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With the goal of reducing energy costs and minimizing environmental impact, architects and designers are getting serious about green design. Every part of the property can be impacted and savvy designers are incorporating reclaimed materials and restorative greenery. Visit Green Lodging News for the latest news and best practices. Got news or a story idea to share? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.

Green Design

Home Green Design
With the goal of reducing energy costs and minimizing environmental impact, architects and designers are getting serious about green design. Every part of the property can be impacted and savvy designers are incorporating reclaimed materials and restorative greenery. Visit Green Lodging News for the latest news and best practices. Got news or a story idea to share? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.

Native Trails Adds Anacapa to Nativestone Collection

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALF.—Native Trails, a leader in artisan-crafted, sustainable kitchen and bath design, introduces Anacapa, the newest sink in its award-winning NativeStone Collection. A study in balance and proportion, Anacapa reimagines the rectangular bathroom sink with quiet sophistication. Its broad, smooth basin enhances everyday usability while presenting a minimalist canvas that elevates the bath into a serene design statement. Generous in scale yet unexpectedly lightweight, Anacapa undermounts with ease—a reflection of both innovation and craftsmanship. Each Anacapa sink is individually formed by hand, the result of a multi-day, artisan process. Craftspeople begin by pouring and hand-packing NativeStone—a proprietary blend of natural jute fiber and...

Star Tile Introduces Crystallize Tile

YUCCA VALLEY, CALIF.—Star Tile introduces Crystallize Tile, its pattern derived from the intricate, repeating structures found in naturally occurring crystal formations. “Crystallize’s geometric pattern is the epitome of fractal design,” said Mikayla Mitchell, Partner/Designer at Star Tile. “Its fractal patterns, ratios, and geometries aren’t arbitrary; they are the foundation of what our brains are wired to perceive as most beautiful. They are neuroscientifically proven to heal.” Similar to all Star Tile designs, Crystallize’s one tile pattern creates an infinite number of layouts. Each tile is designed to unlock limitless possibilities for one-of-a-kind installations. Crystallize is also meant to be touched. Its raised...

Luxxbox Expands Motif Acoustic Panels Collection

PETALUMA, CALIF.—Luxxbox, globally renowned designer of acoustic and architectural lighting solutions, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Motif Acoustic Panels collection. First introduced in 2023 with Motif Basica, the collection now grows to include five new panels—Motif Ranura, Motif Whisperlines, Motif Pulse, Motif Shilap, and Motif Veil. Engineered for seamless integration with Luxxbox acoustic lighting, Motif Acoustic Panels are suitable for a wide range of applications, including wall and ceiling panels, partitions, pinboards, and custom acoustic treatments. With outstanding sound absorption capabilities, the panels achieve a noise reduction coefficient (NRC) of 0.85 across a broad frequency range, making them ideal for reducing noise levels and creating...

The Moody Gardens Hotel on Galveston Island Announces More Than $6 Million Refresh Project

GALVESTON, TEXAS—Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center will begin a transformative refresh this fall, investing more than $6 million to upgrade its guestrooms and meeting spaces with a fresh, modern design inspired by nature. The project is scheduled to begin September 22 and continue through February 27, 2026. “This cosmetic upgrade will modernize our guestrooms in a way that draws inspiration from the resort’s lush botanical gardens and organic materials,” said Steve Kalbaugh, General Manager of Moody Gardens Hotel. “We’re excited to provide a refreshed look and feel that aligns with our guests’ expectations and delivers an elevated, AAA Four-Diamond experience.” The refresh includes: Guestroom enhancements,...

Naviva Brings ‘Immersion: Return to Stillness” to Design Miami

PUNTA MITA, MEXICO—Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico announces its debut at Design Miami with “Immersion: Return to Stillness,” a multisensory installation that invites attendees to step into the world of Naviva—a distinctive Four Seasons retreat, with just 15 luxury tented bungalows nestled along the coast of Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit. Premiering at Design Miami.Paris (October 22-26, 2025) before traveling to Design Miami (December 3-7, 2025), the bamboo latticed pavilion, collaboratively designed by Naviva and Luxury Frontiers, embodies the resort’s philosophy that luxury design is not defined by what is added, but instead by the excess that is stripped away. The installation’s debut...

Outbound Hotels Announces Growth with Expanded CoralTree Hospitality Partnership and New Openings in Yosemite & Sedona

CHICAGO—Outbound Hotels announces the upcoming openings of Outbound Yosemite and Outbound Sedona, two landmark additions in the brand’s portfolio of outdoor-inspired destinations. The news comes alongside an expanded strategic partnership with CoralTree Hospitality, which now manages Outbound’s existing properties, including The Virginian Lodge in Jackson Hole, Wyo., underscoring the brand’s rapid national growth and position as a leader in nature-first hospitality. These milestones mark a new era for the brand, reinforcing its commitment to delivering thoughtfully designed, accessibly priced stays in locations where outdoor adventure, design, and culture intersect. “With the openings of Outbound Yosemite and Outbound Sedona, we’re delivering on our vision to...

Kirei Launches EchoSky Neu Baffle System

SAN DIEGO—Kirei, a provider of sustainable acoustic design materials, announces the launch of its EchoSky Neu Baffle System. With EchoSky Neu, Kirei reimagined its trusted EchoSky baffle system to do more with less, replacing metal frameworks with lightweight PET crossbars. This new and improved system reduces weight, simplifies handling, and lowers the number of required hanging points, ultimately streamlining installation. Inspired by modern architecture and heat sinks, the complex geometry of EchoSky Neu is meant to minimize unwanted echoes in any space. EchoSky Neu is available in three standard profiles—Linear, Steppe, and Tide—which allow multiple configurations and varied ceiling designs. Each unit measures 72” by...

Kasthall Teams Up with Pritzker Prize Winner David Chipperfield

KINNA, SWEDEN—Kasthall announces Fasad, a collection of woven rugs created in collaboration with renowned British architect Sir David Chipperfield. With its intricate design and use of a new, sustainable material—recycled wool—Fasad is a rug that promises to add a new classic to Kasthall’s already storied collection. The Fasad collection translates the solid, textured feel of brick into the soft, tactile world of woven rugs, merging architectural elements with the beloved warmth and comfort of wool. The design represents a natural progression from last year’s Tegel, the inaugural collaboration between the Pritzker Prize-winning architect and Kasthall. Following the tufted Tegel, both...

Introducing Six New Arbor Wood Wallcoverings by Koroseal

FAIRLAWN, OHIO—Koroseal Arbor Wood Wallcoverings bring natural beauty and sustainable performance to any space, with over 100 combinations of species, colors, and cuts. Koroseal is expanding the line with six new wood options, offering smart alternatives to species that are difficult to source. Koroseal’s Arbor Collection delivers flexibility, durability and sustainability without compromise. The collection features the warmth and beauty of natural wood in a comprehensive line of wallcoverings made from the highest AA architectural-grade wood veneer, perfect for a range of applications including walls, ceilings, corner turns, columns wraps and more. For Fall, Koroseal introduces six new woods. Biboshi QC; Biboshi...

Carnegie Acoustic Solutions Introduces Flute 3D Panel

NEW YORK—Carnegie Acoustic Solutions, a division of Carnegie that manufactures iconic, sustainable acoustic design elements, announces its Xorel Artform Flute 3D Panel, a part of the Mezzo Collection, a new suite of acoustic solutions designed to bring harmony to interior environments. Inspired by musical dynamics, the Mezzo Collection strikes a balance between sound control and aesthetic refinement, enabling designers to create spaces that are both functional and beautifully composed. Flute 3D adds a bold rhythm and powerful sound absorption to walls with its undulating 3D form. Offered in the newly available 1” and 2” rPET-Core, Flute 3D delivers high NRCs of 0.70 and 0.80....