TEMECULA, CALIF.—Temecula Creek Inn announces a multi-million-dollar transformation of all 123 guestrooms and suites. The first phase of newly renovated accommodations is now complete and welcoming guests, with the full collection slated for completion by Spring 2026. The comprehensive redesign honors the natural beauty of Temecula Valley and the property’s legacy as a premier golf and wine country destination. The refreshed rooms feature new flooring, furnishings, lighting, and bathrooms, complemented by warm, natural palettes and textures inspired by the resort’s 300 tranquil acres tucked beneath the Santa Margarita Mountains. Art and décor celebrating the award-winning, 27-hole championship golf course complete...

NILES, ILL.—As designers and specifiers continue to prioritize materials that meet heightened durability and cleanability standards without sacrificing aesthetic appeal, The Mitchell Group, a major converter of coated fabrics to upholstery markets around the world, offers Sta-Kleen Polycarbonate (Sta-Kleen PC) patterns Shannon and Davis to provide an ideal balance of performance, beauty, and long-term value. Sta-Kleen PC fabrics are engineered using a 100 percent polycarbonate resin system, delivering exceptional resistance to stains, chemical cleaners, and abrasion while offering permanent cleanability and long-lasting performance. This technology ensures the materials can withstand the rigorous cleaning protocols and constant use common in commercial...

SHAWANO, WIS.—NEWH (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), the industry’s leading organization dedicated to scholarship, education, mentorship, and professional networking, announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarship awards in early November. A total of $80,000 was presented to outstanding students pursuing careers in hospitality during a series of recognition events held in conjunction with BDNY, November 9 to 10, 2025. The scholarships underscore NEWH’s continued commitment to cultivating the next generation of hospitality professionals and investing in future industry leadership. Recipients were selected for their academic excellence, creativity, and demonstrated potential to make meaningful contributions to the field. “Our scholarship recipients...

WISCONSIN DELLS, WIS.—When Kalahari Resorts & Conventions announced its new Adventure Collection earlier this year, the promise was clear: bring luxury lodging closer to nature without leaving behind the comfort and energy Kalahari is known for. Now, that vision is taking shape among the towering pines of Wisconsin Dells, and travelers can now secure their stays. Beginning December 9, guests can book the first-ever Kalahari Treehouse Collection, debuting in early summer 2026 along the quiet coves of Lake Delton. Each treehouse and lakeside cabin is a blend of architectural artistry and natural immersion, designed in collaboration with Pete Nelson and...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a global leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, has refreshed its Even Plane luxury vinyl tile portfolio. New patterns to the collection include Terrazzo, available in two hues, and Patine, an abstract visual available in 10 colors ideal for education environments. Raising the grade on acoustic performance, Even Plane LVT features a non-woven fiberglass layer that resists indentation and absorbs the sound of nearby foot traffic 30 percent better than code requires. For additional comfort and delineation of space, it can be installed alongside carpet tile without transition strips. “With acoustic comfort, durability and smooth transitions, Even Plane raises...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—A new Nature Communications study indicates even if all other sectors went net-zero today, emissions from construction alone would still push the world beyond the Paris Agreement’s 1.5 °C target by 2050. The sector produces roughly a third of global CO₂ emissions, mostly from manufacturing cement, steel, and bricks. The authors call for a global “material revolution,” suggesting a shift to bio-based, circular, and reused materials. Their analysis found that of the 12.2 Gt CO₂ emitted in 2022, cement, clinker, bricks, and clay made up 40 percent of the total, with metals adding another 15 percent. These materials together have become...

ATLANTA—Interface, Inc., the global flooring solutions company, has been named a global sustainability leader in the Sustainability Leaders 2025 Survey by GlobeScan and the ERM Sustainability Institute for the 28th consecutive year. Interface ranked sixth in this year’s report and remains the only company to appear in every report since 1997. The annual survey asked 391 sustainability experts across 57 countries to name companies that successfully integrate sustainability into their business strategies. Eight percent of respondents named Interface without any prompting—up two percentage points from last year. The ranking reflects growing recognition of Interface’s climate leadership and bold ambition to be...

ATLANTA—LX Hausys America Inc., an innovative manufacturer of building and decorative materials, announced that three of its premium surfacing products—HIMACS Calacatta Albero, HIMACS Calacatta Costa and Viatera Taj Duna—have been selected as 2025 Product Innovation Award recipients by Architectural Products, i+s (Interiors + Sources) and BUILDINGS magazines. The Product Innovation Awards programs, presented by the three sister publications, honor innovative commercial interior and building products introduced between Dec. 1, 2022, and Dec. 1, 2025. Judged by experienced industry professionals, the awards recognize solutions that advance creativity, performance and impact in the built environment. HIMACS Calacatta Albero was named a 2025 Product Innovation Award winner by BUILDINGS....

NIAGARA FALLS, ONT.—Foamcore, a leader in architectural innovation since 2009, is redefining the boundaries of material design with a fusion of advanced manufacturing, sustainable geo-polymer materials, and luxury-grade visual customization. Blending design freedom with high-performance engineered systems, Foamcore continues to push the industry forward with technologies that bring imagination into physical reality. The company’s newly integrated industrial printing system allows for ultra-high definition, texture-mapped artwork to be printed directly onto a wide variety of architectural components—including faux brick, lightweight stone, geo-polymer resin-infused surfaces, faux wood beams, concrete-effect panels, ACM sheets, and FoamTech exterior siding. This capability introduces a level of precision,...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a global leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, has extended its line of Masquerade printed wall base visuals. Part of Tarkett’s Johnsonite family of wall base systems, Masquerade is the only printed wall base in the industry. This unique capability provides endless design possibilities and separates Johnsonite from other wall base manufacturers. The new extended line consists of 14 all-new, terrazzo-inspired patterns, 16 wood visuals, two concrete visuals, and a painterly abstract design that further represents the detailed printing capabilities for custom orders. Each Masquerade design is digitally printed to provide crisper pattern details and longer pattern repeats. Available on 12...