7.7.08 | Kitchener, ON | Krug received two Platinium ADEX awards, sponsored by Design Journal, for its Jordan Healthcare Seating and its Corfu Multi-purpose and Management Seating. The Jordan collection now includes recliners, gliders, and will soon introduce Jordan sleepers and sleeper recliners. It is defined by a research-based curvature in both the seat and back that encourages correct, comfortable sitting posture. The Corfu collection, a combination of recycled components, comes in three styles - plastic seat and back, fully upholstered seat and back, or wood seat and back. 

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.