The bigger responsibility: Peter Bafitis and Alex Brito of RKTB Architects discuss why long-term performance, livability, and smart cost decisions matter in affordable multifamily.

Beyond the view: Nature-inspired graphics, materials, and visual cues can support calm and wayfinding while meeting behavioral health requirements for safety, durability, and maintenance.

From the editor: Existing buildings, true adaptability, and a broader view of safety point to three opportunities for designers serving today’s learning environments.

Worth a listen: As modernization replaces ground-up construction, airports are borrowing from hospitality while addressing accessibility, resilience, and long-term performance.

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What Lauren loves: Kettal and the Eames Office translate modular thinking into an adaptable pavilion system for collaborative work, retreat spaces, and changing workplace needs.

Built to evolve: Recyclable aluminum structures and designed-to-disassemble components give this coordinated outdoor collection a longer-term sustainability story.

Acoustic advantage: Unika Vaev’s sculptural acoustic panel offers multiple orientations, sizes, and finishes—and an NRC rating of 0.90.

Maintenance matters: Coordinated fixtures pair a streamlined aesthetic with top-fill soap dispensers and operational features designed to simplify upkeep.