At least that’s what teens are saying and they seem to prefer Adidas and Vans. Nike is still number one, though. Under Armour is again the No. 1 brand males classify as an “old brand” that…
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Designing a calmer restaurant
Eleven Madison Park was recently redesigned. The goal? To make it calmer. The new room is pleasantly muted, with whites and off-whites everywhere. It is more symmetrical than the room it replaced, which began as…
The culture of extreme consumerism and how the idea of luxury has changed
Generation Wealth is a new exposition at New York’s International Center of Photography by Lauren Greenfield and serves as a “searing critique of our society’s collective obsession with the pursuit of wealth.” If there’s one…
Micro buildings and zero net energy
Although they seem like toys, micro buildings have been the focus of architects recently as a means to solve problems related to increased construction costs and improving the quality of life of the inhabitants. The…
Technology and on-demand culture are driving US job growth
Several factors have influenced job growth in the US over the last seven years: Recent job growth has been driven by many factors, including rapid technology innovation, the on-demand culture, lifestyle changes, the gig economy,…
The Chinese are investing in bitcoins and blockchain tech
The Chinese are hot on bitcoin and blockchain tech: China is home to the world’s largest bitcoin mines, thanks to abundant and cheap electricity, and at one time the country accounted for 95% of the…