Listen in: Dr. Robert MacMeccan joins Lauren Brant to explain why sound belongs in early space planning—and how acoustic choices influence health, learning, productivity, and inclusion.

Business perspective: Marli Jones connects residential sensibility to commercial value, from more personal details and tactile materials to candid client communication and performance-minded specifications.

Inside the project: UT Knoxville’s new facility pairs realistic clinical simulation with flexible learning spaces, restorative interiors, and infrastructure prepared for evolving technology and education needs.

Research takeaway: A new Ayers Saint Gross report examines how flexible space, redundant systems, natural solutions, and stronger campus connections can help institutions prepare for disruption.

Deadline extended: Product manufacturers now have through July 31 to enter solutions advancing performance, well-being, and environmental responsibility in interior environments.

What Lauren loves: Catifa (RE) 46 retains its slim, adaptable profile while adding shells made from 100% recycled plastic, expanded upholstery and base choices, and indoor-outdoor options.

Hospitality detail: Canyon Crue gives the centuries-old silhouette a customizable update through sculptural stainless steel accents, warm stretcher bars, and tailored finish and textile options.

Craft focus: Yabu Pushelberg’s Timothy armchair for Stellar Works balances a solid wood frame, tailored upholstery, and a distinctive T-joint in a compact interpretation suited to dining and lounge settings.

Performance detail: The FX Slot Drain combines a concealed linear opening, single-piece stainless steel construction, and factory-made channels for a precise, uninterrupted finish.