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Pandemic accelerates next-generation design in senior living

Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & Fixtures

Because COVID-19 spreads so rapidly, often undetected, and is disproportionately fatal in the case of elderly patients, the pandemic has exposed underlying vulnerabilities in the current design and operation of senior living facilities. This has some in the sector, including architects and designers, developing new models of what senior living might look like in the near future.

Back to business: 3 tips on restarting your construction operations

Patrick Hogan Construction & Building Materials

When the construction industry started the year 2020, most contractors were confident about the industry’s future. A few weeks into the year, however, the COVID-19 crisis hit. In order to adapt to the changing industry environment, you need to plan strategically and have a solid foundation for your business decisions. Here are some tips on how to prepare your construction business for operations during the current COVID-19 crisis.

Crosscurrents ahead — proceed with caution and optimism

Lloyd Princeton Interior Design, Furnishings & Fixtures

Our industry appears to have turned a corner. After a disappointing second quarter in which many clients delayed or postponed projects due to safety and economic concerns stemming from the COVID-19 health crisis, more architecture and design (A&D) firms are starting to see a resurgence in client activity. It may take a while for the industry as a whole to recover, but there is every indication that in the months ahead it will emerge not only intact but even more vital than before.

8 US museums you might not know about

Dave G. Houser Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

America loves its museums. There are more than 35,000 of them scattered across the country, and while many are temporarily closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, we can look forward to their reopening soon. The nation’s museums range from opulent and influential to obscure and offbeat. It is the latter category that most intrigues us. Here are eight such museums.

Remodelers hopeful resurgence in business will continue

Michael J. Berens Construction & Building Materials

Renewed homeowner interest in undertaking home renovation projects has boosted remodelers' optimism that demand for their services will rebound in the third quarter. Activity began to improve in the latter part of the second quarter as some states started opening up businesses and relaxing stay-at-home orders. But with some cities and states reinstating closures and lockdowns due to renewed outbreaks of COVID-19, the outlook at present is more uncertain.

3 ways to make your supply chain more resilient

Gail Short Distribution & Warehousing

The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the strength of supply chains around the world this year. In the United States, the outbreak led to a spike in consumer demand for items like hand sanitizer, rubbing alcohol and other essentials, and retailers struggled to keep them on the shelves. Today, as the pandemic rages on, experts say now is a good time for companies to determine how they can build more resilient global supply chains going forward.

Flying the friendly skies with a little help from HEPA filters

Lark Gould Transportation Technology & Automotive

Some might say that flying has never been cleaner. Airlines, airports and aircraft manufacturers are going to extraordinary lengths to get passengers flying again and that means upping the confidence factor in taking to the skies while the coronavirus continues to rage on the ground. Research this month from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows that just 45% of travelers are willing to return to airports at this time. The air on a plane remains one of the top concerns for flyers.

Home design priorities changing as owners age in place

Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & Fixtures

With the largest percentage of homeownership and length of stay, as well as home asset value, the 55-plus market continues to drive demand for home design, remodeling and renovation services. Older homeowners are more likely to hire a professional when undertaking design and renovation projects, and they tend to spend more on average per project. With many choosing to remain in their current home, they are shifting their attention from redesign to renovations that will support their future needs.

Future vision for security mapped out by Airports Council International

Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & Automotive

Airports Council International (ACI) recently unveiled its vision for airport security over the next two decades, which sets to map out how this important aspect of travel will adapt both in a post-COVID-19 era and as new technology becomes available. Published on June 30, Smart Security Vision 2040 "sets the foundation for achieving a seamless airport security screening experience in a post-COVID-19 operational reality."

5 of America’s top tiny house resorts

Dave G. Houser Recreation & Leisure

Tiny houses have become all the rage in America over the last several years. Widely featured in TV coverage, websites, and social media, the idea of mini-home living has ushered in an architectural and social movement nationwide. There are plenty of uses for these mini-structures beyond serving as primary residences. Microapartments and microhotels have popped up, signaling the inevitable development of tiny house resorts. A number of them have opened from coast to coast, so let's have a look at some of the most outstanding examples.

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