ROCKVILLE, MD.—The UnWallpaper Company introduces Rollerwall, an alternative to wallpaper. The tool consists of a roller having a pattern embossed on the surface. Paint is transferred from a foam roller to the pattern roller which transfers the design to the wall. The design can also be applied to floors, ceilings, furniture, fabrics, curtains, drapes, lamp shades, sheets, tablecloths, indoors, outdoors, even garage doors. It even works on cinder block and textured walls which cannot be wallpapered.There are dozens of designs to choose from including florals, geometrics, woodgrain, classics, modern and oriental designs. Each pattern can be applied in one...

DALTON, GA.—Tandus Centiva, an industry leader in soft and hard surface flooring, has launched a new design, Code Series. Suzanne Tick takes the idea of digital connection and creates a design language that allows for agile transformation from one color to another. This ability to connect is celebrated by the Code Series. Available in several distinct styles, Code Series delivers innovative ways to combine large and small-scale patterns.Code—Tip-shear and tonal shifts strip away the hard edges associated with technology while maintaining the 90-degree angles that provide a timeless architectural aesthetic. The Code palette provides color stepping for modular gradations...

OMAHA, NEB.—LEO A DALY announced that Brad Schaap, Director of Sustainability, has been named a 2014 LEED Fellow by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This year’s 48 Fellows are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the green building community as well as for their significant achievements among LEED Professionals.“The 2014 LEED Fellows are utilizing their extensive knowledge and experience in green building to engage their colleagues, clients and communities to create a better built environment throughout the world,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO and Founding Chair, USGBC. “We recognize Brad Schaap’s commitment to LEED and celebrate his individual...

DALTON, GA.—Zeftron nylon, a fully renewable premium nylon 6 fiber, is now available in the new Brilliant Collection, an accumulation of seven highly vibrant colors. The Brilliant Collection is a result of a collaborative feedback and input process between Zeftron and the in-house design teams of its mill partners. Zeftron also received input from hundreds of designers across the country through its 2013 Color Survey. Designers were asked to vote on the top five colors most important to them.The seven colors of the Brilliant Collection are: Hot Pink, Lemon, Brilliant Orange, Lime, Electric Blue, Bay Blue and Raspberry Wine....

TAMPA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Tampa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Carnegie Fabrics as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Carnegie is a leading manufacturer and innovator of textiles in North America. Since 1950, the family-owned company has established a tradition of firsts, including the development of its own Xorel fabrics, which provide a durable alternative to PVC materials, and Biobased Xorel, the first plant based high performance textile in the world. In addition, Carnegie has built a reputation for its ongoing and comprehensive commitment to the environment through all parts of its business cycle. For more...

STAMFORD, CONN.—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced that its Element brand plans to open a third hotel in Florida, less than a mile from Universal Studios Orlando. Element Orlando is slated to debut in July 2016, following next year’s opening of both Element Orlando North and Element Miami Doral. Owned by Barakat Orlando Resort, LLC, developed by GCD Associates, and managed by New Jersey based Paramount Hotel Group, Element Orlando will offer 151 sustainable rooms and a light-filled atmosphere.“Element Orlando will offer travelers a smart, sustainable extended stay option in an unbeatable location near Orlando’s world-renowned theme parks,”...

TOANO, VA.—Lumber Liquidators, the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in North America, has launched a new section of its website, detailing the company’s longstanding commitment to protect the environment. The original content is rooted in the company’s “Lay It Forward” business strategy, which centers on the long-term benefits of quality hardwood flooring, protecting the environment and supporting the communities it serves.“Lumber Liquidators aims to be the industry leader in sustainability because it’s good for the environment, and because it’s good for the future of our business,” said Robert M. Lynch, President and CEO. “Delivering top-quality hardwood floors for...

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF.—California Faucets introduces BËL, a multifunction showerhead inspired by classic architectural forms and traditional elegance. The new showerhead design is the latest addition to the StyleFlow family of multifunction showerheads and handhelds that feature Swiss Shower Technology.“BËL answers a need in bathroom design for traditional style multifunction showerheads and handshowers,” says Noah Taft, California Faucets Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales. “Given the cutting edge nature of multifunction showerheads, most are offered in contemporary or transitional styles, yet we live in a country where traditional décor continually outsells that of contemporary. BËL, with its beautiful tulip...

NEW HOLLAND, PA.—Construction started recently of the new Mills Park Hotel in Yellow Springs, Ohio with the installation of precast concrete wall panels from Superior Walls of East Tennessee. Designed by Axis Architecture, the 28-room hotel will rely on a Superior Walls Xi foundation system for the 32,000-square-foot structure, plus a four-story precast concrete elevator shaft.“I’ve successfully used Superior Walls foundations for more than 20 years in my projects, so it made extreme sense for us to specify these energy-efficient products as part of Mills Park Hotel,” says Tedd Donnell, project architect and construction manager with Axis Architecture, Inc....

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.—Two bamboo bath vanities created by Native Trails, the eco-chic California company known for its artisan-made kitchen and bath products, were recently recognized with a 2014 GREEN GOOD Design Award, which honors the best in modern green design. Both award recipients—the Amelie Vanity and the —are part of Native Trails’ Renewal Series, a contemporary collection of bamboo bath vanities and mirrors. The Renewal Series combines the inherently sustainable properties of bamboo with modern design.The GREEN GOOD Design Award is sponsored by the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum...