Design Quarterly Issue 27 | Methods and mindset

January 26, 2026

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How to think about AI design tools, how to get better office acoustics, and the value of pediatric distraction

In design, everything counts. Mindset, tools, methods, goals, and process all shape the design outcome. In this issue of Design Quarterly, we examine the ways designers experiment with new digital tools, measure different metrics to achieve different goals, and assert what’s possible in the shell itself.

In this issue:

  • Eight wise ideas for using AI tools in architecture
  • Office acoustics: Don’t let earbuds kill workplace design
  • Positive distraction: Reducing stress in children’s hospitals
  • Building envelope design in healthcare: Beyond energy efficiency
  • What trends are shaping airports today? We asked an airport terminal designer.

The Stantec Design Quarterly tells stories that showcase thoughtful, forward-looking approaches to design that build community.