Finishes designed using neuroaesthetic principles, modular seating made from renewable cork and 3D printed furniture are just some of the interesting things I saw at Chicago Design Week. There are many new ways of doing things in the commercial interior design world—and these were on display at NeoCon and Fulton Market Design Days. But some design elements...
Linden Grove is a 13-story modular building designed for low-income and formerly homeless seniors in Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood. Rising at 223 Linden Street, the 153-unit apartment community will include studio and one-bedroom apartments. Modular buildings are constructed in a factory setting before being transported to the site for assembly. Linden Grove is designed with 206...
If you manage apartment properties, you already know lots of your residents are watching Emily in Paris—but they won’t be watching it forever! The time is now to tap into their collective excitement around everything Parisian. Consider hosting an Emily in Paris viewing party. Or a special petit-déjeuner with croissants and imported jams. Your residents...
When prospective renters drive by your apartment communities—or stop by for a quick look online—you want them to feel a strong attraction so they’ll come inside to see more. You already know the leasing process starts with curb appeal, but have you taken an objective look recently? It might be time for an update. Here...
Thank you to my guest blogger Rommel Anacan for sharing the following post! Rommel is an award-winning motivational speaker, entrepreneur, strategist and the president of The Relationship Difference. He speaks and writes frequently about apartment industry topics. By Rommel Anacan Isn’t it crazy how fast things change? A couple of months ago virtual tours weren’t...
Apartment developers have been offering co-working at their properties to stay competitive with residents who want the option to work at home but not alone in their apartments. Just like the on-site gym which is viewed as a tremendous convenience and saves the price of a gym membership, the new communal workspaces are an appealing...