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Monthly sections found in each issue include:

SOURCE: commercial interior design products and furnishings sourced in a single room

ALSO SEEN: a quick look at the latest commercial interior design projects

TRENDS: latest interior design developments in the architectural and design market

TRANSITIONS: movers and shakers in the commercial interior design profession

DESIGNER PROFILES: find out what leading interior designers are up to and what inspires them.

ENVIRONDESIGN NOTEBOOK: expert commentary and news on sustainable interior design

DESIGN COLLABORATIVE: an inside look into the partnerships between industrial designers and manufacturers and the products they create

PRODUCT Q&A: a whimsical “interview” with the latest interior design products and furnishings on the market

ON THE HORIZON: upcoming interior design projects on the drawing board

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May 2012 Features

		2012 NeoCon Preview
	We take a look at 40 of the coolest, most innovative products that will be making their debut at the NeoCon World's Trade Fair in Chicago in June.

		The World of Materials (2.0)
	NeoCon attendees looking for one-stop shopping for the newest materials and finishes, take note: The Interiors & Sources Materials Pavilion is the place to get your hands on a variety of decorative products from the industry's leading suppliers.

		Onward and Upward
	The growth of the collaborative concept has caused individual workspaces to shrink, forcing manufacturers to offer more versatile, mobile products that allow designers to build up, rather than out.

		Out in the Open
	Now that the open plan is all the rage in corporate interiors, it’s interesting to note the effects that all those collaborative and teaming spaces are having on the average office worker.

		Parks & Reclamation
	Reclaimed plastics from Yellowstone National Park are being used to create the Yellowstone Collection, a line of striking, eco-friendly carpets from Signature Crypton Carpet.

		Casework's New Look
	Emerging trends in casework and millwork design are responding to the mobility and portability of today’s work environment.

		The City Within
	Charged with bringing multiple divisions of Attraction Media under one roof, the design team at Sid Lee Architecture creates a vibrant, flexible new office that allows the diverse identities of its client to shine through.

		Desk for a Day
	As hoteling gains traction within the corporate world, designers can help keep productivity and morale high with smart design and some savvy techniques.

		All in the Family
	Arquitectonica’s mother-daughter team of Laurinda Spear and Marisa Fort Adams have already tackled the worlds of architecture, interiors and landscape design, but they’re just getting started.

		CG_1 Table by Coalesse
	I’m CG_1, designed by Cory Grosser for Coalesse, and I am available with both painted aluminum and wood frames, so any combination is an option.

		Transparently Green
	While Environmental Produc Declarations have increased disclosure of the environmental impacts of building materials and furnishings, the advent of the Health Product Declaration promises to provide even more transparency.

		Also Seen: Chongqing Mountain & City Sales Office by One Plus Partnership
	Designers with the Hong Kong-based firm One Plus Partnership go minimal but big in their mountain-themed design for the Chongqing Mountain & City Sales Office in Chongqing’s Nanshan District.

		Aiming for 2030
	Architecture 2030’s new Challenge looks to cut the carbon footprint of building products in half by 2030, but what will it take to get there?

		Legislating Good Design
	From deregulation to new tax policies surrounding sustainable design, the 2012 ASID Legislative Symposium discussed the profession’s recent legal victories and charted a policy course for the future.

		ExxonMobil Office Complex by Pickard Chilton
	When ExxonMobil decided it was time to consolidate employees currently working in a variety of locations around the greater Houston area, it turned to Pickard Chilton to plan and design a new office complex.

		Opening Up
	TPG Architecture helps global PR firm Weber Shandwick make the move to a more collaborative mindset in its new Chicago offices.

		Taking Control
	Identifying truly green products and materials can be a challenge, but with a little legwork and some new tools, you can take sustainability into your own hands.

		Old Becomes New
	Corgan works hand-in-hand with Fossil designers to create a headquarters that brings the brand's tagline of modern vintage to life, all while highlighting the company's focus on people.

		Searching for Alternatives
	Manufacturers and designers know what chemicals they don't want used in a product, but it can be difficult to find eco-friendly alternatives. A new program from NSF International can help.

		Growing, Celebrating and Inspiring
	As IIDA prepares for its next transition, Peter Conant looks back at some of the things the organization has accomplished over the past year and what’s in store for the future.

		The Next Chapter of LEED
	As the last public comment period closes on LEED 2012 we look at some of the most notable changes that members will be considering on June's member ballot.