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Furniture Rental Associates Promotes Eco-Friendly Fabrics

1.24.08 | New York, NY | Furniture Rental Associates announced that it will now promote only eco-friendly and environmentally conscious fabrics and materials for its clients. For more information on recycled fabrics visit www.seannoble.com

Environment >>, Materials >>

PPG Architectural Glass Shares Study Results

1.17.08 | Pittsburgh, PA | PPG, a producer of glass products for commercial construction commissioned a study by the Architectural Energy Corporation to compare the energy performance of low-e glass to several commonly specified high-performance architectural glasses. The results indicate that glass can save architects and building owners up to hundreds of thousands of dollars in upfront capital cooling equipment costs when it is specified instead of competing products. The study also shows that CO2 emissions can be reduced by thousands of tons over its lifetime in a commercial building which has specified glass.

Environment >>, Materials >>, Research >>

KnollTextiles Introduces New September Collection

10.10.07 | New York, NY | KnollTextiles has a new collection of upholstery, wallcovering, drapery and Imago products designed by Susan Tick, for use together within a single space. The seven patterns explore a sense of transparency through weave structure and interlocking grids. Divided Light is at the center of the collection. Triple Lace, a high performance upholstery and Enmesh, a textured fabric with a metallic yarn are complimentary fabrics.

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Coverings 2008 Goes To Orlando

8.3.07 | Orlando, FL | The Coverings 2008 exhibition will be held in Orlando, FL, at the Orange County Convention Center, from April 29-May 2, 2008.  The Tile and Stone Expo brings together 37,000 industry professionals with 1,200 exhibitors from more than 65 countries, representing the entire spectrum of tile and stone products, tools and machinery. Seminar sessions are free, and many are eligible for CEU credits from AIA, ASID, IIDA and NKBA. For information, visit: www.coverings.com

Arch & Design >>, Event >>, Materials >>, Products >>

Decca Hospitality Goes Green

8.3.07 | Atlanta, GA | ­ Decca Hospitality Furnishings announced that it will convert its entire product line of high-end and custom furnishings to new, environmentally conscious green standards by the end of this year. Decca's manufacturing operation will be the first in Asia to meet these environmental standards. The company'€™s initiative will also ensure that its products contribute points toward the U.S. Green Building Council'€™s LEED rating systems and the Green  Building Initiative'€™s Green Globes certification.

Arch & Design >>, Environment >>, Materials >>

Pallas Textiles Introduces Kaleidoscope

5.24.07 | Green Bay, WI | Pallas Textiles has introduced Kaleidoscope, their latest collection of fabrics, designed by Lori Weitzner. Consisting of four durable Crypton upholsteries, Kaleidoscope creates a mirage of color in a variety of patterns suitable for corporate, hospitality, healthcare and residential spaces.

Materials >>, Products >>

Pallas Textiles Introduces New Panel Cloth Collection

5.16.07 |Green Bay, WI | Pallas Textiles introduces I’ll Take Manhattan, a collection of sophisticated panel cloths for corporate interiors crafted of 100 percent recyclable fiber. The collection includes three lines—Lex, Madison and Park.

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Architex And Angela Adams Create Textile Collection

5.9.07 | Portland, Maine | Architex and angela adams have collaborated to create several sustainable textile collections. The angela adams for Architex fabrics are well-suited for corporate, healthcare, education, hospitality and retail applications. 

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Fusion Floors Presents FusionFlex

5.9.07 | Fort Myers, FL | Fusion Floors offers the FusionFlex seamless flooring system which is poured in place on site, creating an original, unique look. Color choices are vast and can be displayed in uninterrupted single-color floors or multi-colored surfaces. 

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