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A New Global Headquarters Designed For…Customers

A New Global Headquarters Designed For…Customers

November 7, 2018

We recently kicked off a series of articles on the construction of Interface’s new global headquarters, focusing on the overall design and unique elements of the building. More than just a place to work, the new headquarters conveys where we’ve been, where we are today and where we want to go next as a company. Every element in the development of the space was carefully planned with specific users, function, design and sustainability initiatives in mind. In this post, we’re focusing on a very important audience: our customers.

The Memory Center Atlanta Fosters Independence Through Community
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The Memory Center Atlanta Fosters Independence Through Community

November 2, 2018

The Memory Center offers dementia patients the one thing they’re hard-pressed to find anywhere else—independence. Using evidence-based design principles, UPHEALING’s Lilliana Alvarado helped parent corporation MemCare realize its vision of a unique facility that offered patients the familiarity, variety and freedom they need to thrive. It’s All in the Details With medical staff onsite and…

From London & Paris, With Love — Fall 2018 Trends Report
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From London & Paris, With Love — Fall 2018 Trends Report

October 26, 2018

Pre-Fall, End of Summer. Whatever you call this transitional time of year, it’s a major moment for fashion, art and design. Throughout the months of August and September, fashion weeks are staggered in major cities around the globe, followed by Paris Design Week, Maison & Objet, the London Design Festival and the increasingly fascinating Frieze…

Taking Global Action for Climate Change
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Taking Global Action for Climate Change

October 23, 2018

Corporations around the world are taking dramatic actions to impact our climate. More ambitious than ever, the focus goes way beyond reducing our carbon footprint, pushing for net zero emissions and even becoming carbon negative. States and regions, cities, businesses and investors are leading the charge on pushing down global emissions by 2020, setting the…

5 Things to Think About When It Comes to School Flooring

5 Things to Think About When It Comes to School Flooring

October 16, 2018

Choosing the right school flooring should be an easy choice. And while there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, here are five criteria to help you select flooring that looks good and works hard. 1. Longevity Ideally, whatever flooring you choose for your school facilities will last a long time, and good flooring will be backed up with a…

From Rendering to Reality: Navigating the Construction of a New Global Headquarters

From Rendering to Reality: Navigating the Construction of a New Global Headquarters

September 26, 2018

When you embark on the process of renovating an office space or even building new, everything is important. From design and space considerations down to building materials and fabric selections, there are so many variables to juggle — and that’s just pre-occupancy.

Working Toward Sustainable Manufacturing with Manufacture 2030

Working Toward Sustainable Manufacturing with Manufacture 2030

September 21, 2018

When you’re on a mission to reverse global warming, collaboration is critical. Sometimes collaboration can seem like a buzzword and less of a business strategy. How do we choose the right opportunities and the right partners to collaborate for maximum impact? Often, the most impactful collaborations occur with partners outside of our industry. And the benefit…

How +Positive Spaces Can Create a Healthier Planet

How +Positive Spaces Can Create a Healthier Planet

September 11, 2018

Can a built space not only have a positive impact on those who occupy it, but also on the environment outside the building? We believe the answer is yes. Buildings of the past simply focused on the function and aesthetics of a space. As construction processes evolved, it became apparent that some of the development,…

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Oliver Heath

Oliver Heath

As a leading figure in biophilic design, Oliver is working with global modular flooring manufacturer Interface to raise the awareness of the benefits of design inspired by nature. A prominent thinker in the architecture industry and owner of Heath Design Ltd, Oliver is also a writer and TV presenter.

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