6.12.09 | Grand Rapids, MI | Configura Inc. joined the EMerge Alliance. EMerge Alliance is an open industry association established in
2008 to promote safe, low-voltage direct-current
(DC) power distribution and use in commercial building interiors. The EMerge standard will
give commercial building owners a way to maximize room and floor
reconfigurations and stop the cycle of one-time fixture and device
use.
Configura will work with EMerge members and their customers who need
a simple tool to specify configurable lighting systems, ceilings, walls
and floors, and related electrical devices and power
infrastructure.
Environment >>, Technology >>
6.12.09 | New York, NY | Mark Garnett was named Director of Renewables & Emerging Businesses for
the Europe/Africa region of Parsons Brinckerhoff. Mr. Garnett will be responsible for driving growth in wind, wave and tidal, biomass and photovoltaics. He also will lead the nuclear and mining sectors and manage the Barcelona, Spain office. Mr. Garnett joins PB from Viridian Limited where he managed that firm’s
development and construction activities in Ireland.
People >>
6.12.09 | Garden City, NY | WAC Lighting expanded its
Multiple Spots line with new Trimless styles. WAC Multiple Spots are
crafted with a flangeless trim featuring seamless corners for a minimal
edge detail. Each trimless fixture is supplied with spackle to ensure
a smooth ceiling finish and a clean look. Offered in a White trimless finish, the spots offer a
25-degree tilt adjustment. Each lighting element is individual
adjustable with minimal extension below the ceiling plane.
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6.11.09 | Toronto, Canada | Enrique Peñalosa will be the 2009
Environmental Keynote speaker for IIDEX/NeoCon Canada and the Green Building Festival. Mr. Peñalosa will present a keynote address on the
topic of “What Makes a Good City?” on September 24, 2009 at 4pm.
In his three year term as Mayor of Bogata, Columbia, Mr. Peñalosa promoted a city model, giving priority to children
and public spaces and restricting private car use, building sidewalks, bicycle paths, pedestrian streets, greenways,
and parks. Mr. Peñalosa also led efforts to improve Bogotá‘s marginal
neighborhoods through citizen involvement; planted more than 100,000
trees and created a bus-based transit system.
Environment >>, People >>
6.11.09 | New York, NY | Humanscale’s M2 monitor arm was named Best Ergonomic Solution by mix interiors magazine for Mixology09.
Judged by members of the
British office interiors industry, the mix
interiors Awards recognize the finest new products on the office
interiors market. The M2 monitor arm uses a high-performance mechanical spring instead of a gas cylinder.
Awards >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
6.11.09 | Minneapolis, MN | InformeDesign released two new research summaries.
- Color Effects in a Hospital Room: The experiment examined whether individual differences in environmental
sensitivity influenced emotional responses (i.e., stress, arousal) and
cognitive appraisal toward different colors in a simulated hospital room.
- Environmental Health PVC Emissions Higher in Completed Buildings: The study compared emissions from stand-alone PVC materials versus those used in combination with adhesives
in completed buildings.
For further summary information, visit: www.informedesign.umn.edu
Research >>
6.11.09 | Yorkville, NY | Meyda Custom Lighting unveiled its St. Lawrence and Commerce Decorative Ceiling Bowl Fixtures. The St Lawrence Pendant depicts a ship traveling past tree-lined landscapes with a mountain range in the background and features a Faux Caramel Alabaster shade and hardware hand-finished in Timeless Bronze. The 48" wide Commerce Semi-flushmount for bank and hotel lobbies, and residential foyers, features a
Honey Faux Alabaster shade with Café Noir finished hardware.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
6.11.09 | New York, NY | Material ConneXion extended its first retrospective of Seminal designer Neal Small until June 19. Renowned for his pioneering use of Plexiglas and
Lucite to create furniture and lighting in the ‘60's and ‘70's, Mr. Small transformed a largely unexplored, industrial material into
imaginative designs that inspired a generation of home furnishings. The exhibit is on display at the Material ConneXion showroom, 60 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor, NYC, 9 am - 6 pm, Monday-Friday.
Event >>
6.11.09 | New York, NY | Material ConneXion will exhibit the winning results of I.D. Magazine's Annual Design Review. I.D. Magazine recognizes the best in product, packagine, furniture, graphic and environmental design. Winning designs will be on view at Material ConneXion's showroom, 60 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor, NYC, June 25-August 21, Monday-Friday.
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6.11.09 | Garden City, NY | WAC Lighting added two Energy Star Qualified glass pendants to its line. The Carroll Gardens pendant comes in a floral motif on hand blown art glass with a hand finished shade in a tone on tone design. The
Williamsburg comes with a hand blown cased glass shade in Ivory that features a linen motif.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
6.10.09 | Chicago, IL | Coalesse was awarded LEED Gold certification for its showroom in The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL. Cubellis was the Architect of Record for the 22.000 sq. ft. showroom. Cubellis capitalized on site selection to obtain LEED Gold Certification by way of
development density and community connectivity, storage and collection of
recyclables, as well as construction waste management.
Arch & Design >>, Environment >>
6.10.09 | Chicago, IL | Environmental Systems Design received three Technology Awards
from the American Society of Heating Refrigerating and
Air-Conditioning Engineers. ESD received a
1st Place Award for the
Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago. The O’Brien Residence Hall at Saint Xavier University in Chicago received
a 2nd Place Award and a fan system renovation at the Chase
Tower in Chicago was the 3rd Place winner.
Awards >>, Facilities/FM >>
6.10.09 | Zeeland, MI | Herman Miller was selected by IndustryWeek magazine to its annual listing of the 50 Best U.S. Manufacturing Companies. Listed in the publication's June 2009 issue, the companies are ranked according to revenue growth and profit margin. Herman Miller's consolidated net sales grew 4.9% over the prior year to reach over $2 billion, while orders were up 2.1%.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
6.10.09 | Chicago, IL | Sedia Systems, Inc. is celebrating the grand opening of its newly remodeled showroom, June
14-20. Located at 1820 West Hubbard, Suite 300, Chicago, IL, the showroom features the company's full line of fixed seating options, movable chairs and tables, and features products designed by its Italian partner, Lamm, and designers Lucci and Orlandini and James Morrow. The showroom Grand Opening concurs with
the NeoCon World’s Trade Fair 2009 and the celebration of Lamm’s
50th year in the industry. Showroom hours are 9 am-5 pm.
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6.10.09 | Passaic, NJ | Bendheim fire-polished glass was used to revitalize existing wood tables for the Jersey City Hyatt Regency. The company was challenged to enhance the décor in a sustainable andfiscally responsible manner for bedside, accent, and coffee tables. The custom ColorCoated glass, in a deep chocolate brown color, coordinates with the existing furniture and is fully recyclable.
Surface Materials >>
6.10.09 | Charlotte, NC | David J. Carol was
named a Vice President and Market Leader, High-Speed Rail, at Parsons Brinckerhoff. Mr. Carol will help to define PB’s global strategy in the
high-speed rail and passenger rail markets. Mr. Carol has over 25 years of experience in the rail passenger industry,
including program and project management, and advocacy at the national
level. He comes to PB from the
Charlotte Area Transit System, where he served as the agency’s Project Manager,
Commuter Rail Projects.
People >>
6.10.09 | Chicago, IL | DIFFA/Chicago will hold its 2009 DIFFA/Chicago Gala, "Believe," on June 13, 7:00 pm at the Field Museum, 1400 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL. The evening’s theme places emphasis on the many people in the design
industry who believe in DIFFA/Chicago’s vision of a world without AIDS
and sets the stage for a magical journey of possibilities. The gala will feature a collection of extraordinary experiences
and travel opportunities that will be available for bidding during its
live auction. Other luxurious items will be featured in the evening’s
raffle. www.diffachicago.org/believe
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6.10.09 | San Francisco, CA | Coalesse formed a partnership with EMU, an Italian indoor/outdoor furniture manufacturer, to bring the “Advanced Collection” to architects, designers and
consumers. The Advanced Collection, which debuts at NeoCon 2009, includes Heaven by Jean-Marie Massaud, Re- Trouvé by Patricia
Urquiola, Ivy by Paola Navone, Cross by Rodolfo Dordoni, and Round by
Christophe Pillet.
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6.10.09 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group reported that KDC Systems, a division of its subsidiary, Dynalectric Los Angeles, will install the electrical systems for Mineta San Jose International Airport in California. KDC
Systems will be responsible for the majority of the controls and electrical
installation work involved in implementing a new automated baggage handling and
screening system.
Projects >>
6.10.09 | Pasadena, CA| Bluelounge introduced StudioDesk for a clutter-free working environment. Its sliding top surface
uncovers an easily accessed storage compartment that conceals all peripheral hardware and accompanying cables. An
elongated slot across the width of the desktop lets the user inter-connect
power strips, AC adapters, hubs, external hard
drives,and routers. An opening located below the
StudioDesk's
rear corners means that only a single cable is needed to connect
everything to a power socket.
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6.10.09 | Houston, TX | IFMA released, "Operations and Maintenance Benchmarks, Research Report # 32." Among its findings are that the average space per person
has risen nearly 40 sq. ft. since 2007, likely due to recent
corporate layoffs, and that companies are adjusting their thermostats
higher or lower by an average of one degree, in an effort to minimize energy use and cut
costs.
The report also highlights developments in built environment
sustainability trends. Of those surveyed, only 11% report
managing buildings with no green elements or certification, with 28% reporting one or more certified buildings and 61% saying
their buildings contain green elements but are not certified.
Environment >>, Facilities/FM >>
6.10.09 | Zeeland, MI | Herman Miller added a pneumatic height adjustment feature and tilt lock option for its Eames Aluminum Group and Soft Pad Group collection. Available on the executive and management
chair models, the pneumatic lift option increases the ease of height adjustment and range of motion. The pneumatic lift option will be unveiled in Herman Miller's third
floor showroom during the NeoCon World's Trade Fair at Chicago’s
Merchandise Mart, June 15-17, 2009.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
6.10.09 | Washington, DC | ASID Designers will provide their time and services for AARP's Recession Remodel Contest. ASID will assist in remodeling a kitchen or bathroom for two winners over the age of 45, living
in the United States, and struggling with a kitchen or bathroom that is
outdated and difficult to use, or will become difficult to use in the
future. A 2008 AARP report
found 80% of boomers want to stay in their homes yet discover
their homes are not fit for them as they age. Winners will receive up to $5,000 in universal design focused home
improvements and winning remodels will be documented from start to finish
and featured on the AARP site.
To enter, visit www.aarp.org/remodel/ for complete rules. Contest ends June 14, 2009.
Awards >>, Prof. Assoc. >>
6.10.09 | Chicago, IL | Gerflor enhanced its online presence by establishing a Facebook fan page. To learn about Gerflor vinyl flooring through news, video, and installations images, visit: www.facebook.com/pages/Gerflor-USA/205324235327.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Technology >>
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