DELRAY BEACH, FLA.—GSky Plant Systems, Inc., a global industry leader in the design and production of interior and exterior green walls, introduces the Versa Wall XT system, an exterior living wall alternative to pre-grown panels. Unlike the pre-planted panels most exterior green walls on the market rely on, each Versa Wall XT features one-gallon potted plants in lightweight trays, so full-grown plants can be swapped in quickly and cleanly. This system can be a seasonal alternative in colder climates where plants can be removed for the winter or replaced entirely in the spring. The system is easy to install,...

SAN DIEGO—Cultured Stone unveiled five new color palettes and two new profiles during the 2019 National Association of Home Builder’s International Builders Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. Each debut showcased the exploration and development of contemporary aesthetic touches as the market embraces color and patterns that skew more modern. The new products include two new colors in Handmade Brick, two new colors in Country Ledgestone and a new color in Cast-Fit. The large-format Stanhope Textured Cast-Fit also debuted along with a panelized version of Drystack Ledgestone. “When developing new colors palettes and profiles, consistency is key,” said Ramsay Hawfield, Vice...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added EcoDomo to its Green Product & Service Directory in the Surfacing & Fabrication/Leather category. EcoDomo is the premier company for leather fabrication and surfacing. EcoDomo manufactures recycled leathers and fabricates with leather instead of wood veneer. Its products are made in the USA. Call (301) 424-7717 or e-mail info@ecodomo.com for more information. Glenn Hasek can be reached at editor@greenlodgingnews.com.

MIAMI—Santa Luzia is a market leader in sustainable eco-friendly baseboards, moldings and millwork. Since 2002 Santa Luzia has been using recycled materials to create high quality, elegant designs, which are uniquely suited for kitchen and bath applications. The products are resistant to moisture, mold, and extreme temperature swings, do not swell or shrink, are low VOC, and termite proof. At IBS 2019 this week, Santa Luzia will introduce their new DecorBrick wall finish line for the first time to the U.S. market. Available in several colors and textures, this applied wall finish simulates the look of brick for interior and...

SPARTANBURG, S.C.—As part of its commitment to global philanthropy and sustainability, leading global innovation company with textile, specialty chemical and floor covering manufacturing expertise, Milliken & Company’s Specialty Interiors business, announced its partnership with The Gifted Co. The Gifted Co. is a North Carolina-based subsidiary of a nonprofit organization dedicated to training and employing individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty to work in the textile industry in commercial sewing roles. Based in the historical heart of America’s textile industry, this organization works to break the cycle of poverty, homeless and hopelessness by working directly with local homeless populations to provide...

DELRAY, BEACH, FLA.—GSky Plant Systems, Inc., a global industry leader in the design and production of interior and exterior green walls, marks 15 years of growth and now has four available systems: Versa Wall (interior), Versa Wall XT (exterior), Pro Wall, and Basic Wall. Founded in 2004 at the genesis of the living wall industry in North America, GSky has expanded to install walls in Europe, the Middle East, and Australia and continues to install over 100 annually. From small indoor walls in private residences to GSky’s largest wall in London—which spans 17,000 ft—GSky and its dealer network have designed,...

SINGAPORE—Greenview has released its 106-page Green Lodging Trends Report 2018. The Report is the lodging industry’s annual exercise to assess and catalyze green innovation, best practices, and awareness regarding the state of sustainability across hotels worldwide. The Report highlights and summarizes responses to 115 survey questions in these categories: Energy Management, Waste Management, Water Conservation, Health & Wellness, Back of House, Communications, Staff Involvement, Community Involvement, and Climate Action & Certification. Greenview received data for 4,544 hotels across 61 countries. Of the overall data set, 2,202 properties were classified as City/Urban Hotels, 814 as Suburban Hotels, 607 as Resorts, 296...

STODDARD, N.H.—Carlisle Wide Plank Floors has partnered with Pickering House Inn, Wolfeboro, N.H., to handcraft wide plank flooring as part of the Inn’s extensive renovation of the Pickering homestead. Built in 1813, the homestead was named to the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance’s annual “Seven to Save” list of properties in desperate need of rescue. When it looked likely Pickering House would be demolished, residents Peter & Patty Cooke purchased the property. The Cookes invested more than two years planning the next chapter for Pickering House as a distinctive inn. Patty drew upon her expertise as founder of Wentworth Style, a home...

ATLANTA—ASHRAE announced board approval of a $15.7 million budget to begin a renovation of its new world headquarters building in metro Atlanta, with the intent of being designed for net-zero energy efficiency. The building located at 180 Technology Parkway in Peachtree Corners, is approximately 10 miles north of ASHRAE’s current location. The 1970s-era building was selected from existing building stock with a goal of retrofitting it into a modern, high-performance building. “ASHRAE is excited to demonstrate innovative leadership in our industry by transforming an existing commercial building into a state-of-the-art built environment,” said 2018-2019 ASHRAE President Sheila J. Hayter. “We want...

CINCINNATI—Cintas Corp. announced its collaboration with JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, Inc., which will debut a new collection of wardrobe essentials across 51 of the brand’s hotels worldwide. In addition to the new collection launch, JW Marriott properties in the United States will participate in a unique garment-recycling program managed by Cintas that responsibly reuses the brand’s retired uniform line. “We are excited about the new wardrobe launch as it will give JW Marriott associates the opportunity to mix and match garments that best fit their job function, personality and style preferences,” said Mitzi Gaskins, Vice President and Global Brand...