USGBC to be Honored as a Visionary in Sustainability

March 31, 2009

Featured Product

The edgy embossed, mid-scale pattern of Diaz, from LSI Wallcovering, simulates dimension and sparks visual interest.

Editors' Choice

ICF introduces the 800 Collection, designed by the trio of Christian Lepper, Roland Schmidt and Uwe Sommerlade.

USGBC to be Honored as a Visionary in Sustainability Established by the National Building Museum, the Honor Award salutes those who have significantly improved the built environment. The U.S. Green Building Council will be honored during the Museum’s annual gala in June.

IIDA Announces Design Competition Winners Truly international in scope, this year’s Interior Design and Will Ching Design Competition winners demonstrate that great design is a universal goal.

New Web Site Shares Environmental Knowledge Recognizing that the industry must work together to make a lasting environmental impact, Allsteel has launched a new micro site, www.allsteeloffice.com/AllTogetherNow, where a collection of information on sustainability and the challenges of eco-responsibility resides.

Final Call for Students to Enter Lighting Design Contest
The deadline is fast approaching for the “It’s Your Light” student design competition, an annual contest that solicits original concepts for lighting fixtures from design and architecture students at schools and universities across the country.

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Changing a Culture of ‘Mine’ to a Culture of ‘Ours’

By James Brothers

The A&D industry should take cues from the medical community if it is to realize the full benefits of design that is evidence-based.

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