10.23.08 | New York, NY | Gensler released the results of its 2008 U.S. Workplace Survey. The survey reveals that top-performing companies are embracing a restructuring of the workplace for collaboration, learning and socialization, rather than a "heads-down" work approach. Gensler commission Added Value to conduct an online survey with a random sample of 900 participants with full-time, in-office jobs and representing all staff levels of work. The survey makes evident that improving
business performance via workplace improvements
depends on the quality of space, not quantity of space.
For a survey report
or tips on workplace design in an economic
downturn, please visit: http://www.gensler.com/#aboutus/news/pressreleases/61
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10.22.08 | Houston, TX | The World Workplace 2008 Conference & Expo concluded last week in Dallas, TX. Nearly 4,500 attendees from 40 countries were present, generating $12,853,728 in revenue for the city. World Workplace 2009 will be held Oct. 7-9 in Orlando, FL.
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10.22.08 | East Greenville, PA | Joe MacIsaac, President, Knoll International was a juror for the 2008 International Architecture Awards. The awards are a program of the
Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, which celebrates architectural solutions. A total of 114 projects were selected to receive the
prestigious Award.
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10.22.08 | Laurel, MD and Roswell, GA | John Motley Associates and Myers Brazell &
Associates will merge to represent the office products industry. While the formal merger of John Motley Associates and Myers Brazell will
be effective January 1, 2009, the two organizations have already begun
work on consolidating operations and coordinating market coverage.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
10.22.08 | Navasota, TX | ErgoGenesis withstood the impact of Hurricane Ike using ingenuity and imagination. Although the building sustained little damage, power was lost and the Texas heat was up. With large orders to fill and livelihoods dependent on a functioning facility, the company rerouted phone lines to homes with operational phones. A makeshift production line was moved to a central location in the plant, a network of laptop computers were assembled in the lobby, and generators were installed. By Wednesday, four days after the storm hit, a 500 chair order was shipped.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
10.22.08 | Vancouver, Canada | Kasian appointed three Senior Associates and eight
Associates firm wide.
The new Kasian leaders for the Vancouver office are:
- Ken Mah, Senior Associate, Sarah Nelles, Senior Associate, Joanne Stich, Senior Associate, Deborah Day, Associate, Kristalina Dinovsky-Kutev, Associate, Judith Horvath, Associate, Terry Smith, Associate, Douglas Steele, Associate, Andrew Thomson, Associate.
Jason Hess was named Associate for the Edmonton office and Ralph Dopping was named Associate in Toronto.
For information about the new Kasian leaders visit:
www.kasian.com/2008appointments
10.22.08 | Chicago, IL | Donghia, Inc. expanded its showroom at the Chicago Merchandise Mart. Donghia's enlarged space in
suite 631 will encompass over 8500 sq. ft and will feature multiple lines including Blackbird, Calvin Fabrics,
Townsend Leather, Bergamo Fabrics, and Pollack.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
10.22.08 | Washington, DC | The first ASID national career development program kicked off October 20. RealWorld DesignWeek gives interior design students nationwide hands-on shadowing experiences for better preparation in interior design. This week students are working in host design firms across the country
learning about corporate design, private jet design, hotel design,
restaurant design, hospital/healthcare design, sustainability, universal
design, and multi-housing design. ASID is supplementing the program with a pair of instructional, online
seminars leading up to and following RWDW.
Arch & Design >>
10.22.08 | Denver, CO | Chad Wentz, Senior Associate for IA Interior Architects returned to the Denver, CO office. Mr. Wentz has been in Columbus, OH on assignment. His ongoing role in project and client leadership remains the same. www.interiorarchitects.com
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10.22.08 | Indianapolis, IN | Lisa Kieffner joined Mayer Fabrics as its OEM Market Manager. She will serve manufacturers
and specifiers in southern Indiana, southern Illinois, southern Ohio,
Kansas, Missouri
and Kentucky. Previously, Ms. Kieffner was marketing director for the
Jasper Group in Jasper, IN.
People >>
10.22.08 | Montreal, Canada | The Holcim
Awards competition winners for Sustainable Construction
projects were announced. In the second annual North American competition, nine projects from Canada and the United States were presented with awards for their approach to housing affordability, employment, renewable energy, and water efficiency.
The competition is run in parallel in five
regions of the world by the Swiss-based Holcim
Foundation for Sustainable Construction. Almost
5000 projects from 90 countries entered the
competition. The winners are:
- Gold: The Solar 2 Green Energy, Arts and Education Center, NYC
- Silver: A self-contained day labor station, San Francisco, CA
- Bronze: The Freshwater Lake Restorations and Research Facility, Ontario, Canada
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10.22.08 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group subsidiary, EMCOR Services New York/New Jersey will install the mechanical systems for the Giorgio Armani flagship store, NYC. The company will be responsible for the installation of all the mechanical systems including the furnishing and installation of a 180-ton chilled water plant.
Projects >>
10.22.08 | Yorkville, NY | Meyda Lighting introduces the Jonquil floor lamp and chandelier. Designed for home or commercial spaces, the three-light floor lamp features white frosted glass floral shades that wind around a white and green speckled enamel-finished steel frame. A matching 6-light chandelier, 25.5" wide, also is available.
Products >>
10.22.08 | High Point, NC | HPFI reopened its recently redesigned showroom. The space was updated as part of High Point Furniture Industries' rebranding effort for the mid-market contract and healthcare furnishings industry. Business partner, Mayer Fabrics, also will showcase its latest products. Roughly half of the graded fabrics in the HPFI
upholstery books are provided by Mayer Fabrics.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
10.22.08 | San Francisco, CA | SMWM, San Francisco, CA joined forces with Perkins+Will. SMWM has planned neighborhoods, districts, waterfronts and entire communities in the United States, Latin America and Asia. Examples from SMWM'S architectural portfolio include the San Francisco Ferry Building, numerous mixed-use urban buildings, and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Arch & Design >>, Business >>
10.22.08 | Boston, MA | Michael Roughan joined HDR Boston as a healthcare principal. He will be responsible for
strengthening firm's practice in the Northeast, focusing on client relationships and developing marketing
strategies. Previously, Mr. Roughan worked as the director of healthcare planning and programming with Payette in Boston.
People >>
10.22.08 | Dallas, TX | Energy Center I received LEED-Silver certification from the USGBC. The project is the largest speculative office building in Houston to receive LEED certification as well as the first office building in Houston's Energy Corridor to the receive the designation. Energy
Center I is fully occupied by Foster Wheeler USA, which uses the
building as its corporate headquarters.
Environment >>, Projects >>
10.21.08 | New York, NY | Material ConneXion is moving its New York headquarters to 60 Madison Avenue. Along with a newly renovated showroom and new spaces for workshops and meetings, the Material Library will be expanded for greater material viewing. Material ConneXion will transition from October 27-October 31 and will open at its new location on Monday, November 3. During that time, to conduct on-site materials research, contact Michael LaGreca at T: 212.842.2046 or email: miagreca@materialconnexion.com.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
10.21.08 | Minneapolis, MN | Jim Fredeen joined Perkins+Will Minneapolis as Associate Principal and Director of Operations. Mr. Fredeen brings more than 30 years of experience as a senior project architects and senior project manager.
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