NEW YORK—Leading textile manufacturer Carnegie announces the launch of the Xorel Refresh Your Palette, a vibrant high-fashion textile collection born from the brush of a painter’s palette.“Color can stimulate or relax; color can deliver nostalgic moods or help create playful, optimistic interiors” says Heather Bush, Creative Leader for the Xorel brand. Inspired by the colors intrinsic to everyday life, the four new Xorel patterns in the Refresh Your Palette collection make a vibrant statement with exotic bright accents, transparent watercolor effects, and earthy soft textures.Patterns Havana & Circuit both have a “dry”, crafted, hand-woven character. The patterns Fizzle Graphic...

NEW YORK—A certification program incorporating guidelines in unique areas such as Classical Feng Shui and environmental pyschology is beginning to gain traction within the hospitality industry. Launched by Certified Eco Designer Debra Duneier, Founder and President of New York-based EcoChi, LLC, the EcoChi 180° seal confirms that 18 guidelines have been met. In addition to the aforementioned Classical Feng Shui and environmental psychology, guidelines cover topics including energy efficiency, non-toxic materials and finishing, ergonomics, representing nature indoors, improved lighting, sound attenuation, creative workspaces, and green practices.Unlike other certification programs, guidelines can vary by project and are customized for each...

NEW YORK—From pale pastel pinks to super-saturated sea foam greens to crisp whites, the possibilities of customizing lighting are many with USAI Lighting’s new Infinite Color+. Infinite Color+ is the first architectural LED product family to combine state-of-the-art, high performance white light with any and every color in the spectrum. In developing Infinite Color+, USAI Lighting took the unique approach of engineering the perfect white light source first, and then integrating colored light functionality. This method ensures the creation of rich, high quality white light, with a full spectrum of smooth, well-blended hues from which to choose. Infinite Color+...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Dates were announced for future Greenbuild International Conference & Expo events through the year 2019 by Informa Exhibitions and the U.S. Green Building Council.“We are committed to rotating Greenbuild to very accessible locations to maximize attendee participation and exhibitor confidence,” said Lindsay Roberts, Greenbuild Group Director, Informa Exhibitions. “We ensure Greenbuild takes place in different geographic locations and have scheduled a strong lineup that will take the event to the West Coast, Northeast, Midwest and Southeast. We’ve also considered other industry events with our proposed schedule to ensure we aren’t in direct conflict.”Greenbuild will continue its pattern of...

TAMPA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Tampa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Kulvase as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Kulvase utilizes a patented technology, which cools the water in the vase, thereby minimizing the deterioration of flowers and making them last two to three times longer. Roses frequently are so healthy that they start to grow new leaves and generally last about three times as long—typically about three weeks. Some robust varieties can last six weeks or longer. Kulvase technology diminishes the need to have to change the water, cut the flowers and rearrange the flowers. All...

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA—Hotel Verde has just been awarded a second LEED Platinum Green Building Certification by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) making Hotel Verde the first hotel globally to achieve a double Platinum certification for LEED. The first Platinum certification was awarded in May 2014 for New Construction in the Green Building Design & Construction category. This established Hotel Verde as one of only six hotels in the world and the only hotel in Africa, to receive this accolade, at the time. The second and most recent certification was awarded for the Existing Building Operations &...

NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO—Moen Commercial has introduced new modern product styles to its popular, heavy-duty M•Dura and medium-duty M•Bition lines.“Before developing our new products, Moen takes the time to listen and learn from key decision makers within the marketplace,” said Sarah Lindegarde, Senior Product Manager, Moen Commercial. “We heard from facility owners that they’re looking to make commercial spaces look and feel less institutional. And instead, create attractive spaces for residents that remind them of home, while still providing the reliability their facilities require. We’re excited to add new, modern designs to two of our most popular collections to meet...

NEW YORK—To mark its centennial anniversary, the International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show (IHMRS) is unveiling a new brand and mission to better capture the dynamic innovation of the hospitality industry. HX: The Hotel Experience—Rooms to Restaurants (HX), will debut November 8 to 10, 2015 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City and represents a bold new strategic direction.This multimillion-dollar investment aimed at revitalizing the largest hospitality trade event in North America is founded on the belief that true hospitality is anticipating a guest’s needs to create a memorable and unique experience. To achieve that, HX...

CROSSVILLE, TENN.—Crossville, Inc. has introduced its Gotham porcelain tile collection. The latest addition to the company’s domestically produced tile lines, Gotham offers a fresh interpretation of the look of stained concrete in a range of gritty colors.“Imagine all the tones and shades you might see throughout the big city as night starts to fall,” says Lindsey Waldrep, Vice President of Marketing for Crossville. “That imagery was the inspiration for Gotham and its color options—very urban, industrial chic, and sophisticated.”Waldrep states that Gotham’s appearance captures the detailed subtleties of concrete’s aggregate surface, nuanced across all six of the collection’s foundational...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.—Victoria + Albert has introduced two new additions to its modern and traditional faucet collections—Tubo and Staffordshire. The first is a wall mounted faucet in the Tubo collection, ideal for creating a clean, minimalist look and the second is a traditional three hole deck mounted Staffordshire faucet.The Staffordshire 9 is a traditional three hole deck mounted faucet and waste kit, designed for use with Victoria + Albert’s new Lario and Mandello vanity units. The Staffordshire 9 features easy to use handles and a rod-operated pop up plunger waste. It is available in polished Chrome, Polished Nickel and...