DesignFlash - 10.30.07

October 30, 2007 Sponsor:

Interior designers who want to stay at the forefront of the market realize that green building gives them a competitive advantage and improves their bottom line.

Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. This year's event includes specific tracks geared toward the needs of commercial interior designers.

Get more information at: www.greenbuildexpo.org

Featured Product

Maharam introduces Massive Paisley, a modern paisley upholstery that is distinguished by intricate patterning, a dense weave and purity of color—creating a mosaic-like, multicolor effect.

Editors’ Choice

Metro’s Poly family of seating features side and swivel chairs, as well as a lounge and ottoman that are ideal for reception and lounge areas, enclaves and both formal and informal meeting spaces.

Spotlight on Sustainability Mohawk Industries is a firm believer in sustainability that works, and with the launch of its new Web site, MohawkGreenworks.com, the company is making it easier than ever to embrace environmental stewardship. ............................................................................................................................

Architects Respond to California Wild Fires Architecture for Humanity designers have banded together to help people who have lost homes and businesses to the fires of Southern California rebuild.............................................................................................................................

Green Practices Increase on North American College Campuses Colleges across the United States and Canada are stepping up green practices and policies, with more than two out of three schools improving performance over the last year, according to the new College Sustainability Report Card 2008.............................................................................................................................

“Sculpture of Light” Wins Student Design Competition
An LED lighting fixture that allows the end-user to “sculpt” unique lighting effects recently took top honors in Luraline’s sixth annual “It’s Your Light” student design competition. Architecture student Bryan Giroux of Philadelphia University received a $1,500 prize for his winning entry, titled “Flux.” ............................................................................................................................GUEST COLUMNIST

NCIDQ News: Why We Design
By Deborah SteinmetzA steady increase in the number of online shoppers has added a new level of importance to the design of retail environments.

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