Niels Diffrient: 1928 – 2013

Niels Diffrient, renowned industrial designer and Humanscale partner for over 16 years, passed away Saturday morning. In an official statement, the firm said “Humanscale has been very fortunate to have worked closely with Niels on numerous projects, beginning with the Freedom chair, which debuted in 2000. Since the beginning, Humanscale and Niels shared a passionate…

June 11, 2013

Benjamin Moore will not only provide the paint and supplies needed for facades, porches, railings, shutters and other exterior building trims, but its colour experts will consult on the best choices to enhance the architectural style, regional influences and historic references in each community.

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Benjamin Moore’s “Main Street Matters”

Benjamin Moore, one of North America’s most respected paint manufacturers and colour authorities, announced today its biggest initiative ever to revitalize communities across North America through the launch of “Main Street Matters.” The campaign asks consumers around the country to cast their vote online for which 20 Main Streets should be revitalized of the more…

May 27, 2013

Serpentine, one of seven patterns in Mz Designs' new Graphix Metal Collection.

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Mz metal

Móz Designs, an innovator in decorative metal products, announces the release of the Graphix Metal Collection. The new colour collection integrates Móz metal surfaces with a brilliant new line of graphic patterns inspired by timeless textile designs. Created for a versatile range of applications, Graphix multi-layered metal panels can be installed as surface laminates or…

May 25, 2013

With its distinctive lines, Diffrient Smart delivers a clean, timeless aesthetic in a task chair that prioritizes simplicity and performance.

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Humanscale’s latest task chair

Humanscale presents the Diffrient Smart task chair, which combines Humanscale’s signature weight-sensitive recline, Form-Sensing Mesh Technology and ultimate ease of use in a striking design. With its distinctive lines, Diffrient Smart delivers a clean, timeless aesthetic in a task chair that prioritizes simplicity and performance. Designed by the legendary Niels Diffrient, Diffrient Smart…

May 23, 2013

Rebolo Eco-Park incorporates flower, aromatic and community gardens, along with fruit trees, new social "eco-housing" and a meadow. Within the entry an image of the meadow depicts a section of the Rebolo Canal that collects storm-water surrounded by flora, fauna and people walking, running, biking, resting and enjoying the vibrancy of the space.

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Jess Pertuz reconnects space

"Rebolo Eco-Park,"designed by Jesús Pertuz of Paris, France, has been selected as the winner of Interface, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:TILE) “Reconnect Your Space” competition. The competition invited architects, designers and students to submit their visions for how biophilia can influence the design of a new or existing space, either within interior built environments or outside in cities.…

May 16, 2013

"Through the Green Roof Bylaw, the City of Toronto has required over 250 development applications to include green roofs, totalling 170,000 square metres of new green roof in Toronto," says Jane Welsh, project manager of environmental planning with the City of Toronto. Photo by Lydon Lynch Architects

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Toronto a leader in green roofs

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is pleased to announce a 33 per cent growth in installed green roofs in Toronto in 2012 as part of the results of the “Annual Green Roof Industry Survey.” “Toronto’s green roof bylaw and support for green buildings continues to keep the city in a leadership position in North…

May 13, 2013

Neither overly formal nor relaxed, the Share line combines task and lounge height seating surfaces in a seamless fashion appropriate for any environment where multifunction use is critical.

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Stylex’s Share

At NeoCon 2013 - just around the corner - Stylex will be introducing Share, a modular, work-lounge system offering serious flexibility, design, and the high level of craftsmanship synonymous with the brand. Neither overly formal nor relaxed, the line combines task and lounge height seating surfaces in a seamless fashion appropriate for any environment where…

May 8, 2013

At Les Arts Dcoratifs in Paris, 800 square meters are dedicated to show the projects the Bouroullecs - Ronan & Erwan - have made since the beginning of their collaboration, about 15 years ago.

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Ronan & Erwan go to Paris

The Bouroullec brothers – Ronan & Erwan – have taken over Paris. Their monographic exhibition, "Momentané," is now open at Les Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Eight hundred square meters are dedicated to show the projects the designer brothers have made since the beginning of their collaboration, about 15 years ago.The exhibition is articulated around a wide central space,…

May 1, 2013

Energy. Environment. Experiential Learning, University of Calgary, designed by Perkins+Will. This project earned LEED Canada-NC Platinum certification, recognizing it as one of the most energy-efficient laboratory buildings in North America. Photo by Tom Arban

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Perkins+Will on a roll!

Perkins+Will has been named one of Canada's Greenest Employers for the fifth consecutive year. Announced recently in The Globe and Mail, the Greenest Employers Award recognizes employers with progressive environmental programs and earth-friendly policies that actively involve their employees. This distinction follows on the heels of the firm being named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2013,…

April 25, 2013

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Teknion & Design By Nature

Teknion Corporation has announced its sponsorship of the Design by Nature Exhibition at the Evergreen Brick Works, a 120-year-old former Toronto brick works site transformed into a community environmental center focused on creating a greener future. “It is very rewarding for Teknion, as a founding sponsor of Design By Nature, to continue our support of…

April 20, 2013