LOUISVILLE, KY.—The look and feel of stone wall covering in a residential or commercial setting is always an attractive aspect of a building, but adding a stone look is typically a professional undertaking which involves specialized equipment, installers and struggles with structural issues…until now. AirStone is an ultra-light wall covering system from Baton, LLC. that allows anyone to install a stone veneer using only pre-mixed adhesive, a putty knife and a hack saw. AirStones are individual stone pieces that precisely fit together so grouting is not required. They adhere directly onto any wall or fireplace in homes or commercial...

GRANVILLE, OHIO—Popular Euro-styling and superior nighttime performance merge in Antique Street Lamps’ new Eurotique LED luminaires. The high performance fixtures offer design flexibility with striking “Munich” and “Hanover” styles in two different sizes and either post top or pendant mounting.New Eurotique LED luminaires are family scaled to offer designers the opportunity to create attractive transitions from buildings to pedestrian gathering areas and streets. Multiple luminaire and arm combinations offer a choice of appearances to complement a range of outdoor environments.“Eurotique luminaires were created to complement virtually any site plan, offering eye-catching shapes and dimensions to facilitate continuity,” said Ben...

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—Nature-inspired brand AFFINA announces the launch of Seaweaves, its premier collection of architectural contract glass. A tribute to the oceans, Seaweaves draws upon the seas’ vast reservoirs for inspiration. Seaweaves is handcrafted, quality architectural glass manufactured in the United States by Skyline Design.“Architectural glass is very much like nature in its playful use of light,” says AFFINA designer and founder, Mary Ellen Putignano. “It is ever-changing, reflective, transparent, illuminating. A beautiful art form, it allows light to enter a room, frames and transforms a space, catches our eye and reminds us to look outside. It is the...

DENVER—Marriott International, Inc. announced the first TownePlace Suites hotel to open as part of its LEED Volume Program—the TownePlace Suites Denver Airport at Gateway Park in Colorado. TownePlace Suites is Marriott’s second brand to construct a hotel built using its LEED Volume program. The hotel will be the brand’s first property using the LEED Volume prototype.Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the LEED Volume Program eases the process for property developers, such as hotel owners who want to build a LEED-certified hotel. Volume certification provides a streamlined path to LEED certification based on a pre-approved prototype...

NEW YORK—Sherwin-Williams is has introduced its Emerald Interior and Exterior paints and ColorCast Ecotoner colorants. Both Emerald paints and ColorCast Ecotoner colorants are zero VOC. Emerald Interior and Exterior paints are self-priming for a high quality finish achieved with fewer coats. The entire line of Sherwin-Williams water-based paints and colors are now tinted with zero VOC colorant. “Sherwin-Williams has always been at the forefront of innovation,” said Steve Revnew, vice president of product innovation, Sherwin-Williams. “These products feature revolutionary quality and industry-leading environmental responsibility.” Emerald Interior paint prevents stains from penetrating, providing easy clean up of surfaces, and resists water streaking...

DALTON, GA.—Aqua Hospitality Carpets and Zeftron nylon, a premium branded nylon 6 fiber system, announced the introduction of their latest joint collection, Bloom. The three styles—Flora, Pure Petal and Just Leafy—take their cues from the beauty of nature discovered through the unexpected design lens of x-ray technology. The organic patterns, coloration and texture come to life through Zeftron nylon’s clear crisp solution dyed color palette of fully renewable nylon 6 yarn systems. All three styles are available in both broadloom and tile.Ideal for hospitality environments such as guestrooms, lobby areas or corridors, the collection also provides the best in...

LATROBE, PA.—Golfing legend Arnold Palmer and hospitality industry icon Bill Marriott yesterday teamed up to celebrate the opening of the SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh Latrobe hotel in Palmer’s hometown of Latrobe, Pa. The 109-room, all-suite, LEED-pursuing (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) hotel is a joint venture between Palmer Hospitality, L.P., Concord Hospitality Enterprises, one of the nation’s leading hotel developer/owner/operators, and private investor Keith H. McGraw of Sewickley, Pa. Concord Hospitality developed and will operate the hotel.Among the green features are a guestroom energy management system, exhaust heat recovery system, light sensor system that extinguishes guestroom lights 30 minutes...

WARRENTON, VA.—Airlie Conference Center has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for its Pavilion. This significant milestone emphasizes a 50-plus year commitment to environmental initiatives that is central throughout all of Airlie’s operations.LEED certification is an internationally recognized mark of excellence developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. It provides independent, third-party verification that a building has been designed and built using strategies in order to achieve high performance in key areas of human and environmental health. Such areas include sustainable site development, water conservation, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental air quality.The...

NORTH WALPOLE, N.H.—Len-Tex, a manufacturer of contract wallcoverings, announces the launch of its Indulgence Desire Collection. Combining tradition and trend, this new line of large-scale wallcoverings reprises the company’s Black & White Collection, updated to feature bold color options and a rich, textural emboss. The collection incorporates the Len-Tex Clean Vinyl Technology which eliminates phthalate plasticizers.Volume One of a two-volume collection features: Trinity, an elegantly-styled damask, Gazebo, a bold geometric, Chrysanthemum, a contemporary floral motif, and Kashmir, a refined paisley. The palette includes vibrant accent colors along with fresh neutrals, all enhanced with a pearlescent or metallic effect. The...

ROCKVILLE, MD.—EcoDomo introduces the Phoenix Leather Collection of repurposed leather belts made for walls, panels, and rugs. EcoDomo collects used leather belts from Goodwill stores in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., as well as from collectors before sorting, processing, and adhering them onto panels with their group of artisans.The creative journey has led to amazing discoveries. For examples, Mr. Alan was a Nazi forced-labor camp survivor who collected leather belts all his life. Forced to work during World War II in the excavation of tunnels for the production of V2 rockets with his bare hands, he designed special...