Listen in: //3877 co-founder David Shove-Brown discusses the culture, accountability, and leadership habits that build trust, retain talent, and strengthen firms for the long term.

In conversation: Perkins&Will leaders explain how data, material health, ecological literacy, and shared resources help integrate values into daily design practice.

Continuing education: Structured practice and mentorship help emerging designers present ideas confidently, connect decisions to client goals, and grow into leadership roles.

Project case study: Adaptive reuse preserves a former neighborhood bank building while creating an engaging, purpose-built environment for young learners.

From BUILDINGS: Learn to distinguish certifications from transparency documents—and weigh durability, maintenance, and lifecycle value alongside environmental claims.

What Lauren loves: Fireclay Tile’s Foundry Collection pairs customizable glazed ceramic handles with solid brass for an artisan approach to hospitality and residential bath spaces.

Material expression: STEPEVI translates watercolor brushstrokes into hand-tufted rugs featuring fluid forms, layered texture, and five softly graduated colorways.

Outdoor performance: Gloster’s AMBIENT Compass combines a weatherproof wicker shade, sustainably sourced teak, and eight adjustable LED settings for flexible exterior illumination.

Specification notes: MityLite’s Meadowbrook Armchair offers two back heights, extensive upholstery choices, certified materials, and durable support for workplace and hospitality interiors.