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Featured Articles What About Interior Design? Detours in Search of Decent Homes in Suitable Living Environments by R. Mitchell Studies of density and congestion have provided insights into
both attitudes and behavior. The challenge of using these insights
for the design of individual buildings and larger community
projects has been limited primarily to hospitals, prisons, college
dorms, and settings for the elderly. Based on Hong Kong and earlier
U.S. experiences, this article discusses how the interior design of
small dwelling units can contribute to the policy goal of providing
decent homes in suitable living environments. Material World In one sense, an interior environment is a tailored collection
of materials and surfaces. To chart an overview of current and
emerging ideas in material use, we would like to cite some recent
examples of creative material use in interiors and also share
insights. News and Links Liquid Curtains According to an October 2007 article in DesignLink,
architects and engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology are developing a structure with "liquid curtain" walls
that can, at any point, "sense an approaching object and
automatically part to let it through." BIFMA Drafting a Sustainability Assessment Standard The Interior Architecture Knowledge Community (IAKC) recently
participated in the Business and Institutional Furniture
Manufacturers Association’s (BIFMA’s) Sustainability initiative. The BIFMA
Sustainability Assessment Standard (SAS) for business and
institutional furniture is now ready for review and comment by
BIFMA members prior to proceeding to the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) consensus process. Interested AIA
members are invited to provide their feedback on this document to
the IAKC, and we will pass it on to BIFMA. Architects’
participation in the sustainability exercises of affiliated
professions is critical to developing a comprehensive approach to
sustainability.
In today’s fast-paced design world, we all struggle with managing far too many projects with far too little of everything. Too little time, too few resources, and more competitive fees have added incredible complexity to the architect’s design delivery process. So how do we serve our client base, effectively lead projects, and ensure design quality while still meeting the demands of a multitude of clients? Share your experiences and comments about your collaborations with architects or interior designers on our blog. Upcoming Events AIA National Convention: We the
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