A&D Industry's Top Three Green Influencers

September 12, 2013 by in Designer Weekly, Green, Industry

The act of recycling unused materials from a job site, working with products made from reclaimed wood and salvaged parts, and ensuring that the air quality of a property isn't polluted by off-gases are just some of the ways that members of the A&D industry put a green stamp on their work, almost as a matter of routine.

But there are several industry leaders who stand out for having forged a path in the sustainable design field-let's call them influencers.

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Source: Interior Design

Kudos Seeks Big Hotel Furniture Designer

September 12, 2013 by in Designer Weekly

Outdoor furniture specialist Kudos Global has launched a competition to design its next daybed as it plans to grow its business through a design-driven approach.

In partnership with Hotelier, the company is inviting entries from the next big hotel design star to design a daybed for a five-star hotel; the three shortlisted designs will be made into real-life prototypes and displayed at this year's Hotelier Middle East Awards (30 October 2013 at Dubai's JW Marriott Marquis hotel) where the winner will be decided by 600 top hoteliers.

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Source: HotelierMiddleEast.com

Francis Cauffman Names Bonomo Principal

September 12, 2013 by in Designer Weekly

Francis Cauffman has promoted Michael Bonomo to firmwide principal, interior environments. For the last 15 years, Bonomo has designed workspaces for prominent national and international clients. His work includes retail, commercial, and institutional projects with a strong focus in New York.

"We chose to promote Michael because of the exceptional way he has served our clients," said Anthony Colciaghi, principal, corporate practice group.
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Source: New York Real Estate Journal