by Peter Smith | Aug 5, 2026
Sustainability discussions often focus on environmental, social, and economic impacts—but cultural sustainability is an equally important consideration in the built environment. Designers have the unique ability to preserve heritage, support community identity,...
by Peter Smith | Aug 5, 2026
According to the National Association of Home Builders, the average size of the American home has decreased by nearly 300 square feet since 2015. Rising housing costs, urban living, multigenerational households, and aging-in-place trends are fueling demand for smaller...
by Peter Smith | Aug 5, 2026
Whether you are an interior designer, a builder, an architect, a remodeler, or a showroom owner, if you are working harder than ever and still wondering where the money went, this session is for you. The problem isn’t effort. It isn’t even revenue....
by Peter Smith | Aug 5, 2026
Most building failures don’t begin with poor construction—they begin with design decisions made months earlier. In this interactive session, attendees become building science detectives. Using photographs, plans, wall sections, and details from real kitchen and...
by Peter Smith | Aug 5, 2026
Tariffs. Interest rates. Inflation. Global instability. The headlines have been relentless—and so has their effect on homeowner confidence. Whether they were planning to buy their first home, move up to a larger one, or finally tackle the kitchen or master bath they...
