GBI and AIA Team Up to Promote Sustainable Buildings

April 7, 2009

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Ancient and Modern Art Influence Lamin-Art’s Newest Abstract Prints

Lamin-Art adds 5 new patterns to its ever-inspiring collection of Abstracts high-pressure decorative laminates. The expanded collection features motifs inspired by nature, dimensionality, dynamism, historic metal treatments, and the stylish simplicity of the post-Art Deco Streamline Moderne movement.

Each of these new patterns is available in 3 fashionable hues that are sure to compliment any contemporary commercial interior. In addition, all Lamin-Art high-pressure decorative laminates are GREENGUARD certified.

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Ninety, a high-output LED task light from Luxo, breaks new ground in efficiency and design.

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Amtico introduces the Back to Black Collection of saturated, abstract floor tiles that bring a striking twist to commercial interiors.

GBI and AIA Team Up to Promote Sustainable Buildings The Green Building Initiative and the American Institute of Architects have signed a memorandum of understanding, pledging to work together to promote the design and construction of energy efficient and environmentally responsible buildings.

Design Students Win Trip to Exhibit Innovative Concepts in Milan LG Surfaces recently announced the winners of its inaugural LG Surfaces Beyond Student Design Challenge. The students will be exhibiting their finished concepts at Zona Tortona’s “That’s Design!” in Italy later this month.

Authorities on Sustainability form Consulting Firm Three prominent experts in sustainability announce the formation of Ecoimpact, a consultancy that was founded on the belief that sustainability is a portal to achieving a greater competitive advantage, even in a down economy.

Assess Your Color I.Q. With a Free Online Test
To give you a sense your color I.Q., X-Rite Inc. is offering a free online version of its professional Farnsworth-Munsell 100-Hue Test used by companies for more than 60 years to distinguish between individuals who have poor, normal, or exceptional color vision.

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By Janet Wiens

Nurture’s SYNC furniture system meets the needs of caregivers by addressing patient interaction, coworker collaboration, and advancements in technology.

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