Outdoor living areas and pools are still popular furnishings. getty The American Institute of Architects' latest survey looks at home and real estate design trends for the second quarter of 2025. Each quarter, the professional association asks its members to fill out questionnaires about what they see in their offices, then compiles reports from hundreds… Continue reading Top 5 emerging home design trends from the 2025 Architects Survey
Blue biotechnology combines marine conservation and cosmetic innovation
Rising demand for organic cosmetic ingredients is driving beauty brands to expand their sourcing strategies, and marine ecosystems are proving to be a reliable supply base. Scientific advances are accelerating the growth of blue biotechnology, but environmental protection and responsible sourcing remain essential to ensure that marine resources are used sustainably. Data from Innova Market… Continue reading Blue biotechnology combines marine conservation and cosmetic innovation
Lakefront rules are on the agenda tomorrow – CCN – Columbus County News
Lake Waccamaw commissioners will consider a text change regulating structures along the waterfront on Tuesday. A public hearing on the proposed ordinance will be held at 5:00 p.m. in the city commissioners' rooms, 205 Flemington Drive. The change is reportedly intended, in part, to clarify the need for building permits for projects such as privacy… Continue reading Lakefront rules are on the agenda tomorrow – CCN – Columbus County News
How Dunaway's comprehensive planning is transforming Texas communities
FORT WORTH, Texas, November 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Everything is bigger in Texas, from the open skies to the communities it calls home. And Texas' rapid growth shows no signs of slowing. According to the latest forecast from… University of Virginia Weldon Cooper Center for the PublicserviceTexas is expected to have the third-highest growth rate… Continue reading How Dunaway's comprehensive planning is transforming Texas communities
Mid-century modern home in Midtown lives on through the foundation's efforts
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Palm Springs is considered a mecca for mid-century modern architecture. But don't sleep on Tucson. The Old Pueblo is home to hundreds of remarkable examples of mid-century modern style. Thanks to preservation efforts, this includes the Bondante House downtown. Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation Screenshot “It was a tremendous period of growth,”… Continue reading Mid-century modern home in Midtown lives on through the foundation's efforts
Myanmar's Pathein parasols target foreign markets
November 18, 2025 Global New Light from Myanmar 9 This photo shows Myanmar's colorful Pathein parasols with unique designs. The Ministry of Industrial Supervision and Inspection (Ayeyawady Region) said efforts are being made to boost sales of traditional Pathein parasols in Myanmar with local demand and penetrate foreign markets.Pathein parasols used to enjoy strong local… Continue reading Myanmar's Pathein parasols target foreign markets
Upcoming Bison Innovative Products (BIP) Webinars
This winter, BIP brings roofing innovations straight to your screen. Learn from their experts as they explore the design, performance and sustainability of roof deck systems. Since 1994, Bison Innovative Products has led the industry in designing and manufacturing versatile bases, pavers and building furnishings that provide the design flexibility to create unique and beautiful… Continue reading Upcoming Bison Innovative Products (BIP) Webinars
Restoring landscapes and strengthening green water flows through innovative financing | SIWI
On August 25, 2025, SIWI jointly organized a hybrid World Water Week session with the International Rainwater Harvesting Alliance (IRHA), MetaMeta and Tiyeni. The discussion focused on methods and financial mechanisms to restore agricultural landscapes and improve green water flows – the soil moisture available to plants – in southern Africa. The aim was to… Continue reading Restoring landscapes and strengthening green water flows through innovative financing | SIWI
Interior Design Trends 2026: 1stDibs Survey Identifies Maximalism, Chocolate Browns and Vintage Antiques as Top Designer Choices
Interior Design Trends 2026: 1stDibs Survey Identifies Maximalism, Chocolate Browns and Vintage Antiques as Top Designer Choices Chocolate brown continues to be the top color, while maximalism and eclecticism cement their positions as leading design aesthetics 1stDibs, the groundbreaking online marketplace for exceptional design, has released the results of its ninth annual Interior Designer Trends… Continue reading Interior Design Trends 2026: 1stDibs Survey Identifies Maximalism, Chocolate Browns and Vintage Antiques as Top Designer Choices
Caesarstone: The multi-material brand of choice that defines the future of surface design
Caesarstone: The multi-material brand of choice that defines the future of surface design For independent kitchen showrooms, the right brand partnership can make all the difference. Customers today expect more than just a countertop – they want design innovation, performance, sustainability and beauty in equal measure. You want surfaces that tell a story. Caesarstone 513… Continue reading Caesarstone: The multi-material brand of choice that defines the future of surface design