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Design

Makeover Your Bathroom: A Step-By-Step Remodeling Guide

Makeover Your Bathroom: A Step-By-Step Remodeling Guide

June 8, 2026 by Brett Stadelmann

In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know to successfully makeover your bathroom and create a space that reflects your personal style.

Categories Interiors Tags Construction, Design, Lifestyle
What an Interior Designer Does—And Why It Matters

What Interior Designers Do for Sustainable Homes

April 16, 2026 by Brett Stadelmann

Interior designers shape waste, toxins, and energy use. Here’s what they do, what you get, and questions to ask for a truly sustainable interior.

Categories Interiors Tags Design
Woman using a laptop at a desk with an email inbox open, alongside a coffee mug, phone, notebooks, and office supplies.

Phishing Is a Hidden Business Waste Stream

March 27, 2026 by Brett Stadelmann

Phishing wastes time, money, storage, and trust. Here’s how better email security fits into a lower-friction, more resilient digital workplace.

Categories Interiors Tags Design, Lifestyle, Waste
Medieval-inspired interior with a steel helmet on a dark wooden shelf, surrounded by timber furniture, neutral textiles, and soft natural light.

Eco-Friendly Medieval Decor, Without the Fantasy

March 27, 2026 by Brett Stadelmann

Medieval-inspired decor is not inherently sustainable. Here is how to borrow the look with less waste, better materials, and more honesty.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Design, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Waste
Hands tying a neutral fabric ribbon onto a reusable grapevine wreath on a wooden table with simple seasonal branches and citrus accents.

Seasonal Decor Without the Seasonal Waste

March 27, 2026 by Brett Stadelmann

Seasonal decorating does not have to mean seasonal waste. Here is how to build lower-waste traditions with reuse, restraint, and durable design.

Categories Interiors Tags Design, Lifestyle, Waste
Waterfront design

Sustainable Waterfront Design Beyond Treated Wood

March 13, 2026March 12, 2026 by Brett Stadelmann

Floating docks can reduce waterfront disruption and chemical leaching, but materials like HDPE have trade-offs. Here’s how to assess them.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Design, Ethics, Waste
Art Installation by Joan Danziger

The Magical World is Ours to See – Joan Danziger

March 3, 2026 by Brett Stadelmann

Artist Joan Danziger sees it and hears it when she works late in her studio and listens to the sounds of the birds and scurrying critters outside the windows.

Categories Interview Tags Art, Design, Lifestyle
Technician inspecting rooftop HVAC units and ductwork on a commercial building

Lifecycle Cost HVAC: The Money-Saving Climate Move

March 3, 2026 by Brett Stadelmann

HVAC decisions can lock in decades of costs. Here’s how lifecycle thinking reduces bills, avoids premature replacements, and improves comfort and resilience.

Categories Business Tags Business, Design, Waste
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A Guide to Sustainable Interior Design

February 2, 2026January 22, 2026 by Brett Stadelmann

Sustainable interior design made practical: low-tox materials, energy-smart upgrades, ethical sourcing, and circular choices for healthier, lower-carbon homes.

Categories Interiors Tags Design, Environment, Lifestyle, Recycling, Renewables, Sustainability, Upcycling, Waste
curate an eco chic home

How to Curate an Eco-Chic Home That Feels as Lavish as a Five-Star Hotel

January 31, 2026January 19, 2026 by Evelyn Long

Being intentional about home decor isn’t about restriction. The approach is more about turning a living space into a healthy sanctuary.

Categories Interiors Tags Design, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Art as Memory: How Cultural Craft Preserves Identity

Art as Memory: How Cultural Craft Preserves Identity

January 12, 2026 by Brett Stadelmann

In a disposable world, cultural craft preserves memory, identity, and continuity. Why sustaining culture matters as much as sustaining ecosystems.

Categories Art Tags Art, Design
An example of a completed panelized home in Lake Whatcom, United States. Prefab vs. Modular Building

Prefab vs. Modular Building: What is the Difference?

January 7, 2026 by Rose Morrison

Today we look at prefab vs. modular construction methods, discussing the key differences in design, cost, time, aesethetics, and environmental considerations.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Design, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
How to Choose the Right Interior Doors

How to Choose the Right Interior Doors

May 21, 2026December 4, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

Interior doors play a crucial role in home decor and day-to-day comfort, and they have an environmental footprint, too. Let’s discuss.

Categories Interiors Tags Design, Sustainability
Digital Validation in Structural Engineering: How Advanced Simulations Improve Safety and Compliance in Construction

Digital Validation in Structural Engineering

November 25, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

Digital Validation in Structural Engineering: How Advanced Simulations Improve Safety and Compliance in Construction

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Design, Ethics, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
How to Add a Touch of Luxury Without Overdoing Your Interiors

How to Add a Touch of Luxury Without Overdoing Your Interiors

March 1, 2026November 11, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

True luxury lies in balance and the impeccable quality of a few carefully selected items. Let’s look at some techniques that will transform your interior.

Categories Interiors Tags Architecture, Business, Design, Lifestyle
The Effortless Elegance of Premium Acrylic Stools

The Effortless Elegance of Premium Acrylic Stools

November 7, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

Acrylic stools, in particular, have become a favorite among interior designers who value clarity and style.

Categories Interiors Tags Design, Lifestyle
Makeover Your Bathroom2

Key Factors to Consider Before Choosing Sconces for the Bathroom

November 6, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

This article explains the most important things to keep in mind before choosing the best sconces for your bathroom.

Categories Interiors Tags Design, Lifestyle
‘Ants: Tiny Creatures, Big Lives’ debuts Nov. 13

‘Ants: Tiny Creatures, Big Lives’ debuts Nov. 13

November 2, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

The Bruce Museum invites visitors to explore the hidden world of ants in new science exhibition

Categories Art Tags Art, Design, Lifestyle
Why Residential Architects Matter for Custom Homes

Why Residential Architects Matter for Custom Homes

May 28, 2026November 2, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

People tend to forget the importance of residential architects, who bring a lot of experience and creativity that helps people build their dream home.

Categories Business Tags Construction, Design
5 Kitchen Lighting Ideas for a Brighter, Modern Look

5 Kitchen Lighting Ideas for a Brighter, Modern Look

December 28, 2025October 31, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

Most kitchens are either too bright or too dim. These lighting strategies fix common problems—better visibility, less glare, and spaces that actually feel good.

Categories Interiors Tags Design, Lifestyle
Lubna Kerr

Lubna Kerr: Lunch Box at the Fringe

October 18, 2025 by Nina Purton

We discuss what Scottish-Pakistani Muslim artist Lubna Kerr is exploring in her new play Lunch Box, which premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe this year.

Categories Interview Tags Art, Business, Design, Education, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics
Sustainable Reading Spaces: How to Design an Eco-Friendly Home Library

Sustainable Reading Spaces: An Eco-Friendly Home Library

October 16, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

Sustainable Reading Spaces: How to Design an Eco-Friendly Home Library Have you ever dreamed about living in a Barnes & Noble, a Waterstones, or a Kinokuniya? If one of your life goals is to live in a bookstore, consider creating your very own library at home. Having a personal library has always been a symbol … Read more

Categories Interiors Tags Design, Lifestyle
Geraldine van Heemstra - Windswept

Geraldine van Heemstra – Windswept

October 9, 2025October 5, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

With her solo exhibition Windswept Geraldine van Heemstra brings the vastness of the Scottish landscape to Winsor Birch’s Little Gallery in Marlborough.

Categories Art Tags Art, Design, Lifestyle
Design Your Dream Home: Reflecting Your Personality in Your Space

Design Your Dream Home: Reflecting Your Personality

October 2, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

A beautiful home isn’t just made of furniture and paint — it’s made of emotion. The places we live carry our habits, moods, memories, and desires.

Categories Interiors Tags Design, Lifestyle
The Collective and Regional Art of Making Earth Pigments

The Collective and Regional Art of Making Earth Pigments

July 23, 2025July 6, 2025 by Nina Purton

If sustainability is about systems, Marcela da Terra’s answer is grounded: start with the soil beneath your feet.

Categories Interview Tags Art, Design, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Why Gapsy Is the UI/UX Design Agency Brands Trust

Why Gapsy Is the UI/UX Design Agency Brands Trust

December 10, 2025June 30, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

Clients rely on Gapsy not only for technical expertise but also for their transparent communication and collaborative mindset. Let’s take a look.

Categories Business Tags Business, Design, Lifestyle
Bring a Southern Table to Life with a Simple Menu

Bring a Southern Table to Life with a Simple Menu

May 31, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

A Southern table can carry weight, but a relaxed and familiar menu still delivers the right kind of comfort, especially when each bite feels rooted and real.

Categories Kitchen Tags Design
Upcycling the Ordinary: How Design Specialists Are Tackling Waste in Home Renovation

Upcycling the Ordinary: Tackling Waste in Home Renovation

September 14, 2025May 8, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

Discover how design specialists are transforming waste into beauty through upcycling, redefining sustainability in home renovation.

Categories Interiors Tags Design, Upcycling, Waste
Impact of Environmental Neuroscience on Architecture

Creating Harmonious Spaces: The Impact of Environmental Neuroscience on Architecture

April 30, 2025 by Rose Morrison

Builders use architectural psychology to craft intentional spaces. Explore the impact neuroscience, environmental neuroscience on architecture.

Categories Design, Innovation Tags Construction, Design, Sustainability
Ori Orisun: Designing a Bio-Inclusive Future with Insects

Ori Orisun: Designing a Bio-Inclusive Future with Insects

February 14, 2025 by Nina Purton

For designer Ori Orisun Merhav, the future of materials isn’t being invented—it’s already here, perfected over eons by some of nature’s tiniest architects.

Categories Interview Tags Architecture, Art, Design, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Infuse Personality and Sustainability into your Home Décor

Infuse Personality and Sustainability into your Home Décor

December 11, 2025January 5, 2025 by Angela Haynes

This article is for those who strive to express themselves through their décor, showcasing their personality and individuality in every corner of their home.

Categories Interiors Tags Art, Design, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Crossing Boundaries with Biodesign - Zena Holloway and Rootfull

Zena Holloway: Bio-designer and Founder of Rootfull

January 2, 2025January 1, 2025 by Nina Purton

Zena Holloway is an innovative designer who laments the impacts of plastic on land and in our oceans. She took things into her own hands, and turned to roots.

Categories Interview Tags Art, Design, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Multipurpose Design in Sustainability

Transforming Spaces: Multipurpose Design in Sustainability

November 20, 2024 by Rose Morrison

Growing cities require flexible infrastructure. One solution is multipurpose design, which paves the way to better socioeconomic functioning and sustainability.

Categories Innovation Tags Climate, Design, Ecology, Ethics, Gardening, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
Wooden chair on wheels - The Future of Furniture: Green vs. Sustainable Choices

The Future of Furniture: Green vs. Sustainable Choices

November 20, 2024 by Rose Morrison

Furnishings are among the most carbon-intensive aspects of built environments, but times are changing. Here’s what the future of furniture will look like.

Categories Innovation Tags Design, Ecology, Lifestyle, Renewables, Sustainability
A house in Maine with purple wildflowers in the foreground. Create a Low-Impact Home with Sustainable Design Principles

Create a Low-Impact Home with Sustainable Design Principles

May 23, 2025September 29, 2024 by Gordon Chalk

This articles explores how you can adopt sustainable design principles to help you create a low-impact home, a living space that is eco-conscious and beautiful.

Categories Innovation Tags Architecture, Design, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Limited Space in Cities? Vertical Gardening As a Solution

Limited Space in Cities? Vertical Gardening As a Solution

September 15, 2024 by Mia Barnes

Dense cities mean less room for plants and trees. One solution is to build upward, thus introducing vertical gardening to your community. Let’s discuss!

Categories Garden Tags Agriculture, Design, Ecology, Environment, Gardening
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