Gunlocke introduces Green Calculator tool

Gunlocke, an industry leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of wood contract furniture, has now made it even easier to include its sustainable product portfolio in projects to earn valuable LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits. Gunlocke's latest online tool, the Green Calculator, provides designers and facility managers the opportunity to easily…

July 27, 2009

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Design crusader

Stephen Burks, one of the most recognized American industrial designers of his generation, uses every project opportunity to bridge the gap between the luxury brands he works with and his passionate commitment to design with a conscience. IIDEX/NeoCon Canada is pleased to welcome him as the Design Keynote speaker on Friday, Sept. 25 at 4…

July 16, 2009

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Cesvet at IIDEX

As one of the key strategists behind Cirque du Soleil’s marketing machine, Bertrand Cesvet knows a thing or two about breaking barriers and merging creative disciplines. Cesvet is chairman and senior partner at Sid Lee, a creative services company with more than 300 employees and collaborators, known as “artisans,” spread across Montreal, Amsterdam and Paris.…

June 30, 2009

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Allsteel/Gunlocke Chicago Resource Center Earns LEED GOLD

The Allsteel/Gunlocke Resource Center at the Chicago Merchandise Mart, has earned gold certification in LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI). The 13,959-square-foot space was designed by HOK in 2008 and represents the fifth LEED certified showroom housing the two sibling companies. “Allsteel is steadfast in its commitment to create sustainable furnishings…

June 15, 2009

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From blue box to concrete

In a bold move that will break barriers for builders and the environment, Atlas Block has become the first in the industry to incorporate post-consumer recycled glass in their entire line of products, including concrete masonry units, masonry veneers and landscape products. Intensive research has led to the development of a lightweight block that utilizes…

May 27, 2009

Shaw's Pamela Rainey was first inspired to create the Factory collection after studying the 1934 Museum of Modern Art exhibit "Machine Art," which

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Hat trick for Shaw

For the third consecutive year, Shaw Hospitality Group won top honours in the prestigious IIDA Hospitality Product Design Awards at Hospitality Design Expo. The Factory carpet collection for guest rooms and public spaces was named the Award of Excellence winner in the flooring/carpeting/rug category during the annual conference in Las Vegas, May 14-16. Factory, a…

May 27, 2009

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You and nora

Nora systems, Inc., manufacturer of nora rubber flooring, has just launched its new brand, "nora, All About Flooring, All About You." The new brand celebrates the critical role customers play as a catalyst for high-performance, environmentally friendly solutions born of innovative design. "'All About Flooring, All About You' is something you will see and…

May 19, 2009

Scotch Tape dispenser design by third-year Industrial Design student Matthew Pacione. Photo: Lino Ragno

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OCAD and 3M announce design competition winners

Two innovative and imaginative designs for new Scotch Tape and Post-it Note Pop-up dispensers have been unveiled by the Ontario College of Art & Design (OCAD) and 3M Canada. The designs won first prize in their respective categories in the Dispenser Design Competition for third-year Industrial Design students at OCAD. The…

May 4, 2009

Boym Partners's Babel Blocks, 2007, ongoing. Photo: Davies + Starr.

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Cooper-Hewitt Announces Winners of the 2009 National Design Awards

New York's Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum has announced the winners and finalists of the 2009 National Design Awards, which recognize excellence across a variety of disciplines. The museum also announced the presentation of the "Design USA: Contemporary Innovation" exhibition, which celebrates the work of the honorees from the first ten years of the prestigious National Design…

April 30, 2009

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Let’s hear it for Interface

Interface, Inc., parent company of InterfaceFLOR Canada, Inc., continues to make progress on the company's efforts to reduce environmental impacts, push the envelope on innovation, and to introduce other companies to the business case for sustainability. The company today announced its Ecometrics results for 2008, amid news that Interface has been ranked number one in…

April 23, 2009