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Outdoor lighting principles hail the dark side
Guiding principles for responsible nighttime lighting define how light should be applied, but, first, prospective installers are advised to consider whether lighting is even necessary.
World’s largest wood city planned in Sweden
The world's largest wood city will be built in Stockholm, Sweden with construction starting in 2025.
Bathroom trends: personal touches
A growing focus on the bathroom as a personal retreat is reflected in emerging trends in bathroom design.
Archilume creates stunning lighting installation
Lighting studio Archilume was brought in by Studios Architecture to create a stunning lighting installation for the Watt Plaza.
WorldGBC expands commitment to embodied carbon
WorldGBC has announced an update to the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment, expanding its scope to include embodied carbon emissions.
CUI releases reports on innovative solutions
The Canadian Urban (CUI) Institute has released two reports that highlight the best of local innovation in Calgary and Edmonton.
Wetstyle products receive Good Design Award
Wetstyle has received Good Design awards for its Mood bathtub, Stellé Vanity collection, and Feel shower base collections.
Best of KBIS 2021 winners revealed
The 2021 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has announced its “Best of KBIS 2021” award winners, recognizing innovative new products.
Torlys expands smart laminate program
Torlys has launched the latest additions to the Torlys Smart Laminate program: Rivera, Avenue, Grand and Lexington-W collections.
Envoy Desks offers solution for safe workplaces
Envoy Desks is a new desk reservation system to help companies meet physical distancing guidelines for employees working in the office.
FPInnovations to develop biodegradable face masks
FPInnovations is receiving $1.3 million from the federal government to develop a biodegradable, sustainable filter for single-use face masks.
Benjamin Moore reveals Colour of the Year 2020
A soft, rosy hue blooming with potential was revealed as Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year. The rosy hue is called First Light 2102-70.
Humanscale Nova Task Light wins iF Design Award
Nova, a new task light from Humanscale, was awarded the iF Design Award, recognized as a symbol of design excellence around the world.
Judson Beaumont creates unique surfboard cabinets
Straight Line Design Judson Beaumont's latest creations is a series of surfboard cabinets that represent his vision of West Coast design.
Cascadia Windows wins CaGBC Product of the Year
Cascadia Windows is the winner of the 2018 CaGBC Green Building Product of the Year Award for their Universal Series product line.
Studio TK and Artifort form partnership
Studio TK has entered into a new product partnership with Artifort to manufacture and distribute select Artifort furnishings in North America.
LiFi among best and brightest new lighting products
A LiFi solution was recognized as being among the best and brightest new lighting products in the past year at LIGHTFAIR® International last week.