7.3.08 | Dalton, GA | Shaw Hospitality Group  teamed with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York to find unique hospitality carpet designs from some of the school’'s design students. The winners of the inaugural, The Language of Design Challenge,” will be awarded cash prizes, as well as the opportunity to have their winning carpet design displayed at hospitality industry tradeshows. Entries will be submitted and judged in December. 

7.2.08 | New York, NY | Perkins+Will received two awards for its example of sustainable design leadership. Its New York office space, completed in early 2007, received a LEED-CI Gold rating for its open workspace layout, water conservation, and healthy, multifunctional materials. It is the 23rd LEED certified project completed by Perkins+Will, with nearly 100 more LEED registered. Perkins+Will also was awarded a a 2008 Sustainable Leadership Award from CoreNet Global, the American Institute of Architects, and the International Interior Design Association at CoreNet's annual conference in San Diego.

7.2.08 | Irvine, CA | KTGY GROUP received three Grand Nugget Awards in the following categories:

• Best Adaptive Re-Use Project for Whole Foods Market in Pasadena, CA.
• Best Mixed-Use Project for Market Lofts in Los Angeles, CA.
• Best California Green Builder Residential Community for Poppy Lane at Natomas Meadows in Sacramento, CA.

6.27.08 | New York, NY | Susan S. Szenasy, Editor-in-Chief of Metropolis received the 2008 Medallion of Honor Award from the New York Chapter of the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA). The award recognizes her efforts during 22 years as editor in chief for having informed, taken measure, stimulated, and evangelized on the potential and power of Architecture, Design, and Culture. Other award winners include: Karin Bacon, Lydia Rose, Renzo Piano, Santiago Calatrava, Ricardo Lagorretta, and Enrique Norten.