Tag: Design
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SGH Welcomes Structural Design Expert Han Xu
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is pleased to welcome Han Xu to the firm as a Principal, bolstering our structural engineering and consulting expertise. He joins SGH’s New Structural Design Division in the Boston, MA, area, where he will partner closely with SGH peers and clients throughout New England. Han brings more than twenty-five years of…
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Top Design Ideas for an Open-Concept Home Renovation
Do you want your home to feel bright, large, and open? An open-concept renovation can help you get that. Many homeowners are choosing to take down walls. This helps make bigger spaces that feel open and friendly. The idea is to connect areas, from your kitchen to your living room, and even to the outdoor…
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Let’s Solve Some Real Life Design Problems! 4 Readers Get Some EHD Help
Since we’re here at the near end of 2025 (and with it being the holiday season), we thought one more post helping a few of our beloved readers and followers (you all:)) with your real life design problems was the least we could do. We truly appreciate you all more than we could ever say,…
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The Rise of Black Windows and Accessories in Home Design
As black finishes continue to surge in popularity among homeowners, the Ply Gem® Portfolio of Brands is meeting the growing demand of bold new design possibilities with a focus on black interior and exterior products. Ply Gem® 1500 Vinyl Collection windows and patio doors bring sleek contrast to living spaces while Ply Gem® exterior accessories in 498 Black provide a cohesive, contemporary…
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Bathroom for the Elderly: Design Considerations and Tips
Bathrooms often become the highest risk space as a loved one ages. Tight layouts, hard surfaces, and awkward fixtures can turn simple routines into a source of stress for families and caregivers. Our blog will help you understand the key features of senior-friendly bathrooms, so you can plan a bathroom for elderly family members that…
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The Acoustic Design Behind Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
Founded in 1934, the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo has been a vital cornerstone of early childhood education for the community, where generations of children and families have passed through its doors to learn, explore, play, discover and get curious about the world around them. Featuring interactive exhibits, live animals, and hands-on programming, the…
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Why Is The Guest Cottage So Much More Fun To Design Than Any Other House Ever?????
Y’all. I don’t know how to describe it, but the design of this house is FLOWING out of me. My ideas are coming fast, and they are so fun, and I can barely contain my excitement. The other weekend, our kids were gone all day, and Brian was watching college football, so I tucked myself…
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Actiu Technology Park Honors Legacy With Timeless, Caring Design
Actiu, a specialist in designing and manufacturing furniture for corporate, contract, healthcare, and education environments, celebrates its Actiu Technology Park’s 17th anniversary as a consolidated international benchmark in sustainable architecture, industrial innovation, and workplace well-being. Designed by Tomás Llavador Arquitectos e Ingenieros and inaugurated in 2008, the complex remains an example of conscious, responsible, and sustainable…
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Arcadis Names Alec Zaballero Principal in Retail Design
Arcadis, NEW YORK — Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy for natural and built environments, has appointed Alec Zaballero as Principal in its New York Retail Design Studio. Zaballero brings decades of experience in leading concept design, design management, and client strategy for high-profile retail and branded environment projects across luxury, corporate, hospitality,…