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April 20, 2023

Why architect Peter Pennoyer is launching a conservation division

The New York–based design practice has just announced a new team dedicated to historical preservation. We spoke to founding principal Peter Pennoyer and architectural conservation director Lewis Gleason to learn why.

sustainability

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November 18, 2022

A designer’s guide to specifying sustainable building materials

Opting for ‘green’ products is not just a good idea, it’s also rapidly becoming an imperative. We spoke to experts in the field to find out what designers should know about healthier design materials.

showhouses

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July 18, 2022

Southern Living’s new concept house proves adaptive design can be stylish

As aging in place becomes a more widely accepted facet of design, Southern Living has partnered with the Parkinson’s Foundation on a home that’s welcoming to those with mobility issues without skimping on style.

equity in design

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November 11, 2021

How Tiara Hughes is creating a roadmap for Black women to succeed in A&D

First 500 is a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to increasing representation of POC women in architecture. Founder Tiara Hughes spoke to BOH about her motivation to launch the project and what the future holds for the growing initiative.

meet the makers

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June 24, 2021

Why the brothers behind these hand-poured candles don’t believe in ads or influencers

Brothers Jake and Max Stern of Jam Labs are staking their claim in the candle market, challenging the scented masses with a batch of architecturally inspired forms.

industry insider

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March 26, 2021

Why this architecture giant decided to bring interior design in-house

Last week, California-based architecture giant KTGY acquired boutique Chicago interior design firm Simeone Deary. BOH caught up with the people on both sides of the deal about the merger’s mutual benefits.

news digest

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March 23, 2021

HGTV grapples with the streaming era, a real estate IPO, and more

In our weekly roundup, the Suez Canal gets blocked, a bold sustainability plan from Christie’s, and more. Read on for the latest announcements crossing the BOH news desk.

news digest

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March 9, 2021

Dezeen gets acquired, Zillow enters antitrust suit, and more

In our weekly roundup, an update on small business relief, Saks Fifth Avenue bets on digital, and more. Read on for the latest announcements crossing the BOH news desk.

comings & goings

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February 8, 2021

ASID names CEO, The Novogratz has a new president, and more

It’s that time of year—boards of directors have gotten a refresh, while a slew of industry names are welcoming fresh talent. Read on to learn about new hires in design, manufacturing, media and more.

news digest

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January 26, 2021

Biden’s plan for small businesses, the first 3D printed home hits the market, and more

In our weekly roundup, Herman Miller’s CEO grapples with politics in the office, the story behind Bed Bath & Beyond’s iconic marketing strategy, and more. Read on for these announcements and more that are crossing the BOH news desk this week.

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