5.1.08 | Las Vegas, NV | Lightfair International will take place at the
Las Vegas Convention Center, May 26-30, 2008. The event will feature 500 exhibitors of architectural
and commercial lighting products and over 200 hours of educational
courses. Students wishing to be involved with the conference have numerous opportunities with the debut of the LFI Student Outreach Program. Free student registration and one free seminar, as well as discounted rates and a variety of conference opportunities are available to interested students. Contact Brianne Jones, Conference
Coordinator, at
briannej@lightfair.com or 404.220.2221 for more information.
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5.1.08 | Atlanta, GA | Global Link Logistics expanded FLEX, its furniture importing service, to include the Shanghai region of China. With the expansion to Shanghai, FLEX is now available from the three major Asian furniture origins: Ho Chi Minh City, Yantian and Shanghai. FLEX was created so manufacturers and dealers of all sizes could cost-effectively consolidate orders from any number of factories at origin and ship individual orders—as small as 300 cubic feet—directly to any destination in the contiguous U.S. and many Canadian points. FLEX offers furniture importers the cost advantages of a direct container program combined with the order size flexibility of a North American warehouse program. www.globallinklogistics.com
5.1.08 | Muscatine, IA | The Hon Company's F3 chair with ilira - stretch fabric and the Initiate with Nature
Core segmented panel system received Platinum honors in the 2007-2008 ADEX competition sponsored by Design Journal magazine. The F3 chair's ilira – stretch fabric is a multi-directional, open-knit “mesh
like” fabric that allows for enhanced airflow, resulting in a more comfortable
sitting experience. The chair
is endorsed by the World
Chiropractic Alliance and is certified by Scientific Certification Systems as Indoor Advantage Gold for indoor air quality.
HON’s Initiate
segmented panel system provides the look of tiled panels, without
the expense, and can be integrated with non-segmented panels for added
flexibility. Nature Core fiberboard is made from a blend of synthetic fibers and
an annually renewable agri-fiber, kenaf. Initiate is the first panel system in the industry to be certified by SCS
as the Indoor Advantage Gold for indoor air quality.
Awards >>, Products >>
5.1.08 | Mian, Italy | I Saloni 2008 reports a record number of visitors- 348,000- an increase of 29% over last year. 210,000 attendees came from
abroad, pointing to a market
that is increasingly more open. 2,450 exhibiting companies covered an
area of 230,000 square meters,
showcasing the latest in domestic furnishing, in various styles, ranging from
classic to modern to designer at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile and the International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition.
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5.1.08 | San Francisco, CA | Castlemark Seating, headquarted in Tau Yuan, Taiwan, released a new collection, Edge1, now available
directly to dealers and designers in America. Edge1, created by Gardner Klassen and David Valdiserri, is 96%
recyclable and will be entered into Contract
Magazine's
Best of Neocon 2008. Visit Castlemark at Neocon on the 7th floor, stand #7-8076. www.castlemark.com.tw.
Products >>
5.1.08 | New York, NY | The Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) Mentor
Program, in conjunction with the New York Yankees,
held an event at Yankee Stadium to recognize the achievements of local
high school students who have participated in the organization’s
mentoring activities. The Yankee Stadium event recognized
the efforts of mentors from area companies as well as the 19 students from Bronx
high schools who participated in the program. In addition to being exposed to the ACE
industry through presentations and onsite visits, the students were assigned a
project to complete; they formed groups to design the Monument Park for the new Yankee
Stadium. The students are working
on the project
from the construction site trailers
at the stadium. Their mentors are
from the various companies working on the new stadium, including owner's
representative, architect, structural engineer, mechanical engineer and
construction manager.
The ACE Mentor Program was created
to address the growing need for skilled professionals in the architecture,
construction and engineering industries.
Projects >>
5.1.08 | New
York, NY |Material ConneXion will host Taction, an
exhibition designed by Fabric Images
Inc., a Chicago-based, worldwide supplier of printable and
non-printable fabric architecture, during the 2008 International Contemporary
Furniture Fair. Fabric Images, Inc. will create a unique
architectural installation of Instincts,
a new line of poly-dimensional sensory textiles. The exhibition, which will
also celebrate the opening of Fabric Images, Inc., NYC, will be on view at
Material ConneXion at 127 West 25th Street, 2nd Floor, from May
14-June 15, 2008.
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5.1.08 | North Bergen, NJ | ActionEmco announced the creation of a Sales Division servicing the Southeastern United States.
Karl Collins has been promoted to Regional Sales Manager for
the Southeast territory, which comprises Maryland, Delaware, Virginia,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Eastern Tennessee and Eastern West
Virginia. Mr. Collins has over 13 years’ experience in the office products
industry. The Southeast territory's sales team includes Claudia Miller and Curt Williams, who have a
combined 60 years’ experience between them in servicing the Southeast
independent dealer community. Both are former employees of O'Henry.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, People >>
4.30.08 | East Greenville, PA | Knoll
workplace research is cited in a BusinessWeek article (4.28.08 ) by Matt Vella on
collaboration in the workplace. The article, titled "White-Collar Workers
Shoulder Together Like it or Not," presents the
results of a recent Knoll survey on group work,
and employees' attitudes toward collaboration.
Research >>
4.30.08 |New York, NY | Ayse Birsel was among seven individuals
honored on April 10, 2008, by the Rhode Island
School of Design at its annual Athena Awards Gala
in New York City. Recognized for Excellence in
Furniture Design, Ms. Birsel is known for Herman
Miller’s award-winning Resolve furniture
system and its new Teneo storage furniture collection. The Athena awards recognize achievement in the
arts by presenting distinguished service awards
to individuals in the worlds of art and design,
and to corporate leaders who promote design excellence,
support the arts and exemplify innovation.
Awards >>, People >>
4.30.08 | San Francisco, CA | POLLACK architecture received AIA San Francisco’s Citation Award for Excellence in Interior Architecture for its design of the Southern California headquarters for VANS, an action sports lifestyle company. POLLACK's design team includes Design Principal David Galullo, AIA, IIDA, Project Manager Steve Lawler, AIA, NCARB, Nathaniel Haynes, LEED AP & John Stempniak.
Arch & Design >>, Awards >>
4.30.08 | New York, NY | James L Lammie was elected chairman of the Board of Directors for Parsons Brinckerhoff, succeeding Thomas J. O'Neill. Mr. Lammie has
served on the board since 2006, and previously served as a director from 1983
through 1999. He was president and
chief executive officer of Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc. from 1990 to 1996. Richard A. Schrader, CFO was relected as the board's vice chairman. In addition, four directors were elected to the board: Martha Clark Goss, Ashok K. Kothari, George J. Pierson and Rodney E. Slater. Each will serve a
three-year term. Mr. Kothari and Mr.Pierson are employees of Parsons Brinckerhoff;
Ms. Goss and Mr. Slater are non-employee directors.
People >>
4.30.08 | McConnellsville, NY | Harden became the first furniture manufacturer to receive a certified Silver Exemplary Status with the Sustainable Furniture Council. The Sustainable Furniture Council (SFC) was formed in 2006 to set
standards for and promote environmentally sustainable practices within
the furnishings industry.
Environment >>
4.30.08 | Washington, DC | Implications, a
monthly research newsletter on design and human
behavior produced by InformeDesign looks at the human factors designers need to consider when designing environments that will be used by individuals with neurological disorders. According to A.J. Paron Wildes, an architectural and design specialists for Allsteel, the key to successful environmental intervention is to prioritize where attention and consideration is most needed. To view or download a copy of this issue, go to
the InformeDesign Web site at
http://www.informedesign.umn.edu/ and select
Implications from the Main Menu
Research >>
4.31.08 | Torrance, CA | Virco released a new furniture line for colleges and universities called Text. Designed by Peter Glass and Bob Mills, Text offers performance and style at a moderate price. Text tables and desks combine ellipticallegs, swooping yokes and arched feet, withheavy-gauge tubular steel and proven Virco construction for extendedproduct life. All Text modelsare GREENGUARD certified for indoor air quality. For more information: T: 1.800.448.4726.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
4.29.08 | New York, NY | The Fourteenth Edition of The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice is now available. The updated version covers all aspects of architectural practice, including major revised content
on programming, project management, sustainable design, team building
and much more. The new book/CD package includes two accompanying CD-ROMs that contain
the complete contents of the book in a searchable format and samples of
all AIA contract documents.
Prof. Assoc. >>
4.29.08 | Granby, Quebec |
Artopex, introduced Nano, the newest member of its systems
family.
Nano is designed for compatibility with existing Artopex furniture and complements the Uni-T and Take Off systems, as well as Time and Take Off freestanding furniture. It is easy to install and comes in a variety of finished and color combinations.
Products >>
4.29.08 | New York, NY | dkVOGUE will
premiere a series of nine documentary films detailing both historical
and contemporary icons of Danish architecture and design and their
landmark projects. The film collection will be presented as part of an
exclusive installation in the Danish Pavilion of the International
Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), May 17-20 at the Jacob K Javits Center, 655 West 34th Street, NYC. The centerpiece of the dkVOGUE film series is Life By Design,
a feature-length exploration of how Danish design has evolved from the
“Golden Age” of the 1950's and 1960's through the present day.
Event >>
4.29.08 | Washington, DC | Adrian Hagerty was named Managing Principal for the Washington, DC office of Ellerbe Becket. Mr. Hagerty has worked with the firm for over 20 years and has served as Principal and Senior manager on healthcare and government projects. Mr. Hagerty's current projects include the Mercy Medical Center in
downtown Baltimore; West Georgia Medical Center Redevelopment in
LaGrange, GA: and the Baptist Hospital East point & Bardstown Road
Campus Development in Louisville, KY. www.ellerbebecket.com/
People >>
4.29.08 | Irvine, CA | Trussnet USA Development Co.
Inc.
received a "Finance, Design and Build" Turnkey Development Contract
for a 6th generation TFT-LCD Plant in China, with a total contract
value of USD 2.5 Billion. Plant construction will include a factory, corporate offices, and dormitories. The project will begin in May 2008.
Projects >>
4.29.08 | Washington, DC | American Institute of Architects
(AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) selected the top ten
examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect
and enhance the environment. The Top Ten
Green Projects are:
Aldo Leopold Legacy Center
The Kubala Washatko Architects, Inc., Cedarburg, WI
Cesar Chavez Library
Line and Space, LLC, Tucson, AZ
Discovery Center at South Lake Union
The Miller/Hull Partnership, Seattle, WA
Pocono Environmental Education Center
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Garthwaite Center for Science and Art, Cambridge School of Weston
Architerra, Inc., Boston, MA
Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life
VJAA, Minneapolis, MN
Macallen Building Condominiums
Office dA Inc. and Burt Hill Inc., Boston, MA
Queens Botanical Garden Visitor & Administration Center
BKSK Architects, New York, NY
The Nueva School, Hillside Learning Complex
Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects, San Francisco, CA
Yale University Sculpture Building and Gallery
KieranTimberlake Associates LLP, Philadelphia, PA
Honorable Mention went to:
Internal Revenue Service - Kansas City Service Center
BNIM / 360 Inc., Kansas City, MO
Awards >>, Environment >>
4.29.08 | New York, NY | 2008 Design Award winners of Architectural Honors and Merits will present and discuss their work on Wednesday, May 7, 5:30-8:00 at the Center for Architecture, 536 La Guardia Place, NYC.
The Design Awards Symposia will continue to
showcase the winners of all areas of the AIA New
York Chapter's 2008 Design Award winning entries. The next event will be Interiors on May 19 followed by Projects on June 18. CEU credits available. www.aiany.org/calendar
Event >>, Prof. Assoc. >>, Research >>
4.29.08 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group was included in FORTUNE magazine’s annual FORTUNE 500 list for the ninth consecutive year. The Company was ranked 407, up from its 2006 ranking of 448, and was also ranked 27th in 10-year annual earnings per share growth rate and 60th in 10-year annual rate of total return to investors.www.EMCORGroup.com.
Facilities/FM >>
4.29.08 | New York, NY | Humanscale will host Faces in the Wild at its Showroom, 11 East 26th Street, 8th Floor, NYC, on Tuesday, May 13, 2008. The silent auction will run from 5:30-8:30 and a live auction will be held from 6:30-7:00 pm. All proceeds generated by the auction will benefit World Wildlife Fund. RSVP:3@bdeonline.biz by Wednesday, May 7. A $10 donation will be collectedat the door to benefit WWF. This donation can be applied to your winning bid. Humanscale will match all funds raised for WWF.Unable to attend? View and bid on select items online. www.facesinthewild.com
4.29.08 | Irvine, CA | KTGY Group was named a finalist in six categories in the MAME Awards competition, including Best Community (Arroyo Crossing), Best Attached Home (City Square) and Best Architectural Design (Vantage of Palo Alto).
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