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In this episode of The Learning Objective, host Erica Waayenberg discusses water’s emotional significance and rising concerns about its quality. With 75% of Americans questioning their tap water, the episode explores how design can enhance water sustainability and quality. Mike Sale, Director of Home Water Systems at Delta Faucet, and Elena Berg, a professor at The American University of Paris, both certified water sommeliers, share insights on water conservation, sustainability, and innovative technologies like tankless reverse osmosis. They emphasize the importance of thoughtful design and collective responsibility in addressing water-related challenges.

What if we told you there exists an element so powerful that simply seeing it is linked to improved health? Regular encounters with this element have been shown to contribute positively to psychological well-being. In fact, studies suggest it offers greater mental health benefits than even green spaces. Its color is overwhelmingly favored by individuals worldwide. Moreover, approximately one-third of respondents claim their most innovative ideas emerge while interacting with it in the shower. Intrigued? This episode delves into the transformative influence of water—in its various forms and representations—on our well-being within the built environment.

In our latest episode, in partnership with ThinkLab, we interview Mike O’Neill, lead of data science research for the Gensler Research Institute, and Mitch Dalton, chief innovation officer at Core Spaces.

Did you know material-minded design can not only make your business more sustainable, but also more agile? Learn more from experts at material insights company Material ConneXion in our latest IDCEC & AIA accredited CEU podcast in partnership with ThinkLab™.

How can current design practices be reimagined to design with equity in mind? Discover the importance of inclusivity in design in Designing for Equity & Belonging, an IDCEC & AIA accredited CEU podcast in partnership with ThinkLab.

Did you know a study measuring burnout in professions rated interior designers among the highest in exhaustion? Discover how to design your performance cycle to work in harmony with creativity in Designing Against Burnout, an IDCEC & AIA accredited CEU podcast in partnership with ThinkLab

Join guest Judd Lord on episode #248 of "The Second Studio" David Lee & Marina Bourderonnet's podcast about design, the way it really is.

Interior Design Editor Cindy Allen hosts an engaging conversation with three contemporary designers about human-centered kitchen and bath design.

Host Steve Walker welcomes Seth Fritz, Manager of Design Futures at Delta Faucet Company, for a discussion on human-centered design.