NEW YORK—1 Hotel Central Park, which debuted in 2015 as the first NYC property of the pioneering mission-driven luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, announces the unveiling of the Park Penthouse, a sanctuary atop the property. Soaring 19 floors above the vibrant cityscape, this nature-inspired haven is home to three sprawling suites and two guestrooms, which can all be combined to create the Park Penthouse, spanning 2,871 square feet with 1,201 square feet of outdoor terrace space. Guests reserving this full Park Penthouse Experience receive personalized check-in and check-out services, special perks such as a...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the recipients of its 2023 USGBC Leadership Awards. The annual awards recognize leadership and commitment to creating a built environment that enhances health, equity, resilience, sustainability, and prosperity for all. USGBC has selected five individuals and organizations that have led the way in making best practice standard practice. This year’s award recipients represent a track record of leadership in innovation, education, and performance needed to scale green building and accelerate market transformation. “The USGBC Leadership Awards serve as a unique platform to spotlight excellence in sustainability and green building,” emphasized Peter Templeton, President...

MIAMI—Tuuci, the design manufacturer of nautically inspired parasols and shade structures, introduces the Urban Garden Planter Collection for residential and commercial use. Drawing from Tuuci’s experience with marine materials, these botanical vessels blend design and durability to deliver a curated outdoor experience. With two designs, Highland and Mainland, in a variety of colors and finishes, the Urban Garden Planter Collection lives comfortably in modern or traditional environments while the multitude of sizes and shapes offer varying degrees of space planning and privacy. “Tuuci is passionate about helping designers and their clients expand residential and commercial properties through the craft of outdoor space making,” said Dougan...

BANGKOK—Six Senses Porto Heli will bring the brand’s trademark wellness and sustainability ethos to the elegant Ermioni in the Greek Peloponnese, with the famous islands of Spetses and Hydra within view. The spot is surrounded by protected coves and bays enjoying the clear waters of the Aegean and is known for its yacht-filled marinas, palatial summer villas, sun-kissed Mediterranean landscape, fine dining, and boutique stores. Historically, the Peloponnese has been the main field of action for Greece since prehistoric times, hosting important archaeological sites, including Olympia, Epidaurus, and Mycenae. Located 124 miles from Athens, Porto Heli has evolved from a...

SOLON, OHIO—Johnsonite, which joined the Tarkett family of brands in 2005, has long led the industry in delivering the broadest portfolio of high-performance, resilient flooring surfaces and accessories with a focus on healthy materials and circular manufacturing practices. In addition to being Cradle to Cradle Certified Bronze since 2014, Johnsonite rubber tile now has a new product-specific Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), which details health and environmental impacts of each ingredient, as well as embodied carbon from cradle to gate. The EPD shows that Tarkett’s carbon footprint for rubber tile is up to 20 percent lower than equivalent products in the industry. Committed to...

IRVINE, CALIF.—Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering has announced three additions to its Handcrafted wallcovering collection. Using traditional methods of hand-applying layers of plaster and ink on paper, Momentum’s artists have created an eye-catching array of delicate and intricate motifs for the collection’s new wallcovering designs. Available in a range of chic yet usable colorways, Amari, Amari Stripe, and Javel Paris join the existing designs in the Handcrafted collection—Santa Barbara and Maglia. From biophilic influence to extraordinary intricacies, the new wallcovering designs bring visual intrigue to the spaces they adorn. All made to measure, the Handcrafted collection features water-based plaster and inks...

A new report published by the Law, Ethics and Animals Program at the Yale Law School (LEAP) and American Bird Conservancy (ABC) reveals how local laws and policies are speeding up protections for birds, such as the Blackpoll Warbler, from deadly building collisions. The first-of-its-kind report, “Building Safer Cities for Birds: How Cities Are Leading the Way on Bird-Friendly Building Policy,” unveils critical insights and data that will help inform building design standards to significantly reduce avian mortality. “A growing number of U.S. cities and counties have emerged as leaders in advancing bird-friendly building design and practice over the past two decades, in the absence of...

DENKENDORF, GERMANY—Roland Butz founded the company OBJECT CARPET in 1972 and left his mark on the carpet industry with his passion for design and quality. He recognized early on the potential of carpet as an aesthetic and functional element in architecture, especially in interiors such as hotels and offices. His distinctive flair for color design and innovation set new standards in the industry and established OBJECT CARPET as a premium brand on an international level. He had a particular passion for artistic product photography. He presented carpet not only as a functional element but also as an art object, differentiating...

COMMERCE, CALIF.—Nora Lighting, a pioneer in innovative lighting solutions, has unveiled its latest breakthrough product, 24V COB LED tape light system. COB LED Tape Light is poised to redefine the possibilities of illumination, effortlessly converting traditional lighting setups into modern LED systems. Designed with user-friendliness at its core, the tape light can be cut every 1.79” and connected with additional accessories. Tape light is ordered in 16’ or 100’ rolls with a 12” power cord and mounting clips. High performance 24V LED tape light delivers 450 lumens per foot in dedicated color temperatures. Chip on board (COB) technology creates a...

NATIONAL REPORT—While all flowers come with their unique features, tulips are beautiful flowers that brighten up hotel gardens. Being lovely with vibrant colors, you can plant them to leave an indelible mark on anyone who visits your garden. In this guide, we have discussed all the sustainable benefits of growing tulip bulbs. Less Soil Erosion and Pollution Tulip bulbs serve as a sustainable choice for landscaping as they require less water and fertilizers to grow properly. You don’t need to add several chemical fertilizers to your soil, which reduces soil erosion and pollution. They can easily thrive in your outdoor...