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Indoor lighting and its effect on emotions
Jeannea Jones Facilities & GroundsLighting levels impact many aspects of human performance such as vision, cognition and mood, thus the effects on productivity in the workplace or learning in a classroom environment cannot be dismissed without impact.
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Interior designers making employment gains
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesAfter declining slightly in 2012, interior design employment is once again on the rise. According to the most recent figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of employed interior designers nationwide increased by 2,960 (7.3 percent) between May 2012 and May 2013, from 40,750 to 43,710.
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Demand for green interiors rising
Bambi Majumdar Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesIt's often said that charity should begin at home. What better way to do that than by opting for green interiors? Sustainable and eco-friendly interior design is climbing up the popularity charts, displaying increasing awareness and concern for the environment.
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5 top reasons why homeowners renovate
Christina Mogk Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesIf you want to upgrade or redesign your home, according to Houzz, odds are high that your renovation desire stems from one of the following five root causes.
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Early indicators bolster residential sector’s optimism
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsResidential building professionals have high hopes for 2014. Results of a recent survey conducted by Houzz.com of 6,680 builders, contractors, remodelers, architects, landscape architects and interior designers found that 90 percent expect continued growth in 2014.
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Prepping your design conversation
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesClients today are more demanding than ever. Some designers dread calling on new clients because they feel they are walking into an ambush. No one should have to work that way. And you don't have to.
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Housing market showing slow, steady growth
Bambi Majumdar Construction & Building MaterialsAll eyes are turned toward the housing market now that the economy is showing signs of positive recovery. The housing market had been hit hard in the past few years, with both builders and sellers paying the price for the recession.
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Designing for collaborative consumers
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesCollaborative consumption poses some interesting challenges for designers, not the least of which is: Is it a viable business model? Traditionally, designers are hired to perform custom work. They are masters of consumption; they know which products are the best and how to get them.
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Dissatisfaction with remodelers creates opportunity for designers
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesHome remodeling and improvement services have a bad reputation with consumers. According to a recent survey, home remodeling and improvement services ranked only slightly above government services for meeting customers' expectations. That's bad news for remodelers, but it could be good news for designers.
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How to best leverage advisors for your business: Part I
David B. Mandell, JD, MBA Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMost people realize that success creates complexity. What top practice owners and managers have realized is that the management of complexity and leverage is not the job of a traffic cop. As a practice grows, the number of complicated, technical risks that the practice faces also grows exponentially.
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