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Unraveling the professional designation paradox
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesCertifications and other forms of professional credentialing are the Jekyll and Hyde of the interior design world. By some accounts, these designations demonstrate a designer's professional knowledge and achievement, and they help designers to stand out in the marketplace from their less-qualified competitors. Others say they are essentially worthless because consumers don't know what they represent — and for the most part don't care.
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3-D printing is revolutionizing construction and design fields
Renee Eaton ManufacturingMost people have heard the stories about 3-D-printed gun and body parts. Now, additive manufacturing is revolutionizing the interior design, architectural and construction fields because it overcomes many of the limitations traditional practices have faced.
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The rising demand for futuristic smart homes
Bambi Majumdar Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesIn the summer of 2004, moviegoers were wowed with the glimpse of a smart home in the Will Smith blockbuster "I, Robot." But it was still a sci-fi wonder at the time, so we applied our usual suspension of disbelief to go on enjoying the movie.
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Affluent focusing on quality of life
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesExtravagance and unabashed indulgence in luxury have long been regarded as the fruits of great wealth. For many of today's rich, that no longer holds true.
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The new demand for affordable dream homes
Bambi Majumdar Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesThe high TV ratings of the HGTV Dream Home sweepstakes is enough to know how much interest is generated by home and interior shows. The reason is easy to understand as well, since humans have been focused on building the perfect shelter for thousands of years.
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Do green workspaces benefit workers?
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesOne of the early assumptions about green buildings was that by improving environmental quality, they would offer occupants a healthier workplace, which would result in a more satisfied and productive workforce.
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Now is the perfect time to start flipping homes
Bambi Majumdar Construction & Building MaterialsThe real estate market made a strong comeback in 2013 as more people invested in houses than in the previous few years. The market right now is full of opportunities for the smart rehabber who can detect the right potential in a property and invest right away.
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Top 6 outdoor design trends for 2014
Christina Mogk Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesThe outdoor room or kitchen is not a new idea. Indeed, with all the hype over the past several years about both, outdoor rooms and living areas during the warmer months have become more of an expectation. If you want to expand upon or improve your existing outdoor space, what are some worthy considerations in 2014?
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What’s under foot for 2014?
Christina Mogk Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesAs much as people fuss about what color and/or treatment to apply to the walls in their homes, the reality is that your flooring choice is what will ground your space. In some ways, that grounding is what will make or break your room, pulling the rest of the elements together.
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Builders and remodelers expect growth despite adjusted forecasts
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsProjections are down, but hopes are up. That in a nutshell is the assessment of the current state of the home building and remodeling industries as the books close on the first quarter of 2014.
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