NEW YORK—Stacy Garcia New York and Koroseal announce the previewing of three new wallcoverings. The Stuyvesant, Cabrini, and Sunset Park designs are their latest additions and represent the ideal combination of sophistication and durability. This opportunity to get a first look at the designs will take place from May 2-4 during HD Expo in Las Vegas. Cabrini, with its subtle canvas embossing and modern wavy linework, creates a calming effect that is ideal for any space. Stuyvesant, a blend of 80’s nostalgia and modern architecture, features striking line work and geometric shapes that add energy to any room. Sunset Park offers...

CHICAGO—THE MART announced that seven new brands have signed on for permanent showrooms and several companies are extending their leases ahead of the 2023 edition of NeoCon, the leading commercial design trade show, June 12 to 14 at THE MART in Chicago. The brisk leasing activity, alongside a roster of new 7th floor NeoCon exhibitors, and a milestone building renovation project helmed by Gensler Chicago, reinforces THE MART as an important strategic hub for both emerging and established brands based in the U.S. and abroad. “We’ve seen over 200,000 square feet of showroom leasing within the past 18 months, with...

BETHESDA, MD.—JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 hotel brands, announced the opening of JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge, marking the company’s debut in the luxury safari segment. Sitting within the Masai Mara National Reserve in Southwestern Kenya, one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife and wilderness conservation regions, the lodge is a sophisticated sanctuary from which to discover animals and breathtaking vistas in harmony. Exhilarating guided game drives offer guests the opportunity to observe the “Big Five” that Masai Mara is home to, including lions, leopards, buffalos, rhinoceros, and elephants. Between June and September, the reserve is...

SAN DIEGO—Eldorado Stone announces Rivenwood, a new panelized stone veneer profile with wood grain characteristics. Inspired by the pioneering craftsmanship seen in 19th century barns, Rivenwood is designed with authentic details such as nails, breaks and knots with a unique patina that blends natural wood colors with unexpected tonal grains for an aged yet contemporary design. “Our goal with Rivenwood was to provide a uniquely contemporary profile that also pays homage to the artistry and versatility of reclaimed barnwood structures,” said Sarah Lograsso, Director of Marketing and Product Design. “This profile translates the beautiful aging process of wood into a captivating veneer format that...

I have green design on the mind this week for two good reasons. First, I will be attending the HD Expo + Conference in Las Vegas (May 2-4). I wrote about the event in a previous column that highlighted some of the products that will be featured and the conference sessions that will address sustainability and wellness in one form or another. Be sure to watch for coverage of this event that will feature more than 600 suppliers in more than 25 product categories. HD Expo is truly one of the best marketplaces on the planet for products and...

AUGUSTA, GA.—T2EARTH LLC, the breakthrough, science-based and innovation-driven manufacturer of sustainable, toxic-chemical free, and superior-performance forest products in the green building world with its focus on eco-wood products, debuts OnWood as the Earth’s first ever circular economy, sustainable, Class A, high performance, eco-fire-retardant treated wood (eco-FRTW). OnWood 1.0 is the first ever wood product of its kind. OnWood 1.0 qualifies as an Interior Type A (HT) fire-retardant wood in accordance with American Wood Products Association (AWPA) Standard U1. It is the world’s first fully circular economy principles focused, environmentally sustainable Class A, ICC-ES certified, fire-retardant treated wood product. Circular economy products are designed...

NEW YORK—Designtex presents Drop 20, better known as The Wild Bunch, a collection of textiles and wallcoverings that places “performance luxury” center stage. Luxurious fabric constructions such as fil coupé and chenille, are not usually associated with performance attributes. But these elegantly designed textiles are also cleverly engineered to withstand robust cleaning and disinfecting. The yarns are intentionally engineered with performance in mind and are designed to release stains when cleaned. The playful wallcoverings take inspiration from the digital age and are printed in Designtex’s Surface Imaging facility in Portland, Maine. Performance Luxury Textiles Trouvaille, meaning “lucky find”, has a carefully planned geometric...

Evaporative cooling towers play an important role in green buildings by significantly reducing energy consumption when they supplement or replace traditional air conditioning systems, thereby reducing carbon footprint and operating costs. Although evaporative cooling is great at saving energy, it does consume some water but the benefits on energy savings outweigh the water usage, which in some places is a scarce resource. Water conservation is therefore a high priority in designing and operating water-cooled equipment and plays an important role in USGBC’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and other sustainability programs. LEED assigns credit points to reduce...

BETHESDA, MD.—Marriott International has won the Best in Building Health Award from Fitwel for its new global headquarters in Bethesda, Md. The award recognizes Marriott International’s outstanding achievement in healthy building design, which has become increasingly important in the hospitality sector of commercial real estate. The new headquarters showcases cutting-edge technology and design, providing an intuitive and healthy workplace for its employees. The new HQ campus features innovative design elements that prioritize health, such as natural light, green spaces, and active workstations. Marriott International worked closely with Fitwel, a people-centric healthy building certification system, to achieve the highest score for healthy...

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM—Building on its long heritage as a leading sustainable hotel group, Radisson Hotel Group had a successful 2022 in which the Group committed to Net Zero by 2050, published approved near term Science Based Targets and pioneered key milestones and innovative Responsible Business initiatives aligned with its three pillars of People, Community, and Planet, as outlined in its 21st Responsible Business Report. Last year was a strategically important year for Radisson Hotel Group’s sustainability program. With approved science-based carbon emission reduction targets for 2030 by SBTi, Radisson Hotel Group is placed amongst the leading companies aligning their targets with...