Cost Effective and Energy Efficient Design Pays Off
10.10.08 | Washington, DC | ASID certified interior designers design commercial space with energy efficiency and the reduction of energy costs as a primary goal. They employ a strategy
of efficiency and convenient conservation, including the use of low wattage LED Lamps to lower energy consumption and extend the
life of the lamp for up to 30,000 hrs/ lamp (as long as 5 years). Motion sensors
that turn lights on and off when certain spaces are in use, dimming controls
that extend the lamp-life saves time, money, and resources by reducing the
number of burnt out lamps and the cost of new bulbs.
AVRPStudios Expands Practice
10.10.08 | San Diego, CA | AVRPStudios is expanding its practice to formalize the sustainable
studio, AVRPGreen. Additionally, Tomasz Anielski, AIA will
join Doug Austin, FAIA, Chris Veum, AAIA/IIDA and Randy Robbins, AIA as
owners/Principals of AVRPStudios. Richard Moren, AIA will oversee the company's global projects group,
RedEight. avrpstudios.com
Carnegie Introduces Dance of Light Collection
10.10.08 | New
York, NY | Carnegie introduced the Dance of Light Collection. Part of the Philosophy Collection, Dance of Light is a privacy fabric collection for healthcare and wellness environments. Created by Louise Russell, a
longtime proponent of mind/body connection healing, the collection is offered in three patterns: Blossom, Joy, and Radiance.
Herman Miller, Inc., Named 2008 'Corporation of the Year'
10.10.08 | Zeeland, MI | Herman Miller was named "Corporation of the Year" by the Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC). Finalists for the award included Steelcase, Inc., and Xerox Corporation. Herman Miller was recognized at the MMBDC's annual awards dinner on October 8, 2008.
Two Dauphin Chairs Up For Award
10.10.08 | Ontario, Canada | Dauphin's Riola and Conte chairs are up for an Interior Design "Best of
the Year Award". The company invites you to show your support
for either chair by going online and voting at Interior Design:
http://boyawards.interiordesign.net
Humanscale Opens Hong Kong Showroom
10.10.08 | New York, NY | Humanscale opened its first Asian showroom in Hong Kong. Sales figures show that 23% of the company's total sales were international.
Located on Central, the showroom has many industry neighbors including
Steelcase, HOK and the American Institute of Architects. The showroom highlights the company’s
ergonomic seating and office tools which work together to promote healthy and
comfortable work environments for computer users.
InformeDesign Studies Factors Affecting Flexible Workplaces
10.10.08 | Minneapolis, MN | InformeDesign released a study on "Factors Affecting the Development of Flexible Workplace Facilities" by Mohammad A. Hassanain. The study explored design factors contributing to successful flexible office workspaces. Mr. Hassanain concluded:
- Understanding strategies that result in successful workspaces will aid building professionals in creating facilities that meet present and future organizational needs.
- Office design has evolved as new management strategies have emerged.
- Change in the office environment has occurred due to external changes and internal pressures.
Haworth Opens Showroom Near Seattle's Waterfront
10.10.08 | Holland, MI | Haworth, Inc.
opened its newest showroom in Seattle,
WA. The Haworth
space showcases the company's products and
presents new ideas in sustainable
design and organic workspaces. The showroom was designed with two-story, 180 degree windows to view Seattle's waterfront and with moveable walls, raised access floors and modular furniture, all reused from Haworth's Chicago showroom.
InformeDesign Looks At The Role Of The Human Body In Architecture
10.10.08 | Minneapolis, MN | InformeDesign released a study titled Architects' Conceptions of the
Human Body by Rob Imrie. The study investigated to what extent and
with what consequences contemporary architects and architectural
educators consider the human body in design process and instruction. The key conclusions were:
- Architectural curriculum rarely incorporated material about the interrelationships between design and the human body.
- Architects in practice seldom considered the human body as an expressed or implied reference for design.
- Practicing architects consistently used the size of their own bodies as a reference for understanding the human body and frequently overlooked body differences
- Architectural drawings and photographs often did not include a human body
Humanscale's Switch Mouse Highlighted in New York Times
10.10.08 | New York, NY | Humanscale's Switch Mouse was highlighted by New York Time's technology reporter John R. Quain. The award-winning Switch
Mouse is lauded for its unique, health-conscious design.
Switch Mouse is about 30 percent bigger than a typical mouse. The
size is intended to prevent wrist injuries like carpal tunnel
syndrome by incorporating a built-in palm rest and encouraging users
to move the mouse with arm motions rather than the more vulnerable
wrist muscles.
KI Collaborates With Iberdrola For European Aesthetics
10.9.08 | Green Bay, WI | KI and D2 Solutions collaborated with Iberdrola for its new office in Philadelphia, PA. Iberdrola, a private energy group with headquarters in Madrid, Spain, used KI's Genius architectural walls to create a space plan featuring a combination of workstations, offices and conference rooms.
Doshi Levien Exhibition At Moroso store
10.10.08 | New York, NY | The Moroso Showroom is exhibiting the works of Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien. "Myth and Material" will be on display until October 18 at 146 Greene Street, NYC. The colorful installation explores the influence of Indian
visual culture on their work and will include three furniture collections for
Moroso: Charpoy, My Beautiful Backside and Principessa.
Survey Reveals More Facility Professionals Using Green Strategies
10.9.08 | Houston, TX | A Green Practices 2008 Survey shows that more facility professionals are taking a strategic approach to green practices. Facility managers are increasingly following a master plan when
implementing sustainable practices and are tying their efforts to
measurable goals and business strategy. It also shows that while recycling and energy conservation initiatives are being
practiced by the vast majority of facility practitioners, financial
challenges still present the biggest impediment to going green. Results of the new survey will be presented at the World Workplace 2008 Conference & Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Special Lecture At Hafele Chicago Showroom
10.9.08 | Chicago, IL |
Häfele Chicago Showroom is hosting a traveling exhibit, "Rising From Ashes:
Furniture from Lost Trees." The Emerald Ash Borer beetle
is expected to kill 96,000 ash trees and nearly one-fifth of all city street
trees in Chicago. A group of furniture designers, artisans, and educators want to
show the community how to make use of the wood from these trees. The collection will be on view at the
Häfele showroom, 154 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL until Nov. 7. On October 20, 6-7:00 pm, there will be discussion panel discussion on the Ash tree followed by bidding on a child's rocking chair made from Ash wood .
+Housing Symposium At Center For Architecture
10.9.08 | New York, NY | The Center for Architecture, 536 La Guardia Place is hosting a symposium on NYC's most innovative new housing developments on October 11, 11:00 am-5:00 pm. The daylong +Housing symposium includes designers as well as key developers who will discuss the trend toward mixed use of public amenities and housing projects. +Housing focuses on eight current examples which illustrate this
phenomenon: public uses combined with, and often financed by housing.
Herman Miller's Teneo Storage Furniture Wins Spark Award
10.9.08 | Zeeland, MI | Herman Miller, Inc. received a Spark Award for the Teneo storage furniture collection. Designed by
Ayse Birsel and Bibi Seck, Teneo was
recognized with Spark silver for the Storage Furniture and Systems category. The core products, for a variety of configurations, include single islands, side-by-side islands,
presentation units, wall units, individual storage, and surfaces.
KTGY Principal David Obitz To Speak At Multifamily Conference
10.9.08 | Irvine, CA | David Obitz will participate in the 2008 Multifamily Executive Conference in Las Vegas, NV. Mr. Obitz, a principal with KTGY Group, will speak on "Born Again: Cost-Effective Ways to Revive Stale Apartment Stock." The lecture is at the Bellagio Hotel on Monday, October 13, 1:30-2:30 pm. www.ktgy.com
DeStefano + Partners Sign Lease At 330 N. Wabash
10.9.08 | Chicago, IL | DeStefano + Partners leased the 32nd floor at 330 N. Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL. Prime Group Realty Trust is collaborating with the firm in renovating the floor. The architecture and design firm signed a 10 year lease for the entire floor, to begin in 2009.
BlackRock Main Sponsor For Art Miami
10.39.08 | Miami, FL | Art Miami returns to the Miami Arts District December 3-7, 2008. The 19th edition of the fair will feature more than 115 art galleries, with works by European, American and Asian artists. BlackRock, an investment management firm, will be the fair’s main sponsor. Art Miami also formed a partnership with Sundari Foundation, a Miami based public charity. Entitled Heart Miami, it will highlight the spiritual “heart of art” and the
profound ways in which art has the capacity to touch and uplift those
most in need.
IFMA, ASHRAE Collaborate On Energy Efficiency Issues
10.9.08 | Houston, TX | The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers and the International Facility Management Association will sign a memorandum of understanding on October 16 to increase cooperation between the two groups.The memorandum of understanding, to be signed at IFMA’s World Workplace 2008 Conference & Expo at 2:30 pm will call for sharing resources and collaborating on projects, publications, sustainability research and educational offerings.
Allsteel Hires Business Development Manager
10.9.08 | Muscatine, IA | Rob Dahlke joined Allsteel Inc. as a Business Development Manager. He will work on generating sales opportunities with the government and post-secondary markets for the greater Charlotte, NC area. Mr. Dahlke has over 13 years of experience in the contract office furniture industry on both the dealer and manufacturer levels.
GKV Architects Complete Design Of El Diario
10.9.08 | New York, NY | Gerner Kronick + Valcarcel, Architects completed the design of El Diario’s new office space. El Diario, the leading Spanish language newspaper in New York, moved to 1 MetroTech. The office space is designed for a media company
on the verge of moving from paper-based to digital distribution.
Arch School Exhibition Opens October 18
10.9.08 | New York, NY | The Arch School Exhibition will open on October 18. The fourth annual exhibition, at the Center for Architecture, 536 La Guardia Place, NYC, features the most promising student work coming out of 14 of the country's best architecture and design schools. The participating schools are:
- The City College of New York, Columbia University, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, Cornell University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, New York Institute of Technology, Parsons The New School for Design, Pratt Institute, Princeton University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Syracuse University, University at Buffalo (SUNY), University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University.
Q-TRAN Appoints Illuminations, Inc. For Further Expansion
10.9.08 | Bridgeport, CT | Q-Tran named Illuminations, Inc for further lighting expansion. The lighting sales agency will cover Southeastern PA, southern NJ and Delaware. Illuminations, Inc. is a commercial lighting sales agency that works
with the specification community, including lighting designers,
architects, engineers and distributors.
Illuminations, Inc. is based at 5062 West Chester Pike in Newtown
Square, PA.
Dell Continues To Make Green Efforts
10.9.08 | Round Rock, TX | Dell Inc. is switching to mercury-free light-emitting diodes, or
LEDs. Starting in mid-December, two-thirds of its Latitude E family of notebooks will be
delivered with mercury-free LED backlighting as a standard feature.
In addition to the Latitude E4200, E4300, E6400, E6400 ATG and E6500,
Dell will also be shipping LED backlighting as a standard display for its Precision M2400 and M4400 mobile workstations.
Dell will also be shipping LED backlighting as a standard display for its Precision M2400 and M4400 mobile workstations.
New Practices New York 2008: Winners' Symposium
10.9.08 | New York, NY | The New Practices New York 2008 Competition winners will present and discuss their work on October 15. The symposium, at the Center for Architecture, 536 La Guardia Place, NYC, 6-8 pm, looks at how the these projects are altering the landscape for architectural practice in New York.
EMCOR Group Launches Safety & Productivity Program
10.8.08 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group, Inc. launched the Safety & Productivity Program (SPP). The program mirrors some aspects of the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program, but EMCOR SPP expands beyond safety and health to incorporate other features of business operation. The
first operating company designated an EMCOR Safety & Productivity Partner is
University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors in Arizona (UMEC).
Vista System Offers Greater Protection Against Vandalism
10.8.08 | Sarasota, FL | Vista System International offers a better solution against vandalism. The design team at Vista System modified the side channel on it's
extrusions to add a special mechanism designed to grip and hold the insert in
place.
TEAM 7 To Celebrate Opening Of Flagship Showroom
10.8.08 | Miami, FL | TEAM 7 will celebrate the opening of its flagship Miami showroom on November 8. To celebrate the arrival of Sustainable Style, a cocktail party and presentation will be held at the Buena Vista Building, 180 NE 39th Street, Miami, FL, from 7:30-10:00. A presentation on South Florida Sustainable Interiors will be made at 8:00.
Co-ops And Community Centers - October 10
10.8.08 | New York, NY | The Center for Architecture, will host a discussion on the Cooperative Movement. The informal talk with David Burney and Anthony Schuman, takes place October 10, 6 pm, 536 La Guardia Place, NYC.
The theme of the talk, "Place and Progress," looks at how
community centers within cooperative housing can serve as a way of
associating place with progress.
Elkus Manfredi Architects Win AS&U Award
10.8.08 | Boston, MA | Elkus Manfredi received an AS&U Design Award for College Row at Franklin & Marshall. The award winning project created a new main street for college students and established a connection between the campus and
downtown Lancaster, PA. The design included retail space and 100 units for students.
Thornton Tomasetti Promotes Two In Washington, D.C. Office
10.8.08 | Washington, DC | R. Wayne Stocks and Mark Tamaro were promoted at Thornton Tomasetti, Washington, DC. Mr. Stocks was named senior vice president/principal. He joined the company with the acquisition of James Madison Cutts in 2000 and currently manages the DC office. Mr. Tamaro, appointed to principal, began at Thornton
Tomasetti in New York and later joined James Madison Cutts.
The HON Company Introduces REPREVE Recycled Yarns
10.8.08 | Muscatine, IA | The HON Company offers REPREVE, a 100% recycled fiber for two of its
seating fabrics. Glo uses 44% REPREVE fiber and Charged uses 51%. These fabrics are available on more than 90% of HON’s seating line including Versant, Cambia, Pillow-Soft,
Park Avenue, Alaris, and Unanimous. REPREVE yarns, made by Unifi, are made from pre-consumer polyester fiber waste and
post-consumer plastics, including PET water and soda bottles.
Burt Hill Opens Phoenix Office
10.8.08 | Phoenix, AZ | Burt Hill opened an office in Phoenix, AZ. It is the 11th for the design firm and first in the region. The Phoenix office is working with Education Management Corporation (EDMC), a client from the Company's Pittsburgh office. The team will be led by Annette M. Zacherson, AIA, and senior interior designer and project manager Timothy Benson, NCIDQ Certified.
Ronald Budny Named Entrepreneur Of The Year
10.8.08 | Litchfield, CT | Ronald C.
Budny was named Cambridge Who's Who Entrepreneur of the Year in Interior
Design. Mr. Budny is owner and president of Ron Budny/Interior Design. The selection is based on accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership, and service. Mr. Budny, with more than 40 years of professional experience, is a published author, is a guest on radio and television shows, and lectures nationally.
Teknion Products On Display At Good Design Show
10.8.08 | Toronto, ON |
Teknion Corporation announced that three of its products are part of the Good Design Show in Athens, Greece. The District modular furniture system, Marketplace worktable and Metrix
task chair received Good Design Awards and are on display alongside the best new international designs at the Contemporary Space Athens, 46-48 Megalou Vassiliou.
Swift Lounge Collection Released By National Office Furniture
10.8.08 | Jasper, IN | National Office Furniture introduced the Swift modular lounge collection. Swift offers versatile seating options with a wide selection in contrasting fabrics. Swift lounges earned the SCS Indoor Advantage Gold mark and the tables
from the modular collection received SCS Indoor Advantage certification.
Paul Brayton Makes Give Of Property To High Point University
10.8.08 | High Point, NC | L. Paul Brayton made a gift of real estate to High Point University, NC. Mr. Brayton is the president of Paul Brayton Designs and a member of the university's Board of Trustees. The property is a light industrial building valued at $2.3 million.
Cooper-Hewitt Museum To Present Fashioning Felt
10.8.08 | New York, NY | The Cooper-Hewitt, National
Design Museum will present "Fashioning Felt." The exhibition runs from March 6-Sept. 7, 2009 in the first floor galleries of the museum, located at 91st Street at Fifth Ave., NYC. "Fashioning Felt" is a comprehensive overview of the varied uses of felt in contemporary design and will feature more than 70 felt works in a range of fields, including fashion, architecture, product design and home furnishings.
David Kutsunai Honored By The IIDA At Leaders Breakfast
10.7.08 | Seattle, WA | David Kutsunai was honored at the inaugural Leaders Breakfast in Seattle, WA by the IIDA Northern Pacific Chapter. Mr. Kutsunai is a Principal and Director of Design at the Seattle office of IA Interior Architects. He was recognized for his professional accomplishments and contributions to the Seattle business and design communities.
Perkins+Will Receives A 2008 ASTD Best Award
10.7.08| Washington, DC |
Perkins+Will was one of the winners of the 2008 American Society
for Training & Development (ASTD) BEST Award. Established in 1993, the awards
recognize organizations that have demonstrated enterprise-wide success as
a result of employee learning and development. All winners are recognized in a special section of the
October 2008 issue of Training + Development (T+D), ASTD's monthly
magazine.
Citron Work Spaces Makes A Move
10.7.08 | Louisville, CO | Citron Work Spaces moved into its new facility at 197 S. 104th Street, Louisville, CO. The facility is being evaluated
for LEED certification for commercial interiors. The showroom displays environmentally friendly features including fluorsecent lights, recycled street lamps from New Orleans, water conserving fixtures, large windows and non-toxic paint.
Kasian To Redesign Edmonton Landmark
10.87.08 | Edmonton, Canada | Kasian was selected to lead the design of the Federal Building and
Centennial Plaza project in Edmonton, Canada. The existing landmark building,
unoccupied since 1989, will
undergo a contemporary transformation to give it new purpose and
reconnect it with the city. The design will focus on preservation and
sustainability. The project is scheduled for completion at
the end of 2011. www.kasian.com
ErgoGenesis Introduces The 2600 Series
10.7.08 | Navasota, TX | ErgoGenesis, introduced the 2600 Series chair for ergonomic comfort. Known for the BodyBilt chair, the company's newest series offers a mesh back with
the contoured BodyBilt seatpan. All of the ergonomic advantages have been retained,
yet allows for ample shoulder room and elbow movement that is lacking in other
mesh back chairs. The hand constructed seat is made with soy-based BioFoam and
the seatpan may be upholstered in any fabric.
Teknion Is Sponsor For 2008 Applied Brilliance Conference
10.7.08| Toronto, ON | Teknion Corporation became a sponsor for the Applied
Brilliance Conference on October 14-16 at the
Sagamore Hotel, 110 Sagamore Rd, Bolton Landing, NY. To develop young industry talent, Teknion is offering Junior Fellows Sponsorships to bring architects and designers under the age of 35 to
the conference.
Hope Roadcap Joins WorkPlace Furnishings
10.7.08 | Cincinnati, OH | Hope Roadcap was hired as Vice President of Business Development for WorkPlace Furnishings. Ms.Roadcap comes to WPF from The Phillips Group,
Middletown, PA, where she served most recently as Director of Sales and
Design.
EMCOR Subsidiary Receives Contract For Newtown Creek
10.7.08 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group subsidiary, Welsbach Electric will install the electrical systems at the Newtown Creek Water Treatment Plant, Brooklyn, NY. Welsbach Electric is responsible for the demolition and electrical installation, including power, lighting and sub systems, associated
with re-construction of the South Battery Grit, Aeration and Settlement tanks at
the Treatment Plant, which is currently in the midst of a 10
year, $2.5 billion dollar, capital upgrade.
IFMA Names 2008 Class of Fellows
10.6.08 | Houston, TX | IFMA announced the 2008 class of IFMA Fellows. The new class will be honored during the association's Awards of Excellence banquet on October 17 at World Workplace 2008 Conference & Expo in Dallas, TX. Being named an IFMA Fellow is the highest honor the association can
bestow on a member. To date, 75 other facility professionals have
received the distinction. The newest members are:
- Bruce Kenneth Forbes, founder, president and CEO of ARCHIBUS.
- Jon Eldon Martens, facilities operations division manager for Sonoma County, CA, General Services and founder and president of JEMCOR.
- W.Kirtley Miller Jr, program/project consultant at Himes Associates and program manager for the facility management certificate program at George Mason University.
- Michael K. Schley, founder and CEO of FM:Systems.
G . Frank Mills Named Sr. Project Manager For Ellerbe Becket
10.6.08 | Dallas, TX | G. Frank Mills joined Ellerbe Becket in its Dallas, TX office. He will serve as Senior Project Manager. Previously he worked as Director of Operations for an architectural practice in Arlington, TX where he worked primarily in the medical and higher education field. Mr. Mills also served as a staff architect with Baylor College of Dentistry
in Dallas and was national director of
design & construction for American Healthcare
Management, Inc.

