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Courtesy of Studio RYS
Natural stone bar with stools and dramatic lighting fixture overhead in the AC Hotel by Marriott in Washington, DC..
Studio RYS principals Lisa Haude and Bhavini Hardev join Robert Nieminen to kick off Women’s History Month for a conversation on modern leadership in AEC—what progress deserves...
March 2, 2026
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Circular economy and sustainability strategies concept. The sustainable solutions for reducing waste. The sustainable solutions for reducing waste and maximizing the use of resources, reduce, reuse, recycle, use of natural resources.
This podcast episode explores the key elements that make a product truly worthy of specification, emphasizing transparency, certifications, and sustainability metrics to support...
Feb. 25, 2026
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Hallway with glass wall showing fashion mannequins in foreground with staircase and glass wall with students walking in background.
In this episode, you'd hear how Radford University’s Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity consolidates arts, health sciences, learning, and research into a shared...
Feb. 23, 2026
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Large, open lounge and cafe are in modern office with lounge seating, area rugs and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Vocon’s Sophie Bidek explains how teams can protect design intent by using real-time cost feedback, prioritizing high-impact “moments,” and building flexible, wellness-supportive...
Feb. 16, 2026
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Northeastern University employee dining area shows exposed ceiling infrastructure, gray toned flooring, and natural wood-look accents
This episode explores how thoughtful workplace amenities can serve as a key differentiator in attracting and retaining talent, emphasizing experience over mere features like coffee...
Feb. 10, 2026
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Older man talking with younger woman in mentorship role looking over blueprints in bright office.
This episode explores how hybrid work and AI are transforming design studio culture, emphasizing the importance of mentorship as a two-way, empathetic partnership that supports...
Feb. 2, 2026
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Geometric figures of acoustic panels of different shapes and colors. Acoustic panels on a gray spotted background.
Lauren Brant explores the significance of engagement data in understanding what designers focus on, providing a glimpse into the future of commercial design and how data-driven...
Jan. 28, 2026
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Acoustibuilt Seamless Acoustical Ceiling Clouds in white distinguish large-group seating areas against a sky-blue wall surround in the cafeteria at Saratoga Springs High School.
As both a science and an art, acoustics can make or break the way a space functions. In this ICYMI article-read episode based on "The Art and Science of Acoustics," by Armstrong...
Jan. 26, 2026
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Baghdad Sustainable Forests, Baghdad, Iraq
Gensler co-CEOs Jordan Goldstein and Elizabeth Brink unpack the six meta trends from the firm’s 2026 Design Forecast, from AI-driven design and hospitality-infused workplaces ...
Jan. 19, 2026
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A biophilic office space with central conference area and individual workstations, with an industrial aesthetic softened by many indoor plants.
This episode explores microbiome architecture, a cutting-edge evolution of biophilic design that incorporates plants and their microbiomes into interior spaces.
Jan. 13, 2026
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Rendering of the street view of the Dawes Library in Toronto, Canada.
In this episode, Perkins&Will’s leadership unpacks “Stewardship in Action,” sharing how the firm is operationalizing Living Design from Indigenous co-creation and net-zero goals...
Jan. 5, 2026
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Readers selected the top 5 projects of 2025 from the catalog of interiors+sources projects. One of the top five projects is the HALL Park Hotel. The hotel’s amenities take their cues from a blend of residential décor, furnishings, and fixtures leveled up to greater sophistication to deliver a cozy and hospitable atmosphere in lounge and dining areas.
In the final I Hear Design episode of 2025, the interiors+sources editorial team discusses what readers rewarded in the People’s Choice Projects poll—and why “impact over opulence...
Dec. 29, 2025