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March 22, 2010   |   www.sourcesanddesign.com

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Scottsdale Environmental Design Awards: Call For Entries
The goal of the Scottsdale Environmental Design Awards Program is to encourage and recognize aesthetically expressive sustainable designs that are appropriate to the upper Sonoran desert environment. This is to be a biennial awards program for recognition of design quality and public education.


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Industry News


Buyers and Exhibitors Converge in Las Vegas in Droves, Deeming Decade’s First Furnishings Market an Undisputed Success

New Home Design Trend Survey from the AIA: Decrease in demand for High-end features

2010 AIA Arizona Photography Contest

AIA Arizona News

ASLA News Release: Survey Identifies Hottest Outdoor Living Trends for 2010

NAHB E-Release: NAHB Commends President's Proposed Energy Efficiency Incentives

Survey Identifies Hottest Outdoor Living Trends for 2010

Know More: SLC March CEU

Whirlpool Corporation Receives Highest Honor With 22nd ENERGY STAR Award

2010 AIA Institute Honor Awards Recognize Excellence in Architecture, Interiors, and Urban Design

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  'GREEN' PRODUCTS

American Clay


Award-winning, patented American Clay Enterprises kicks off 2010 with a major addition to their line of natural, sustainable and healthy plasters for interior walls and ceilings. The company is introducing their own Lime Putty. This lime putty can be used for gauging, or adding to, American Clay's Earth Plasters and also mixed to make limewash. One primary element that makes the American Clay lime products uniquely more sustainable--and LEED friendly--than most lime putty used in the U.S. is that the lime is U.S. sourced. Based on the successful preview at Greenbuild International Expo in November, builders and architects are eager for the products which are both a natural evolution for the line, and an example of American Clay's consistent response to its users' needs. Both products are available as of this month.

ADDRESS: 8724 Alameda Park Drive NE Albuquerque, NM 87113
PHONE: 505.243.5300
FAX: 505.244.9332
WEBSITE: www.americanclay.com

  FURNITURE: COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

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Jason Scott’s Urban Village


Jason Scott’s Urban Village Collection line of bedroom furniture is artfully expressed by use of small square and rectangular shapes of scrap teak wood arranged to create a sustainable line. Beds are available in king or queen sizes. Night stands complement the beds.

ADDRESS: 3920 W. Clarendon Avenue,
Phoenix, AZ 85019
PHONE: 602.442.0860
WEBSITE: jasonscottcollection.com

  MARBLE  |  GRANITE  |  STONE

Subway Tile by Arizona Tile


Subway Tile dates back to the early 1900’s and has a
distinctive charm and character. In the right setting it can
have a traditional feel or be easily updated to a modern,
sleek look. This series offers two rectangular sizes, a 3”x6”
and 4”x12”. The trim package includes bead, beak, chair
rail, SBN and DBN. A black accent flat liner bar is also
available in 1”x6”.

CONTACT: Arden Mullins
ADDRESS: 8829 S. Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85284
EMAIL: info@arizonatile.com
PHONE: 480.893.9393
WEBSITE: www.arizonatile.com

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  LIGHTING FIXTURES  |  CEILING FANS
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Studio Italia Design’s Plafoniere: Lace


Lace – Featuring a minimalistic chrome frame and a hand-blown clear crystal diffuser, the details of the stunning glass “lace-work” in the design reflect the beauty and magic of Venetian glass making. As a ceiling mount fixture, the elegant design commands attention, not only as a light source, but as an exquisite masterpiece.

PHONE: 305.621.9602
FAX: 786.513.3721
EMAIL: sales@sid-usa.com
WEBSITE: sid-usa.com

Nora Turquoise Pendants


A vibrant series of art glass pendants in the year’s hottest color, Turquoise, is now available from Nora Lighting, a leading manufacturer of fixtures for commercial and residential installations.

Turquoise, designated by the Pantone Color Institute as the trendy Color of the Year, introduces a sunny and tropical, yet serene, aspect to home, retail or hospitality décor.

The Nora Turquoise series features five lustrous models in a range of sizes and finishes. Pond, Rain, Mega Cube and Open Pond pendants are styled with luminous art glass, while Empire is a hand-made beaded glass shade. Matching sconces are available for Rain, Empire and Mega Cube.

In addition to the Turquoise series, Nora offers hundreds of art glass pendant styles and colors for both traditional and contemporary environments.

PHONE: 1.800.686.6672
FAX: 1.800.500.9955
WEBSITE: www.noralighting.com

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U.S.Arch.Camber

Camber


Camber™, an avant-garde accent light for contemporary environments, is now available from U.S. Architectural Lighting, a U.S. manufacturer of luminaires for public areas and streetscapes.

Featuring an eclectic blend of curvilinear and rectilinear surfaces, Camber is accentuated by structurally-expressive components designed to be seen in daylight and at night.

The fixture’s versatile functionality make it an option for both interior and exterior installations. Camber adds a distinctive look to shopping malls, museums, entrance halls, atriums and transit terminals, in addition to exterior entries, porticos and walkways.

The Camber series includes five models with up and down light distribution patterns. Up-light distribution highlights architectural features, including overhangs and projections, while down-light patterns illuminate entrances, walkways and building perimeters. The fixture can be used to add visual interest to wall illuminations with color filters.

CONTACT: U.S. Architectural Lighting
PHONE: 1.800.877.6537
EMAIL: yenial@usaltg.com
WEBSITE: www.usaltg.com



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