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It’s entirely possible for professionals to spend more time at their desk than in their own living room during the course of a regular work week. Still, the harsh truth is few modern workstations boast the amenities, tools, and tech that employees need to operate at their best. What’s more, a poor desk setup can have a major negative impact on mood and productivity. To combat some typical workstation woes, check out these four awesome ideas to upgrade your desk situation ASAP:
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Ergonomic furniture and fixtures are a godsend to modern employees. It’s unhealthy to sit for long periods of time (like eight hours in a row, for example) so innovations like sit-to-stand desks can do wonders for your staff’s mood and efficiency levels. Never underestimate the value of a solid piece of furniture!
CAPTION: Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) sings tribal songs in the Potomac Atrium of the National Museum of the American Indian, located at the southeast end of the National Mall (corner of Independence Avenue and 4th Street SW) in Washington, DC. (38.88841262004224, -77.0165209024935) February 26, 2025.
RESEARCH: Here we see Mr. Zotigh in the Potomac Atrium. The round room and high dome represent a central gathering and ceremonial space (www.smithgroup.com/projects/national-museum-of-the-americ...). The circle of sandstone visible in the middle of the atrium represents the heart of the museum and connects the N-S and E-W axes of the building (worldarchitecture.org/architecture-news/czpgh/national-mu...). The multi-colored light ray visible on the far wall is created by one of the acrylic prisms high in the opposite wall that face true south and represent the importance of the sun for Native cultures (americanindian.si.edu/sites/1/files/pdf/press_releases/NM...). Finally, Mr. Zotigh is fulfilling one of the primary purposes of the museum – educating the public about Native cultures (americanindian.si.edu/).
PROCESS & PROGRESS: The limited research I have done has substantially deepened my understanding of the museum’s building and grounds. Many of the photographs I’d previously taken are relevant to what I’ve learned, but the research has suggested the need for additional photographs (e.g., of the surrounding landscape and the cardinal direction-markers/rocks) if I were to complete a more extensive documentation.
PHOTOGRAPHER: Two photographers caught my attention for opposite reasons. Deborah Luster presented her photographs in round frames, giving the viewer the impression of looking at the scene through a telescope that peers into the past. This is an interesting approach that has never occurred to me. Ken Ashton walked along M street to document the different neighborhoods through which it passed. I’d already considered a similar approach in Arlington County – walking the 6 miles of George Mason Drive (N to S) and the 4.8 miles of Wilson Blvd (E to W). This would be a continuation of my project in PHT101, in which I contrasted poor and wealthy neighborhoods defined by elementary schools with many or few students receiving free lunches.
Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8, 1867 – April 9, 1959) was an American architect, designer, writer, and educator. He designed more than 1,000 structures over a creative period of 70 years. Wright believed in designing in harmony with humanity and its environment, a philosophy he called organic architecture. This philosophy was best exemplified by Fallingwater (1935), which has been called "the best all-time work of American architecture." As a founder of organic architecture, Wright played a key role in the architectural movements of the twentieth century, influencing three generations of architects worldwide through his works.
An ideogram or ideograph (from Greek ἰδέα idéa "idea" and γράφω gráphō "to write") is a graphic symbol that represents an idea or concept, independent of any particular language, and specific words or phrases. Some ideograms are comprehensible only by familiarity with prior convention; others convey their meaning through pictorial resemblance to a physical object, and thus may also be referred to as pictograms.
In proto-writing, used for inventories and the like, physical objects are represented by stylized or conventionalized pictures, or pictograms. For example, the pictorial Dongba symbols without Geba annotation cannot represent the Naxi language, but are used as a mnemonic for reciting oral literature.[1] Some systems also use ideograms, symbols denoting abstract concepts.
An architect is a person who plans, designs and oversees the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to provide services in connection with the design of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings that have human occupancy or use as their principal purpose. Etymologically, the term architect derives from the Latin architectus, which derives from the Greek (arkhi-, chief + tekton, builder), i.e., chief builder.
The Professional requirements for architects vary from place to place. An architect's decisions affect public safety, and thus the architect must undergo specialized training consisting of advanced education and a practicum (or internship) for practical experience to earn a license to practice architecture. Practical, technical, and academic requirements for becoming an architect vary by jurisdiction, though the formal study of architecture in academic institutions has played a pivotal role in the development of the profession as a whole.
Vernacular architecture is architecture characterised by the use of local materials and knowledge, usually without the supervision of professional architects. Vernacular architecture represents the majority of buildings and settlements created in pre-industrial societies and includes a very wide range of buildings, building traditions, and methods of construction. Vernacular buildings are typically simple and practical, whether residential houses or built for other purposes.
Although it encompassed 95% of the world's built environment in 1969, vernacular architecture tends to be overlooked in traditional histories of design. It is not one specific style, so it cannot be distilled into a series of easy-to-digest patterns, materials, or elements. Because of the usage of traditional building methods and local builders, vernacular buildings are considered part of a regional culture.
How do you want a space to feel? Here’s a trick to help you hone in on your style: take a look at your closet. Do you prefer tailored pieces or do you prefer looser and more comfortable items? Do you gravitate toward certain colors or patterns? Another way to help you determine your style is to think of key words that define how you want a space to feel. Traditional, formal, elegant? Playful, humorous, inviting? Monochromatic, streamlined, modern?
Take note of design inspirations in every facet of life. I often use these as a starting point to discuss with clients when I’m hired to help them design the interiors of their homes. Recall a hotel in which you’ve stayed or restaurant in which you’ve dined that particularly struck your fancy. Perhaps it was a minimal interior from your trip to Japan or a clubby bar in New York furnished with worn leather chairs.
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