2.22.10 | Chicago, IL | Environmental Systems Design, Inc. served as the
mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection consultant and LEED
Commercial Interiors consultant for HOK Architects’ new Chicago office. The project earned LEED Platinum Certification. ESD was responsible for modifying the
existing MEPFP systems to support the new space
and implementing provisions to meet LEED CI Platinum criteria.
Environment >>, Facilities/FM >>
2.22.10 | New York, NY | Erleen Hatfield was hired as partner for the engineering firm of Buro Happold. Ms.Hatfield has almost twenty years of experience in the structural design of commercial, residential, and sports projects. She is involved in the advancement of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) in the A/E/C industry and sits on numerous national and local BIM committees. Ms. Happold previously spent 11 years at Thornton Tomasetti.
People >>
2.20.10 | Jasper, IN | The Board of Directors of Kimball International, Inc. declared a quarterly dividend of 5 cents per share on Class B Common Stock and 4.5 cents per share on Class A Common Stock payable April 15, 2010, to Share Owners of record on March 25, 2010.
Business >>
2.19.10 | Stewartville, MN | Halcon Corporation will be represented by BAM Associates for Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern NewJersey, Delaware, and West Virginia. BAM Associates has been committed to service for over 54 years in theA&D and Dealer communities in the Philadelphia region. The group maintains office & showroom space in Norristown, PA.
2.19.10 | New York, NY | Parsons
The New School for Design announced a new Master of Fine Arts in Transdisciplinary Design, launching in Fall 2010.The graduate program will
focus on studio-based projects that bring together experts from a variety of
backgrounds and points of view to tackle real-world challenges. Jamer Hunt, chair of Urban and Transdisciplinary Design at
Parsons, will direct the program.
Research >>
2.19.10 | New York, NY | Mancini•Duffy won the 2009 award for ‘Best Design and Construction of a New Facility in the 101,000 – 500,000 square foot category. The IFMA NY Chapter award was given to Mancini•Duffy for its design of Fitzpatrick Cella Harper & Scinto’s offices. The new space includes a conferencing center, a multi-purpose training/mock trial room, a staff pantry with outdoor terrace, and fully upgraded technology and video-conferencing capabilities. Benefits of the new design include an efficient and light-filled working environment, as well as standardized office sizes and furniture components.
Arch & Design >>, Awards >>
2.19.10 | Vancouver, Canada | Joel Berman Glass Studios was commissioned by K2 sports to create the world's largest pair of all-glass skis. The 16-foot-tall skis, designed with K2's signature blue, white and red color scheme, were installed on the exterior of Mr. Berman's studio on Granville Island, the heart of Vancouver's arts community, in celebration of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, February 12-28.
2.19.10 | New Windsor, NY | USA Illumination strengthened its Bevel family of products with the addition of BeveLED. With the addition of BeveLED, USAI is the first company to offer a full family of LED downlight, adjustable and wallwash fixtures enabling specifiers to utilize solid state lighting technology across complete projects, making USAI a recognized 2009 NGL (Next Generation Luminaires) winner in the accent lighting category. USAI's BeveLED product meets the industry's most stringent standards for energy efficiency providing new options for designers to meet LEED and energy start certification criteria.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
2.19.10 | Green Bay, WI | KI’s hosted a celebration of California artists. The evening began at Chuck Arnoldi’s studio where attendees, ranging from architects, designers, and business executives got an exclusive look at a wide range of his works. The artistic appreciation continued at the studios of Peter Alexander and Laddie John Dill.
2.19.10 | New York, NY | LoriAnn Maas joined IA Interior Architects as Project Director in the New York office. Ms. Maas comes to IA from Gensler’s Shanghai office. As Senior Associate and Design Director, she oversaw a major expansion of the interiors studio. Ms. Maas specializes in workplace strategies, project management, design and building client relationships.
Arch & Design >>, People >>
2.19.10 | Toronto, Canada | Teknion Corporation sponsored Sam Edney who placed seventh in the 38-sled men's luge event at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. It was the best-ever finish by a Canadian in the competition. Teknion sponsored Mr. Edney through the Canadian Athletes Now Fund – or CAN Fund – a non-profit organization that enables Canadian athletes to pursue their dreams.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, People >>
2.19.10 | Fountain, MN | Valley developed a new powder coat finish at the price point of its standard powder coat finishes. Named Mercury, the finish is a silvery grey, evocative of clear anodized aluminum and a good match to Valley's Satin Chrome finish, without the premium price. Powder coat finishes do not emit indoor pollutants, are free of heavy metals and other toxic materials, and are long lasting.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
2.19.10 | Muscatine, IA | HNI Corporation announced a quarterly dividend of 21.5 cents per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable on March 8, 2010, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 1, 2010.
Business >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
2.19.18. | Moonachie, NJ | BULBRITE presented the "Greener Solutions Distributor
Award"
to Connecticut Lighting Centers. The Center was recognized for its work in displaying the Greener Solutions message, which includes dedicating wall space with signage
that
explains the basics of standard incandescents, as well as energy
efficient compact
fluorescents, halogen and LEDs.
Environment >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
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