Serge Ferrari hires Hungiville

January 1, 2014  |  News

Serge Ferrari North America hired Beth Hungiville to the position of design specifications manager for its 100-percent recyclable Batyline® outdoor furniture mesh, Stamskin® contract upholstery faux leather, and Soltis® contract solar protection textile membranes. “We are especiall…
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WeatherMax awarded Canadian patent

January 1, 2014  |  News

Safety Components was issued Canadian patent number 2492753 for its unique WeatherMax outdoor fabric. Safety Components has brought the technological advances that it has shown in the military, structural, firefighting and automotive textile markets to the outdoor segment. This Canadian patent cover…
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OEKO-TEX® webinar on new STeP certification for sustainable textile manufacturing facilities

January 1, 2014  |  News

The International OEKO-TEX® Association has produced a pre-recorded webinar to provide information on the new OEKO-TEX® STeP certification system for sustainable textile production operations. The webinar entitled “STeP by OEKO-TEX®: Sustainable Textile Production” is present…
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Architect testifies: Reform the design-build contracting process

January 1, 2014  |  News

Current federal contracting laws are discouraging talented architects from competing for federal contracts, depriving government and, by inference, taxpayers of the best design expertise available, according to AIA testimony presented Dec. 3 on Capitol Hill. Testifying before the House of Representa…
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Designtex and 3M Architectural Markets announce collaboration

December 20, 2013  |  News

Designtex and 3M Architectural Markets announced that Designtex will be the distributor in the United States for 3M™ DI-NOC™ Architectural Finishes. The DI-NOC™ series utilizes 3M technology to create a dynamic material that conforms to flat or curved surfaces, making it a versatil…
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DUBAI Architecture School Tower competition announcement

December 1, 2013  |  News

The Architectural Competition Concours d’Architecture [AC-CA] is hosting an international competition to design an Architecture School Tower in Dubai, providing an alternative environment for studying and training to become an architect within this global city. This competition hopes to achiev…
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Recasens USA announces Recacril 10-year warranty

December 1, 2013  |  News

Recasens USA, a subsidiary of Recasens SA, announces a new 10-year limited warranty for Recacril awning and marine acrylic fabric. Recacril fabrics have been sold and used throughout the USA for more than 10 years and have exhibited outstanding durability and fade resistance in all regions of the co…
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Cloud-based app for architects to centralize project ideas

December 1, 2013  |  News

Vulume is a cloud-based application for architects, designers, builders, students and enthusiasts to share ideas and inspiration. The application was designed with industry professionals in mind. It helps its members save time and money by bringing everyone onto one platform and enabling faster and …
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Phifer sustainable window shade fabrics

December 1, 2013  |  News

Phifer unveils a third option in its eco-friendly SheerWeave Infinity2 range of 100-percent recyclable, PVC- and lead-free window shade fabrics. This new 1 percent open, full basketweave fabric joins 3 and 5 percent options in the sustainable Infinity2 window treatment line. Emulating the look and e…
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2014 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Projects Awards

December 1, 2013  |  News

The COTE Top Ten Green Projects program seeks to identify and recognize the benefits of a high performance, sustainable design approach; to educate the architectural community and the public at large on the increased value that sustainable design provides for developers, building owners and occupant…
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