7.15.10 | Toronto, Canada | Jeremy Rifkin will be a keynote speaker at IIDEX & Green Building Festival. The world renown thought leader will speaker at the Direct Energy Centre, 100 Princes Blvd. Toronto, Canada, on September 23, 4:00-5:00 pm. The bestselling author of 18 books will lay out his vision of the Third Industrial Revolution.
7.15.10 | Washington, DC | The National
Council for Interior Design
Qualification, Inc. released the pass rates for the
spring
2010 examination. Since the spring administration was the first version
of the examination modified for updated content, NCIDQ set a new cut
score to comply with standards in the licensing and certification
examination industry. Beginning with the fall 2010
administration, NCIDQ will report the pass rates for first-time test
takers only.
Prof. Assoc. >>
7.15.10 | Toronto, Canada | HOK joined with Ledcor Renew and other key partners to offer a complete suite of services for green building solutions. Services include energy, water, waste, IAQ and GHG assessment, business plan and execution.
Arch & Design >>, Environment >>
7.14.10 | Washington, DC | The American
Society of Interior Designers recently co-sponsored a briefing on
Capitol Hill to educate members of congress about the challenges facing high performance buildings after
construction is complete.
Prof. Assoc. >>
7.14.10 | Indianapolis, IN, Washington, DC, Grand Rapids, MI | The Interior Design Educators Council, the National Council for Interior
Design Qualification, and the Council for Interior Design Accreditation announced the winners of a video competition. The competition was created to raise awareness about the value of interior design.
Awards >>, Prof. Assoc. >>
7.13.10 | Houston, TX | The Groundskeeper and the IFMA Foundation released Sustainable Landscaping. The guide on how to introduce and advance sustainable practices in landscaping is the sixth in the IFMA Foundation’s Sustainability “How-to” Guide Series and is available as a free download.
7.13.10 | Passaic, NJ | Bendheim launched a new Art Glass website at www.bendheimartglass.com. The website allows architects and designers to browse more than 500 Lamberts Art Glasses by color or type, order glass samples, and view large-scale commercial, institutional and residential applications of the glass.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Technology >>
7.13.10 | Wayland, NY | Gunlocke announced Crisis Nursery, Urbana, IL, as the winner of its first "Office Needs for Good Deeds" online office makeover contest. The organization, dedicated to the prevention of child abuse through the provision of emergency intervention and support to families in crisis, will receive a makeover estimated at approximately $75,000 for its offices featuring Gunlocke's award-winning casegood line, Silea.
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7.13.10 | Washington, DC | Group Goetz Architects served as architect for the creation of the Ansel Adams Gallery at The Wilderness Society. The renovation included an update and reconfiguration of the office space, energy savings enhancements, new finishes, and the creation of a special gallery for the society's collection of Ansel Adams photographs. The collection is divided into twelve different nature themes, including mountains, water, rivers, trees, and sea shores.
Arch & Design >>, Projects >>
7.13.10 | Houston, TX | The IFMA
Foundation announced its 2010-2011 executive
committee and board of trustees. Stephen Ballesty, director at Rider Levett Bucknalls, Sydney, Australia, was named foundation chair. Joining Mr Ballesty on the executive committee are first vice chair Roger Peterson, ARAMARK Facilities Services; Secretary/Treasurer Sandra Oliver, International Monetary Fund; and IFMA President and CEO Tony Keane. The new members of the IFMA Foundation board of trustees include:
Facilities/FM >>, People >>
7.13.10 | Jasper, IN | Kimball Office | interstuhl received e3 level certification from BIFMA for its seven seating products. More than 98% of Kimball Office products now meet the certification.
Environment >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
7.13.10 | New York, NY | Andrea Parker was appointed Divisional Vice President, Sales for KnollTextiles. Ms. Parker, will be responsible for sales management in territories west of the Mississippi. Ms. Parker previously worked for Spinneybeck.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, People >>
7.13.10 | Shanghai, China | WAC Lighting opened news offices in Shanghai and Beijing, China. The sales and marketing program will be led by Zengkai Dai. Previously, he served as Director of Marketing for WAC Lighting US. Before joining WAC, Mr. Dai held several positions for Lutron Electronics Co.
7.13.10 | Washington, DC | Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell approved House Bill 1265 that allows registered interior designers to serve on the board of directors at the firm at which they are employed. The legislation went into effect July 1.
7.13.10 | New York, NY | TSC Design Associates, Inc. celebrated its 15th Anniversary on June 23, 2010. The commemorative celebration was held at its New York headquarters and was attended by clients and industry professionals who enjoyed food, drink, and views of the Manhattan skyline.
7.13.10 Atlanta, GA | Jim Huslig was named Vice President Sales for Ivan Allen Workspace, an Allsteel-owned contract furniture dealer. He will direct the Ivan Allen sales force and implement sales and marketing initiatives for end users and clients. Prior to joining Allsteel and the Ivan Allen team, Mr. Huslig held sales leadership roles for Kimball Office.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, People >>
7.13.10 | Toronto, Canada | Teknion's international dealer, Aurum Co. Ltd. opened a showroom in Sungnam City, South Korea. The space was designed using the Altos and Optos demountable wall systems and features the tek/n freestanding desking system, table products from the Tables & Collaborative Spaces offering, Solitar wood suites and Modo interior design system.
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