2.15.10 | Dalton, GA | Shaw Hospitality Group released its Fashionista carpet collection by Stacy Garcia. Fashionista is sustainable and fashion-forward, offering print patterns on Eco Evolution, which can be repeatedly made into new carpet fiber. Several pattern options are available in borders, medallions, and print fields with a variety of bright colors paired with traditional neutrals.
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2.15.10 | Norcross, GA | Douglas R. Parker was named the Managing Principal of Greenway Consulting. In his newly created role, Mr. Parker will be responsible for bringing
together the expertise of the consulting team to
provide comprehensive solutions for clients. Mr. Parker will continue to lead Greenway Consulting's Colorado office, working
with architects, designers, and building product manufacturers as well as
providing leadership for Greenway's global strategies. Mr. Parker was
the former chief operating officer of Design Workshop.
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2.15.10 | Jasper, IN | Jasper Group announced a new branding and 2010 growth plan. Five products are slated for introduction before June; GREENGUARD Cerfitication is expected for its Vision series; a 5,300 sq. ft. showroom is being planned in Chicago; 4 new websites will focus on design and function; a new low emission finish will become available; and the Community showroom in Jasper has been renovated. Jasper Group family of brands includes JSI, Community, and Klem.
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2.15.10 | Spring Lake, MI | izzy + received three Silver awards in the The Office Awards competition. The awards highlight products and design in categories that include seating, files and storage, and tables.
- Dewey, a 2009 Best of NeoCon Gold award-winning furniture collection,
won in the education category.
- Olivia, a lounge/side chair hybrid, earned Silver in the category of
public seating.
- Elliot, the 2009 Best of NeoCon Silver award winner, won in the category of Worksurfaces.
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2.15.10 | Jasper, IN | Donna Dapice was hired by Kimball Office as Region Manager. Ms. Dapice, based in Kimball Office's New York City showroom, will cover New York, New Jersey, and the Philadelphia market. Ms. Dapice has over 26 years experience in interior furnishings as a dealer and designer, and has served as an account executive in New
York for another manufacturer.
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2.12.10 | New York, NY | Niels
Diffrient is set to speak at Design for Humans, a forum on user-centered
design hosted by the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
on February 25. Mr. Diffrient, creator of Humanscale’s Freedom, Liberty, and
Diffrient World chairs, received the National Design Award for Product Design
in 2002. Samples of
Mr. Diffrient’s work also will be featured as part of the event. Design for Humans will
be held from 6:30-8:00 pm at 91st Street and 5th Avenue, NYC.
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2.12.10 | Chicago, IL | Coalesse received the Designs for Dignity 2010 Sustainability Award. Coalesse is committed to environmentally-responsible design practices and materials and has eight accredited LEED professionals on its team. In addition, Coalesse’s Chicago showroom, achieved LEED Certification for Commercial Interiors.
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2.12.10 | Green Bay, WI | Amy Kiefer was appointed Vice President of Education for KI. Ms. Kiefer previously held
strategic branding and marketing positions with Kimberly Clark
and most recently at Appleton Papers, where she was global
segment director for specialty growth.
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2.12.10 | Calhoun, GA | Bob Hutchison joined Mannington Commercial as its Chief Innovation Strategist. He will be responsible for product development and execution ofMannington's product strategy in both commercial carpet and hardsurface. Mr. Hutchinson's background includes experience in product design, manufacturing and customer interaction.
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2.12.10 | Madison, WI | The Energy Center University will hold a live webinar on March 10, 1-2:30 pm CT. The topic for discussion is SSL Technology and LED Lighting: New Tools in Your Toolbox. The instructor will focus on cost of light criteria including energy
costs, power consumption, labor costs, lamp costs, lifetime expectancy
and light output. The webinar will be presented by Avraham Mendall Mor, Lightswitch Architectural. CEUs: .1 kkaiser@ecw.org
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2.12.10 | Toronto, Canada | Teknion Corporation opened its renovated showroom at 1090 Homer Street in Vancouver. The space was redesigned to accentuate new Teknion
products and to demonstrate how they address workplace trends of today. To create and open and brighter space, barriers were removed, lighter finishes were used on furniture and materials, and energy-efficient lighting was installed. Materials and finishes used for the showroom are GREENGUARD certified and wood featured is certified to FSC standards.
2.12.10 | Holland Landing, Ontario | Alyson J. Blewett was appointed Director
of Business Development for the New
York
region by Inscape Corporation. Ms. Blewett will develop and execute growth strategies with a focus on the A & D community. Ms. Blewett has over 15 years
experience working in the real estate community.
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2.12.10 | Leeds, UK | David Fox Design won the Gold Award for its Kruze
lounge chair. Designed by David Fox
and manufactured by Boss design, it won in
the guest seating category at
this years Office furniture exhibition in
Dubai.
The award builds on the recent success of the Kruze family
of products, in 2009 & 2008 winning Best of Neocon, and the IIDEX bronze award Neocon Chicago.
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2.12.10 | New York, NY | Colebrook
Bosson Saunders, Kusch+Co, and Thompson Contract begin a new educational series, Fusion, on March 11, 6 pm. The series, focusing on learning, innovation and networking, takes place at 200 Lexington Ave., NYC, and begins with a Masterclass on Architectural Photography with guest speaker, Rick Focke, HOK Director of Design. Mr. Focke will provide a 45 minute presentation outlining techniques and tips for taking architectural shots followed by outdoor photo shooting.
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2.11.01 | Bangkok, Thailand | Thailand International Furniture Fair 2010 will run from March 10-14 at the IMPACT Exhibition Center, Munag Thong Thani, Nonthaburi, Thailand. "Living A Green Life" will feature Eco-friendly Green Design and more than 500 manufacturers, wholesalers and designers.
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2.11.10 | Minneapolis, MN | InformeDesign released new research summaries.
- Privacy, Daylighting, and Flexibility in Open-Plan Offices
- Ventilation Flow Affects Environment Perceptions in Computer Classrooms
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2.11.10 | Chicago, IL | MMPI will launch a new trade show, Buildex Chicago, at The Merchandise Mart, June 14-16, 2010. Buildex Chicago will feature new products and cutting-edge
seminars, and will assist those involved in the building and property
management industry with solutions and strategies. Buildex Chicago will feature a lighting pavilion to showcase vendors specializing in energy efficient lighting products and
lighting retrofits and will be held concurrently with the annual NeoCon World’s Trade Fair.
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2.11.10 | Laval, Quebec | Tom Ruedy was promoted by Uniboard to Director, Dusiness Development MDF/HDF - Moncure. Mr. Ruedy previously served as Uniboard’s US Technical Sales Manager. He will develop the global sales strategy of the
Moncure MDF plant focusing on new customers, markets
and other business opportunities in the North American and
International markets. The Moncure facility is located 40 miles from Raleigh, NC.
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2.11.10 | Muscatine, IA | Allsteel added to its portfolio of workplace solutions with the Allsteel Link light. Link offers high performance and high design, distinguished by a slim halo-shaped head and a well-articulated and taut
arm. The head forms its own handle and can be gripped
and adjusted in a 180-degree rotation while remaining cool to the touch. Power is delivered through a conductive aluminum skin,
eliminating internal wiring, and the arm features
precision-designed joints that maintain a fluid tension throughout its
full range of motion. Link uses only 7.5 watts of energy and is designed with a lifespan of 20,000 hours for 10-15 years of daily use.
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2.11.10 | New York, NY | Architects & Designers Building and the Armory Show
will host a panel discussion on,
The Aesthetic Upside of the Downturn: Art & Design in the
Current Economy. The panel discussion will take place March 5, in the Hastings Tile & Bath showroom 10th floor, 150 East 58th Street, NYC, 11 am, and will be moderated by David Colman, columnist for The New York Times.
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2.11.10 | Rochester, NY | An EMCOR Group, Inc. subsidiary was re-branded to EMCOR Services Betlem, Rochester, NY. The company's new slogan is: "We heat. We Cool. We Care." EMCOR also established a special Rochester focus for its "Taking KidSafety To the Street" program.
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2.11.10 | Dallas, TX | NathanFrampton, president of FANIMATION, was selected to lead the American Lighting Association's 2010 Medallion Membership Campaign. Mr. Frampton will be helping to recruit the Top LightingShowrooms, Industry Vendors, Manufacturers and Manufacturer Representativesthroughout the United States and Canada.Mr. Frampton has served as President ofFANIMATION since October 2007.
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2.11.10 | La Palma, CA | Arcadia
introduced Islands Modular, a seating system for contemporary office environments,
higher education institutions, healthcare waiting rooms, lobbies, and corridors. Islands consists of a center bench
and circular pedestal system that can be arranged in multiple configurations. The center seat is available in two widths, with or without backrest, and a 24" round pedestal can be configured as an upholstered seat or a wood table.
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2.11.10 | Chattanooga, TN | Floor Focus Magazine partnered with Bentley Prince Street, Centiva, Crossville Tile, and Johnsonite to introduce the 2010 VISION AWARDS for architects and designers. The award will recognize individuals and firms who "get it" when it
comes to making the floor an integral part of the overall design. Winners will be featured in the April issue of Floor Focus Magazine, in addition to winning prizes totaling $10,000. The entry deadline is February 19.
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