2.27.10 | New York, NY | Melisssa Marsh joined Mancini Duffy as Principal and Director of Workplace Strategy. Her responsibilities will encompass
strategic programming, visioning, change management, and survey
development, as well as leadership of the firm’s Center for Workplace
Innovation (CWI). Ms. Marsh was most recently Associate Director at DEGW, a
London-headquartered architectural and workplace strategy consulting firm
where she worked on projects for a wide range of public and private
sector clients, including several significant assignments for the United
States General Services Administration.
People >>
02.26.10 | Norwalk, CT | Cognitive Ergonomics, a course , organized by IIDA-New England and designed to introduce participants to the science of cognitive ergonomics, will take place March 10 at 5pm. The 2.5 hour course will be held at the Merritt 7 Conference Center located at 301 Merritt, Norwalk, CT.
Environment >>, Event >>
2.26.10 | Indianapolis, IN | Marni Brown of Commercial Design Resources has
agreed to represent Mayer Fabrics to A&D clients in Michigan. Janna
Jones will sub rep for Brown in the state and adds another 6 years of
experience to the team. Ms. Brown will focus on the southeastern area, the
metro Detroit area and the northern part of the state. Ms. Jones will cover
central and western Michigan as well as the upper peninsula. Mayer Fabrics has been headquartered in Indianapolis since its
founding in 1897. The company distributed residential textiles before serving the needs of the contract market for office furniture,
healthcare, hospitality, education and government entities.
www.mayerfabrics.com.
2.26.10 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Valley Forge Fabrics donated 300 sets of sheets to the American Red Cross for Haitian
earthquake survivors who are being treated for medical conditions in the
South Florida area. Valley Forge learned from the American Red Cross that
there was a tremendous need for certain supplies for injured and
displaced Haitians who have been temporarily relocated to South Florida
for medical treatment.
Valley Forge has an established fabric reclamation program. The company reclaimed 300 sheet sets from a hotel customer made of Tencel + Plus Lyocell Eucalyptus Fiber a new,
innovative, and environmental textile, and provided them to the American
Red Cross. Through its partnership with the Red Cross, Valley Forge
delivered the products locally to the South Florida community who has
taken the majority of the Haitian earthquake victims transported to the
United States for urgent medical care.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.26.10| High Point, NC | DAR•RAN Furniture announced that
all casegoods and seating products are MAS Certified Green. MAS
Certification and testing procedures meet the Furniture Emission Standard established under ANSI/BIFMA X7.1 assisting with LEED Credits. MAS
Certification was achieved upon implementation of the latest
environmental urethane finish technology system – ENVI UT. ENVI-UT
not only assists with clean air, but also provides excellent clarity, mar
and chemical resistance. DAR•RAN’s ENVI-UT finished products
include anti-microbial protection from BacGuard Silver additives, the
latest in silver ion technology. For more information visit
www.darran.com.
Environment >>, Products >>
2.26.10 | New York, NY | The IIDA NY Pioneering Design Lecture Series will take place Monday, April 26 and Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Both
lectures will be held at 92nd Street Y, Tribeca, 200 Hudson Street,
NYC. Tickets are available for pre-sale at www.iidany.org/eventreg.html
Event >>, Prof. Assoc. >>
2.26.10 | Holland, MI | Trendway Corporation honored their top-performing dealers at the
company's annual President's Club event in the heart of the Mayan
Riviera.
The occasion was highlighted by an awards banquet where dealers and
representatives were recognized for their commitment to Trendway and
their outstanding sales achievement. "Recognizing and appreciating excellent
results with our dealers is very meaningful to me," explained Bill
Bundy, Trendway President and CEO. "Trendway's honorees grew
their business nicely through the challenges of 2009. The
President's Club event also serves to thank the spouses who are so
important to our collective results."
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.26.10 | Jasper, IN | National Office Furniture celebrates its 30th anniversary,
marking over three decades in the office furniture industry. Founded in 1980 by parent company, Kimball International Inc.,
National was created to deliver on two fundamental objectives: provide
customers with quality office furniture at a better value; and offer
shorter lead times. Recent Achievements in National Office Furniture history include Conferencing Solutions earning Interior and Sources Magazine's
Readers Choice Award; To You In 10 Days or Less Quick Delivery Program launched guaranteeing 10 offices, 20 chairs and 10 tables to be
delivered in 10 business days or less; and Reno lounge integrated with
eCoupled wireless technology shown at CES 2010.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.26.10 | Garden City, NY | WAC Lighting is supporting the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge Team
in the 2010 Boston Marathon to help fund cancer research.WAC Lighting's Sponsorship will support Lauren Norton, who is a member
of the Marathon Team and an employee of CSN Stores, a privately-held company offering customers online shopping
for home and office goods. Readers can support the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team in the 2010 Boston Marathon at http://www.rundfmc.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=321295&supid=256070477
Awards >>
2.24.10 | Washington, DC |The American Institute of Architects reported that the Architecture Billings Index for January was 42.5, down almost three points from December's revised ABI score of 45.4. The new projects inquiry score was 52.5, down more than seven points. "Projects are being delayed or canceled because lending institutions are placing unusually stringent equity requirements on new developments," said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker.
Business >>
2.26.10 | Chicago, IL | AGATI Furniture announces its completion of the Andrew Maguire Saul Library at Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda, Maryland.
AGATI modified its Brown Collection to
provide custom designed tables and computer stations for the former field house
renovation. In its place, a state of the art student center opened earlier this
year providing students with a 9,000 sq.ft. library with increased
seating, as well as more classrooms, a student center and administrative
offices. AGATI collaborated with Jo Fleming of Interior Design Resources in
McLean, VA to select tables made of European Beech with laminate tops. The
library’s custom aesthetic was based on AGATI’s previous designs at
both the University of Pennsylvania Law School and Duke Law Library which both
featured the Brown Collection.
Products >>, Projects >>
2.26.10 | Holland Landing, Ontario | Inscape Corporation purchased its manufacturing facility in Falconer, New York. Inscape had been leasing the facility for its architectural products division since 2001. The Falconer, New York facility was constructed to specific movable wall manufacturing requirements on a brownfield industrial redevelopment site. Once declared a hazardous waste site, the property was reclaimed and repurposed after it lay dormant for many years.
Facilities/FM >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.26.10 | Las Vegas, NV | Sherwin-Williams enhanced its Harmony product with a formula that helps reduce odors in the air, even after a
surface is painted. The new formula also delivers better hide, durability
and application. Using the same technology found in baking soda, Harmony’s new formula
assists in reducing unpleasant indoor smells, making it suitable for a
wide range of residential, commercial and institutional applications.
Formulated without silica, it will also withstand frequent washings
without weakening its ability to reduce ambient odors, and its
antimicrobial properties will resist mildew.
Products >>
2.26.10 | New York, NY | Barbara Zieve and Erik Hodgetts joined IA Interior Architects as Design Director and Director of Legal Services, respectively. Both Ms. Zieve and
Mr. Hodgetts were previously with Butler Rogers Baskett (BRB) Architects
in New York. In their new roles, they will lead IA's legal services group
and will be based out of the firm's New York office.
People >>
2.26.10 | HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. | OFM, one of the nation's leading office and school furniture manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers, apologizes to the employee-owners, public shareholders, business partners, and residing communities of Herman Miller, Inc., and issues this clarification of a press release from February 24, 2010 about the museum exhibition featuring Herman Miller. OFM has no relationship to Herman Miller and did not intend to trade on Herman Miller's legacy or reputation.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.26.10 | Green Bay, WI | KI furniture was chosen to update the new 26,000 sq.ft. Victor Campus Center for Finger Lakes Community College in New York. The facility includes the Strive Seating Collection, Instruct Mobile Lecterns, Athens Tables, Grand Salon Lounge Seating, and Workzone Desking. A video
detailing the new facility is available at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFqAq9ZHaCE.
Products >>
2.26.10 | Chicago, IL | AIA Chicago elevated five members into the College of
Fellows, an honor that is awarded to architects who have made
contributions of national significance to the profession. Martha
Bell, Philip Castillo, Gunny Harboe, Jim Loewenbergand Peter Weismantle
have all been distinguished with the honor of fellowship. These five architects are among 134 AIA members who will be honored at a
ceremony at the 2010 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition in
Miami on June 11.
People >>, Prof. Assoc. >>
2.26.10 | Riverside, NJ | Sea Gull Lighting announced that its LED Surface Mount Downlight, Powered by JuiceWorks, has
been recognized as one of the winners of the 2009 Next Generation
Luminaire award in the Downlight category.The Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) is an annual competition, jointly
organized by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES),
the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), and the
Department of Energy. The competition was created to recognize
well-designed, energy-efficient, and attractive commercial solid state
lighting that uses a fraction of the electricity of standard
incandescent, halogen, and high-intensity discharge fixtures. www.seagulllighting.com.
Awards >>, Products >>
2.25.10| Muscatine, IA | Allsteel's Sustainability Program Manager, Keri Luly, told attendees at The Office Exhibition in Dubai that
sustainability is a world imperative. In her keynote speech earlier this
month, Luly advised that sustainability is a wake-up call with more
benefits than detriments.
The 2010 keynote speech marks the second time Luly has presented at the
expo, the largest of its kind in the Middle East. In addition, she
conducted two workshops. It was the sixth year Allsteel participated in
the show.
Allsteel also earned top honors in The Office Awards program. Stride, the
newest office furnishing system from Allsteel that meets the needs of
nearly every facility’s interior landscape, received the Gold Award in
the Furniture Systems category, while the stylish and ergonomic Acuity
task chair, took Silver in Seating.
Awards >>, Environment >>, Event >>
2.25.10 | Washington, DC | The National Council for Interior Design Qualification, Inc.
released two multiple-choice practice tests for exam
candidates and others to use when preparing for the NCIDQ Examination.
The online practice tests are available exclusively through NCIDQ’s
store, QShop, linked from their Web site at www.ncidq.org. The all-new practice tests were developed in response to exam candidates who wanted valid, reliable study
materials directly from NCIDQ, particularly in light of the
restructuring of the exam content that took effect in January 2010.
NCIDQ has prepared two practice tests—one for each of the two
multiple-choice exams. Section 1 covers codes, building systems,
construction standards and construction administration. Section 2
covers design application, project coordination and professional
practice. The multiple-choice sections of the exam will be administered at more
than 60 locations around the United States and Canada on April 9 and
October 1.
Prof. Assoc. >>, Research >>
2.25.10 | Jasper, IN | Kimball Office select dealer, Office Furniture Partnership, is implementing a "Hugs from Home" program through mid-March. The program, which gives 12-inch, clear, plastic tubes to businesses to fill with items,
supports local troops with much-needed supplies from home. Since the program began four years ago, more than 7,000 "Hugs" have been shipped and each year the companies get more creative with the items they include in the tubes.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.24.10 | New York, NY | Go Green Expo and the Architectural Digest
Home Design Show will run concurrently on March 19-21, 2010. The event at Pier 92 and 94, 55th Street, NYC, will offer visitors a variety of exhibits,
programming, guest speakers and experiences in one central
location. The third annual Go Green Expo, offers visitors an in-depth look at the growing green
revolution from the brand new to time-tested favorites in eco-friendly
products & services to renewable energy sources for businesses and
consumers and engaging ways to learn about being and going green.
The 9th annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show features the best in home products from 300 established and
up-and-coming brands.
Event >>
2.24.10 | New York, NY | Commercial mortgage information and analytics provider Trepp LLC agreed to acquire Foresight Analytics LLC, a privately held, California-based provider of real estate analysis for both commercial and residential real estate worldwide. "Foresight has terrific name recognition and great respect in the marketplace," said Trepp CEO Annemarie DiCola. "We expect that they will quickly add even more depth to our offerings.”
Business >>
2.24.10 | Atlanta, GA | Interface, Inc., manufacturer of InterfaceFLOR, FLOR, Heuga, and Bentley Prince Street, reported fourth-quarter 2009 sales of $230.9 million and full-year 2009 sales of $859.9 million. Although both of these figures represented sales declines when compared to year-ago figures (-6.6% and -20.6%, respectively), the company's income from continuing operations showed a major improvement. Earnings per share totaled $0.10 for the quarter and $0.19 for the year, compared to a loss of $1.29 per share in 4Q08 and a loss of $0.58 per share for full-year 2008. Following the release of these earnings results, Interface's Board of Directors also declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.0025 per share payable March 26 to shareholders of record as of March 12, 2010.
Business >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.24.10 | Atlanta, GA | Interface, Inc. announced results for the fourth quarter and full
fiscal year ended January 3, 2010. Sales for the fourth quarter of 2009 were $230.9 million, compared with
sales of $247.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2008, a decline of 6.6%.
On a sequential basis, sales increased 5.7% over the third quarter of
2009. Operating income for the 2009 fourth quarter was $20.1 million, or
8.7% of sales, compared with an operating loss of $53.8 million in the
fourth quarter of the prior year.
Business >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.24.10 | Jasper, IN | Kimball International, Inc. announced the promotions of
several key leaders.
- Don Van Winkle was promoted to President, Office Furniture Group and Vice President, of Kimball
International, Inc., with responsibility for National Office Furniture, Kimball
Office, and the Furniture Group Shared Services organization.
- Succeeding Mr. Van Winkle as Vice President, General
Manager, National Office Furniture is Kevin McCoy.
- Kourtney Smith was promoted to Vice President of Marketing for the Company's National Office Furniture
brand.
- Stan Sapp, currently the Vice President and
General Manager of Kimball Hospitality, was promoted to President, Kimball Hospitality, and Vice President of Kimball International,
Inc.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, People >>
2.24.10 | San Diego, CA | Ross Prestianni was hired by OfficePlanIt as Director of Contract Sales. He will focus on the State & Local Government and Higher Education
vertical markets. A 23-year veteran of the
industry, he served clients as varied as the New York City Transit
Authority, NY Football Giants, and Sony Records to the San Diego Unified School
District, University of California, and City of Carlsbad.
People >>
2.24.10 | West Hollywood, CA | Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave, will host WESTWEEK 2010, March 24-25.The two day event will include three keynote panels, 50+ showroom programs, book signings, new product line introductions, and lectures. It will be capped by the 2010 Stars of Design Awards, March
25 at 5:30 in the PDC’s Blue Conference Center, Suite B259. The three keynote panels are:
- ELLE DECOR magazine’s keynote panel, March 24, 11:00 AM will be
moderated by Editor-in-Chief Margaret Russell
- Editor-At-Large’s panel, March 24, 3:30 PM, introduced by Julia Noran and moderated by Sophie Donelson
- Interiors magazine panel, March 25, 11:00 AM, led by
editorial/creative director James Barra and Editor-in-chief Arianne
Nardo
Event >>
2.23.10 | St. Louis, MO | The Col. H. Weir Cook Terminal at Indianapolis International Airport received the highest marks in passenger satisfaction in a survey of 64 major airports. The HOK-designed terminal earned 777 points in airport accessibility, baggage claim, check-in and baggage check-in
process, terminal facilities, ease of security checks, and food and
retail services. Indianapolis ranked highest in both the small category of airports with
fewer than 10 million passengers a year and also highest overall in the
entire study.
Arch & Design >>
2.23.10 | Elizabeth, NJ | Scott Treffeisen joined bfi's-New York executive sales team. Mr. Treffeisen has over 30 years of industry experience having worked for emerging growth firms as well as major dealers and furniture managers over the course of his career. Prior to becoming part of the bfi-New York Team, Mr. Treffeisen was a Sales Executive at Furniture Consultants, a Teknion resource.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, People >>
2.23.10 | Atlanta, GA | The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute unveiled its redesigned Web site. The site offers manufacturers a roadmap for certifying products and materials for low chemical emissions. It also provides an outline of the certification programs that GEI offers, as well as a list of
sustainable credits that architects and designers can earn by using
GREENGUARD Certified products.
Environment >>, Technology >>
2.23.10 | Washington, DC | The American Institute of Architects announced the nine recipients of the
2010 AIA Young Architects Award. Young Architects are defined as
professionals who have been licensed 10 years or fewer regardless of
their age. The award honors individuals who have shown exceptional
leadership and made significant contributions to the profession early in
their careers. The Young Architects Award will be presented to the
recipients at the AIA 2010 National Convention and Design Exposition in
Miami, FL. The recipients are:
- David Burt
- Kevin deFreitas
- David Grissino
- Christopher Kelley
- Brian Malarkey
- Gregory Minott
- Anthony Piermarini
- Kristine Royal
- Tricia Stuth
Awards >>, Prof. Assoc. >>
2.23.10 | Laval, Canada | Uniboard was approved as a manufacturer of Ultra Low Emission Formaldehyde particleboard by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Uniboard's use of ULEF resin in the production of NU Green
earned the company an exemption from the requirements of section
93120.3(b) of the Airborne Toxic Control Measure to Reduce Formaldehyde
Emissions from Composite Wood Products.
Environment >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.23.10 | New York, NY | Humanscale and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition collaborated on the renovation of
The Fishing School. Humanscale contributed 90 Cinto chairs and 16 CPU holders to the non-profit institution that provides underserved children and families in Washington, DC. The Fishing School was half of a two-part renovation project
located in two different states and totaling more than 10,000 sq. ft. Humanscale’s donation provided seating and technology solutions and helped meet the project’s environmental challenge.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.23.10 | New York, NY | M2L relocated its showroom to a prewar building, 135 Madison
Avenue, NYC. The 11,500 sq. ft. showroom, designed by Richard Kronick, of
Gerner Kronick + Valcarcel Architects, will carry modern furniture brands
like Artifort, Montis and Walter Knoll, and is open to consumers as well
as the trade.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.23.10 | Washington, DC | Mitchell Alguadich will serve as the new director of healthcare for
Leo A Daly, Washington, DC. In his new position, Mr.
Alguadich will be responsible for the planning and programming of healthcare facility and campus projects.
Mr. Alguadich has over 20 years of experience in healthcare
architecture and previously served as principal and company
officer Cannon Design, Los Angeles, as well as founder and
president of MKA Associates, Inc, Baltimore.
Arch & Design >>, People >>
2.23.10 | New York, NY |
Tobin + Parnes Design Enterprises, NYC, was granted status as a
Women-Owned Business Enterprise pursuant to Executive Law, Article 15-A.
Under Article 15-A, state agencies are charged with establishing employment and business participation goals for minorities and women. The certification gives TPDE
advantages in acquiring State Agency work and in creating new
alliances within the industry.
Arch & Design >>
2.23.10 | Vacouver, Canada | The Vancouver Convention Centre West
received LEED Canada Platinum
certification from the Canada Green Building Council. The facility was
designed by LMN Architects, Seattle, WA, with Vancouver firms Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership and DA Architects & Planners
as architects of record. The venue is serving as the broadcast media center for
the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. In addition, the Vancouver Olympic Village
received LEED for Neighborhood Development stage 2 Platinum certification
from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Environment >>
2.23.10 | Chicago, IL | Gary Miciunas joined Perkins+Will, Chicago, as principal of the Planning+ Strategies practice. Mr. Miciunas will focus on work practices and organizing information to better serve client needs across all practice areas. He recently served as Senior Managing Director at NELSON and comes from a strong background
in advisory services and practice management experience.
Arch & Design >>, People >>
2.23.10 | Raleigh, NC | Workplace Options received company-wide ISO 9001 certification. Workplace Options is
the first EAP (employee assistance programs) and work-life services provider in the U.S., and the only
international EAP and work-life services provider in the world, to hold
a certification covering all of its employee support service centers.
The ISO 9001 is the most widely used quality management system
certification, prescribing standards aimed to ensure that customer and
organizational needs are consistently met and improved.
2.23.10 | New York, NY | Professional Women in Construction announced two upcoming events.
- The annual Awards Reception
will be held on March 25, 5:30-8:00 pm at the Yale Club, 50
Vanderbilt Avenue, NYC. Project-in-progress awards will
be presented to NYC Dept. of Design & Construction, the 911 Center, and to Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
- The annual Salute to Women of Achievement
luncheon will be held on May 20, 11:30 am-2:00 pm, also at the Yale Club. Honorees include: Jody Brown, Cindy Feinberg,
Pat Hauserman, Kim Ferguson, Jennifer
Carey, and Jennifer C. GrahamOthers to be announced.
Event >>, Prof. Assoc. >>
2.23.10 | New York, NY | The Benjamin Moore HUE Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Diamond Baratta Design. It is the first time that the award has gone to an interior design firm rather than an architect. Also receiving the HUE glass sculpture and $5,000 cash prize are Ghislaine Viñas Interior Design, Envision Design, Amy Wax, and, Allen + Philp Architects/Interiors. A HUE Special Achievement Award will be given to Eikona Studios,
Cleveland, OH, for its dedication to the restoration and
preservation of mural art and masterpieces of American churches, cathedrals and houses of worship.
Awards >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.23.10 | Zeeland, Mi | Herman Miller was recognized by Fast
Company magazine as one of its 2010 Most Innovative Companies and among
the Innovation All-Stars. It is the only Michigan-based company
to appear on the All-Star list and the only representative from the contract
furniture industry.
Fast Company includes more than 250
companies in its Most Innovative Companies feature, which identifies innovative practices occurring throughout the worldwide business
landscape. Herman Miller was
lauded for its Embody and Setu chairs and the Teneo storage furniture system.
Awards >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.22.10 | Chicago, IL | Environmental Systems Design, Inc. served as the
mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection consultant and LEED
Commercial Interiors consultant for HOK Architects’ new Chicago office. The project earned LEED Platinum Certification. ESD was responsible for modifying the
existing MEPFP systems to support the new space
and implementing provisions to meet LEED CI Platinum criteria.
Environment >>, Facilities/FM >>
2.22.10 | New York, NY | Erleen Hatfield was hired as partner for the engineering firm of Buro Happold. Ms.Hatfield has almost twenty years of
experience in the structural design of commercial, residential, and
sports projects. She is involved in the advancement of
Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery
(IPD) in the A/E/C industry and sits on numerous national and local BIM
committees. Ms. Happold previously spent 11 years at Thornton Tomasetti.
People >>
2.20.10 | Jasper, IN | The Board of Directors of Kimball International, Inc. declared a quarterly dividend of 5 cents per share on Class B Common Stock and 4.5 cents per share on Class A Common Stock payable April 15, 2010, to Share Owners of record on March 25, 2010.
Business >>
2.19.10 | Stewartville, MN | Halcon Corporation will be represented by BAM Associates for Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern NewJersey, Delaware, and West Virginia. BAM Associates has been committed to service for over 54 years in theA&D and Dealer communities in the Philadelphia region. The group maintains office & showroom space in Norristown, PA.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.19.10 | New York, NY | Parsons
The New School for Design announced a new Master of Fine Arts in Transdisciplinary Design, launching in Fall 2010.The graduate program will
focus on studio-based projects that bring together experts from a variety of
backgrounds and points of view to tackle real-world challenges. Jamer Hunt, chair of Urban and Transdisciplinary Design at
Parsons, will direct the program.
Research >>
2.19.10 | New York, NY | Mancini•Duffy won the 2009 award for ‘Best Design and Construction of a New Facility in the 101,000 – 500,000 square foot category. The IFMA NY Chapter award was given to Mancini•Duffy for its design of Fitzpatrick Cella Harper & Scinto’s offices. The new space includes a conferencing center, a multi-purpose
training/mock trial room, a staff pantry with outdoor terrace, and
fully upgraded technology and video-conferencing capabilities. Benefits of the new design include an efficient and light-filled
working environment, as well as standardized office sizes and furniture
components.
Arch & Design >>, Awards >>
2.19.10 | Vancouver, Canada | Joel Berman Glass Studios was commissioned by K2 sports to create the world's largest pair of all-glass skis. The 16-foot-tall skis, designed with K2's signature blue, white and red
color scheme, were installed on the exterior of Mr. Berman's
studio on Granville Island, the heart of Vancouver's arts community, in celebration of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, February 12-28.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.19.10 | New Windsor, NY | USA Illumination strengthened its Bevel family of products with the addition of BeveLED. With the addition of BeveLED, USAI is the first company to offer a
full family of LED downlight, adjustable and wallwash fixtures
enabling specifiers to utilize solid state lighting technology
across complete projects, making USAI a
recognized 2009 NGL (Next Generation Luminaires) winner in the
accent lighting category. USAI's BeveLED
product meets the industry's most stringent standards for energy
efficiency providing new options for designers to meet LEED and
energy start certification criteria.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
2.19.10 | Green Bay, WI | KI’s hosted a celebration of California artists. The evening began at Chuck Arnoldi’s studio where attendees, ranging from architects, designers, and business executives got
an exclusive look at a wide range of his works. The
artistic appreciation continued at the studios of Peter Alexander and
Laddie John Dill.
2.19.10 | New York, NY | LoriAnn Maas joined IA Interior Architects as Project Director in the New York office. Ms. Maas comes to IA from Gensler’s Shanghai office. As Senior Associate and
Design Director, she oversaw a major expansion of the interiors studio. Ms. Maas specializes in workplace strategies, project
management, design and building client relationships.
Arch & Design >>, People >>
2.19.10 | Toronto, Canada | Teknion Corporation sponsored Sam Edney who placed seventh in the 38-sled men's luge event at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. It was the best-ever finish by a Canadian in the competition. Teknion sponsored Mr. Edney through the Canadian Athletes Now
Fund – or CAN Fund – a non-profit organization that enables Canadian
athletes to pursue their dreams.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, People >>
2.19.10 | Fountain, MN | Valley developed a new powder coat finish at the price point of its standard powder coat finishes. Named Mercury, the finish is a silvery grey,
evocative of clear anodized aluminum and a good match to Valley's Satin Chrome
finish, without the premium price. Powder coat finishes do not emit indoor
pollutants, are free of heavy metals and other toxic materials, and are long
lasting.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
2.19.10 | Muscatine, IA | HNI Corporation
announced a quarterly dividend of 21.5 cents per share on its common stock.
The dividend will be payable on March 8, 2010, to shareholders of record
at the close of business on March 1, 2010.
Business >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.19.18. | Moonachie, NJ | BULBRITE presented the "Greener Solutions Distributor
Award"
to Connecticut Lighting Centers. The Center was recognized for its work in displaying the Greener Solutions message, which includes dedicating wall space with signage
that
explains the basics of standard incandescents, as well as energy
efficient compact
fluorescents, halogen and LEDs.
Environment >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.18.10 | Chicago, IL | Bretford Manufacturing
announced the addition of Wollsdorf Leather
to its
Grade-In upholstery program. Customers can choose from a
variety of Wollsdorf leather finishes, which are automatically graded in
to the Bretford price list, and can be upholstered without material
testing delays.
The Bretford Grade-In program
includes standard Wollsdorf leather finishes in Mammut, Finesse and FOC
Earth patterns.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.18.10. Muscatine, IA | Allsteel's #19 Chair is currently on the set of "Parks and Recreation." The NBC sitcom stars “Saturday Night Live” alum Amy Poehler and actor Nick Offerman.
Mr. Offerman plays Ms. Poehler’s boss, Ron Swanson, who spends much of his time
in his corner office and is often filmed sitting in his #19. The #19 chair made its Hollywood debut when it was a gift in the Oscar presenter's gift basket the year Allsteel launched it.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.18.10 | Kennesaw, GA | INVISTA, maker of Antron carpet fiber, announced the finalists of the Antron Carpet Fiber Designed to Perform Awards.
Judges awarded 12 projects with Merit or Category Awards for their
use of carpet in the design of high-performance interiors.
Award winners will be celebrated in local ceremonies and the Grand
Prize winner will be announced in April 2010. Entries were evaluated on the ability of the design to withstand the
test of time, the innovative use of carpet, and how well the design met
client business objectives and challenges relative to performance,
aesthetics and sustainable benefits.
Awards >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.18.10 | Calhoun, GA | Mannington Commercial and 3M Canada announced a joint project whereby format graphics used in the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games will be reclaimed and manufactured into flooring. About 200,000 sq. ft. of 3M Canada graphics seen during the games on vehicles and key
venues will be diverted from
landfill and remanufactured into Premium Tile, a product used in commercial healthcare, education and retail applications.
Environment >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.18.10 | Chicago, IL | ASID-Illinois Chapter announced new vendors for its sixth annual Design Summit. The one-day conference and exposition takes place on the 8th floor of The Merchandise Mart Design Center in Chicago on Feb. 25, 2010, from 8 am-3 pm. New vendors include:
- Texstyle Furniture: Custom furniture, carpet and leather since 1983
- Dunbar Furniture: Quality handcrafted furniture since 1910
- Anthony, Inc: a Chicago-based manufacturer's rep working
primarily with high-end hospitality and residential interior designers.
Event >>, Prof. Assoc. >>
2.18.10 | New York, NY | Syska Hennessy Group relocated its New York City
headquarters to 1515 Broadway, NYC. The company leased the 14th and 15th floors of the 54-story office tower in Time Square, which offers
10,000 sq. ft. of additional space to accommodate a staff
of 250 employees. The firm is actively pursuing a LEED Gold certification for
its new headquarters.
2.18.10 | New York, NY | Global Total Office will hold its annual Spring Fling event March 25, 5-7 pm. The festivities take place at the Global NYC Showroom, 192 Lexington Ave., 3rd Floor, NYC. RSVP by March 11 to T: 212.545.9900.
Event >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.18.10 | Kennesaw, GA | INVISTA announced that Westminster High School, Westminster, CO, won the Grand Prize for the Antron Carpet Fiber Sustainable Flooring Performance Award. The award recognizes the use of carpets of Antron fiber as a
performance-driven soft flooring choice in commercial applications. The school still features the original
Tandus C&A Floorcovering PowerBond carpet that was installed when
the school opened in 1975, and after 35 years, Bellepoint,
constructed with Antron nylon, is still performing.
Environment >>
2.18.10 | Toronto, Canada | Michelle Barton was promoted to Teknion's Regional Manager - Greater Chicago. Her territory includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Ms. Barton has been with Teknion for eight years, starting as Ancillary Product Specialist with later promotions as Architecture and Design Market Manager and District
Manager. www.teknion.com
Mfg. & Distr. >>, People >>
2.18.10 | Houston, TX | The International Facility Management Association announce the formation of the Casino and Gaming Facilities Community. The new community of practice will be for those who manage facilities in the casino and gaming industry and will provide a network for gaming facility professionals to connect with one
another and share resources through webinars, roundtables, benchmarking
studies and other continuing education opportunities. An introductory webinar entitled
“Casino/Gaming Roundtable: What Keeps you up at Night?” will be held on Wednesday,
Feb. 24, at 10 a.m. EST.
Event >>, Facilities/FM >>
2.18.10 | Philadelphia, PA | Daroff Design Inc + DDI Architects, PC participated in the grand opening of the Philadelphia International Airport’s Terminal D/E Renovation and Expansion project. The $300 million project links and renovates Terminal D
and Terminal E with a new four-story terminal offering
improved passenger amenities and baggage screening. The terminal expansion project, which began shortly after the attacks
of September 11, 2001, resulted from a masterplan created by DDI, a women-owned firm,
showing how Terminals D and E could be connected to enhance security
operations and to facilitate the screening process for the traveling
public.
Arch & Design >>, Projects >>
2.18.10 | Granby, Canada | Artopex was named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies. The office furniture dealer was named to the list for the third year in a row. The award is sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC
Commercial Banking, National Post, Les Affaires and Queen’s School of
Business. 2009 winners of the Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies award will be honored at the
annual Best Managed gala in Toronto on March 8, 2010.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.17.10 | Birmingham, AL | Office Furniture USA added four dealerships. The new dealerships are: Rosa’s Office Plus, Richmond, IN, J.
Solomon Inc. Office Supply, New London, CT, Workscape, Inc, Pittsburgh, PA, and Business Furniture, LLC, Indianapolis, IN. Office Furniture USA also continues to
open new showrooms with twenty-four new showrooms added in 2009.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.17.10 | Greensboro, NC | Bekaert Textiles selected REPREVE, a 100% eco-friendly recycled fiber by Unifi, Inc. for a new collection of mattress coverings. The
Bekaert collection is REPREVE’s first adoption in mattress ticking. The
collection includes eight patterns and is contemporary with a natural theme.
The current constructions are knit, with woven
constructions soon to be added.
Environment >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.17.10 | Chicago, IL | Apex Wood Floor debuted Revival,
an antique collection of reclaimed wide-plank hardwood
flooring. Revival comes exclusively from old wood
rescued from structures across the United States, truly making it a
"green" flooring product. The collection is pre-finished and available in three wood species:
American chestnut, oak and long-leaf yellow pine, with each of the
species featuring a pallet that includes more than a dozen colors. The environmentally friendly Revival planks are engineered by combining existing wood from recycled antique structures
with advanced technology.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
2.17.10 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group, Inc.
acquired Scalise Industries, a privately held company, headquartered in
Lawrence, PA. Terms of
the transaction were not disclosed.
Scalise Industries, with 2009
estimated revenues of $70 million, is a full service engineering,
and facilities maintenance and service company providing expertise in mechanical
and electrical services, system commissioning, and fire protection services to a
broad range of markets including healthcare, commercial,
institutional/universities, transportation, and power.
Business >>
2.17.10 | Oak Brook, IL | Qdesign, in partnership with DEMCO Library Interiors, designed Totalibra, a complete, coordinated library shelving and furniture system. Totalibra has a European design influence that
blends a steel base with wood and utilizes a patent-pending reverse cantilever design. The design allows for added
stability without added bulk, while providing easy flexibility.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
2.15.10 | Dalton, GA | Shaw Hospitality Group released its Fashionista carpet collection by Stacy Garcia. Fashionista is sustainable and fashion-forward, offering print patterns on Eco Evolution, which can be repeatedly made into new carpet fiber. Several pattern options are available in borders, medallions, and print fields with a variety of bright colors paired with traditional neutrals.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
2.15.10 | Norcross, GA | Douglas R. Parker was named the Managing Principal of Greenway Consulting. In his newly created role, Mr. Parker will be responsible for bringing
together the expertise of the consulting team to
provide comprehensive solutions for clients. Mr. Parker will continue to lead Greenway Consulting's Colorado office, working
with architects, designers, and building product manufacturers as well as
providing leadership for Greenway's global strategies. Mr. Parker was
the former chief operating officer of Design Workshop.
People >>
2.15.10 | Jasper, IN | Jasper Group announced a new branding and 2010 growth plan. Five products are slated for introduction before June; GREENGUARD Cerfitication is expected for its Vision series; a 5,300 sq. ft. showroom is being planned in Chicago; 4 new websites will focus on design and function; a new low emission finish will become available; and the Community showroom in Jasper has been renovated. Jasper Group family of brands includes JSI, Community, and Klem.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.15.10 | Spring Lake, MI | izzy + received three Silver awards in the The Office Awards competition. The awards highlight products and design in categories that include seating, files and storage, and tables.
- Dewey, a 2009 Best of NeoCon Gold award-winning furniture collection,
won in the education category.
- Olivia, a lounge/side chair hybrid, earned Silver in the category of
public seating.
- Elliot, the 2009 Best of NeoCon Silver award winner, won in the category of Worksurfaces.
Awards >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.15.10 | Jasper, IN | Donna Dapice was hired by Kimball Office as Region Manager. Ms. Dapice, based in Kimball Office's New York City showroom, will cover New York, New Jersey, and the Philadelphia market. Ms. Dapice has over 26 years experience in interior furnishings as a dealer and designer, and has served as an account executive in New
York for another manufacturer.
People >>
2.12.10 | New York, NY | Niels
Diffrient is set to speak at Design for Humans, a forum on user-centered
design hosted by the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
on February 25. Mr. Diffrient, creator of Humanscale’s Freedom, Liberty, and
Diffrient World chairs, received the National Design Award for Product Design
in 2002. Samples of
Mr. Diffrient’s work also will be featured as part of the event. Design for Humans will
be held from 6:30-8:00 pm at 91st Street and 5th Avenue, NYC.
Event >>, People >>
2.12.10 | Chicago, IL | Coalesse received the Designs for Dignity 2010 Sustainability Award. Coalesse is committed to environmentally-responsible design practices and materials and has eight accredited LEED professionals on its team. In addition, Coalesse’s Chicago showroom, achieved LEED Certification for Commercial Interiors.
Environment >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.12.10 | Green Bay, WI | Amy Kiefer was appointed Vice President of Education for KI. Ms. Kiefer previously held
strategic branding and marketing positions with Kimberly Clark
and most recently at Appleton Papers, where she was global
segment director for specialty growth.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, People >>
2.12.10 | Calhoun, GA | Bob Hutchison joined Mannington Commercial as its Chief Innovation Strategist. He will be responsible for product development and execution ofMannington's product strategy in both commercial carpet and hardsurface. Mr. Hutchinson's background includes experience in product design, manufacturing and customer interaction.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, People >>
2.12.10 | Madison, WI | The Energy Center University will hold a live webinar on March 10, 1-2:30 pm CT. The topic for discussion is SSL Technology and LED Lighting: New Tools in Your Toolbox. The instructor will focus on cost of light criteria including energy
costs, power consumption, labor costs, lamp costs, lifetime expectancy
and light output. The webinar will be presented by Avraham Mendall Mor, Lightswitch Architectural. CEUs: .1 kkaiser@ecw.org
Event >>, Research >>
2.12.10 | Toronto, Canada | Teknion Corporation opened its renovated showroom at 1090 Homer Street in Vancouver. The space was redesigned to accentuate new Teknion
products and to demonstrate how they address workplace trends of today. To create and open and brighter space, barriers were removed, lighter finishes were used on furniture and materials, and energy-efficient lighting was installed. Materials and finishes used for the showroom are GREENGUARD certified and wood featured is certified to FSC standards.
2.12.10 | Holland Landing, Ontario | Alyson J. Blewett was appointed Director
of Business Development for the New
York
region by Inscape Corporation. Ms. Blewett will develop and execute growth strategies with a focus on the A & D community. Ms. Blewett has over 15 years
experience working in the real estate community.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, People >>
2.12.10 | Leeds, UK | David Fox Design won the Gold Award for its Kruze
lounge chair. Designed by David Fox
and manufactured by Boss design, it won in
the guest seating category at
this years Office furniture exhibition in
Dubai.
The award builds on the recent success of the Kruze family
of products, in 2009 & 2008 winning Best of Neocon, and the IIDEX bronze award Neocon Chicago.
Awards >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.12.10 | New York, NY | Colebrook
Bosson Saunders, Kusch+Co, and Thompson Contract begin a new educational series, Fusion, on March 11, 6 pm. The series, focusing on learning, innovation and networking, takes place at 200 Lexington Ave., NYC, and begins with a Masterclass on Architectural Photography with guest speaker, Rick Focke, HOK Director of Design. Mr. Focke will provide a 45 minute presentation outlining techniques and tips for taking architectural shots followed by outdoor photo shooting.
Event >>
2.11.01 | Bangkok, Thailand | Thailand International Furniture Fair 2010 will run from March 10-14 at the IMPACT Exhibition Center, Munag Thong Thani, Nonthaburi, Thailand. "Living A Green Life" will feature Eco-friendly Green Design and more than 500 manufacturers, wholesalers and designers.
Event >>
2.11.10 | Minneapolis, MN | InformeDesign released new research summaries.
- Privacy, Daylighting, and Flexibility in Open-Plan Offices
- Ventilation Flow Affects Environment Perceptions in Computer Classrooms
Research >>
2.11.10 | Chicago, IL | MMPI will launch a new trade show, Buildex Chicago, at The Merchandise Mart, June 14-16, 2010. Buildex Chicago will feature new products and cutting-edge
seminars, and will assist those involved in the building and property
management industry with solutions and strategies. Buildex Chicago will feature a lighting pavilion to showcase vendors specializing in energy efficient lighting products and
lighting retrofits and will be held concurrently with the annual NeoCon World’s Trade Fair.
Event >>
2.11.10 | Laval, Quebec | Tom Ruedy was promoted by Uniboard to Director, Dusiness Development MDF/HDF - Moncure. Mr. Ruedy previously served as Uniboard’s US Technical Sales Manager. He will develop the global sales strategy of the
Moncure MDF plant focusing on new customers, markets
and other business opportunities in the North American and
International markets. The Moncure facility is located 40 miles from Raleigh, NC.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, People >>
2.11.10 | Muscatine, IA | Allsteel added to its portfolio of workplace solutions with the Allsteel Link light. Link offers high performance and high design, distinguished by a slim halo-shaped head and a well-articulated and taut
arm. The head forms its own handle and can be gripped
and adjusted in a 180-degree rotation while remaining cool to the touch. Power is delivered through a conductive aluminum skin,
eliminating internal wiring, and the arm features
precision-designed joints that maintain a fluid tension throughout its
full range of motion. Link uses only 7.5 watts of energy and is designed with a lifespan of 20,000 hours for 10-15 years of daily use.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
2.11.10 | New York, NY | Architects & Designers Building and the Armory Show
will host a panel discussion on,
The Aesthetic Upside of the Downturn: Art & Design in the
Current Economy. The panel discussion will take place March 5, in the Hastings Tile & Bath showroom 10th floor, 150 East 58th Street, NYC, 11 am, and will be moderated by David Colman, columnist for The New York Times.
Event >>
2.11.10 | Rochester, NY | An EMCOR Group, Inc. subsidiary was re-branded to EMCOR Services Betlem, Rochester, NY. The company's new slogan is: "We heat. We Cool. We Care." EMCOR also established a special Rochester focus for its "Taking KidSafety To the Street" program.
Facilities/FM >>
2.11.10 | Dallas, TX | NathanFrampton, president of FANIMATION, was selected to lead the American Lighting Association's 2010 Medallion Membership Campaign. Mr. Frampton will be helping to recruit the Top LightingShowrooms, Industry Vendors, Manufacturers and Manufacturer Representativesthroughout the United States and Canada.Mr. Frampton has served as President ofFANIMATION since October 2007.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, People >>
2.11.10 | La Palma, CA | Arcadia
introduced Islands Modular, a seating system for contemporary office environments,
higher education institutions, healthcare waiting rooms, lobbies, and corridors. Islands consists of a center bench
and circular pedestal system that can be arranged in multiple configurations. The center seat is available in two widths, with or without backrest, and a 24" round pedestal can be configured as an upholstered seat or a wood table.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
2.11.10 | Chattanooga, TN | Floor Focus Magazine partnered with Bentley Prince Street, Centiva, Crossville Tile, and Johnsonite to introduce the 2010 VISION AWARDS for architects and designers. The award will recognize individuals and firms who "get it" when it
comes to making the floor an integral part of the overall design. Winners will be featured in the April issue of Floor Focus Magazine, in addition to winning prizes totaling $10,000. The entry deadline is February 19.
Awards >>
2.10.10 | Marietta, GA | Durkan, the hospitality brand of The Mohawk Group, expanded its portfolio of patterned carpets with Metropolis and Lucia. Elements
of streets and architecture such as intersections, grates and spires are
transformed into Metropolis’ 29 graphic patterns. Lucia, in 17 patterns, offers more delicate and refined patterns, reminiscent of light playing on lace.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
2.10.10 | San Francisco, CA | POLLACK architecture announced the promotion of Nathaniel Haynes and Jennifer MacDonald to Associate
level, and the hire of Carmen Bushong for its Culver City, CA, office. In other news, POLLACK architecture rose to 97 in Interior Design's list of "Design Giants."
Arch & Design >>, People >>
2.10.10 | Upper Saddle River, NJ | Hunter Douglas was named a top performer in the American marketplace for sales revenue. For the fourth consecutive year, the company made the ranks of the “The Top 100: The Consumer Goods Registry,”
a listing of the highest performing consumer goods
companies across the nation. Hunter Douglas is the only window
covering company in the Top 10 Housewares/Tools category.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.10.10 | Orangeburg, NY | Arc-Com designed a new fabric with a random color placement and a textured weave. Yo-Yo was created with a mercerized cotton fill yarn, for a rich matte ground, contrasted with a shiny polyester for the circular motif. Yo-Yo has a Nanotex finish, appropriate for any end use, and comes in twelve skus.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
2.10.10 | New York, NY | The Center for Architecture is seeking designs for curtain
wall systems by AIA New York members. The selected design will be built
at full-scale and featured for three months in the double-height space of
the Center for Architecture’s storefront as part of its 2010 theme of the
year exhibition, Integrate : Innovate. The curtain wall installation will be used as a hands-on tool for
teaching how buildings are
constructed, highlighting the interconnectedness of components and
systems. Entries must be received by Friday, February 19.
Awards >>
2.10.10 | Chicago, IL | Sedia Systems added three
new lines of Auditorium and Arena seating.
- The ARC family includes six chairs that incorporate the styling, comfort and durability of Carsten Eichler’s signature design.
- The FCB product line, designed by Herzog and deMeuron, is a series of stadium and auditorium seats that comes in a fixed shell seat,
gravity uplift seat, and upholstered VIP seat.
- The FT10 auditorium chair for auditorium and theater environments, features a
modern design, gravity uplift seat, high resilience molded foam cushions
and three back height options.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
2.9.10 | Muscatine, IA | HNI Corp. announced sales
of $413.7 million and a net loss of $10.8 million for its FY09 fourth quarter
ending Jan. 2, 2010. Full-year FY09 sales totaled $1.656 billion, a 33.1%
decrease from FY08 sales of $2.478 billion. Total net loss for FY09 was $6.4
million, compared to net income of $45.5 million in FY08.
Business >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.10.10 | New York, NY | Cyrus Izzo, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Syska Hennessy Group, was appointed to the
national Board of Directors of the 7x24 Exchange
International. The 7x24 Exchange International is a knowledge
exchange for those who design, build, use and maintain, mission-critical
enterprise information infrastructures. Under Mr. Izzo’s leadership, Syska Hennessy has created a Critical Facilities Team to focus on designing, building,
commissioning and operating mission critical facilities for 24/7 data-driven
enterprises.
Facilities/FM >>, People >>
2.9.10 | New York, NY | Ahrend USA, Inc. won two Good Design Awards from the Chicago Museum of Architecture and Design, known as the Chicago Athenaeum. One award is for the Ahrend 360 Chair, a recyclable four-legged
arm or armless pull-up chair whose frame, legs and arms are made largely
from magnesium reclaimed from seawater. The second product to win is
philink, a collection of modular, linkable work, workstation,
meeting and occasional tables, made from Giant Bamboo.
Awards >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.9.10 | San Francisco, CA | The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art launched an international
call to architects to submit their plans for the design of a
$480 million expansion project. The expansion would triple the building's
current gallery and public space. SFMOMA
has raised $250 million of its $480 million campaign to expand
the museum and grow the endowment. The Board of Trustees will make the final project decision in
fall 2010.
Projects >>
2.09.10 | Holly Springs, NC | Holly Barnhill was hired by OFM as its new architect and design sales manager.
Ms. Barnhill has worked in
residential and commercial design, and previously owned her own
consulting firm. In her new role, Ms.Barnhill will develop relationships with the
architectural and design community and will work with architects to
design the function and utility of commercial spaces.
People >>
2.9.10 | Muscatine, IA | The HON Company introduced the Huddle collection of multi-purpose
tables. Huddle tables are easy to set up, rearrange and store when not in
use, and are compatible with any work
environment. The tables offer a nesting base with modesty panels that drop down so that the tables can be nested together without removing the panels. Huddle tables are SCS
Indoor Advantage indoor air quality certified.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
2.9.10 | New York, NY | Todd Kupferman joined Lane Office as Account Executive. Mr. Kupferman has over 25 years of
industry experience, previously working at a furniture dealership in Long Island and Smed International. With a full understanding of modular wall systems, Mr. Kupferman will focus on business development and account management for DIRTT and furniture
projects.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, People >>
2.9.10 | Dalton, GA | J+J/Invision added to its MAGNIFY collection with Rusted. With a shimmering texture, Rusted depicts the colors and surface textures created by the natural formation of rust. Rusted comes in ten colors, features Ultra Nylon, and is available in broadloom and eKo modular.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
2.9.10 | Philadelphia, PA | EwingCole is designing a 59,000 sq. ft. Cancer Center for Pocono Medical Center in East Stroudsburg, PA. The two-story facility consolidates and expands the services currently offered at the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center including hematology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, oncology surgeons, and all ancillary support services.
Arch & Design >>, Projects >>
2.8.10 | Hickory, NC | HBF and HBF Textiles announced the appointment of Jessica Tran as Showroom Manager for HBF - New York. Ms. Tran comes from a strong dealer background with experience at Benhar
Office Interiors in New York City and Evenson Best in Albany.
People >>
2.8.10 | Cleveland, OH | Vocon jumped to number 43 among Interior Design's top 50 ranked U.S. interior design firms. Ranked 48 in 2009 this is the ninth straight year that Vocon has made the list. The firm secured a spot in the top 50 by increasing its overall project
revenue, including interior design and architecture income growth.
Arch & Design >>
2.8.10 | High Point, NC | Paul Brayton Designs hired Option Creation as its exclusive representative for St. Louis, MO. The partnership will focus on promoting Paul Brayton Designs’ textiles
to interior designers, architects, facility managers, etc. who work in
the contract, healthcare, and hospitality industries in St. Louis and
the surrounding areas.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.8.10 | Zeeland, MI | Herman Miller formed a partnership with Trainor Modular Walls. Based in Farmers Branch, TX, Trainor Modular Walls is a division of Trainor Glass Company producing modular full-height walls, door, and hardware, which will be distributed exclusively
through Herman Miller’s North American dealer network beginning February
8, 2010.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.5.10 | Green Bay, WI | KI helped to furnish the recently completed Don & Lori Watts Pediatric Center. Part of the Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Richland, WA, the new children’s
department offers a higher level of care to pediatric patients, allowing
local children who have cancer to receive treatment locally. Each of the private rooms feature a KI Daybed Sofa Sleeper that pulls out
into a bed, allowing parents to stay comfortably with their children in
the hospital and KI's Soltice Lounge Furniture also was used for the private family room with kitchen and dining facility.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.5.10 | St. Petersburg, FL | Investment
analyst Budd Bugatch of Raymond James &
Associates reaffirmed his company's "Outperform" rating
on Knoll following its Feb. 4 earnings release and
conference call discussing its 4Q09 results. Noting that Knoll is the industry
leader in terms of profitability and describing its financial performance as
"impressive", Mr. Bugatch raised Raymond James' 2010 estimate on
Knoll's earnings per share from $0.61 to $0.67.
Business >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.4.10 | Holland, MI | Haworth, Inc. reported that its 2009 global sales totaled $1.11 billion. This compares with 2008 sales of $1.65 billion. President and CEO Franco Bianchi noted that while the company's results reflect the economic crisis experienced by the entire industry, Haworth made progress in several key areas. It improved North American market share, launched several new products around the world, strengthened its position as a leader in providing fully integrated solutions, and maintained a strong financial position "despite difficult business adjustments and restructurings," Mr. Bianchi said.
Business >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.5.10 | Jasper, IN | Kimball International reported net sales of $275 million for its 2010 fiscal year second quarter, a 16% decrease from second-quarter FY09 sales. The company's Furniture Segment posted sales of $108 million for the quarter, a 33% decrease from year-ago figures, and a net loss of $996,000. Net sales in its Electronic Manufacturing Services Segment equalled last year's second quarter figure of $167 million. CEO and President James C. Thyen noted "encouraging signs of stability" for EMS, but that signs of stability in the Furniture Segment "are not yet evident."
Business >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.5.10 | Washington, DC | Edward J. Kodet, Jr. was inaugurated as 2010 Chancellor for the AIA College of Fellows. Mr. Kodet is the founder and president of Kodet Architectural Group, Ltd. in Minneapolis, MN. His responsibilities as Chancellor include presiding at the annual business meeting, Executive
Committee meetings and Convocation of Fellows.
He also will lead the Latrobe Prize, a $100,000 grant for
research on sustainable design in the urban environment.
Arch & Design >>, People >>
2.5.10 | New York, NY | Bill Bouchey joined M Moser Associates as design director for the New York office. In his new position, Mr. Bouchy, formerly principal at Mancini Duffy, will be responsible for leading the concept design of
all projects, ensuring quality standards, and addressing client business
objectives.
People >>
2.5.10 | Boston, MA | The Isabella Stewart Gardner
Museum revealed the final plans for an addition
designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano. Mr. Piano designed the new wing to stand 50 feet behind the
existing building and to rise no higher. A first floor with transparent
glass walls will afford views of Fenway Court, the museum gardens,
and the adjacent Emerald Necklace park system by Frederick Law Olmsted. The museum seeks LEED certification and is expected
to open in early 2012.
Arch & Design >>, Projects >>
2.5.10 | Chattanooga, TN | SmartFurniture.com announced its Smart
Space Design Contest, a competition to see who can design the best interior
space using Smart Designer.
Smart Designer is a 3D space planner for easily designing, planning, and purchasing rooms online in 3D. The contest, sponsored by Herman Miller will award a $2,500 SmartFurniture.com gift card to one of the five finalists chosen each week during February.
Awards >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.4.10 | Moonachie, NJ | BULBRITE introduced the Purify02
family of Coil and T5 Quad CFLs for odors and damp smelling applications. Ideal for restrooms, closets, gyms, and
other damp-smelling rooms in the home, hospital, hotel, daycare center,
kennel,
pet store and other residential and commercial spaces, the Purify02 line
safely breaks down odors while providing energy efficient
light and a healthy alternative
to traditional chemically based air fresheners.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
2.4.10 | New York, NY | Gotham Public Relations Inc, a Marketing PR agency, was retained by Floorworks International of Toronto and Relative
Space concept showroom in New York as Agency of Record. The Gotham PR team will serve as Agency of Record for each
firms design and architecture business development, marketing PR and
special industry events, as well as tradeshow support throughout 2010.
2.4.10 | Zeeland, MI | Herman Miller partnered with JRuiter + Studio, Grand Rapids, MI, to produce Intent furniture. The concise set of parts can be combined into everything from a single or double pedestal desk to returns, credenzas, and storage and price, application, and aesthetics can be scaled according to choice.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
2.4.10 | San Francisco, CA | AIA San
Francisco and the Center for Architecture + Design Gallery will present
Vertical Gardens February 18-April 30. On view at 130
Sutter Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA, the show will reflect the
emergence of green roofs and walls over the last decade to combat the
lack of flora in the city. The exhibition
showcases architectural models, renderings, drawings, and photographs
that depict or imagine a vertical farm, urban garden, or green
roof.
Event >>
2.4.10 | Easthampton, MA | Chemetal introduced two steel designs: 380 Weathered Steel and 381 Aged Steel. 380 Weathered Steel looks like a piece of steel
soaked with sun, rain, and time until achieving its organic
hue. 380 Weathered Steel and the more linear 381 Aged Steel are produced using water, sea, and salt. Color and tone are closely monitored for manufacturing consistency, and each sheet is lightly top coated to prevent heavy “rust rub off.”
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
2.4.10| Berkley, CA | UC Berkeley
Extension was designated a U.S. Green Building
Council Education Provider. It is the first
continuing education program at the University of California, and one of
the few public continuing education programs in the country to offer
USGBC-approved course credits. The UC Berkeley Extension sustainability courses are
designed to meet the anticipated 30% growth in the next decade in green jobs.
Environment >>, Research >>
2.4.10 | New York, NY | Perkins+Will will receive a 2010 National
Building Museum Honor Award for its commitment to civic
innovation in design, construction, and education throughout its 75-year
history. It is the first time an architecture firm has
been selected as an Honor Award recipient since its inception in 1986. Among Perkins+Will's many achievements is its leadership in sustainable
design. Perkins+Will was the first multi-office firm to commit to the
2030 Challenge, pledging that all projects be designed for carbon
neutrality by the year 2030.
Arch & Design >>, Awards >>
2.4.10 | Marietta, GA | Durkan, the hospitality brand of The Mohawk Group issued a Call for Entries for its first carpet design contest. Supported by HNWH (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), D*scover aims to exhibit the talent of hospitality designers, while contributing toward the
education of future designers. Submissions are due March 12, 2010.
Awards >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.4.10 | Passaic, NJ | Bendheim's Spirit Collection safety laminated glass is now available in a variety of colors based on customer requests. The Color Collection features a combination of
transparent and translucent color interlayers together with various
glass surface options. The interlayers come in several degrees of opacity to
accommodate privacy and aesthetic requirements and can be enriched with a white pigment for a more translucent,
opalescent effect.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
2.3.10 | St. Petersburg, FL | Budd Bugatch of Raymond James & Associates provided commentary on December office furniture order and shipment statistics released by BIFMA. He noted that stabilizing economic conditions combined with easier prior year growth comparisons drove moderating percentage declines in December. Orders of $630 million for the month were down 12% compared with last year but up modestly from $620 million in November. December shipments decreased 20% year-over-year to $720 million, up from $640 million in November.
Business >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.4.10 | Grand Rapids, MI | Cumberland Furniture added to its Designers Speaker series with Lily Lounge, designed by Jeffrey Botwin, Herringbone Design, Los Angeles, CA. Inspired from the
flora of his West Coast surroundings, Mr. Botwin designed a piece with a fluted back
that recalls the petals of the lily, many
of which are native to California. Available in lounge chair and 2-seat or
3-seat sofa, the pieces feature four-inch-thick upholstery,
tapered legs and a continuous wood base that compliments the vertical fluting
details of the upholstery.
Products >>
2.4.10 | Washington, DC | Naomi Kruger was named Healthcare Interiors Practice Leader for SmithGroup, Washington, DC. Her responsibilities will include planning, design, architecture and equipment coordination, finishes, and marketing and client management. Ms. Kruger comes from the firm's Chicago office where she was project manager, medical planner and designer.
People >>
2.4.10 | East Greenville, PA | Knoll, Inc. reported its first sequential increase in backlog in six quarters with the release of its 4Q09 financial results. CEO Andrew Cogan attributed the improvement to the company's new product introductions including its award-winning Generation by Knoll chair, as well as to some stabilization in overall demand. Fourth-quarter sales totaled $183.9 million, up from $181.3 million in the third quarter; and backlog as of Dec. 31 was $153.0 million, up from $121.7 million at the end of the third quarter.
Business >>
2.4.10 | Buffalo, NY | Garrett Leather Corporation is a proud supplier to Super Bowl XLIV. Over 6,000 sq. ft. of Caressa Pewter was installed for seating in the suites at Sun Life Stadium in Opa Locka, FL, for this year’s Super Bowl.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.4.10 | Chicago, IL | Goettsch Partners were selected to design new offices for the Global Services division of law firm Baker & McKenzie. Baker & McKenzie will occupy the 43rd and 46th through 51st floors, as well as part of the
44th floor. Project completion is slated for the second half of 2011.
Arch & Design >>, Projects >>
2.4.10 | Baltimore, MD | NeoCon East returns to the Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD, December 15-16. NeoCon East features Government Interiors, which focuses on products and
services geared to federal government procurement specifiers. The new
December dates are endorsed by the U.S. General Services Administration. More than 250 exhibitors and more than 7,500 people are expected this year and more than 50 CEU accredited seminars will be offered.
Event >>
2.4.10 | Grand
Rapids, MI | True Textiles Inc. became the first commercial textile manufacturer in North America
to be awarded CarbonNeutral electricity certification. The company measured and reduced the carbon emissions
produced by the electricity used in the production of Terratex products
to net zero.
Environment >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.3.10 | San Francisco,CA | URS Corporation was awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity
contract for environmental,
engineering and construction services for the Air Force
Center for Engineering and the Environment under the Worldwide
Environmental Restoration and Construction contract. URS and the other qualified contractors can compete for, or be
assigned, task orders, either as stand-alone companies or as part of
multi-company teams.
2.2.10 | Garden City, NY | WAC Lighting raised more than $30,000 for Haiti relief efforts. The company is working closely with the American Red Cross to consolidate funds and get help immediately.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.2.10 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group's Energy Services Unit was recognized for its EcoLine TM Project. The project was named the "2009 Project of the Year" by the EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program. The program recognizes landfill methane capture projects for innovation in generating
renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The EcoLine TM Project converts landfill gas into a medium BTU quality
gas, which is then used to produce environmentally clean electric power for both
the University of New Hampshire and the local electrical grid.
Awards >>, Environment >>, Facilities/FM >>
2.2.10 | New York, NY | Perkins Eastman joined the medical staff and leadership of NYU
Langone Medical Center in recognizing the completion of an Outpatient Surgery facility. Located at 333.E. 38th Street, NYC, the facility is designed for the needs of patients undergoing specialized orthopaedic surgical procedures that
do not require an overnight hospital stay. It includes operating rooms, ultrasonic decontamination machines, computerized
steam sterilizers for surgical hardware, and carbon dioxide devices for
sterilizing more delicate items.
Arch & Design >>, Projects >>
2.2.10 | High Point, NC | Davis Furniture will be represented by J.Aristy & Associates for
Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Puerto Rico and Bermuda are not included. Juan Aristy is a 13-year industry veteran, working for
manufacturers in both casegoods and
seating.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.2.10 | New York, NY | The IIDA NY Get Inside Design 101 Series continues on February 4, 6 pm, with How To Specify Systems Furniture. Join IIDA at the Haworth Showroom, 125 Park Avenue, NYC, for a CEU lecture on the technical features of panel
systems. This course will explain the "How To" of specifying
systems furniture. It will also highlight the necessary information
required by all systems furniture manufacturers in order to specify a
project accurately.
Event >>
2.2.10 | Toronto, Canada | IIDEX/NeoCon Canada 2010 returns September 22-25 at the Direct Energy Centre, Toronto, Canada. The 2010 show is three great shows in one: IIDEX/NeoCon Canada, Light Canada and the
newest addition, the Green Building Festival. The show will
share innovations, concepts, products and notable speakers who are at the
forefront of the Canadian design, architecture and business sectors.
Event >>
2.2.10 | Grand Rapids, MI | Steelcase will reinstate employee pay to what it was a year ago. Last March, company
executives saw cuts of 10-12%, while all
salaried workers took a 5% pay cut.
Wages
for hourly workers were not cut. The cuts were to last for one
year. Beginning March 1, employees will see
their pay returned to what it was a year ago.
Business >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.1.10 | Chicago, IL | Interior Investments, will host its Aeron Office Chair Hockey Tournament on March 4, 2010, 6 pm.
More than 600 chair hockey players and spectators from the Architectural,
Interior Design, Construction and Commercial Real Estate communities will go “chair
to chair” in floor hockey rinks made from cubicle panels at Chicago’s Navy Pier,
all to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Funds raised will be earmarked for the Special
Olympics Illinois State Floor Hockey Tournament held every November in Chicago.
Event >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.1.10 | Deer Park, NY | Christopher D’Souza, Senior Project Manager, and Reginald
Rainard, Project Manager with Heritage Mechanical Services, received LEED Professional
accreditation. Mr. Souza
and Mr. Rainard’s accreditation is part of a Company-wide program whereby all key
EMCOR personnel are becoming accredited under the guidelines of
USGBC’s LEED program.
Environment >>, People >>
2.1.10 | Shelton, CT | Ken Taylor and Michael Susca were named senior associates for Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc. Mr. Taylor is an expert in the development and calibration of groundwater and solute transport
models, working on modeling
projects for groundwater supply, contamination and mine dewatering projects
across the U.S. and in international locations. Mr. Susca has 26 years of
environmental consulting experience, including design and implementation of site
investigations, site remediation, permitting and water supply
investigation.
People >>
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