When humans spend as much time indoors as we do, looking at the design of indoor spaces and the materials used to build them is key. Why? Well, our well-being depends on it. We spend so much time inside that the way we design interiors is increasingly impacting our health and the environment.

The foodservice industry is ever-changing. During the height of the pandemic, the foodservice industry found interesting ways to continue serving customers. Reduced contact, operational efficiency, and cost reduction were some of the many concerns restaurant owners endeavored to solve. These solutions became new trends.

There's no question that the pandemic forcibly disrupted how we conduct business across the globe. The way of the world is unrecognizable as previously stable industries seemingly transformed overnight as markets took a hit.

We've all been there – you're in a rush and need to stop and grab one thing from the grocery store. You get your item and head to the register, but without fail, a massive checkout line crashes into your quick shop plans.

As the coronavirus continues to keep many parts of the country shut down, schools have no choice but to remain closed in efforts to keep the virus from spreading.

In the COVID-19 era, outdoor spaces provide an escape. According to the CDC, "you are less likely to get or spread COVID-19 during outdoor activities. Look for seating options that are outside and have proper ventilation of outdoor air."

As the pandemic continues, schools find their short-term solutions may not be suited for long-term use. Many districts are coming up with new plans to remodel the cafeteria and surrounding areas to combat the current pandemic while staying prepared for any future virus.

Grab-and-go options have been part of hotel design in various forms for quite some time. The prevalence of options is a function of whether the hotel is full-service or select-service.

As we continue to travel through the unknown landscape of COVID-19, perspectives are constantly shifting. There's much uncertainty surrounding short and long-term solutions to keep guests and staff safe in public environments.

As schools plan to reopen this fall, they face new problems: keeping students safe from COVID-19 or any future virus.

Drive-thrus have been popular dating back to the 1950s, providing convenience to customers on busy days. Today, the car is the dining room, and ingenious franchise owners know to make the drive-thru experience convenient and safe for their customers.