9.01.09 | Grand Haven, MI | Kanepi Innovations and Energy Solutions International, Inc. formed a strategic OEM alliance. Kanepi Innovations is a wireless infrastructure company for the development of energy conservation and building controls technology and Energy Solutions International is a manufacturer of energy-efficient luminaires. Together, the two companies will develop ESI's next generation of wireless controlled lighting fixtures using Kanepi's technology. The new fixtures will reduce energy usage, at a minimum, by 70%. Kanepi Innovation's wireless "mesh" system was designed to
create a wireless technology canopy within the ceiling grid.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
9.1.09 | New York, NY | Perkins Eastman and members of NYU
Langone Medical Center celebrated the completion of the Tisch Hospital intensive care unit. Private patient rooms in the unit feature natural light, views of New York City,
flat-screen televisions, and programmed
spaces for families to visit and staff to work efficiently.
Arch & Design >>, Projects >>
9.1.09 | North Wilkesboro, NC | Mark Melvin was named National Product Manager for Dreamwalls Color Glass. Mr. Melvin will focus on productivity of the back painted glass and other specialty products that are part of the Gardner Glass Products family. Mr. Melvin has been serving as product manager for the company's eastern zone.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, People >>
9.1.09 | Poway, CA | Hunter Douglas Contract introduced Whisper Motors, a set of motorized shading solutions. The motor is designed for a range of commercial applications from single rooms, offices, and A/V
spaces to building-wide automation. Key features of Whisper Motors included quiet operation, power to operate shades up to 240" wide and 144" in height, versatility, convenience of operation, automation with sun-tracking shades, oversize shades, and design customization.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
9.1.09 | Washington, DC | The National Council for Interior Design Qualification, Inc.
clarified the eligibility requirements for interior
designers with an accredited degree in architecture. Accredited designers who have over 5,280 hours of qualified design work experience after graduation are eligible to take the NCIDQ Examination and earn the NCIDQ Certificate.
The spring 2010 examination will be given April 9-10 in more than 60 locations in the United States and Canada. The application deadline is December 1, 2009.
Prof. Assoc. >>, Research >>
9.1.09 | New York, NY | The A&D Building will offer extended hours on the third Thursday of each month through the end of the year. Third Thursday, Late Nights, a
four-month trial period, is being implemented to enable shoppers
to visit most
of the 35 high-end showrooms of the A&D Building after 5pm.
All who
cannot attend during usual business hours can visit the showrooms at 150 East 58th Street, NYC, September 17, October 15, November 19, and December 17 from 9am-8pm.
www.adbuilding.com/Thursdays
Event >>
8.28.09 | Boston, MA | Peabody Office Furniture will host a furniture show on September 16. Peabody will dedicate two complete floors at their downtown Boston office, 234 Congress Street, Boston, MA, to showcase the newest
products and trends in the industry.
The show will be held in three appointment-only sessions including a
breakfast from 8:00-9:30 a.m., a lunch from 12:00-1:30 p.m. and
an evening cocktail event from 5:30-9:00 p.m.
Among the exhibitors and products on display are KNOLL, DIRTT, Versteel, HBF, and Maharam. For a complete list of exhibitors visit:
Event >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
8.28.09 | Green Bay, WI| KI manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Canada received Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody certification from Scientific Certification Systems. This designation certifies that six KI facilities can sell wood products conforming
to FSC standards, which traces wood from forests through all stages of
processing and distribution. www.ki.com
Environment >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
8.28.09 | Jasper, IN | Kimball International has been STAR certified for five of its sites through the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program. The three newly-certified sites are National Office Furniture, Santa Claus,
IN, Kimball Logistics and Kimball Office,Cherry Street, Jasper,
IN. Achieving recertification are Kimball Office's 15th Street plant
and Kimball Electronics, Jasper, IN. Sites selected to receive VPP STAR status are committed to effective
employee protection beyond the requirements of OSHA standards.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
8.29.09 | Dallas, TX | IIDA Texas
Oklahoma Chapter instated its new 2009 - 2010 Chapter Board on July 1,
2009. All board members are
currently active in their respective roles and were formally inducted
on July 16th at their Chapter Retreat held in Chicago, IL. Board
members include President, Elizabeth Williams, Marmom Mok and President Elect, John LeCroy DuBard, Parkhill Smith & Cooper.
Prof. Assoc. >>
8.27.09 | New York, NY | Clodagh of Clodagh Design will discuss, Life
Enhancing Design for the Retail Environment, on September
15. She also will sign her book, "Your Home, Your
Sanctuary" at the event to be held at Tufenkian Artisan Carpets, 919
Third Avenue, NYC, 6-8 pm. CEU's will be provided.
Event >>
8.27.09 | Calgary, Canada | DIRTT Environmental Solutions unveiled a new finish for DIRTT Walls. Write Away
is a factory-applied film for MDF (Medium Density Fibre board) or
veneered tiles on DIRTT walls and doors turning them into marker boards. The film is available in standard and custom colors and is
also available in specialized clear veneer applications. Dry-erase
markers wipe off without ghosting and unintended use of non-erasable
markers can be removed with appropriate cleaning products.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>, Surface Materials >>
8.27.09 | San Francisco, CA | AIA-San Francisco and the Center for Architecture and Design present Architecture and the City Festival, September 1-30. Now in its sixth year and themed Everday, Design, the goal of the festival is to celebrate the ways in which architects, landscape architects and urban planners contribute to the physical, cultural and artistic landscape of San Francisco. The events incldue:
- September 1, 10:00 am to noon - Santa Clara
Universtiy and CCA host a sendoff party for their Solar Decathlon
Refract House in Santa Clara.
- September 18 - PARK(ing) Day - People are encouraged to occupy
parking spaces with anything but cars.
- September 21, 10:00 am-4:00 pm - a daylong symposium entitled, San Francisco and
the Netherlands: A New Alliance on Climate Change.
Event >>
8.27.09 | UK | The James Dyson Award competition has narrowed to 20 semi finalists. Nicholas Riddle from the U.S. designed the Prio Paper Cast made from woven paper for accidents sites and disaster situations when there may be a scarcity of resources. The Prio Paper Cast can be affixed in less than two minutes with no
prior experience. It features easy-to-read ID straps for triage, with
instructions to medical personnel and doctors and nurses can administer medicine and injections
without removing the supportive structure. The James Dyson Award is a global design award that asks entrants to design something that solves a problem.
Awards >>
8.27.09 | Garden City, NY | WAC Lighting sponsored The
Peace House Community Dinner on August 27 for the New York Asian Women's Center. Peace House is the
organization's first emergency shelter to serve families in the Queens Community and will provide a human trafficking recovery
program called "Project Free." WAC Lighting also will sponsor the Center's Gala Reception on October 1, 6:30-9 pm, Broad Street Ballroom, 41 Broad Street, Manhattan, NY. The reception will include dinner, silent auction, honorees and a
performance.
Event >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
8.27.09 | Baltimore, MD | NeoCon East returns October 28-29. Held at the Baltimore Convention Center, One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, the event provides an opportunity for the Federal Design Comunity to learn about Government Interiors, which focuses on
products and services geared to federal government procurement
specifiers. Attendees will learn about the General Service Administration and how to get involved in government projects with:
- Free 60-minute seminars for government
employees
- Free GSA-sponsored seminars
- Networking opportunities
- A GSA Integrated Workplace Acquisition
Center booth
- Products
and services for commercial interiors on the GSA schedule
Over 250 exhibitors will be on hand and more than 40 CEU accredited seminars have been planned.
Event >>
8.27.09 | New York, NY | Butler Rogers Baskett, NYC, announced three design projects for New York law firms. Loeb & Loeb is a restack project starting with a
new floor, which will be used for swing space. Both Norris McLaughlin & Marcus and Robinson Broga are relocations to 875 Third Avenue, with modifications to suit.
Arch & Design >>, Projects >>
8.27.09 | Houston, TX| The IFMA Foundation announced that the University of Texas, San Antonio will offer a new Facility Management Minor program beginning in 2010. The offering will be part of the school’s Real Estate Finance and Development program in the UTSA College of Business.
Facilities/FM >>, Research >>
8.27.09 | New York, NY | IIDA NY will host Color Invasion 2009 on October 22. The festivities take place at the Splashlight Studios, 25 Varick Street, NYC, 7-11 pm.
Event >>, Prof. Assoc. >>
8.27.090 | Los Angeles, CA | WAC Lighting will host an American Lighting Association-accredited
LED/OLED Training Session, September 16. The training session,
which enables participants to earn two hours of CLC Credit, will be held from 9:30-11:30 am, 168 Brea Canyon Road, City of Industry, CA.
Event >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>, Research >>
8.27.09 | Buffalo, NY | Stephanie Forsythe and Todd McAllen of Molo Design will open the fall lecture series at the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and
Planning. The Molo designers will speak on September 9, 5:30 pm, 301 Crosby Hall on the south Main Street Campus. Molo projects include the Aomori Nebuta House in Japan. Molo also has designed a series of multi-functional structures made of papers that an be used as furniture, lighting, or to enclose spaces.
Arch & Design >>, Event >>, Research >>
8.27.09 | Olathe, KS | 360 Architecture, Kansas City, KS, and Weitz Co., Lenexa, KS, were selected to design the first building on Kansas State's Olathe Innovation Campus. The companies will work on the 100,000-sq. ft. Institute for Animal Health and Food Safety. The project is scheduled to break ground this year and be
completed by late 2010 or early 2011.
Arch & Design >>, Projects >>
8.27.09 | Houston, TX | Stinson Design Group, Houston, TX, changed its name
to CDG-TX to align more closely with its Los Angeles affiliate,
CDG-LA.
The firm will maintain the original ownership and staff. Also joining the CDG family is GLE-Stinson, a
partnership between owner Robert Stinson and GLE Associates,Tampa,
FL.
Arch & Design >>
8.27.09 | New York, NY | Miodrag Mitrasinovic was appointed Dean of the School of Design
Strategies at Parsons The New School for Design. One of five thematically organized schools at
Parsons, the School of Design Strategies addresses the intersection of
cities, services, and ecosystems through undergraduate programs in
Integrated Design, Design and Management, and Environmental Studies. Mr. Mitrasinovic has over 15 years of teaching and curriculum development
experience. He currently serves as co-chair of The New School Academic
Committee on Urban Programs.
People >>, Research >>
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