7.31.08 | Minneapolis, MN | InformeDesign released a study on, "The Built Environment Factor Based on Building Rehabilitation: A Critical Aspect of Urban Revitalization," published in 2004. The case study examined the potential impact of a new building rehabilitation code on rehabilitation efforts in downtown Detroit, MI and introduced the built environment factor (i.e., existing underutilized infrastructure, new infrastructure, and land use planning) as a component of urban revitalization conceptual models.

7.31.08 | East Greenville, PA | Dr. Michael O'Neill, Knoll Senior Director of Workplace Research was featured in the July issue of Facility Care, a bimonthly publication reporting on the design, operation and maintenance of healthcare facilities. His article, "Evidence-Based Design Recommendations for Nursing Stations," is also available on knoll.com. 

7.31.08 | Minneapolis, MN | Vertical Surface Lighting Techniques by Michael D. Kroelinger, Ph.D is the July subject of Implications from InformeDesign. The issue provides an overview of the conceptual development of lighting techniques for illuminating vertical architectural surfaces, objects mounted on vertical surfaces, and accent lighting on persons within an architectural space. To read the complete article, visit: http://www.informedesign.umn.edu/_news/july_v06r-pr.pdf

7.25.08 | East Greenville, PA | Knoll announced the 2008 scholarship recipients through the Knoll Educational Scholarship Program (KESP). KESP is managed by Scholarship Management Services, part of Scholarship America. Scholarship criteria include academic record, potential to succeed, leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of educational and career goals and an outside appraisal.  Knoll associates are not involved in the award process. For a complete list of recipients, visit: officeinsight.com.