by laura | Jul 20, 2011 | Business & People News
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is accepting entries for the Best in American Living Awards (BALA), which recognizes exceptional design and uses the example of trendsetting ideas to improve residential design in all aspects of the housing industry....
by laura | Jul 19, 2011 | Business & People News
The U.S. Postal Service has dedicated a new sheet of stamps honoring 12 of the nation’s most influential industrial designers. The designers honored on individual stamps include Peter Muller-Munk, Frederick Hurten Rhead, Raymond Loewy, Donald Deskey, Walter...
by laura | Jul 18, 2011 | Business & People News
Lutron Electronics has launched “A Night of Light,” a series of free networking events being held at Lutron Experience Centers throughout the country. The wine-and-cheese-style receptions are open to architects, builders, contractors, electricians, interior designers,...
by laura | Jul 15, 2011 | Business & People News
The collapse of the housing market resulted in greater interest in smaller homes and lot sizes, but that appears to be leveling off, according to findings from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) home design trends survey. There continues to be interest from...
by laura | Jul 13, 2011 | Business & People News
A one-of-a-kind green designer home was revealed at the recent Dwell on Design show held in Los Angeles. Under the direction of ecofabulous founder, Zem Joaquin, the 550-sq.-ft. prefab Modern Living Showhouse combined high style with low impact. The residence was...
by laura | Jul 12, 2011 | Business & People News
How green is your home? A recent survey showed that 74 percent of consumers believe less than a quarter of their home can be categorized as “green.” The survey was conducted on behalf of Whirlpool Corp. and Habitat for Humanity International by the...
by laura | Jul 12, 2011 | Business & People News
It’s been about four months since my last column. Since then I have a new professional home and a new column with a new name. This endeavor will aim a little broader than just marketing issues. Despite the title, it’s not about the technical aspects of designing...
by laura | Jul 11, 2011 | Business & People News
Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap application is now available for Android users, joining iPhone, BlackBerry versions. The app allows users to match colors to the Sherwin-Williams palette, a handy tool for designers on the go. With ColorSnap, users can obtain coordinating...
by laura | Jul 8, 2011 | Business & People News
GE Appliances & Lighting has introduced its new refrigeration water filter recycling program. The initiative is designed to recycle 100 percent of the refrigerator water filter. The plastic part of the product is “pelletized” and reused, while the charcoal filter...
by laura | Jul 7, 2011 | Business & People News
California Faucets has appointed Steven Weinberg, current president of the Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Association (DPHA), to the position of national sales manager. Weinberg will direct the national sales team for the company, which is headquartered in...
