DULUTH, MINN.—As part of their ongoing commitment to preserve the environment and foster appreciation for the outdoors, Duluth-based and sustainably-driven outdoor furniture brand Loll Designs is proud to present their latest donation to Chester Bowl Improvement Club on Friday, January 16. This latest donation builds on Loll’s 2025 milestone of surpassing $100,000 in total contributions, demonstrating the company’s mission to support outdoor access for all. “We are so grateful for the multi-year support of Loll Designs,” said Dave Schaeffer, Executive Director of Chester Bowl. “Their early donations provided the match we needed to apply for and receive a grant from the State of Minnesota....

ASHLAND CITY, TENN.—A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment, was recognized for design excellence by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies in the 2025 Chicago Athenaeum GOOD DESIGN Awards for its Voltex MAX Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) and Emerge X Air Source Heat Pump Water Heater. The awards honor products and industry leaders in design and manufacturing that have chartered new directions for innovation and pushed the envelope for competitive products in the world marketplace. “It is an honor to have our...

IRVINE, CALIF.—Momentum, the leading innovator of commercial textiles and wall solutions, has established an exclusive strategically aligned partnership with New Zealand-based acoustic solutions company Autex Acoustics. With more than 58 years of textile manufacturing experience, Autex is a market-leading producer of modern acoustic panels with a global footprint. The strategic alliance between the two solution-driven companies will allow Momentum to expand their existing portfolio of acoustic offerings and extend them to the ceiling. Driven by a commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility, Autex delivers carbon neutral acoustic solutions that balance performance, aesthetics, and human well-being. Crafted from 100 percent PET, incorporating recycled...

ST. PAUL, MINN.—Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life, has earned a top spot on CDP’s respected annual A List for its continued leadership in corporate transparency and performance on water and climate. This marks the seventh consecutive year of being recognized by CDP for water leadership and the fifth consecutive year for climate leadership. CDP, a global environmental nonprofit, operates the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system and assesses thousands of companies each year. In 2025, nearly 20,000 companies were evaluated. Achieving...

CORTE MADERA, CALIF.—NanaWall, the innovator of high-performing, opening glass wall systems, announced that its latest product launch, the NW MultiSlide 630, has been recognized by three separate awards in the architecture and design industry for its innovative design, exceptional functionality, and industry-leading performance. The NW MultiSlide 630 was recognized in the Architectural Products Product Innovation Awards in the Doors category, the Architectural Record Products of the Year in the Windows and Doors category, and for The Architect’s Newspaper Best of Products Awards, Editor’s Pick. The MultiSlide glass wall is an innovative addition to the Generation 4 product family. Its unique multidirectional panels, reaching 11' tall and 6'-6"...

PHOENIX—Ideation Design Group (IDG), a global boutique architecture, interior design, foodservice and procurement firm announces several leadership promotions following the appointment of Jennifer Reynolds as sole owner and CEO. The transition reflects a renewed vision for the firm’s future, with several team members stepping into elevated roles, including Director of Architecture Courtney Fisher, Director of Operations Stacy Molnar, Director of Business Development Samantha Ramirez and the hiring of Jennessa Durrani as Director of People, Culture & Strategy. These advancements and the renovation of IDG’s Phoenix headquarters both underscore the firm’s broader initiative for strategic growth and innovation. “Our team’s talent...

VIKEN, SWEDEN—Bjelin is excited to share its latest Woodura Herringbone range—with a fresh look in new colors and formats. This Scandinavian-designed flooring is created with patented technologies for a more durable and sustainable experience. The new Woodura Herringbone 3.0 collection is available in four nature-inspired colors—Powder White, Misty White, Natural and the warm Terra Brown—offering a wide spectrum of tones to suit both classic and contemporary interiors. For design flexibility, the collection comes in two practical formats: the more traditional Classic (3 × 13 in) and the bolder Modern, featuring larger panels (3.5 × 21.5 in). “This flooring is in line with our values as a...

NATIONAL REPORT—Commercial buildings depend on air handling units to deliver consistent airflow, regulate indoor conditions, and keep energy consumption manageable. For decades, a single, large centrifugal fan, or blower, was the standard choice. While effective in their time, these systems carry a significant drawback: a single point of failure. If that singular fan fails, the entire system can go offline, creating costly disruptions and forcing invasive repairs. Replacements often require structural modifications to the building just to move these massive fans in or out of the air handler, making projects long, expensive, and highly disruptive. Fan arrays were introduced in...

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLA.—Sustainable Hospitality Solutions, a nationally recognized leader in hospitality sustainability and wellness strategy, today announced its rebrand to Whole Systems Hospitality, reflecting a bold evolution in how hotels, resorts, and destinations can strengthen guest experience, operational culture, and long-term value. A Call to the Early Believers Whole Systems Hospitality, led by Kathy Sue McGuire, Founder & CEO, is intentionally designed for hotels, management firms, owners, and destinations ready to lead—not because they must, but because they recognize the opportunity. “We’re entering an era where guests want to ‘feel’ wellness, sustainability, and community impact—not just read about it in a...

GASTONIA, N.C.—Intrinsic Advanced Materials, makers of CiCLO technology will debut a new generation of responsible-performance luxury home textiles at Heimtextil 2026, January 13 to 16 in Frankfurt. The product development demonstrates how combining TENCEL fibers derived from certified or controlled-wood sources with CiCLO’s biodegradable polyester innovation can elevate comfort and durability while supporting reduced environmental impact across hospitality and home categories. CiCLO technology is a patented textile ingredient that enables polyester and nylon to biodegrade naturally, significantly reducing the time synthetic fibers remain in the environment. The technology is embedded in the fiber, thereby creating pathways that attract naturally occurring microorganisms, enabling...