As television prices continue to drop and sizes increase, designers need to rethink room design.

The Canada BIM Council (CanBIM) recently held a regional session in Vancouver. The presentations consistently emphasized one fundamental aspect of building information modeling (BIM): collaboration.

Linoleum flooring fell into decline in the post-war era after the invention of vinyl flooring, which was cheaper and faster to produce and available in a wider range of colours. But as interest in sustainability and life cycle costing has grown ...

Over the years, carpet warranties have changed considerably, limiting their liability. In some cases, the manufacturer will: specify what type of cleaning is appropriate to maintain the warranty; require cleaning receipts to indicate when and ...

Steam oven cooking is a strong emerging trend in kitchens and steam-convection combinations offer the best of both worlds.

Here are three space usage trends that have been successfully implemented by organizations in recent years. An organization can use these as guidelines to formulate its own space usage needs.

To ensure a sound masking system works as expected, a clear set of performance standards should be established prior to procurement. If not, the system may not provide the desired level of speech privacy or noise control.

The USGBC has introduced an ergonomics pilot credit that promotes the creation of spaces and buildings that support occupant health and performance and have lower operational costs.

The new kitchen revolves around changing where traditional work centres are placed within an expanded roomscape still labelled the kitchen.

A renaissance of sorts is underway in the vinyl flooring industry. Choice is no longer limited to sheet vinyl, peel-and-stick with its contrived designs and faux finishes, and vinyl composition tile. Now, there are luxury vinyl tiles ...

Creating a successful space strategy involves understanding the company’s culture, its goals and staff work styles. Understanding the company’s corporate DNA is critical to creating the right space, coupled with the right ...

Decorating is an important part of what some interior designers do but only a small part. This perception can affect designers’ ability to practice.

The new Surrey City Centre Library is not only a striking architectural landmark; it serves as a civic anchor for the city’s changing downtown core.

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Stanza is a hotel guestroom lighting control system designed to optimize energy efficiency and reduce operating costs as well as accommodate ...

Parametre is a sleek 3-D textile system that redefines space, creating shade, shadow and light.

Fronté is a unique movable floor-to-ceiling storefront system that gives a distinct contemporary look to any design-sensitive interior application.