Successful spa design transcends mere aesthetics, creating environments that foster healing, rejuvenation and transformation. I had the opportunity to speak with industry experts and discuss how thoughtful design elements enhance guest experiences while supporting business objectives and staff well-being.

Nevada’s rapidly growing population has reached a critical intersection with the region’s worsening water crisis, according to experts.

With Las Vegas being one of the fastest warming nation's, UNLV students and others plant trees to fight the extreme heat.

Las Vegas is one of the fastest warming cities in the nation, so what can be done to cool the valley down? One answer: planting trees by the thousands to provide shade and fight what is called the urban heat island. That’s just what’s being done by UNLV students and the greater community.

You hop in a skyscraper elevator, glance at the floor buttons and—oh, hold on. There’s 12 … and 14. Where’s 13? Is it hidden behind a secret panel? Do the rich people have it all to themselves? Is it full of cursed office printers (all office printers are cursed in my experience) and haunted coffee machines?

Good design makes our life easier. That’s why it’s important for the creators to try and imagine themselves in other people’s shoes when sketching things for their use. Whether it’s a playground or an office building, those responsible for the design have to consider the needs of different groups of people, for instance, those with disabilities, seniors, or children, just to name a few; and that might not be easy. However, some people excel at the task and provide exemplary results.