Environmental Defense Fund Commends Green Program in L.A.

April 14, 2009

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Environmental Defense Fund Commends Green Program in L.A. EDF applauds the city of Los Angeles for its leadership in establishing the nation's first public-sector green building retrofit program that will create green jobs and reduce carbon emissions.

New Executive A&D Masters Program Announced Designed to meet the needs of working professionals, the program offers classes in alternate weekend sessions and focuses on the Design Studio, where students study a variety of contemporary topics such as theory, practice and design.

Mohawk Facility Achieves ISO Certification The certification serves as an example of the company’s sustainable leadership and innovation, specifically in its manufacturing procedures, company practices and policies.

Steelcase Launches New Web Site
The new site, Come Together, describes the changing landscape of work and the latest design trends for the office environment.

GUEST COLUMNIST

Can We Avoid the Race to the Bottom?

By Kara MacGregor

Canada’s designers are facing an uphill battle, and professional standards stand to suffer, if new legislation goes unopposed.

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