WASHINGTON, D.C.—Design and architecture firm Studio3877 has announced its move to a new and larger office in Georgetown. The move comes on the heels of the firm’s expansion, with two new employees joining the firm just this fall, and many hospitality and commercial projects on the boards. Founded by David Shove-Brown and David Tracz, Studio3877 previously occupied a shared office space in Logan Circle. The firm principals started their search for a private space this past summer as their roster of staff and clients began to expand. The 1,300-square-foot office features an open concept that allows for collaboration, brainstorming,...

MANCHESTER, N.H.—Xeros, the innovator of an ultra-low water cleaning system, announced it has joined a leading alliance committed to improving supply chain sustainability in the apparel and footwear industries. Xeros, the company formed to commercialize polymer bead technology developed at the University of Leeds, is now a member of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), which also includes household names such as Adidas, Burberry, Coca Cola and Levi Strauss.   The coalition is an industry-wide group of more than 100 leading apparel and footwear brands, retailers, manufacturers, government organizations, nonprofit entities and academic institutions, committed to improving supply chain sustainability.In its...

BUFFALO, N.Y.—In November 2013, Buffalo’s Salvatore’s Grand Hotel became the first hotel in the world to benefit from a joint technology partnership between ZENO Controls LLC and its subsidiary Verve Living Systems. Using the wireless Verve Keycard Switch (enabled by EnOcean energy harvesting technology) to communicate with room PTAC-air conditioners and bedside lamps via the ZENO gateway with InnPoint Software, Salvatore’s Grand Hotel was able to dramatically reduce its overall energy consumption. Today, property owner Russell Salvatore is reaping the rewards of his investment, being presented a rebate check last month in the amount of $48,987.83 from local utility...

MUSKEGON, MICH.—EarthTronics announced that its Energy Star rated 23 watt LED Recessed Fixture Retrofit kit, 13 watt BR30 floodlight, and 13 watt A19 omni-directional LED light bulb exceed the voluntary California Quality Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lamp Specification issued by the California Energy Commission (CEC) for LED lamps used in residential applications. This new specification, commonly referred to as “CEC” or “California Quality Spec,” has set a LED lamp performance baseline for utilities to consider that is more stringent than Energy Star.These EarthTronics products meet or exceed all CEC specifications including color of light and color consistency by providing...

NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO—For the second year in a row, a Moen Commercial product has been awarded a Production Innovation Award (PIA) by Architectural Products’ magazine—this year, the M•Dura Heavy-Duty Manual Flush Valve won in the restroom and plumbing category. The awards are judged by a group of 50 independent industry professionals to honor innovation in the development and refinement of buildings-related products. The M•Dura flush valves were selected for their heavy-duty construction and proprietary design. These products feature Moen’s Accuset piston technology that requires virtually no maintenance or replacement parts for the life of the flush valve. Accuset is a self-cleaning...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and Sustainable Travel International announced collaboration on a platform for sustainable destinations worldwide. The new joint program includes networking opportunities through the GSTC’s Destination Membership, and Sustainable Travel International’s Sustainable Destination Leadership Network (SDLN). These programs, which are now available at a combined price, provide destinations with an opportunity for learning, idea sharing, advocacy, and collaboration on a global scale. “Collaboration is the essence of sustainable tourism,” stressed Mauro Marrocu, CEO of GSTC. “Partnering in areas of common interest and responsibility will increase each organization’s ability to achieve its mission, and will increase...

NEW YORK—Sina Pearson, owner of the design and manufacturing studio Sina Pearson Textiles, introduces Stripes and Flowers, third in a series of complementary high-performance fabrics. Stripes and Flowers builds on a vocabulary of motifs and colors she introduced in early 2013, all of which are bleach-cleanable, stain-resistant, sustainable and durable. The patterns—named Happiness, Breeze, Ribbons and Serendipity—have a lively color palette and an energetic sense of movement. Ranging from fine scale to oversize, all of the collections play off one another.The Stripes and Flowers collection contains four harmonizing patterns (one combination broad and narrow stripe, one fine stripe, one...

NEW YORK—Standard Textile recently introduced its latest bedding product at the International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show (IHMRS) in New York City. The TruTexture performance top cover made its debut.TruTexture is Standard Textile’s newest patented innovation in bedding design. The bed scarf is integrated and woven right into the top cover, and incorporates a textural element for added distinction. “Using a highly specialized multifilament yarn, we weave the TruTexture scarf seamlessly into the fabric of the top cover,” said Greg Eubanks, Vice President of Hospitality Sales & Marketing. “The unique yarn combination provides a pleasing sensory experience, and years...

STOCKHOLM—Blueblue AB announces the formation of a new company to promote its Bluewater brand and SuperiorOsmosis water purification technology that turns tap water into healthier drinking water. Bluewater’s SuperiorOsmosis addresses consumer fears about the quality of their tap water by efficiently cleaning it of toxins, chlorine, germs, salt, toxic metals, nitrates and fluoride, hard water, arsenic, and poor taste and smell.“Bluewater’s innovative and exciting technology allows consumers and commercial kitchens to meet their demands for on-demand clean, uncontaminated water direct from their taps,” said company Managing Director Niclas Wullt.“Our SuperiorOsmosis water purification technology has been designed to generate clean...

BLOOMSBURG, PA.—Bloomsburg Carpet, a maker of highly styled and woven broadloom carpet, introduces two new sophisticated patterns through its alliance with Tuva Looms: Metal Edge and Structure. Both products are made with Zeftron nylon, a fully renewable nylon 6 fiber that offers style, performance and recyclability.Integrating high fiber luster levels and advanced fiber processing, the new styles reflect the natural patina and visual depth of woven metals. The result is a wire-like cable weave that creates a clean, modern aesthetic with a distinct nod to the beauty of architecture. Metal Edge is luxurious, classic, enduring and weighted. Structure is...