LONDON—1 Hotels, the nature-inspired mission-driven hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, announces the official opening of 1 Hotel Mayfair, its U.K. flagship and first European destination, developed in collaboration with Crosstree Real Estate Partners. Located on a fashionable corner of historic Mayfair overlooking the mature trees of Green Park, 1 Hotel Mayfair brings the beauty of nature to central London through vertical landscapes, sustainable design, farm-to-table food, and nature-inspired immersive experiences. The hotel’s proximity to prestigious galleries, Michelin-starred restaurants, and chic shopping on Bond Street, Mount Street, and Regent Street, plus important landmarks like the Royal Academy of Arts...

Boutique Design New York BDNY is less than two weeks away. It will be held November 12 to 13 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The list of hundreds of exhibitors can be accessed by clicking here. Expect to find many products with a sustainability story. For example, this week I heard from Greenington, maker of fine bamboo furniture, and the sustainable, artisan-made kitchen & bath brand Native Trails. BDNY will also feature a slate of conference sessions focused on some aspect of green design. Those sessions include: Sunday, November 12 Making of a Designed Space: Designed by Nature NEWH Green...

CROSSVILLE, TENN.—The Crossville Native Metal collection, one of its new carbon-neutral porcelain tile series, has been recognized with a Planet Positive Award. The Crossville Native Metal collection was recognized as the winner in the Surfaces, Tiles, and Materials category. Recognizing the most creative projects and products from around the world that benefit people and planet, Metropolis’s Planet Positive Awards are judged by four expert juries across product categories. The winners represent the highest achievements today in design that addresses climate change, ecosystem health, human health, and equity. “Metropolis has been a trusted resource for the architecture and design industry for more...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett has launched the full Collaborative portfolio, which includes eleven total designs across soft surface and LVT flooring. Initially unveiled at Design Days this summer, Collaborative has been one of Tarkett’s most anticipated collections of the year. Designed with the modern workplace in mind, the collection’s mix of patterns provides spaces with agility to meet changing demands and embrace neurodiverse work styles, offering solutions for busy, collaborative areas as well as quiet, heads-down zones. “In recent years, we’ve had the opportunity to rethink culture, how communities engage, and how to support an inspiring environment, wherever that may be,” said Paul...

VIKEN, SWEDEN—Bjelin has teamed up with Spartan Surfaces, making the flooring supplier the national U.S. distribution partner for Bjelin’s commercial hardened wood range. “Spartan Surfaces has grown immensely as a company over the last few years and offers a large network of sales reps,” said Zach Adams, Bjelin’s General Manager for the U.S. “We have previously partnered with them in smaller territories and are excited to expand our collaboration. This partnership is in line with our expansion plans and demonstrates our commitment to the commercial sector.” Spartan Surfaces is a modern flooring provider working closely with a wide range of commercial...

NEW HAVEN, CONN.—Just a few weeks ago, it was announced that the anticipated net-zero energy Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, has achieved Passive House certification from Passive House Institute (PHI). The accomplishment is one in a long series of accomplishments for Bruce Redman Becker, architect and developer of the 165-room hotel that once was the Armstrong Rubber Company Building, aka Pirelli Building. Green Lodging News spoke with Becker to learn about the Passive House certification and to get caught up on how his LEED Platinum building has performed since it opened in May 2022. According to the Passive House Institute,...

JAMESTOWN, N.Y.—Hope’s Windows, Inc., the leading manufacturer of custom-designed, solid hot-rolled steel and solid bronze window and door systems, announces the expansion of its One55 Series fixed windows to feature Thermal Evolution technology, meeting a growing demand in the residential building market. One55 Series fixed, solid hot-rolled thermal steel windows rely on Hope’s award-winning Thermal Evolution technology. The series replicates the aesthetic of historic, industrial steel windows with elegant arrow-shaped profiles and delicate sightlines—combining the striking visual appearance of the past with the thermal technology of the present. Product features include custom, solid hot-rolled steel profiles; fusion-welded frame and muntin construction; welded...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) announced that the Arc performance platform is tracking 10 billion square feet of project space in 148 countries—an increase of nearly three billion square feet over the last 12 months. The growth demonstrates a rapidly increasing sustainability practice by companies and organizations to track and benchmark building performance to showcase their environmental and social responsibility efforts. Arc metrics also enable users to identify and address energy inefficiencies, ultimately reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the impact of climate change. “Tracking and improving building performance is critical to decarbonize the built environment at the speed and scale...

IRVINE, CALIF.—Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering introduces its Digital Creations—a new offering allowing specifiers to create a one-of-a-kind wallcovering experience, choosing artwork from a stunning array of pieces by world-renowned artists, a collection curated by Momentum or even their own personal designs. Printed on-demand to fit any space, Digital Creations carries on the Momentum legacy of bringing together the world’s greatest artists, creators, and innovators to reimagine interiors and redefine what is possible. Digital Creations combine the timeless allure of art with the limitless potential of technology, enabling designers to turn spaces into experiences with unparalleled ease and creativity. The offering...

LONDON—Place III Hotels has announced the grand opening of its first luxury hotel, The BoTree. The hotel comprises 199 rooms including 30 suites as well as a destination restaurant and bar. One of the most anticipated launches of 2023, The BoTree captures the spirit of Marylebone’s “village life”. It reflects the allure of central London with its enchanting spaces and personalized service, while establishing Place III Hotels’ own form of luxury, Conscious Luxury. Rishi Sachdev, founder of Place III Hotels said, “As the first hotel within Place III Hotels, The BoTree combines uncompromising standards with a purpose-driven ethos embodying our core values of Truth, Love,...