INDUSTRY LEADER IN KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGN TO SPEAK AT WCI 08!
What's Hot and What's Not in Kitchen Design 2008 (2A)
Jim Krengel, CMKBD
Wednesday, Aug. 20; 9-10:30 a.m.
What's Hot & What's Not takes you on a journey of the kitchen today and yesterday, exploring every avenue. Krengel will discuss all the latest kitchen design trends, as well as the changing social trends that influence kitchen design. This program is fast-paced, interactive and entertaining. It will leave you re-energized and give you a new perspective on kitchen design. 1 WFCP Design Credit, .150 CEU. Member $35/Non-Member $50.
PLUS, Krengel will also be speaking on What's Hot in Bathroom Design 2008 (2F) from 2-3:30 p.m.
WEST COAST INTERIORS
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, Calif.
Welcome Reception: Aug. 19, 2008
Seminars: Aug. 19-21, 2008
Show Floor: Aug. 20-21, 2008
REGISTER NOW!
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TWO FULL DAYS OF CONCRETE COUNTERTOP DEMOS AT THE 2008 CONCRETE COUNTERTOP INDUSTRY CONFERENCE
Raleigh, NC, June 25, 2008 — The 2008 Concrete Countertop Industry Conference (CCIC 2008) features two full days of demos, on August 21 and 22 in Sacramento, CA. Experts and leaders in the concrete countertop industry such as enCOUNTER, Alpha Professional Tools, Buddy Rhodes Artisan Concrete, CHENG Concrete, Concrete Countertop Specialties, Concrete Countertop Supply by Fishstone, Diamond Products, MAXIMIZER Concrete, SureCrete Design Products, and Surface 519 will be demonstrating their latest tools, materials and innovative techniques.
"CCIC 2008 is going to feature product and technical demonstrations by industry leaders that will truly inspire concrete professionals." said Lane Mangum, conference manager. "Attendees will be privy to casting techniques, GFRC techniques, admixtures, tool demonstrations and more that will show the limitless potential of concrete."
Demonstrations include:
- enCOUNTER: Examples of pre-casting and casting in place methods with cantilevers, backsplashes, baseboards, drain boards, integral sinks and top surface and vessel sinks
- Alpha Professional Tools: Featuring the newly upgraded EcoGrinder for virtually dustless dry surface grinding eliminating vacuum clean-up
- Buddy Rhodes Artisan Concrete: Casting a countertop with integral sink, and vertical packing using their planter and furniture molds with the pressed technique
- CHENG Concrete: GFRC techniques and products for concrete countertops as well as efficient mold-making methods
- Concrete Countertop Specialties: All the different ways to grind, shape, route, and polish concrete countertops, with detail on undermount sink and edge polishing techniques
- Concrete Countertop Supply by Fishstone: How admixtures can help you produce a better finished product, plus hands on experience with the newest power tools to hit the market
- Diamond Products: A full line of concrete countertop polishing tools and equipment
- MAXIMIZER Concrete: MAXIMIXER Concrete Countertop Mix with its lightweight and easy to use qualities
- SureCrete Design Products: The versatile, easy to use and fast Xtreme Countertop mix
- Surface 519: High performance, stain-proof sealers
All of these demos will be held inside the exhibit hall, located in the Sacramento Convention Center. For more information about the Concrete Countertop Industry Conference, visit www.ConcreteCountertopConference.com or call 866-844-0999. Early bird registration ends July 14, 2008.
About The Concrete Countertop Institute
The Concrete Countertop Institute's mission is to help concrete countertop professionals succeed. The Institute provides contractors with intensive training via its CCI Training Programs and information and networking opportunities via the Concrete Connections Web site and the Concrete Countertop Industry Conference.
CALL FOR CEU COURSES
Does your company work with designers in Utah? Do you offer CEU accredited courses? IIDA would like to offer CEU presentations to our IIDA members and the design community.
If you are interested and would like to get on the list, please send the name of your CEU and a description of the course to Donna Kessler at dkessler@tekus.com or David Morris at dmorris@ibigroup.com.
IIDA has many exciting events planned for 2008/2009. There are several opportunities for vendor sponsorships in the way of providing lunch and location for the monthly committee meetings. Sponsors will be given verbal recognition at the event, names will appear on the invitation, and sponsors may provide promotional materials to display at the event. Please let us know if you are interested in hosting an event or have a suggestion for a location to meet.
There is still time to submit your 2008/09 application. All IIDA Industry Members will receive priority on dates and locations for meetings over nonmembers.
Thank you for your support!
Salt Lake City Center
email: saltlake@iidarmc.org
web: http://www.iidarmc.org
BUILDING INDUSTRY PRESENTS ASSESSMENT ON HIGH-PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS
Washington, D.C. — On June 18, 2007, Representatives of Congress, administrators from the US Department of Energy, and members of the building industry gathered on Capitol Hill to introduce the new leadership of the High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus and discuss the current state of the US building stock. The centerpiece of the briefing was the Assessment to the US Congress and US Department of Energy on High-Performance Buildings, a report prepared by the High-Performance Building Council, a group of over 100 public and private sector organizations. The report was prepared in response to Section 914 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which addresses the need for not just "green" but high-performance buildings that combine the objectives of reducing resource and energy consumption with improving the environmental impact and functionality of buildings and the comfort and productivity of their occupants.
Since early 2006, the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) has advocated for the implementation of Section 914 and the formation of an industry coalition to assess current consensus standards and rating systems. Upon formation of the High-Performance Building Council, SBIC has served as its Secretariat. Together with the National Institute of Building Sciences, SBIC identified industry groups for participation, engaged the House Committee on Science and Technology, and developed objectives for the first phase of the group's work. A complete copy of the report is available for download from SBIC's Web site at: www.sbicouncil.org.
SBIC would like to acknowledge the following members who contributed their time and expertise to this effort: The American Chemistry Council, The American Forest and Paper Association, The American Institute of Architects, The American Iron and Steel Institute, The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., The Brick Industry Association, The Building Owners and Managers Association International, The Continental Automated Buildings Association, GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, IEEE, The National Association of Realtors, The National Electrical Manufacturers Association, The National Fenestration Rating Council, The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association, The Portland Cement Association, and Southern California Edison. Special thanks go to Southern California Edison for recognizing the value of this undertaking and underwriting many activities of the High-Performance Building Council.
"Today's high-performance buildings are the exception, not the rule," Representative Judy Biggert (R-ILL) reminded attendees of the Congressional briefing. "Russ [Carnahan] and I want to find creative ways to change that." The Assessment to Congress was only the first phase of the High-Performance Building Council's effort. On the heels of unveiling the report, the Council is launching its second phase, which will consist of profiling the attributes, metrics, measures, and standards for high-performance buildings. SBIC looks forward to continuing to serve the group as its Secretariat.
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The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) is an independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to unite and inspire the buildings industry toward higher performance — through education, outreach, advocacy and the mutual exchange of ideas. Council membership is open to private and public organizations and individuals who share this mission. For more information about the Council's products, services, and members, visit www.sbicouncil.org or call 202-628-7400.
THE REFERENCE LIBRARY PRODUCT TRADESHOW
"Exploration of Possibilities — Rethinking the Material World"
9-11-08
The Buttes (200 Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ)
Hours: Noon to 5:30pm
FREE attendance
Door Prizes given out
For more information, please contact The Reference Library at 602-258-7499.
WINDOWS ON THE WEST
Industry Leading Seminars & Speakers!
Strategies for Success (1A)
Grace McNamara,
President, CEO, Grace McNamara Inc.
Tuesday, August 19, 4-5 p.m.
Broaden your vision and get more control over your life while listening to the industry's nationally-acclaimed expert Grace McNamara, president and CEO of Grace McNamara Inc., publisher of Window Fashions magazine.
For over 22 years, McNamara has defined success on her own terms. As the voice of the window-fashions industry, she has inspired women to expand their dreams and to define and grow their businesses. Highlighting the details of starting a business from scratch, negotiating deals, building brands and balancing a busy life, McNamara will share the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful, including the five things you never do as a woman in business and the 10 things you should. Get inspired.
1 WFCP Credit, .1 CEU
Member $35/Non-Member $50
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AIA REPORT EXAMINES EFFECTIVENESS, CHALLENGES AND BEST EXAMPLES OF GREEN BUILDING INCENTIVE OPTIONS
Washington, D.C., June 17, 2008 — State and local governments are using a variety of incentive-based techniques to encourage green building practices. These efforts have encountered challenges including the cost of new incentive programs, resource shortcomings and implementation difficulties. In order to help communities overcome these obstacles, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) commissioned a report, Local Leaders in Sustainability — Green Incentives, that defines and examines many types of incentive programs, details the inherent barriers to success and highlights best practice examples from around the country.
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TOUR THE UTAH STATE CAPITAL & IDEAS BEHIND THE DESIGN WITH ZOOEY CHU
Join us for this exciting presentation & interactive discussion with world renowned furniture designer AND tour of the newly remodeled Utah State Capital with architect David Hart
DATE: Friday, June 27th
TIME: 11:30 - 1:00
LOCATION: Utah State Capital, 420 N. State St., First Floor, Rm. 130
MORE: RSVP by June 25th to Abytheway@globalindustries.com
Lunch provided by Global Industries
KIMBALL DISTRIBUTING OFFERS VIKING KIOSKS FOR INTERACTIVE APPLIANCE PLANNING EXPERIENCE
DENVER, Colo. — Kimball Distributing Inc., a leading distributor of luxury appliance lines with showrooms in Denver and Salt Lake City, announced that it has added Viking appliance kiosks to each of its showrooms.
The kiosks offer simple touch screen access to Viking appliances—from its flagship ranges to cooktops, from refrigeration to grills. The kiosks display color choices, configuration options, product finishes, available accessories and pricing information for many of the Viking products that Kimball distributes.
The unique "Design My Kitchen" function allows users to visualize an entire kitchen installation in minutes.
"Kimball is proud to complement our clients' Viking shopping experience with these new visual tools," said Kim Kimball, president of Kimball Distributing. "Viking continues to set the standard for excellence in culinary appliances."
Kimball Distributing is the sole provider of Viking products for the Rocky Mountain region, and the exclusive provider of Viking appliance kiosks in Colorado and Utah.
About Kimball Distributing
Kimball Distributing, a division of Kimball since 1992, distributes the most luxurious and highly-regarded appliance lines in the world. Kimball Distributing showrooms in Salt Lake City and Denver display a wide variety of stylish and functional appliances in live kitchen settings, enabling designers and homeowners to research and plan their kitchens, outdoor culinary spaces and laundries. www.kimballdistributing.com
About Viking
The Viking Range Corporation is the benchmark for gourmets. From its flagship ranges to its cutlery, cookware and small appliances, Viking is synonymous with the epicurean lifestyle. www.vikingrange.com
HOME SIZES SHRINK WITH GROWING CONCERNS OVER THE ECONOMY AND ENERGY COSTS
Washington, D.C., June 10, 2008 — As the housing market woes deepen, inflation affects the overall economy and utility costs continue to escalate, the size of the typical U.S. home is declining. To address the needs of an aging population there is an emphasis on greater accessibility throughout the home. To add value and improve their properties, homeowners are also investing in more outdoor living options with a trend toward low-maintenance landscaping. Additionally, residential architects report depressed business conditions, albeit with healthier conditions for remodeling and renovation projects. These findings from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey focus specifically on overall home layout and use in the first quarter of 2008.
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IFDA HONORS BARBARA BECKMANN WITH 2008 TRAILBLAZER AWARD
LOS ANGELES — Textile designer and colorist, Barbara Beckmann, was awarded the Trailblazer Award by the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) at the recent 2008 Industry Forum & Conference in Los Angeles. The IFDA Trailblazer is presented annually to a person who has been responsible for an innovation that meaningfully alters the way some aspect of the furnishings and design industry functions or is perceived.
Barbara Beckmann, a versatile textile designer and accomplished colorist, is known for hand-painted/printed fabrics. Her designs feature unusual abstract and distinctive floral patterns, Far-East inspired designs, fanciful sea creatures, exotic butterflies and imaginative organic forms.
Barbara Beckmann Designs (BBD) is best known for exceptional silks, hand-woven in Italy, Thailand, India, and China. In addition, the company sources other fine groundcloths including linen, cotton, wool, velvet, wovens, and acrylic (solution dyed for use indoor or outdoor) to interior designers and trade showrooms for use in residential and commercial applications. Ms. Beckmann was personally selected by Steve Wynn to create fabrics for the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.
Previous IFDA Trailblazer Award recipients include Lady Bird Johnson, designer Raymond Waites, designer-architects Michael Graves and Philippe Starck, developer Tramell Crow, textile designer Jack Lenor Larsen, and publisher Grace McNamara.
IFDA is a worldwide, professional alliance of diverse industries that constitute both residential and commercial furnishings and design. Members are engaged in the design, production, distribution, promotion, communication or education of these industries. IFDA is the driving force, through its programs and services, to enhance the professionalism and stature of the industry worldwide.
For further information about IFDA please visit www.ifda.com
SCOTTSDALE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES SCOTTSDALE PUBLIC ART PROGRAM'S PROPOSED SOLERI BRIDGE AND PLAZA
Council approves funding and adopts final budget for cultural destination Soleri Bridge
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (June 3, 2008) — Scottsdale Public Art announces today, the long-awaited downtown pedestrian bridge and plaza designed by famed architect Paolo Soleri, will move forward this fall/winter, following the Scottsdale City Council's final approval Tuesday of a new budget.
The City Council earlier this year unanimously endorsed funding the bridge in the final version of the 2008-09 budget. Tuesday's vote means the remaining $1.7 million for the project is officially in place and construction can begin fall 2008.
Scottsdale Public Art Program has funded $1million for the project and an additional $500,000 funding is from developer, Starwood Capital Group and Golub & Company, which has also pledged another $1 million in art at the Waterfront.
The highly-anticipated ground breaking for the Soleri Bridge will occur in the fall/winter of 2008. The event is free and open to the public.
The 100 foot-long bridge, spans the Arizona Canal west of Scottsdale Road, with a 22,000 square foot plaza on the south bank, which will be a tremendous achievement for Scottsdale.
The bridge will connect the Scottsdale Waterfront on the north side of the canal with the various retail and dining establishments on the south side of the canal. However, more important than its structural function, is the project's cultural significance. Paolo Soleri, one of the Valley's most revered cultural icons, has designed the bridge and the plaza. As a result, the project will serve as a key cultural destination and gathering place, enriching Scottsdale's art scene, in addition to providing convenient pedestrian access.
"Scottsdale Public Art is honored and privileged to have such a revered cultural icon contributing to the community, "said Valerie Vadala Homer, program director for the Scottsdale Public Art Program. "Scottsdale Public Art is proud of the City's commitment to move forward with the project and is thrilled with the outpouring of support by local residents and council members. The Soleri Bridge project will no doubt garner national attention, which will emphasize Scottsdale's incredible offerings and passionate commitment to the arts."
This is the first bridge by Paolo Soleri to be constructed in the world and is anticipated to be one of Soleri's greatest projects. The design for the bridge draws upon solar and celestial events, an important element in much of Soleri's work. It will feature two steel-clad, 64 foot pylons that will generate a light beam on the walking surface of the bridge, to mark solar events and reiterate the connection of humans to the environment, light, and architecture. The plaza on the south side of the canal features a second set of pylons, which will house the largest bell assemblage ever created by the artist. Cast bronze bells are the signature retail item of Soleri's Cosanti studio.
"I would like to express my gratitude to the Scottsdale Cultural Council and Public Art as well as the Scottsdale City Council, for the attention, perseverance and true care to make this bridge and my vision a tangible work of art in Scottsdale," said Soleri, in response to the approval.
Soleri, who is an author, architect, artist and pioneer of new human spaces, has had fellowships from the Graham Foundation and Guggenheim Foundation, as well as three honorary doctorates and several international medals. His most coveted accolade, the Cooper Hewitt National Design Award for lifetime achievement, was awarded to him in 2006 and is one of the most distinguished awards an architect can receive.
For more information on the Scottsdale Public Art Program or the Soleri Bridge and Plaza project, please visit www.scottsdalepublicart.org or call (480) 874-4645.
About Scottsdale Public Art
The mission of the Scottsdale Public Art Program is to make Scottsdale one of the most desirable communities in the country in which to live, work and visit by incorporating art and design projects throughout. In 1985, the City of Scottsdale established the Scottsdale Public Art Program with the goal to enhance the quality of life for its residents and visitors. Since then more than 60 permanent and temporary public artworks have been commissioned throughout the community. Scottsdale's program and projects have won local, regional and national awards. Public art has taken many forms ranging from the walls of the Pima Freeway to James Turrell's "skyspace" at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. The Scottsdale Public Art Program is managed by the Scottsdale Cultural Council, a private, non-profit 501 (c) (3) management organization that administers the arts and cultural affairs of the City of Scottsdale and also manages the Scottsdale Center for the Arts and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.
About Soleri and Arcosanti
One of the most imaginative thinkers of our time, Paolo Soleri has dedicated his life to addressing the ecological and social concerns raised by modern urban existence. Soleri's career contains significant accomplishments in the fields of architecture and urban planning, and his groundbreaking philosophical writings on arcology, the co-presence of architecture with ecology, continue to garner interest globally.Arcosanti, a prototype Arcology and urban laboratory under construction in central Arizona for the past 38 years, represents Soleri's comprehensive and holistic approach to "green" and the challenge of sustainability. Arcosanti is located about one hour north of Phoenix. Tours, meals, and overnight accommodations are offered daily. Visitors are also welcome at Cosanti, Soleri's original studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Visit www.arcosanti.org for details.
ASID JOINS THE 2030 CHALLENGE
Society makes commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in built environment
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 4, 2008) — The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) joins the growing list of organizations, cities, counties and states that have committed to the 2030 Challenge, the aggressive campaign to dramatically reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions within the building sector by the year 2030.
Each year the U.S. builds five billion sq. ft. of new buildings, renovates approximately another five billion sq. ft. and demolishes 1.75 sq. ft. of existing buildings. It takes at tremendous amount of energy to build, operate and demolish those buildings; in fact 76 percent of all electricity generated by power plants in the U.S. goes to the buildings and the CO2 emissions from the energy is destructive to the environment. It's the culprit behind global warming.
There are ways to reduce CO2 emissions: increase energy efficiencies in buildings, the use of "clean" coal, and nuclear power. Increasing energy efficiency in buildings is where the professionals within the design sector can make an impact, and it is the approach taken by the 2030 coalition. Specifically, the challenge calls for all new buildings to use half the fossil fuel energy they typically would consume, renovate existing buildings to use half the amount of fossil fuel energy, and propose an increase the fossil fuel reduction standard for all new buildings to 60 percent in 2010, 70 percent in 2015, 80 percent in 2020, 90 percent in 2025 and become carbon neutral by 2030.
"As part of an industry that works within the built environment, the 2030 Challenge gives design professionals an opportunity to help transform the building sector from one of the main contributors of greenhouse gas emissions to a key part of the solution," says Michael Alin, Hon. FASID, ASID Executive Director. "Sustainable design is no longer just an option, it's a responsibility and I'm proud that ASID is supporting this important challenge."
To learn more about the 2030 Challenge, go to www.architecture2030.org. The 2030 coalition members will sponsor an energy forum July 22 – 23 in Washington, D.C., titled "High Performance Federal Buildings: Meeting EISA (Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007) Requirements Through 2030." The forum is open to the public and details will be made available soon. For more information, click here.
About ASID
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is a community of people—designers, industry representatives, educators and students—committed to interior design. Through education, knowledge sharing, advocacy, community building and outreach, the Society strives to advance the interior design profession and, in the process, to demonstrate and celebrate the power of design to positively change people's lives. Its more than 40,000 members engage in a variety of professional programs and activities through a network of 48 chapters throughout the United States and Canada. www.asid.org
ASID RETURNS TO NEOCON FOR LARGEST COMMERCIAL DESIGN CONFERENCE
Society showcases new booth, offers educational sessions and other events
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 29, 2008) — NeoCon, the largest design exposition and conference for commercial interiors in North America, returns to the Merchandise Mart in Chicago June 9 – 11 and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is happy to be a part of the celebrated show again this year. In it's 40th year, the 1,200 participating sponsors will span 1.2 million square feet of exhibition space over ten floors. In addition to the expo, the lineup of events include 130 continuing education seminars, keynotes, luncheon programs, panel discussions and networking events.
ASID is proud of its involvement in the show and will offer seminars, an association forum, host a student career exchange led by Matt Lorenz, Allied Member of ASID and winner of Bravo's "Top Design" and ASID celebrity spokesperson, and throw the swanky third annual ASID-Steelcase party. For details on registering for the expo and sessions, go to www.neocon.com. For information on the ASID-Steelcase party (invite required for entry), visit the brand new ASID booth on the expo floor, space 8-9074A on the eighth floor of the Merchandise Mart.
The complete list of ASID organized events include:
Mon., June 9
Annual NeoCon Luncheon in the new ASID Ann Sacks Showroom, Luxehome
ASID Illinois Chapter and Ann Sacks, Industry Partner of ASID
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Biopilia [M159]
Judith H. Heerwagen, Ph.D., J.H. Heerwagen & Associates Inc.
4 – 5 p.m.
Call it REGREEN – Green Residential Renovation Guidelines [M159]
Linda W. Sorrento, ASID, LEED AP
4 – 5 p.m.
ASID Association Forum
Consumer Watch – Macro Trends Influence Design Innovation
Susan Yashinsky, vice president, Sphere Trending
3 – 5 p.m.
Tues., June 10
Furniture and Space Planning That Meets Building Codes [T200]
Kimberly Marks, ASID, IIDA, principal, The Marks Design Group
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Solar Energy and Materials [T219]
Alison Mason, principal, SunJuice
11 a.m. – noon
Chelebrinkance
The ASID – Steelcase Party
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Wed., June 11
Healthy and Smart Educational Environments [W314]
Dr. Toby Israel, Toby Israel Consulting Inc.
11 a.m. – noon
ASID Student Career Exchange
More than 20 top architecture and design firms and manufacturers
9 – 10:30 a.m.
(7th floor, Izzy Café area)
About ASID
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is a community of people — designers, industry representatives, educators and students — committed to interior design. Through education, knowledge sharing, advocacy, community building and outreach, the Society strives to advance the interior design profession and, in the process, to demonstrate and celebrate the power of design to positively change people's lives. Its more than 40,000 members engage in a variety of professional programs and activities through a network of 48 chapters throughout the United States and Canada. www.asid.org
ARCHITECTURE BILLINGS INDEX REMAINS WEAK
Business levels still declining, while institutional sector remains lone bright spot
Washington, D.C. — May 21, 2008 — After sinking to its lowest level ever in March, indicating a rapid slowdown in billings at U.S. architecture firms, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) rose slightly in April. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI shows an approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the April ABI rating was 45.5, up from the historic low mark of 39.7 in March (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The inquiries for new projects score was 53.9.
"After dropping rapidly the past two months, this uptick shows that the slowdown is beginning to moderate," said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. "Even though the downturn in design billings has come on very quickly, most areas of the country aren't showing signs of an oversupply of nonresidential facilities. That provides hope that this weak patch may be relatively short-lived."
Key April ABI highlights:
- Regional averages: South (46.6), Northeast (41.6), Midwest (41.6), West (37.7)
- Sector index breakdown: institutional (50.4), mixed practice (45.2) commercial / industrial (39.3) multi-family residential (33.5)
- Project inquiries index: 53.9
About the AIA Architecture Billings Index
The Architecture Billings Index is derived from a monthly "Work-on-the-Boards" survey and produced by the AIA Economics & Market Research Group. Based on a comparison of data compiled since the survey's inception in 1995 with figures from the Department of Commerce on Construction Put in Place, the findings amount to a leading economic indicator that provides an approximately nine to twelve month glimpse into the future of nonresidential construction activity. The diffusion indexes contained in the full report are derived from a monthly survey sent to a panel of AIA member-owned firms. Participants are asked whether their billings increased, decreased, or stayed the same in the month that just ended. According to the proportion of respondents choosing each option, a score is generated, which represents an index value for each month.
About The American Institute of Architects
For over 150 years, members of The American Institute of Architects have worked with each other and their communities to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes. AIA members have access to the right people, knowledge, and tools to create better design, and through such resources and access, they help clients and communities make their visions real. www.aia.org
IIDA SALT LAKE CITY CENTER MAY 28TH CEU COURSE
Persuasive Presentation Skills CEU!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Need to enhance your skills? Kent Reyling, Kimball Office's director of training, gives this compelling presentation. 1 credit hour. Lunch will be served with RSVP.
Interior Solutions
522 South 400 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Please RSVP by Friday, May 23rd, to Julie Wissler at julie.wissler@kimball.com or call 801.278.7700.
CALIFORNIA MODERNISM: FREE GALLERY TALK
WHAT:
Free Gallery Talk
Southern California Modernist Design
WHERE:
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 East Second Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Meet in the Museum lobby
WHEN:
Thursday, June 12
6:30 pm
ART IN CONTEXT: CALIFORNIA MODERNISM
Join us for a casual gallery talk with Peter J. Wolf to hear about the fabulous eclecticism of Southern California modernist design, which so influenced SMoCA's current exhibiting artist Pae White. Wolf teaches graphic design and industrial-design history at the College of Design, Arizona State University, Tempe. He is a freelance author and frequent contributor to Desert Living and Modernism magazines, as well as an essayist for the book Modern Americana, to be published by Rizzoli later this year. The talk is in conjunction with the exhibition Pae White: "Lisa, Bright and Dark." Meet in the Museum lobby. Free event.
Want more events about architecture & modernism? Save the date for June 19 at 6:00 p.m. to see a screening of the documentary "Sacred Spaces: Houses of Worship by Frank Lloyd Wright" in Stage 2 Theater. Call 480-994-ARTS for tickets. $7 ($5 members).
NFRC DISCUSSES ENERGY CODES AND FENESTRATION AT AIA SHOW
Session Takes Closer Look at Fenestration's Role in Energy-Efficient Buildings
Greenbelt, Md. — May 19, 2008 — The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) participated in the American Institute of Architect's (AIA) 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition, May 15 to 17, in Boston. NFRC Executive Director Jim Benney delivered a presentation on energy codes and fenestration during a session on Saturday, May 17.
During the session, "Energy Codes and Fenestration," Benney discussed fenestration's role in energy efficiency and building design. More than 44 states and reference or require NFRC ratings in their energy codes.
"I'm incredibly pleased that I was able to be a part of this event," said Benney. "Architects are one of the many important stakeholders of NFRC and we value the relationship we have built with AIA."
NFRC is well known for its independent rating and labeling program for the residential sector. Its familiar energy performance labels can be found on new windows all over the country. NFRC also administers a Site-Built Program for the commercial sector, and next year, it will introduce a new Component Modeling Approach (CMA) that will produce whole product energy performance ratings for nonresidential fenestration. The ratings will be generated using an online database of glazing, framing, and spacer components. It will provide many benefits to the design community, such as showing how changes to a component can affect the energy performance of a fenestration product.
The NFRC session qualified for AIA continuing education units in the Health, Safety, and Welfare category. NFRC is a certified provider for the AIA's Continuing Education System and the Construction Specifications Institute's Construction Education Network (CEN).
For more information on NFRC, please visit www.nfrc.org or call 301-589-1776.
About NFRC
NFRC is a non-profit organization that administers a voluntary, uniform rating, labeling and certification system for the energy performance of windows, doors, curtain walls, skylights, and other fenestration products. Its members include manufacturers, suppliers, utilities, consumer groups, representatives from the building and code industries, scientific and educational organizations, and government agencies.
SCENT DEFINES A BUILDING'S SOUL
Learn why scent delivery systems should become a new standard in high-end residential and commercial buildings at the first SCENTworld Conference & Expo 2008 in New York City
(Scarsdale, NY , March 28, 2008) — The Japanese did it to improve productivity and reduce mistakes made by data entry workers. The Jones's down the street did it preparing for their "open house". They both used scent: Citrus for the Japanese and fresh baked cookies in suburbia. Sounds complicated? Not anymore.
A good opportunity to learn about the state of olfactory art and how it relates to architecture and interior design is the Scent Marketing Institute's SCENTworld CONFERENCE & EXPO 2008, from June 29th through July 1st at the Marriott Marquis Times Square in New York City. It is the first conference of it's kind — exclusively focused on the use of scent in non-traditional ways. Industry thought leaders, scent developers and equipment manufacturers will be attending.
Multinational brands such as Samsung and retailers such as SONYstyle already know that customized scents not only help define a brand but also sell. It is scientifically proven that in a scented environment, customers linger longer — that same science applied at a Las Vegas casino resulted in a 45% increase of revenue at the slot machines.
Tests also show that scent increases the perception of value for certain products for which people would ultimately pay more money. Maybe that led to the genial idea to "define" the four towers of the CityCenter in Las Vegas with individual scents. Word is that buyers made a purchase decision or picked one tower over the other solely based on the scent they experienced.
"It won't take long and we will find a scent delivery infrastructure in commercial and residential buildings", says Harald H. Vogt, the Scent Marketing Institute's founder. "Technology exists to either scent individual rooms or pipe it into the HVAC system. Almost every hotel does it in their lobby areas." He sees scent as an opportunity for architects, commercial property developers and homebuilders to differentiate their work add character to the building environment.
With home fragrance sales in the US topping $5.1 billion in 2007, customer acceptance should be a no-brainer. "In that category and beyond, the aromatherapeutic potency of fragrances has not even been scratched", says Vogt. "Bergamot reduces stress, orange eases depression, grapefruit lessens fatigue. All you need is your tenants' consent and you can make a new or renovated office building a better place to work".
Oh, and then there is the scent of apple that positively impacts the perception of space. All the sudden the cubicle feels like a corner office.
The Scent Marketing Institute is a worldwide leading authority that supports and facilitates the development and implementation of Scent Branding efforts and scent-centered marketing strategies. Click here for more information on the Institute or call Harald H. Vogt at (646) 236-4606.
THERMADOR AND DESIGNER CANDICE OLSON NAME THE FREEDOM COLLECTION DESIGN CONTEST WINNERS
Winning Kitchens Feature Thermador's Ingenious Freedom Collection Modular Refrigerator, Freezer and Wine Columns
(Huntington Beach, CA — May 15, 2008) — Luxury appliance manufacturer Thermador® and Candice Olson, host of HGTV's "Divine Design," today announced the winners of the Freedom® Collection™ Design Contest at www.thermador.com/freedom. Featuring both traditional and contemporary styles, the final kitchens all demonstrated total design freedom by utilizing Thermador's ingenious modular column refrigeration system. The three winners will share $150,000 in cash and prizes, as well as recognition in a national advertising and publicity campaign.
"The Thermador Freedom Collection refrigeration, freezer and wine columns allow designers and consumers to create truly custom kitchens with unprecedented flexibility, rather than be limited by the placement of a bulky refrigerator/freezer combination," said Holger Fietz, director of brand marketing. "We sent out a call to the design community and they responded with a lot of creativity, so we applaud all the winners and entrants of the Freedom Collection Design Contest."
FIRST PLACE: Jennifer Allison; Redondo Beach, CA
Offering spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, Allison's open kitchen features custom-made alder wood cabinetry with hand-applied distressing and finishes. She chose to flank a buffet, treated with a six-step color process that differs from the rest of the kitchen, with her Thermador Freedom Collection refrigeration and freezer columns. In effect, Allison decided to visually, as well as functionally, separate her refrigeration to allow for multiple work spaces. The buffet's signature color also matches the handmade tiles on the backsplash for her Thermador 48" Pro Grand™ Professional Series Range.
"Jennifer's design made beautiful use of two key features of the Thermador Freedom Collection: the ability to separate the columns from one another to create multiple functional work spaces, as well as the seamless integration it offers with custom cabinetry," said Candice Olson.
SECOND PLACE: Johan Bolle; Scottsdale, AZ
Bolle, a principal of EuroDream Kitchens & Design Gallery, created a luxuriously modern kitchen for his Scottsdale client. He utilized European-style cabinetry in a Wenge finish, manufactured by Notle Küechen of Germany. Bolle explored several design options but kept encountering space limitations with a traditional side-by-side built-in refrigerator. By incorporating the Thermador Freedom columns, the overall kitchen now offers more functional space and flow. This was an important criteria for the client, who travels frequently for work, yet likes to relax when home by cooking a fabulous meal.
THIRD PLACE: Patricia Coburn; San Diego, CA
Coburn and her husband drew up the plans themselves for their kitchen remodel, with the sole purpose of enlarging the overall space to create more work areas. Both avid cooks, their small kitchen needed to accommodate their love for frequent entertaining of family and friends. Limited by the size of traditional built-in refrigeration, the Coburns instead installed separate Freedom columns. Yet they were still able to increase their overall refrigerator and freezer storage capabilities, to fit more foods for their numerous tropical and holiday themed parties.
The built-in Freedom Collection features the industry's first fully integrated and Truly Flush Mounted™ refrigeration columns that can be placed anywhere in the kitchen. The collection includes counter-depth fresh food, freezer and wine columns in different width sizes, as well as the industry's first integrated and flush-mounted three-door bottom-freezer; a two-door bottom-freezer is also available.
Each ENERGY STAR® rated Freedom column has its own compressor and evaporator to eliminate air exchange and odor transfer, which can be a concern with traditional refrigeration. The exclusive FreeFlow® Air System perfectly regulates the interior temperature within a variance of only 1.5 degrees, resulting in consistent air regulation and distribution to help keep "market fresh" foods longer. Other interior features include the motorized Liberty Shelf®, which conveniently moves a fully loaded top-shelf up to 22 pounds with the simple touch of a button. The heavy-duty Freedom® Hinge allows all the columns to be flush mounted to cabinetry, without sacrificing accessibility to the full extension drawers by opening up to an amazing 115 degrees.
As a result of its ingenious design and flexibility, the Freedom Collection has been awarded with numerous distinctions, including a: 2007 Design Journal Platinum Award for Design Excellence (ADEX); 2007 Excellence in Design Gold Award from Appliance Design Magazine; 2007 Woman's Day Specials KB Awards honorable mention in the refrigeration category; 2006 Home Magazine American Kitchen and Bath Award; and 2006 Product Innovator Merit Award from Kitchen and Bath Business.
Thermador now also provides a new electronic catalog for its Freedom Collection refrigeration in 20-20 Design software. This gives designers using 20-20 Design an extensive number of 3-D, photo-realistic visuals of the modular columns so that clients can experience the look and feel of their kitchen prior to installation.
The Freedom Collection is among the quietest refrigeration units in the built-in category and has an MSRP of $3,099-$7,449; wine columns have an MSRP of $4,149-5,249. For more information about the Freedom Collection and the Design Contest, or to access the product's 20-20 Design catalog, please visit www.thermador.com/freedom.
About Thermador
Thermador is part of BSH Home Appliances Corporation, a fully-owned subsidiary of BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH, the third largest appliance manufacturer in the world. For more than 70 years, Thermador has been empowering America's cooking enthusiasts with revolutionary products — from the world's first wall ovens to gas cooktops with the patented Star® Burner and a speedcooking oven that reduces cooking time by 50%. Today, Thermador continues to fuse state-of-the-art cooking functionality with classic American style to create the ultimate in powerful luxury kitchen appliances. For more information, please visit www.thermador.com or call 800.656.9226 to request a catalog. Thermador, Freedom, FreeFlow Air System, Liberty Shelf, Freedom Hinge and Star Burner are registered trademarks; An American Icon, Freedom Collection, Truly Flush Mounted and ProGrand are trademarks of BSH Home Appliances Corporation.
CSI REACHES OUT TO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
First Emerging Professionals Event Scheduled for June 4, 2008
Alexandria, Va. (May 15, 2008) — The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) today announced that it is creating a new group to support young professionals in the design and construction industry. CSI's Emerging Professionals group will provide recent college graduates and new professionals with networking, mentoring and leadership development opportunities.
"This segment of the industry largely has been overlooked in the past," said CSI Executive Director and CEO Walter Marlowe. "We are reaching out to young professionals to help them connect with their colleagues, discuss issues and explore how CSI can help them advance in their careers."
In March, CSI assembled an advisory task team of professionals to guide the development of the Emerging Professionals group.
"Often, young professionals do not have the flexibility to travel, take time off work or get their employers to pay for conference expenses," said Marlowe. "This group will look for creative ways to get them involved in the industry and CSI."
The new group will provide benefits to young professionals as well as CSI's long-time members. "Mentors often provide guidance in developing skills and gaining technical knowledge," added Marlowe. "At the same time, these young professionals will be able to teach their mentors and others about current technologies and how to integrate them into practical applications."
The group's first event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, 2008, from 5:00p.m. to 5:30p.m., during the CSI Annual Convention, in Las Vegas, held in conjunction with CONSTRUCT2008. This "meet-and-greet" will take place at the CSI Leader Lounge. Register now for CONSTRUCT2008 & the CSI Annual Convention at www.constructshow.com.
To help support this new group, CSI recently created an online forum for users to discuss issues and share ideas. The Emerging Professionals forum is accessible at www.csinet.org/forums.
If you are interested in getting involved in the Emerging Professionals Group, or know someone who would be, please contact Caroline Warren, CSI's Manager of Membership and Chapter Relations, at cwarren@csinet.org or 703-706-4726.
About CSI
CSI is a national association dedicated to creating standards and formats to improve construction documents and project delivery. The organization is unique in the industry in that its members are a cross-section of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors and building materials suppliers. The organization has 146 chapters and nearly 15,000 members. Monthly Chapter meetings allow members the opportunity to communicate openly with their counterparts and exchange information for successful project management. CSI is renowned in the industry for its rigorous certification programs for professionals seeking to improve their knowledge of accurate and concise construction documents. CSI provides continuing education, professional conferences and product shows. For more information, visit www.csinet.org, or call 800.689.2900.
RENOWORKS LAUNCHES FREE CONTRACTOR WEB-TOOL
Revision Pro Visualization Tool Promises to Capture Homeowner Interest
CALGARY, May 13 /CNW/ — RenoWorks, a leading supplier of visualization software and solutions for contractors and home improvement experts, announced today the launch of a free web visualization tool called Revision Pro. Revision Pro is a powerful marketing tool and the first of its kind to be offered free to contractors.
"This is a great starting point in helping contractors leverage visualization technology to generate leads." States Doug Vickerson, CEO, RenoWorks Software Inc. "By allowing contractors to use a free visualization tool they will have a valuable application on their website which will capture homeowner interest at the first stage of the decision making cycle."
How it Works:
Revision Pro enables contractors to incorporate a home designer on their web page for free. Potential clients who visit a contractor's website are then able to use the visualization tool to try out design ideas on images of standard homes using generic products such as roofing, siding, windows, doors, paint, flooring and masonry applied to the home. This then opens the door for the contractor to close the deal using RenoWorks Pro version to demonstrate what the finished project could look like on images of the client's home.
What does this mean to the industry?
By making Revision Pro a free web-tool, RenoWorks is opening up this technology to the wider contractor community. Using visualization software overcomes objections to initiating remodel projects because it allows consumers to see what the final product will look like. This has been shown to be a major motivator for clients to make the decision to start projects rather than putting them off.
Manufacturers who have products available in RenoWorks software can benefit from wider deployment with contractors when they upgrade to the Plus version of the home designer, which includes branded manufacturer products. Upgrade packages include photo upload capabilities, specific manufacturer's brand selections and lead tracking.
Visit www.revisionpro.com for more information.
About RenoWorks Software Inc
RenoWorks Software Inc. develops and markets cutting edge visualization software and integrated solutions for the remodeling and new home construction industries. RenoWorks' software and web solutions use digital imaging to showcase interior and exterior building products on a picture of a customer's room, home, or blueprint. The software allows users to envision various 'before and after' design options using a database of actual manufacturer's products. For more information, visit www.renoworks.com, or call 403-296-3880.
ASID AND HOSPITALITY DESIGN MAGAZINE ANNOUNCE 2008 EARTH-MINDED AWARD WINNERS
Winners recognized during Green Day at HD Expo in Las Vegas
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 12, 2008) — The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and Hospitality Design magazine are pleased to announce the first-ever Earth Minded Award (EMA) winners. Developed to recognize the achievement and advancement of green design in the hospitality industry, the new awards program selects a winner in a hospitality project and hospitality product category.
"It is significant that the hospitality industry is embracing sustainability," says Claire E. Tamburro, ASID, LEED AP, EMA judge and an interior designer that specializes in hospitality design. "The sheer volume of furnishings and materials we generate puts us in the perfect position to effect great change to construction methods and protocols and ensure that sustainability goals are met. The EMA's encourage and reward the design community for excellence in this area."
The industry-jury panel (Cliff Tuttle, ASID, LEED AP, vice president, ForrestPerkins, San Francisco; Claire Tamburro, ASID, LEED AP, senior designer at Austin-Kuester Inc.; and Teri Urovsky, vice president of interior design for Marriott International) chose from projects and products that were environmentally innovative, aesthetically pleasing, promote sustainability, gone through a careful materials selection process, integrate efficiency and incorporate recycling and waste management. Only completed projects and manufactured products were considered. Winners will be honored during a GreenDay luncheon at the Hospitality Design Expo in Las Vegas on May 14. This year's history-making winners are:
EMA for Hospitality Project
Keating Hotel in San Diego by Pininfarina Extra
www.thekeating.com
EMA for Hospitality Product
Bella-Dura Fabric Technology by Bella-Dura
www.bella-dura.com
Honorable Mention
RockResorts Spa at Keystone Lodge and Spa in Colorado by Cole Martinez Curtis and Associates
keystonelodge.rockresorts.com
"I'm quite pleased and excited in the overall quality of submissions," says Cliff Tuttle, ASID, EMA judge and member of ASID's Sustainable Design Council. To have such a positive response in the first year is encouraging and we can't wait to see the EMAs continue to grow."
The deadline for the 2009 EMA has not been scheduled but will be announced soon. For more information on the awards and this year's winners contact kcline@asid.org. Click here to see a detailed article on the winners that appeared in HD Magazine.
HD Expo
ASID is offering two educational sessions during HD Expo.
Hidden Vegas and the Naked City
Wednesday, May 14 10 a.m. – noon (session ID HD8SV1)
Sustainable Spas: Myths, Realities, Opportunities
Saturday, May 17 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (session ID HD8S2A)
To view the complete list of conference programming, detailed descriptions and to register go to www.hdexpo.com.
About ASID
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is a community of people — designers, industry representatives, educators and students — committed to interior design. Through education, knowledge sharing, advocacy, community building and outreach, the Society strives to advance the interior design profession and, in the process, to demonstrate and celebrate the power of design to positively change people's lives. Its more than 40,000 members engage in a variety of professional programs and activities through a network of 48 chapters throughout the United States and Canada. www.asid.org
THURSTON KITCHEN AND BATH INVITES PUBLIC TO OPEN HOUSE
DENVER, Colo. — Thurston Kitchen and Bath, one of the largest independent kitchen and bath companies in the nation, invites the public to an open house celebration of its newly remodeled Boulder showroom on Wednesday, May 21, 2008.
The showroom, at 5785 Arapahoe Avenue in Boulder, features the latest in kitchen cabinets and appliances, including all-new kitchen displays and a functioning Turbo-Chef oven, Aga range and Thermador induction cooktop.
The festivities take place on Wednesday, May 21 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wine, beer and appetizers will be served.
For more information about Thurston Kitchen and Bath, visit thurstonkitchenandbath.com.
About Thurston Kitchen and Bath
Thurston Kitchen and Bath is a privately-owned Colorado company, and one of the largest independent kitchen and bath companies in the nation. Thurston is dedicated to delivering quality craftsmanship and personal service through its eight showrooms situated in Colorado's most desirable mountain and urban locations.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Help Wanted
Hospitality company, Noah Corporation, designs, builds, and operates multi-use event facilities and is looking for a full-time designer/draftsperson to join our corporate in-house design team in Park City, UT. Position focuses on drafting and research. Must be self-motivated, organized, and a team player. AutoCAD and Microsoft Office experience required, 3D rendering skills a plus. 1 yr design experience preferred. Please email resume to employment@mynoahs.com. www.mynoahs.com.
IIDA SALT LAKE CITY CENTER MAY 28TH CEU COURSE
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Persuasive Presentation skills CEU!
Need to enhance your skills? Kent Reyling, Kimball Office's director of training, gives this compelling presentation. 1 credit hour. Lunch will be served with RSVP.
Interior Solutions
522 South 400 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Please RSVP by Friday, May 23rd, to Julie Wissler at julie.wissler@kimball.com or call 801.278.7700.
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