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Materiality/Specification
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Materiality/Specification
ICYMI: A Designer’s Guide to Bio Material Terms
I Hear Design
Bio-based, bio-sourced, and bio-attributed materials may sound similar, but understanding how renewable content is sourced, measured, and verified can help designers make more...
July 27, 2026
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Graded-In is a contract upholstery program designed to streamline furniture specification.
Materiality/Specification
Graded-In
June 16, 2026
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Trends
5 Reasons Materiality Deserves More Attention During Chicago Design Week
May 26, 2026
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Industry News
Enter the 'Only Natural' Student Design Contest
April 7, 2026
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Materiality/Specification
ICYMI: AIA’s Materials Pledge Report Reveals Progress—and What Comes Next
I Hear Design
March 23, 2026
Rob Nieminen
Second Life Samples from Swatchbox makes circular sampling a reality.
Materiality/Specification
Second Life Samples
June 11, 2025
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Materiality/Specification
AEC Stakeholders Try to Navigate Choppy Trade Waters
May 27, 2025
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Materiality/Specification
How Is Tariff Uncertainty Affecting Interior Designers?
May 27, 2025
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Design Innovation
INSPIRATION | Crafting Timeless Interiors With VCT
May 21, 2025
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