CHICAGO—Designers have two new reasons to specify the DLW Linoleum Landscape Collection from GerflorEnvironmental and Health Product Declarations (EPDs and HPDs) are now available. The Collection becomes the latest in Gerflor’s product portfolio to carry third-party verified, product-specific EPDs and HPDs. “Designers, architects and end-users alike are looking for more than beautiful, high quality, functional flooring,” said Jeff Krejsa, Vice President of Marketing & Strategy, Gerflor USA. “They want to specify products they know they can trust. They’re also pushing to understand more about the product lifecycle while also needing to meet facilities’ growing demands for the best in design,...

NEW YORK—This year at Boutique Design New York (BDNY), the leading trade fair and conference for hospitality’s boutique and lifestyle segment, Valley Forge will share one of BDNY’s signature designed spaces with several other talented and like-minded individuals. The Enchanted Forest booth (#2339) is a collaboration between Wimberly Interiors, Valley Forge, and eight other sponsors. The inspired space was designed to thoughtfully showcase the potential global impact of using recycled materials and finishes to create a space in the hospitality world. Enhancing the subject and design of the Enchanted Forest booth is a special session moderated by Valley Forge’s President &...

GREENOUGH, MONT.—The highest level of Glamping 2.0 has arrived, as The Green O readies for its debut in the mountains in the Blackfoot River Valley of western Montana. Created by the founders of The Resort at Paws Up, The Green O is a new adults-only, year-round luxury contemporary retreat. It will offer exclusive experiences in 12 design-forward accommodations—from an elevated Tree Haus to a Green Haus with a living roof, all with floor-to-ceiling windows offering unobstructed views of the Montana wilderness. Opening in Summer 2020, this new forest hideaway will celebrate the heritage of Montana with architecture, cuisine and guest experiences...

MILAN, ITALY—FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), the authoritative international organization committed to the protection of forests and plantations, organized the first edition of the Italy Furniture Awards program, a competition that rewards furniture companies committed to sustainability. Arper has received the Special Environmental Sustainability Award within the program, an important recognition of the environmental path that the company has been following for years. The FSC Italy Furniture Awards celebrate Italian companies that choose to use wood coming from forests or plantations managed in compliance with strict social and economic environmental standards. The aim of the initiative is to shed light on the...

GULF SHORES, ALA.—The guests at The Lodge at Gulf State Park look like any other beachgoers in coastal Alabama, as they walk through the stylishly decorated lobby in cover-ups and flip-flops with toddlers and beach toys in tow. But when architect Rebecca Bryant sees these guests, she sees much more. “These are travelers of the future,” she says. Whether conscientiously or not, these guests have chosen to stay at a property that’s unique on the Gulf Coast in the way it conserves the natural beauty of the place. “The people who visit the park come here because they want to have great...

SAN DIEGO—Hilton San Diego Bayfront recently underwent a $23 million renovation to all 1,190 guestrooms and guestroom corridors. Keeping guests’ needs in mind, the enhanced guestrooms and suites feature a nautical, contemporary design and premium amenities including modern furniture, new mini coolers, updated restrooms, additional power and USB ports, 55” HD TVs and more. With both city and coastal elements, the hotel’s elevated look embraces everything Southern California has to offer, and the sophisticated seafaring-inspired design is a nod to the hotel’s stunning, prime location on the edge of the San Diego Bay. In conjunction with the renovation, this year Hilton...

BIRMINGHAM, ALA.—Z Modular, a leading innovator in North America’s modular construction industry, announced that for a limited time it will convert any hotel floorplan concept to a modular design schematic within as few as 10 business days for $20,000. The modular schematic, valued at $50,000 or more, includes a parametric Revit model; MEP design approach; rough order of magnitude (ROM), including price per square foot; project schedule with phase gates; and conceptual floorplan — enabling a project-specific comparison of modular and traditional construction methods. The offer is valid through November 30, 2019. “We’re making this offer so more hotel developers...

NEW YORK—HX: The Hotel Experience and Boutique Design New York (BDNY) are just a month away. Both events will be held concurrently at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City from November 10 to 11. Under the ownership of Emerald Expositions this year, the two shows will together feature hundreds of exhibitors—many of which will be offering products to green up your property’s design and operations. Products available will range from Rainforest Alliance Certified Coffee to bicycles to wallcoverings. In addition to the trade shows, HX and BDNY will both offer education sessions. Enhanced by a new partnership...

JASPER, IND.—Indiana Furniture says it will begin taking orders on an expanded range of upholstered options for the already-popular Joy seating line. Originally introduced as a family of mesh-back task seating and expanded over time to include work stools, the Joy series will now offer upholstered back options, allowing customers to create a cohesive look throughout facilities while providing high performance in all types of work zones. Joy couples style and ergonomics, and has the ability to support users up to 400lbs, providing an all-in-one solution for the diversity of employees and environments. This line offers a broad spectrum of options,...

SPARTANBURG, S.C.—The Specialty Interiors business of Milliken & Co., a leading global innovation company with textile, specialty chemical, healthcare and floor covering manufacturing expertise, has key new placements for Fall Market for its popular Breathe by Milliken collection of eco-elegant performance fabrics. The Breathe collection features cleanable cottons and cotton/linens and polyesters made from recycled plastic bottles, available in a fresh neutral palette. The new Fall Market placements include first-time customers and the expansion of offerings with existing customers, all of whom recognize Breathe by Milliken’s critical role in meeting continued market demand for luxurious and sustainable performance options. Among...