Tag: design
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Robot Design and Policy
Brookings Institution fellow Heather Knight describes a series of important choices that humans face in designing robots that they will actually want to use and engage with, emphasizing that design considerations today can foreshadow policy choices in the future.
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A Busted Open, Brightened Up Kitchen
Taking down walls cleared the way for a free-flowing space fit for two cooks, two kids, plus party guests
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FourPlans: Outstanding New Homes Under 2,500 Sq. Ft.
Here’s the best from the newest crop of not-too-big house plans. Look for head-turning exteriors, spacious kitchens, and thoughtful amenities.
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FourPlans: The All-Important Master Shower
Don’t skimp on the shower! Odds are that buyers will use it much more than a fancy tub. These four plans do it right.
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Design Center Staff Are Powerful Sales Allies
In the third of a four-part series, design center expert Jane Meagher discusses the importance of design center staff who are well-trained.
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For Homes That Look Solid, Entablature Is A Must
In traditional homes, solidity is telegraphed by the space between the window heads and the roofline called entablature (cornice, frieze, and architrave). It holds the roof up, it transfers the loads, and it’s what distinguishes solid-looking homes from flimsy ones.
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FourPlans: Relaxed Open Layouts from Frank Betz
Frank Betz Associates really knows how to design family friendly plans that balance easygoing spaces with private rooms. These four homes hit the sweet spot with moderate square footages, comfortable rooms, and some upscale amenities.
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America’s Leading Design Cities
CityLab’s Richard Florida worked with occupational data provided by the labor market data and research firm EMSI to study the design sector nationally, and identify its major geographic clusters and locations.