LAGRANGE, GA.—Lindsay James, a seven-year veteran of Interface Americas who most recently was the modular carpet tile manufacturer’s Director of Strategic Sustainability, has been named Vice President of Restorative Enterprise.In announcing the promotion, John Wells, Interface Americas president and CEO, explained, “The formation of the Restorative Enterprise team is a next step in our company’s journey to our 2020 Mission Zero goal and our promise to eliminate any negative impact our manufacturing and products have on the environment. This team is charged with helping to transform our company into an enterprise that restores the environment as well as preserves...

NEW YORK—Conrad New York, a luxury waterfront, all-suite hotel located in the heart of lower Manhattan’s Battery Park City, has been awarded LEED Gold for New Construction Certification established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). This is the first LEED Gold New Construction major renovation project certified under the latest rating system in New York. Since its inception in 1998, LEED is the nation’s top rating system for design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings, homes and neighborhoods.The Conrad New York, having already achieved ISO 9000 certification...

OAKLAND, CALIF.—Móz Designs now features Cosmos, a unique series of blended colorways and subtle patterns that create a new aesthetic in metal surfacing materials. Cosmos is the latest addition to the Móz Graphix Collection, graphically-enhanced aluminum panels for distinctive hotel and commercial interiors.Cosmos is highlighted with a subtle celestial pattern inspired by the northern lights and is available in two scales. The series has dramatic light-to-dark color gradients that merge vibrant tones into subtle neutrals. Color spectrum options include Twilight, Dusk, Moonlight, Earth and other cosmically-inspired variations.Cosmos is available in 48” x 96” and 48” x 120” aluminum or...

ST. LOUIS—Embassy Suites St. Louis—Downtown announced that it has been awarded LEED Silver Certification established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI,) making it the only LEED Certified hotel in the St. Louis area.  LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.  “This coveted certification is recognition of our commitment to create a sustainable project that redeveloped an important building in an area that connects our region’s convention center with the Gateway Arch and we are pleased to be able to provide...

COVINA, CALIF.—Royal Custom Designs, a leading American provider of seating and case goods for hospitality, announced the appointment of Ken Koneck as director of marketing for the company. Koneck will report directly to president Jack Sissoyev and oversee all marketing, advertising, public relations, social media and communications. Koneck comes to Royal Custom Designs with 10 years experience running the marketing department at Valley Forge Fabrics. “I am thrilled Ken has joined us at RCD,” says Jack Sissoyev. “He brings a tremendous wealth of experience and knowledge from within our industry. I will look to Ken to help us take Royal...

ADVANCE, N.C.—Eve is the latest in modular lounge seating from Beaufurn, known for its contemporary edge in furnishings for the contract and hospitality industries. The flexible Eve lounge uses only four skus to produce seating for two or 20.“We’re giving designers the flexibility they need for their projects,” said Bill Bongaerts, president of Beaufurn. “The Eve Lounge is as at home in a corporate office as it is in a hotel lobby.”Configurations, as well as colors, are literally endless. Eve can wind sinuously, back-to-back through a lobby, turn corners or be used as traditional booth seating. In addition to...

BERLIN, GERMANY—At the Berlin International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF), Marriott International has debuted MOXY HOTELS, its first entry into the economy tier, three-star hospitality segment in Europe. Designed to capture the rapidly emerging millennial traveler, the new brand combines contemporary stylish design, approachable service and an affordable price. The brand will debut in Italy, with the first MOXY HOTEL expected to open in Milan in early 2014.The contemporary and stylish 150- to 300-room MOXY HOTELS, which are being designed with the goal of attaining LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council,...

CALHOUN, GA.—Mannington Commercial, a provider of flooring for commercial interiors, announces the launch of 78 new LVT products in its Amtico Collection, expanding the total Amtico Collection to 188 products and redefining the product offering.“The guiding vision of this product expansion has been not simply to mimic natural materials, but to offer creative interpretations and upscale aesthetics,” said Tyrone Johnson, Mannington’s senior vice president of Hard Surface. “The new products include 29 wood, 29 stone and 20 abstract designs that can be mixed and matched in an incredible number of combinations, and arranged in custom layouts using new cutting...

BANFF, ALBERTA—Designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects and opened in July 2010, the Kinnear Centre was built to earn LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System certification, an international benchmark for design, construction, and operation of high environmental performance buildings. The Centre has now reached its LEED goal.“We are extremely proud to attain LEED Gold Certification for the Kinnear Centre for Creativity & Innovation,” said Jeff Melanson, president of The Banff Centre. “This certification reflects our strong commitment to environmental leadership, and recognition of The Banff Centre’s location within the pristine mountain environment of Banff National...

NEW YORK—The Conrad New York and surrounding restaurants and retail in Battery Park City were recently recognized by the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) with the 2012 Development of the Year Award. ALIS each year honors excellence and outstanding performance in hotel development and bestowed the prestigious award on Goldman Sachs as the developer of the project.With its strong commitment to sustainability, the Conrad New York is pursuing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for New Construction from the U.S. Green Building Council. The sustainable principles incorporated into the Conrad New York were also incorporated in...