A. Conger Goodyear House (1939), Old Westbury, New York, by Edward Durell Stone. Photo by Andrew Moore

Modernism at IIDEX

"Modernism at Risk, Modern Solutions for Saving Modern Landmarks" - a feature exhibit at this year's IIDEX of large-scale photographs by noted photographer Andrew Moore - includes interpretative panels with five case studies that explore the role designers play in preserving Modern landmarks. The five examples represent the rise of Modernism from its early development…

August 8, 2013

By replacing mechanical operation with a simple touch-control digital interface, the new Electronica faucet range revolutionizes the way in which consumers interact with their faucets and showers.

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Blu Bathworks goes digital

A fusion of the latest German technology and Blu’s Italian-made pure•2 and opus•2 faucet lines, Blu Bathworks’ new digital faucet collection leads the way - providing the utmost in user comfort and efficiency. By replacing mechanical operation with a simple touch-control digital interface, the new Electronica faucet range revolutionizes the way in which consumers interact…

July 24, 2013

Vital career skills for everyone in the kitchen and bath industry are now available on-demand through the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). NKBA Learning Paths provide eight competency areas of continuous improvement for employees of large and small businesses.

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NKBA launches on-demand, 24/7 learning for industry professionals

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is using the internet to make it easier for kitchen and bath industry professionals to improve their career skills. “From design to marketing to sales and leadership development, the brilliance of the NKBA Learning Paths is that they cover all the key competencies needed for success in the…

June 18, 2013

Chordinates is unique in that it synchronizes the life of the design with the long physical life associated with heterogeneous sheet vinyl.

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Shaw Commercial Hard Surface wins Best of NeoCon Silver

Shaw Commercial Hard Surface walked away from Chicago this week with a Best of NeoCon award to put on its mantle. Chordinates, their latest commercial sheet vinyl, has captured the Silver Award in the Healthcare flooring category. This is actually the second year in a row Shaw has won in this category. "Shaw Commercial Hard…

June 10, 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

Continued efforts to reduce energy consumption, coupled with the purchase of carbon offsets and wind credits, have helped Tate become a net zero manufacturer.

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Tate: good corporate citizen

Tate, a market leader in the manufacture of raised floors and airflow management solutions, announced it has eliminated 100 per cent of all greenhouse gas emissions caused primarily by electricity and natural gas usage in its three North American facilities. Continued efforts to reduce energy consumption, coupled with the purchase of carbon offsets and wind credits,…

May 3, 2013

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No mercy for pirates

Piracy is estimated to cause annual losses of 30 billion euros, putting around 70,000 jobs at risk throughout Germany. “Product piracy is no trivial offence, which is why we have been taking decisive steps to combat plagiarism for years now,” said Richard Grohe, deputy CEO of Hansgrohe SE at ISH, one of the world's largest…

March 17, 2013

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Knoll on a roll

Knoll, a leader in workplace and residential furnishings, recently announced its acquisition of wool design purveyor FilzFelt and its plans to acquire outdoor furniture company, Richard Schultz Design, Inc. (RSD) expanding Knoll's already vast portfolio. These new additions will further Knoll's renowned design legacy by continuing to add progressive and relevant products to their already extensive line…

February 10, 2012

The Sills Wing at QHC Belleville General, designed by Kasian Architecture in collaboration with Quinte Health Care, is a 175,000 square foot extension of the hospital and will house inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, a complex continuing care unit, a Rehabilitation Day Hospital and Children's Treatment Centre. Funded by the provincial government and community donations, the facility is a $99.5 million investment.

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What the doctor ordered

CSA Standards has launched the Health Care Facilities Standard, the first comprehensive national standard in Canada to address the complex nature of planning, design, and construction of hospitals and health care facilities from coast to coast. "The adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure is no truer than with…

November 23, 2011

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30 years of experience leads to one conclusion: flexibility

Canadian companies came out of the global recession relatively unscathed, but the continued economic uncertainty has reshaped the way companies do business. The best work comes from an adaptable, innovative and intelligent workplace and Mayhew, armed with 30 years of interior design and work space strategy development and extensive partner research, is creating the spaces for…

November 22, 2011