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2.5.10 | Chattanooga, TN | SmartFurniture.com announced its Smart Space Design Contest, a competition to see who can design the best interior space using Smart Designer. Smart Designer is a 3D space planner for easily designing, planning, and purchasing rooms online in 3D. The contest, sponsored by Herman Miller will award a $2,500 SmartFurniture.com gift card to one of the five finalists chosen each week during February.
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2.4.10 | New York, NY | Perkins+Will will receive a 2010 National Building Museum Honor Award for its commitment to civic innovation in design, construction, and education throughout its 75-year history. It is the first time an architecture firm has been selected as an Honor Award recipient since its inception in 1986. Among Perkins+Will's many achievements is its leadership in sustainable design. Perkins+Will was the first multi-office firm to commit to the 2030 Challenge, pledging that all projects be designed for carbon neutrality by the year 2030.
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2.4.10 | Marietta, GA | Durkan, the hospitality brand of The Mohawk Group issued a Call for Entries for its first carpet design contest. Supported by HNWH (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), D*scover aims to exhibit the talent of hospitality designers, while contributing toward the education of future designers. Submissions are due March 12, 2010.
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2.2.10 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group's Energy Services Unit was recognized for its EcoLine TM Project. The project was named the "2009 Project of the Year" by the EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program. The program recognizes landfill methane capture projects for innovation in generating renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The EcoLine TM Project converts landfill gas into a medium BTU quality gas, which is then used to produce environmentally clean electric power for both the University of New Hampshire and the local electrical grid.
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1.29.10 | Gainesville, FL | The University of Florida's new $20 million Southwest Parking Garage Complex won the 2009 Award of Excellence for New Design from the Florida Parking Association. The complex was named the nation's first LEED Gold parking garage facility and is also a candidate to be certified as LEED Platinum .
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1.29.10 | New York, NY | FIGMENT joined forces with The Emerging New York Architects Committee of the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter and the Structural Engineers Association of New York to sponsor a competition. A Call for Proposals has been issued to design and construct an architectural pavilion for the 2010 summer season on Governors Island. The City of Dreams Pavilion will be a gathering place for people to meet, learn about the arts programs on the island, and enjoy a performance or lecture. Registration deadline is February 8, 2010.
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1.26.10 | Cartersville, GA | Shaw Contract Group issued a Call for Entries for the Shaw Contract Group Design
Is... awards. Entrants are asked to define what
design is through the challenges, processes and results of their
projects. Entries will be accepted through February 26. Winning firms each receive $2,000 to donate to a school or organization of their choice.
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1.26.10 | Zeeland, MI | Herman Miller, Inc. introduced its first video contest targeting
full-time students attending 2-or 4-year U.S. colleges or universities.
The contest, titled "Hey, Where Do You Learn Best?", encourages
students to document areas on or off campus that best support their
learning.
Contest entries will be accepted until March 26, 2010. Selection will be based on creativity, originality and appropriateness to the theme. First prize
will be a $2500 Visa gift card. Each submission must be 2-3 minutes.
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1.22.10 | New York, NY | M2L and its sister site, GenuineDesign.com will give away $8,500 in scholarships though its second annual Genuine Design Competition. Developed in conjunction with Ruth Lynford, founder of New York Eleven, to educate students about knockoffs and their harmful impact on the design industry, the competition is now open to design students across the country. The deadline for submission is March 5, 2010.
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1.22.10 | Grand Rapids, MI | Steelcase Inc. received GOOD DESIGN awards for Elective Elements 6 New Solutions, Campfire Big Lamp, QiVi, Denizen, Emu Ivy, and Emu Heaven. Founded in 1950, Good Design awards recognize the best and finest new design and design innovation for products and graphics.
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1.21.10 | Wayland, NY | Gunlocke will award one commendable non-profit organization with its first "Office Needs for Good Deeds" online office makeover contest. To help improve the style and productivity within its space, the winning organization will receive a makeover up to 1,200-sq. ft. (estimated at approximately $75,000) for its offices featuring Gunlocke's latest casegood line, SileaT. Online entries will be accepted from January 18, 2010 to April 16, 2010.
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