English colonists were constrained in every building supply but wood. And America’s history with it has shaped our housing style, choice, and aesthetics for 250 years.
The incredibly talented Markus Benesch has been many things in his quarter-century career: self-taught designer, architect, professor, inventor, and artist. His playful creations and masterful storytelling were a high point of Milan Design Week 2019. We caught up with him again during a very sultry Milan Design Week this June to ask about his 2022 exhibit: … Read more
Editor’s Welcome to Material IQ Multifamily housing is beyond booming right now, and developers are carving out competitive advantages with higher quality cabinetry and millwork, and so many shared amenities that renters never have to leave the building. I was incredibly fortunate to score interviews with Heather Elkins, the director of interior design for One … Read more
Wondering what materials will work best for your project? Choosing the best material for each market, surface, and application can be an art in itself. Properly balancing design, durability, cost, and environmental impact for your clients is key to your success. In our new blog, “Material IQ,” you’ll find an ever-growing catalog of real-world stories of … Read more
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