NEW YORK—Redefining the future of hospitality, Hyphyn—a breakthrough biodegradable vinyl—marks the next evolution of sustainable, stain-resistant upholstery faux leather for hotels, restaurants, and public spaces. Debuting this month at Boutique Design New York (BDNY), Hyphyn offers an unmatched human-centric and third-party verified end-of-life solution: it biodegrades over 90 percent within two years in landfill conditions, leaving behind no chemicals of concern or toxic residues. “Under development for over six years, Hyphyn was mindfully designed to address consumer and guest demand for more sustainable and transparent materials, and the industry’s need for durability,” says Iwan Nassimi, Executive Vice President of Nassimi, makers of Hyphyn. “Hyphyn bridges...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the global developer of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards, opened certification to the LEED v5 rating system and announced new tools and resources for users of the world’s most widely used green building certification program. This week at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Los Angeles, USGBC will showcase the practical use of LEED v5 and feature exclusive presentations, workshops and hands-on training for the new system. “Since releasing the rating system and launching LEED v5 registration earlier this year, we have seen interest in using the new rating system spread across the industry,” said Peter Templeton, President...

SEATTLE—Hightower has officially introduced Rex to the North American market and is the latest addition to its curated collection of European design partnerships. Launching in partnership with Circuform, Rex embodies the essence of Hightower’s Considered Solutions methodology, balancing sustainability and durability in one elegant, endlessly renewable form. Rex carries with it an impressive circularity story. Made of 98 percent recycled Econyl, a polyamide-based material utilizing recycled fishing nets and carpets, Rex is component-based, meaning individual parts can be replaced or repaired to extend its life. If the chair cannot be repaired, Rex’s materials are recycled into new chairs, closing the loop with lasting integrity....

NEW YORK, N.Y.—Carnegie, a leader in sustainable textiles and acoustical management solutions for the commercial industry, announces Cressida and Verona, two new upholstery patterns in its Elements Collection. Carnegie’s Elements brand offers a versatile range of affordable upholstery fabrics that maintain high quality. Cressida and Verona deliver affordable sophistication to designers who need performance without trade-offs, reaffirming Carnegie as the 100 percent PVC-free source for high-performance coated upholstery. Both Cressida and Verona offer a refined leather look. Cressida features a dimensional basket-weave emboss and comes in 19 colors, from warm to cool tones, making it a versatile choice that blends performance with an elevated...

NEW YORK—Koroseal, a leading designer and manufacturer of hospitality and contract wallcoverings, and Arte, creator of wallcoverings for the ultimate in refinement, celebrate seasonal inspiration and creative collaboration with new collections debuting for the hospitality market at BDNY. These new collections will appear alongside long-time designer favorites and ground-breaking collaborations in the companies’ combined booth #2519 at the show, which will feature four sections grouped by seasonal colors: Bloom (Spring), Breeze (Summer), Harvest (Fall), and Frost (Winter). “We are thrilled to be partnering with Arte for this year’s Boutique Design Expo,” said Traci Kloos, VP of Design & Development for...

I attended The Hospitality Show in Denver this past week. The event is a production of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex, the publisher of Hotel Management. It was a great chance to touch base with suppliers I have gotten to know in past years and to make many new contacts. It would be impossible for me to highlight all the companies I interacted with in this column but here is a list that caught my attention: Two companies—CMP Water and AquaFlow Technologies Inc.—both featured valves that compress the air before it reaches the meter, so you only pay...

KALAMAZOO, MICH.—Landscape Forms, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-design site furniture, structure, lighting and accessories, announces the launch of Cove, an outdoor structure offering that delivers refined design and lasting durability with the simplicity and ease of specification of a streamlined, standardized solution. Offered in partnership with Renson, a global leader in natural ventilation, outdoor sun protection systems and outdoor furnishings, Cove is designed to make high-quality outdoor structure available to a wide range of recreation, educational campus and corporate campus projects, while simplifying the experience with a selection of standard sizes and thoughtfully curated standard accessory options. It...

IRVINE, CALIF.—Momentum, a leading provider of design-forward solutions for commercial interiors, announced its acquisition of B+N Industries, an award-winning provider of innovative architectural panels, modular systems, and custom shelving and cladding. This union represents a natural evolution for both companies, bringing together two U.S. brands grounded in a shared passion for sustainability, innovation, and the power of design. The resulting partnership establishes a new, integrated resource designed to empower customers to create cohesive and inspiring spaces with seamless ease. The addition of B+N Industries, with a 40-year legacy for excellence and innovation, deepens Momentum’s ability to deliver integrated solutions across wallcoverings,...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and MindClick announced a partnership to present the Sustainable Hospitality & Leadership in Design (SHLD) Awards at the AHLA Responsible Stay Summit, with entries now open. Founded by the Hospitality Sustainable Design Collaborative (HSDC)—a consortium established in 2023 by MindClick, Marriott, Highgate, Hilton, and Hyatt—the SHLD Awards shine a spotlight on hotel projects that mitigate climate impact, protect guest and team health, and advance equity through design choices and purchasing practices. What makes SHLD different: SHLD is the only hospitality design awards program solely dedicated to sustainable design, and it requires every submission...

A Q&A from PKF with Meindl Cavar Concepts on designing hotels with a focus on sustainability. 1. The topic of sustainability is more relevant than ever before, but there is also more confusion in the market than ever before. How are you observing and interpreting this? Sustainability is on everyone’s lips—but unfortunately you still must look very closely at the interpretation. Not everything that is proclaimed to be “sustainable” fulfils this designation. In our projects, we see that many owners and operators wish to address this topic seriously, but they often lack a clear understanding and overview. This gives rise to various...