Technology/Future

Perspective - Spring 2010

Designers and architects have been experimenting more often with prefabrication as a means to deliver well-designed structures that feature clean lines and open floor plans. Take a look at the state of prefab in residential, school and commercial spaces today.

Perspective - Summer 2009

A closer look at the virtual revolution

Perspective - Spring 2008

Perspective - Fall 2007

Perspective - Summer 2006

SUMMER 2006 - Today's designers are collaborating with mayors, city councils, architects, urban planners and community members to make their cities more attractive and long-lasting.

Perspective - Spring 2006

SPRING 2006 - After decades of hype, interior designers and manufacturers finally are seeing the impact of nanotechnology in their daily work.

Perspective - Spring 2005

SPRING 2005 - As technology grows "smarter" by the second, designers seek new ways to futureproof domestic wiring systems.

Perspective - Winter 2005

WINTER 2005 - The textile industry traditionally has been conservative and slow to change. But emerging technologies soon will have a revolutionary effect on the way interior designers proceed through the 21st century.

Perspective - Spring 2004

Modern HVAC systems overcome limitations and help revolutionize interiors.

Perspective - Winter 2004

In new materials selection and execution, outrageous and impractical aren’t necessarily synonymous.

Perspective - Fall 2003

The world seems smaller, consumers are more cultured, everyone is connected—and designers are listening.

Perspective - Fall 2003

The future of environmental controls takes heed of both nature and technology.

Perspective - Summer 2003

Today's designers apply technology to make commercial spaces more livable.