This week, Five Things You Need to Know looks at predictions for 2012 and beyond along with research on ADA implementation and care home design.
From Commodity to Quintessence, DesignIntelligence predicts 25 “mind-expanding trends that move beyond problem solving to creating solutions” for the A/E/C industry.
David Armano of the HBR Blog Network shares 6 predictions on where social media will go next. Get ready for an uptick in socially integrated TV shows and maybe even digital leaderboards at your office.
Don’t miss these 12 Crucial Consumer Trends for 2012 from the people at Trendwatching. Watch for the effect of public interest in the environment on corporate recycling programs along with a trend toward the increased use of crowdsourcing and how it might affect your business.
Check out Care Home Design for People with Dementia that focuses on what the patient and their care-giver value in the built environment of a care home. Access to outdoor space and way finding aids rank high on the list.
Sarah and Jessica Sherman contend that designers’ failure to adopt the underlying spirit of ADA legislation has led to a lack of progress overall in implementing ADA standards in the built environment.
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