Corporate Express Facility Achieves LEED Gold

4.7.08 | Broomfield, CO | Corporate Express US Inc., a dealing in office and computer supplies, attained LEED Construction Interiors Gold-level certification for its distribution facility in Portland, OR. Noted environmental design features included a high-efficiency heating and cooling system, high natural daylight, and water saving devices.

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Architecture: Designs For Living: Cultural Sustainability

4.7.08 | New York, NY | The program series, Architecture: Designs for Living: Cultural Sustainability, part of the Mayor's PlaNYC to explore design directions for new growth in NYC, will look at the designs by four architects for performing arts facilities recently built in NYC. The panel discussion takes place Monday, April 14, 5:30-8:00 pm at the Center for Architecture, 536 La Guardia Place, NYC. The program is part of the Mayor's PlaNYC, which explores design directions for new growth in NYC. Panelists include:

• Robert M Rogers - Ballet Hispanico Center for Lantin Dance & Culture
• Sara Caples - Queens Theatre in the Park
• Mitchell Kurtz - Cherry Lane Theater
• Thomas Leeser - 3-Legged Dog Art and Technology Center

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EasyKeys.com Launches Web Site For Replacement Office Furniture Keys

4.7.08 | Charlotte, NC | EasyKeys.com, a new company founded to provide a convenient, hassle-free process for ordering replacement keys for office furniture online, has launched a first-of-its kind website --
http://www.EasyKeys.com -- that expands its online services to companies nationwide.  EasyKeys.com cuts keys for all office furniture manufacturers, including Steelcase, Herman Miller, Haworth, HON, Kimball and Knoll and can be shipped for overnight delivery anywhere in the U.S.

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Kim Plavcan, ASID, Dies

4.5.08 | New Haven, CT | Kim Plavcan died after losing a short battle with cancer. She served with many of you in her pursuit to advance the interior design profession and to design better environments in which to deliver healthcare. We will miss her brilliance, creative intuition, wit and good will.  All at CAMA, Inc. send a very warm hug.

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Office Furniture Dealer Technology Task Force Releases Survey Results.

4.4.08 | Alexandria, VA | Office Furniture Dealer Technology Task Force released the results of the Business System Requirements Survey Results and Analysis. The survey was developed to give dealers a voice with their software providers and manufacturers and to help develop better industry software. The results include a demographic summary, categories requiring future investment for dealer efficiency and effectiveness, and categories with highest and lowest dealer satisfaction. The entire 75-page detailed Business System Requirements Survey Results and Analysis is available for download free of charge at www.solomoncoyle.com.

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Kimball Office Earns EPA SmartWay Certification

4.4.08 | Jasper, IN | Kimball Office received certification as a SmartWay Partner by the Environmental Protection Agency for its transport fleet. The company earned high marks by saving significant amounts of diesel fuel, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 26.3%, cutting particulate matter by 22.5%, decreasing nitrogen oxides by 26%. http://www.kimballoffice.com

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Persol to Present Design Exhibition During Milan Furniture Fair

4.4.08 | Milan, Italy | PERSOL: VISIONI - Design in viaggio is a creative design project that will be launched at the Milan Furniture Fair, at the Milan Fairgrounds at Rho, on April 15, 2008. Fixed images, videos, soundscapes and design materials bring to life the journeys through modern Italy of international talent, Martino Gamper, Jason Miller, Patrick Norguet and Hector Serrano whose designs exemplify the Persol spirit. Persol eyewear is a subsidiary of Luxottica Group.  www.persol.com

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AIA Announces 2008 Housing Awards

4.4.08 | Washington, DC | American Institute of Architects announced the 19 recipients of the 2008 Housing Awards. The jury recognizes projects in four award categories: One/Two Family Custom Housing, Multifamily Housing, One/Two Family Production Housing, and Special Housing. For a complete list of winners, visit: http://www.housingzone.com/probuilder/article/CA6542391.html

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Syska Hennessy Names Three Senior Vice Presidents

4.3.08 | New York, NY | Syska Hennessy Group named James Coe, Christopher Johnston, and Carol Fern Senior Vice Presidents.

• Mr. Coe is based in Atlanta joined the firm in 2006 and became operations manager of the firm's Critical Facilities operations in 2007.
• Also based in Atlanta, Mr. Johnston brings 37 years of experience to his position as chief engineer for the National Critical Facilities Team.
  
• Ms Fern, based in Los Angeles, is responsible for managing the National Healthcare team in the western United States.

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Material ConneXion To Exhibit At Salone del Mobile

3.4.08 | New York, NY | Material ConneXion will present  Sustainable Materials for a Better World at Salone Internazionale del Mobile, the New Milan Fairgrounds, Rho, Italy, from April 16-22, 2008, located between Halls 14 and 18. The exhibition will include materials that are biodegradable, recyclable, efficient, lightweight, durable, nontoxic and renewable. Advances in material processing will be highlighted as well as the latest Cradle to Cradle materials.

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