How do sound-masking systems work? Are they really effective in dealing with the noise issues in the workplace? And what should you look for when specifying a sound-masking system? Niklas Moeller of LogiSon Acoustic Network joins editor-at-large Robert Nieminen on this episode to answer these questions and more.

Finnish architects Michael Nieminen of Kliment Halsband Architects and Raija Clar of HMC Architects chat with fellow Finn and Editor-at-Large Robert Nieminen about how their Scandinavian roots inform their approach to design, why Finns remove their shoes before entering a home or school and other fun facts about Finland.

As part of our How To Specify series, we’re taking a look at how flooring and wall solutions manufacturer Altro continues to innovate its products to improve the well-being of those who use them.

*Thanks to our sponsor Altro for the creation of this podcast.

Corgan's executive creative director Brandon Carmichael joins editor-at-large Robert Nieminen to talk about the applications, challenges, best practices and possibilities for AR and VR technologies in design practice.

The annual Sherwin-Williams Student Design Challenge and Wayfair Professional Tastemaker Awards are both currently accepting submissions for entries until March 15. Hear all about the details, including guidelines and prizes, now.

How do you know when data-driven design crosses ethical lines? When will artificial intelligence take over the world? Join editor-at-large Robert Nieminen and guests Joel Yow and Brett Nebeker of Linear A as they attempt to answer these and other burning questions.

Editor-at-Large Robert Nieminen talks with four students from the Savannah College of Art and Design about a design concept they worked on and presented on “in-between spaces” to attendees at the event.

Guests Joel Yow and Brett Nebeker of Linear A talk to interiors+sources editor-at-large Robert Nieminen about data-driven design: what it means, and how to collect, interpret and leverage data for better design solutions.

Editor-at-Large Robert Nieminen reports from the Wallcoverings Association annual meeting in Clearwater Beach, FL, about the topics and trends the industry is talking about right now.

Hightower co-founder and CEO Natalie Hartkopf talks to interiors+sources editor-at-large Robert Nieminen about the recent Dinner+Discourse event in Seattle where she participated in a panel discussion about the role of women in design leadership, and how the industry can become more equitable.