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How do materials and products shape the spaces we design? In this episode of HOK Up Next, we explore how smarter material and product selection can improve sustainability, durability and the overall human experience.
Panelists:
• Candon Murphy, Firmwide Materials Resource Manager, HOK
• Steven Burgos, Director of Design, Interiors, HOK Miami
• Kristina Kamenar, Director of Design, Interiors, HOK Toronto

Together, they discuss:
• How product and material choices impact health and performance long after a project opens
• How designers can partner with manufacturers to demand better solutions
• Balancing aesthetics, durability and sustainability in high-traffic environments
• The importance of material transparency and avoiding “red list” products
• Strategies for aligning design intent with client goals and budgets

As Murphy puts it, her job is to be “the voice of 400 designers”—bringing client needs to manufacturers and challenging the industry to innovate.

Watch to hear how HOK’s designers are rethinking materials to create healthier, more resilient buildings.

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
02:15 – Why material choices shape the built environment
06:40 – The role of a Materials Resource Manager at HOK
12:05 – Balancing aesthetics with durability and performance
18:50 – Collaborating with manufacturers to spark innovation
25:20 – The push for healthier, more sustainable materials
31:45 – Budget, performance and client goals: finding balance
38:10 – Final takeaways for designers and clients

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