2.26.10 | Riverside, NJ | Sea Gull Lighting announced that its LED Surface Mount Downlight, Powered by JuiceWorks, has
been recognized as one of the winners of the 2009 Next Generation
Luminaire award in the Downlight category.The Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) is an annual competition, jointly
organized by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES),
the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), and the
Department of Energy. The competition was created to recognize
well-designed, energy-efficient, and attractive commercial solid state
lighting that uses a fraction of the electricity of standard
incandescent, halogen, and high-intensity discharge fixtures. www.seagulllighting.com.
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2.25.10| Muscatine, IA | Allsteel's Sustainability Program Manager, Keri Luly, told attendees at The Office Exhibition in Dubai that
sustainability is a world imperative. In her keynote speech earlier this
month, Luly advised that sustainability is a wake-up call with more
benefits than detriments.
The 2010 keynote speech marks the second time Luly has presented at the
expo, the largest of its kind in the Middle East. In addition, she
conducted two workshops. It was the sixth year Allsteel participated in
the show.
Allsteel also earned top honors in The Office Awards program. Stride, the
newest office furnishing system from Allsteel that meets the needs of
nearly every facility’s interior landscape, received the Gold Award in
the Furniture Systems category, while the stylish and ergonomic Acuity
task chair, took Silver in Seating.
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2.25.10 | Washington, DC | The National Council for Interior Design Qualification, Inc.
released two multiple-choice practice tests for exam
candidates and others to use when preparing for the NCIDQ Examination.
The online practice tests are available exclusively through NCIDQ’s
store, QShop, linked from their Web site at www.ncidq.org. The all-new practice tests were developed in response to exam candidates who wanted valid, reliable study
materials directly from NCIDQ, particularly in light of the
restructuring of the exam content that took effect in January 2010.
NCIDQ has prepared two practice tests—one for each of the two
multiple-choice exams. Section 1 covers codes, building systems,
construction standards and construction administration. Section 2
covers design application, project coordination and professional
practice. The multiple-choice sections of the exam will be administered at more
than 60 locations around the United States and Canada on April 9 and
October 1.
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2.25.10 | Jasper, IN | Kimball Office select dealer, Office Furniture Partnership, is implementing a "Hugs from Home" program through mid-March. The program, which gives 12-inch, clear, plastic tubes to businesses to fill with items,
supports local troops with much-needed supplies from home. Since the program began four years ago, more than 7,000 "Hugs" have been shipped and each year the companies get more creative with the items they include in the tubes.
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2.24.10 | West Hollywood, CA | Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave, will host WESTWEEK 2010, March 24-25.The two day event will include three keynote panels, 50+ showroom programs, book signings, new product line introductions, and lectures. It will be capped by the 2010 Stars of Design Awards, March
25 at 5:30 in the PDC’s Blue Conference Center, Suite B259. The three keynote panels are:
- ELLE DECOR magazine’s keynote panel, March 24, 11:00 AM will be
moderated by Editor-in-Chief Margaret Russell
- Editor-At-Large’s panel, March 24, 3:30 PM, introduced by Julia Noran and moderated by Sophie Donelson
- Interiors magazine panel, March 25, 11:00 AM, led by
editorial/creative director James Barra and Editor-in-chief Arianne
Nardo
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2.23.10 | St. Louis, MO | The Col. H. Weir Cook Terminal at Indianapolis International Airport received the highest marks in passenger satisfaction in a survey of 64 major airports. The HOK-designed terminal earned 777 points in airport accessibility, baggage claim, check-in and baggage check-in
process, terminal facilities, ease of security checks, and food and
retail services. Indianapolis ranked highest in both the small category of airports with
fewer than 10 million passengers a year and also highest overall in the
entire study.
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2.23.10 | Elizabeth, NJ | Scott Treffeisen joined bfi's-New York executive sales team. Mr. Treffeisen has over 30 years of industry experience having worked for emerging growth firms as well as major dealers and furniture managers over the course of his career. Prior to becoming part of the bfi-New York Team, Mr. Treffeisen was a Sales Executive at Furniture Consultants, a Teknion resource.
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2.23.10 | Atlanta, GA | The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute unveiled its redesigned Web site. The site offers manufacturers a roadmap for certifying products and materials for low chemical emissions. It also provides an outline of the certification programs that GEI offers, as well as a list of
sustainable credits that architects and designers can earn by using
GREENGUARD Certified products.
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2.23.10 | Washington, DC | The American Institute of Architects announced the nine recipients of the
2010 AIA Young Architects Award. Young Architects are defined as
professionals who have been licensed 10 years or fewer regardless of
their age. The award honors individuals who have shown exceptional
leadership and made significant contributions to the profession early in
their careers. The Young Architects Award will be presented to the
recipients at the AIA 2010 National Convention and Design Exposition in
Miami, FL. The recipients are:
- David Burt
- Kevin deFreitas
- David Grissino
- Christopher Kelley
- Brian Malarkey
- Gregory Minott
- Anthony Piermarini
- Kristine Royal
- Tricia Stuth
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2.23.10 | Laval, Canada | Uniboard was approved as a manufacturer of Ultra Low Emission Formaldehyde particleboard by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Uniboard's use of ULEF resin in the production of NU Green
earned the company an exemption from the requirements of section
93120.3(b) of the Airborne Toxic Control Measure to Reduce Formaldehyde
Emissions from Composite Wood Products.
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2.23.10 | New York, NY | Humanscale and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition collaborated on the renovation of
The Fishing School. Humanscale contributed 90 Cinto chairs and 16 CPU holders to the non-profit institution that provides underserved children and families in Washington, DC. The Fishing School was half of a two-part renovation project
located in two different states and totaling more than 10,000 sq. ft. Humanscale’s donation provided seating and technology solutions and helped meet the project’s environmental challenge.
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2.23.10 | New York, NY | M2L relocated its showroom to a prewar building, 135 Madison
Avenue, NYC. The 11,500 sq. ft. showroom, designed by Richard Kronick, of
Gerner Kronick + Valcarcel Architects, will carry modern furniture brands
like Artifort, Montis and Walter Knoll, and is open to consumers as well
as the trade.
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2.23.10 | Washington, DC | Mitchell Alguadich will serve as the new director of healthcare for
Leo A Daly, Washington, DC. In his new position, Mr.
Alguadich will be responsible for the planning and programming of healthcare facility and campus projects.
Mr. Alguadich has over 20 years of experience in healthcare
architecture and previously served as principal and company
officer Cannon Design, Los Angeles, as well as founder and
president of MKA Associates, Inc, Baltimore.
Arch & Design >>, People >>
2.23.10 | New York, NY |
Tobin + Parnes Design Enterprises, NYC, was granted status as a
Women-Owned Business Enterprise pursuant to Executive Law, Article 15-A.
Under Article 15-A, state agencies are charged with establishing employment and business participation goals for minorities and women. The certification gives TPDE
advantages in acquiring State Agency work and in creating new
alliances within the industry.
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2.23.10 | Vacouver, Canada | The Vancouver Convention Centre West
received LEED Canada Platinum
certification from the Canada Green Building Council. The facility was
designed by LMN Architects, Seattle, WA, with Vancouver firms Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership and DA Architects & Planners
as architects of record. The venue is serving as the broadcast media center for
the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. In addition, the Vancouver Olympic Village
received LEED for Neighborhood Development stage 2 Platinum certification
from the U.S. Green Building Council.
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2.23.10 | Chicago, IL | Gary Miciunas joined Perkins+Will, Chicago, as principal of the Planning+ Strategies practice. Mr. Miciunas will focus on work practices and organizing information to better serve client needs across all practice areas. He recently served as Senior Managing Director at NELSON and comes from a strong background
in advisory services and practice management experience.
Arch & Design >>, People >>
2.23.10 | Raleigh, NC | Workplace Options received company-wide ISO 9001 certification. Workplace Options is
the first EAP (employee assistance programs) and work-life services provider in the U.S., and the only
international EAP and work-life services provider in the world, to hold
a certification covering all of its employee support service centers.
The ISO 9001 is the most widely used quality management system
certification, prescribing standards aimed to ensure that customer and
organizational needs are consistently met and improved.
2.23.10 | New York, NY | Professional Women in Construction announced two upcoming events.
- The annual Awards Reception
will be held on March 25, 5:30-8:00 pm at the Yale Club, 50
Vanderbilt Avenue, NYC. Project-in-progress awards will
be presented to NYC Dept. of Design & Construction, the 911 Center, and to Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
- The annual Salute to Women of Achievement
luncheon will be held on May 20, 11:30 am-2:00 pm, also at the Yale Club. Honorees include: Jody Brown, Cindy Feinberg,
Pat Hauserman, Kim Ferguson, Jennifer
Carey, and Jennifer C. GrahamOthers to be announced.
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2.23.10 | New York, NY | The Benjamin Moore HUE Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Diamond Baratta Design. It is the first time that the award has gone to an interior design firm rather than an architect. Also receiving the HUE glass sculpture and $5,000 cash prize are Ghislaine Viñas Interior Design, Envision Design, Amy Wax, and, Allen + Philp Architects/Interiors. A HUE Special Achievement Award will be given to Eikona Studios,
Cleveland, OH, for its dedication to the restoration and
preservation of mural art and masterpieces of American churches, cathedrals and houses of worship.
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2.23.10 | Zeeland, Mi | Herman Miller was recognized by Fast
Company magazine as one of its 2010 Most Innovative Companies and among
the Innovation All-Stars. It is the only Michigan-based company
to appear on the All-Star list and the only representative from the contract
furniture industry.
Fast Company includes more than 250
companies in its Most Innovative Companies feature, which identifies innovative practices occurring throughout the worldwide business
landscape. Herman Miller was
lauded for its Embody and Setu chairs and the Teneo storage furniture system.
Awards >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
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