Catalyst Blog

Mike Schaefer of Mitsubishi Electric talks about a whole-home approach HVAC system.

0 Lifestyle

•March 13, 2019•Robert Accarino

The Next Kitchen: Heart of the Home, In Harmony with Nature

Robert Accarino of Valcucine Chicago talks about the face and the heart of the home, a kitchen.

0 Architecture, Resilience

•February 27, 2019•Nathan Kipnis FAIA

Why an All-Electric Home is the Most Sustainable Home

Nathan Kipnis reviews the current state of all electric home.

0 Lifestyle

•February 15, 2019•Janet McCann

How Interior Design Reflects Your Style – and Your Lifestyle and Values

Janet McCann talks about interior design choices and their impacts to a modern lifestyle.

0 Resilience

•January 17, 2019•Gabriela Taylor

Choosing the Right Windows and Doors for your Resiliently Designed Home

Gabriela Taylor from Sierra Pacific Windows reviews choosing the right window and door package and its importance to the integrity of your resilient home.

0 Resilience

•December 13, 2018•Bob Hursthouse

How Resilient Landscape Design Beautifies Surroundings and Mitigates Stormwater Issues

Approaching landscape design with a mindset of sustainability involves the interplay between plantings and hardscapes and how the outdoor space connects to the indoor space and the people who live there.

0 Architecture

•November 21, 2018•Nathan Kipnis FAIA

Why Our Design Work is Influenced by the AIA’s 2030 Commitment

By prioritizing energy performance, participating firms can more easily work toward carbon neutral buildings, developments and major renovations by 2030.