12.17.07 | Though architects and interior designers have marginalized societal concerns from their agendas for a few decades, they are again realizing that interior design is a profession uniquely positioned to tackle issues on three major levels: individual, social and environmental. For those who yearn to develop a more comprehensive approach in both design education and practice, the framework developed by Linda Groat, Ph.D., of the University of Michigan provides an interesting starting point for the discussion.

 
12.3.07 | The artificial flower business is booming in some areas, apparently riding the economy train to easy maintenance. But wait, does this fit with the sustainability movement? Green Plants for Green Buildings (GPGB) doesn'’t think so. Looking beyond the plant maintenance budget, others are more concerned with increased employee productivity and comfort as well as improved air quality in their office environment. Step one: add some plants to the décor.

9.24.07 | Steelcase has published the results of the first topic in a three-part Workplace Index Survey on the Nature of Work in 2007. Conducted by Opinion Research Corporation (ORC). The study examines the way news travels through both formal and informal channels, or networks, at work.