59EQ sofa offers a sleek silhouette with durable materials like solid wood and polyurethane foam. Its customizable features, including fabric...

08/26/2025

Coming soon to Dorchester: Fieldhouse+—a $70 million, 75,000-square-foot hub designed to bring youth of all abilities together through sports, arts, and wellness. 🏀🎶🌱
Fieldhouse+ is built for inclusion, creativity, and community pride. A collaboration between Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, the Martin Richard Foundation, the City of Boston, and RODE Architects Inc, it’s a landmark for the future of accessible design.
https://bit.ly/3HPcslb

A collaborative effort by the Boys & Girls Clubs, Martin Richard Foundation, and Boston’s city government, the hub aims to enhance physical health, creativity, and mental well...

08/25/2025

Modern wallcoverings are doing more than making spaces beautiful—they’re helping keep them cleaner, safer, and more sustainable. With innovations like nanotechnology, antimicrobial coatings, and customizable digital prints, wallcoverings are redefining performance and style for high-traffic environments.

Read how today’s designs balance aesthetics with resilience, courtesy of Wallcoverings Association's Heidi Lapka. 👉 https://bit.ly/41qgxmy

Advances in material science and digital printing enable customizable, sustainable wallcoverings that meet rigorous hygiene standards while enhancing interior design.

08/21/2025

Coming in 2027: Cleveland Clinic’s Neurological Institute, a $1.1 billion, 1-million-square-foot flagship for brain, spine & nerve care.
The facility will combine inpatient/outpatient services, research, and advanced diagnostics in one patient-centered building designed by Hopkins Architects and Stantec. With calming natural light, open spaces, and smart tech to support real-time care, it represents the future of healthcare design.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4oI1r5J

The new Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute features 210 inpatient rooms, cutting-edge research labs, and smart technologies, setting a new standard in neurocare and innovation...

08/20/2025

Add charm and comfort to your outdoor living with Yaaz’s Turtle Chair!
Featuring whimsical styling and a weather-resistant build, this chair comes in aluminum or teak-base options with a sculptural woven or metal back. Cozy, removable cushions make it easy to refresh. Perfect for patios, poolside lounges, or gardens.

https://bit.ly/47z7Nyc

Experience the blend of playful design and durability with Yaaz’s Turtle Chair, crafted for outdoor spaces with weather-resistant materials and plush cushions for added comfort...

08/19/2025

Designing for belonging is creating spaces where people want to be. This insightful article from Buildings reminds us that building emotional bonds through residential-style furnishings, inclusive zones, and dynamic work environments can bring employees back—and keep them engaged. Read how flexible, human-centered design can nurture loyalty, optimize utilization, and enable workplace connection.
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How can we draw people back to office buildings? By fostering place attachment—a positive emotional bond with one’s environment. Here’s what you need to know about it.

08/18/2025

Safe and stable housing is essential—but healing requires more. At Burnet Place in Austin, a new supportive housing community for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, art is making a difference. 🎨✨

Thanks to Eaton Fine Art’s pro bono curation, vibrant works from local artists now fill the space with color, warmth, and hope—proving that art truly has the power to heal. 💜

Learn more about this inspiring collaboration. https://bit.ly/4mLDPeM

Art is transforming Burnet Place, a supportive housing community, into a haven for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, fostering care, dignity, and renewal.

08/15/2025

This week’s i+s Product Pick: Cloudform Collection from LightArt!
Imagine a ceiling system that merges striking geometric lighting—hexagons, trapezoids, circles—with high-performance acoustic tiles (NRC up to 1.15). Offering up to 20,000 lumens, Tunable White, optional emergency battery, and 49 curated finishes, Cloudform simplifies specification while elevating atmosphere and sound control.
Modular and scalable for any space—from huddle rooms to grand lobbies.
Dive into this blend of form and function.
https://bit.ly/3JehvMp

LightArt’s Cloudform Collection combines modular lighting and acoustic tiles, offering versatile design options for various interior spaces with customizable shapes, finishes,...

08/14/2025

Carrie Meadow’s latest editorial in i+s, “Interior design that resonates like music,” offers a fresh, holistic lens on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our built environments.
She reveals how intentional design can amplify marginalized voices and create emotionally rich, meaningful spaces. This thoughtful piece challenges design professionals to re-tune the industry's core values.
"Ultimately, we all seek spaces where we feel seen, safe, and connected—places that reflect our authentic selves, our true colors."
✨ Discover Meadow’s insights: https://bit.ly/4oAjMBF

i+s chief editor Carrie Meadows explores how intentional design—like good music—can create emotional resonance, promote well-being, and foster authentic connection.

08/13/2025

The latest issue of is now available where we explore a New Hope for Human Health.

We explore projects and products that support practices to transform the built environment into a place of comfort, safety, and healing. ❤️‍🩹

https://www.iands.design/magazine/78624