by laura | Nov 19, 2010 | Business & People News
Lutron Electronics has launched an energy-saving awareness campaign with the ultimate goal of having every home in the United States replace two light switches with energy-saving dimmers. Lutron’s efforts are multi-pronged including a new energy-saving website,...
by laura | Nov 18, 2010 | Business & People News
INAX, a Japanese manufacturer of tile and sanitary fixtures, will launch in the United States beginning in December 2010. INAX will offer a variety of products, including high-efficiency dual-flush toilets, bidet seats, sinks, pedestals paired with one-piece toilets...
by laura | Nov 17, 2010 | Business & People News
New home improvement data and nationwide survey results released by ServiceMagic show that in the third quarter of 2010, demand for additions and remodeling projects decreased, while demand for necessary high-cost maintenance and repair services saw gains. The...
by laura | Nov 17, 2010 | Business & People News
Editor’s note: Part I of “Little Boxes” reported on the hows and whys of the Small House Movement and took a look at examples from Tumbleweed Tiny House Company. This week’s installment covers the offerings of Tiny Texas Houses and Alchemy Architects. And don’t forget...
by laura | Nov 16, 2010 | Business & People News
“Do You Light?” the new iFoscarini iPhone app allows users to insert its products into any photo, either taken on the spot or selected from a photo archive already in their phone. Designed to let users customize spaces with Foscarini lighting, the free app...
by laura | Nov 15, 2010 | Business & People News
Laufen was the recipient of two Green Good Design awards in 2010. The company received a product design award for the ILBAGNOALESSI One toilet, as well as an architecture award for the Laufen Forum exhibition, training and visitor center. Presented by The Chicago...
by laura | Nov 15, 2010 | Business & People News
It is that time of year again when Santa is busy checking his list in preparation for the big day. Design professionals in the kitchen and bath industry can learn a valuable lesson from Santa: When dealing with your clients, make a list and make the client check it...
by laura | Nov 12, 2010 | Business & People News
Reflecting the importance of growth in North, South and Central America, Dornbracht Americas has ramped up its executive leadership. Ingolf Matthée (pictured) has been named CEO, while Jon Spector, a veteran of Dornbracht since 1985, remains president and adds...
by laura | Nov 12, 2010 | Business & People News
My life philosophy is to take the pain early, not just in my design and construction business, but in all things. Putting things off never makes bad things go away, and putting the bad news out front usually ends up with much less total pain. Sounds reasonable, but...
by laura | Nov 11, 2010 | Business & People News
Keep up to date on surfacing material options with two new online continuing education courses from Samsung Chemical, the parent company of Radianz Quartz and Samsung Staron. The free courses are offered through AEC Daily’s online learning center and are approved for...
