Durability Tops Architects Survey of Most Important Green Product Attributes
from Healthcare Design Magazine
Architects say durability is the most important attribute for a “green” building product, according to a new industry survey commissioned by PPG Industries. It was followed by ENERGY STAR compliance, life-cycle assessment, no- or low-volatile organic compound (VOC) content, and the ability to source products regionally. Durability also is the most important attribute among building products in general, ranking slightly ahead of price. Product warranties, features, and technical support also were named by approximately two in five architects. More

View the Best of NY Design Week and ICFF
from Interiors & Sources
Despite the economy, this year’s ICFF still delivered on innovative and hot new products, reports Interior Design magazine. For additional coverage, Inhabitat has compiled in one page links to the top design blogs covering all the goings on around town. More

Greener by Design Conference Envisions the Future of Green Products
from Core77.com
Nearly 200 designers, product managers, sustainability professionals and other industry leaders came together in San Francisco last week for two days of in-depth discussion of the issues around the theme of "greener products for leaner times." Reuters captured it all for those unable to attend. More

Hotels' High-Tech Future
from Hospitality Design
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is showcasing the latest technological advances with Guestroom 20x, a model guestroom that makes appearances at different trade shows. According to an article in the Vancouver Sun, high-tech innovations abound in the model guestroom. More

Survey Profiles “Discriminating” Kitchen and Bath Shoppers
from Kitchen & Bath Design
An expert group of editors from the globe’s most esteemed design magazines voted Saturday for their favorite exhibitors and products at this year’s 21st annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York. Honored at the ICFF Exhibitors Reception, 16 lucky companies took home the 2009 ICFF Editors Awards. More

BD+C Offers Higher Education Buildings Report
from Building Design + Construction
Building Design + Construction, a publication of Reed Business Information, has gathered together on its Web site a collection of articles featuring best practices, trends and innovations in higher education. Topics include: the greening of academe, eco-dorms, student recreation centers, campus design, geothermal systems, natural ventilation, and designing for the class of 2020. More

They Design, You Dine: Restaurants Decor It Up
from Straight.com
Some restaurants are blessed with location, location, location and naturally draw in customers. Others need to create a buzz about their room in order to appeal to those seeking a meal. That’s where great design comes in. More

Sleepovers Open Architects' Eyes on Nursing Home Design
from The Dallas Morning News
Even in a wheelchair and with sweat pants and T-shirt, David Dillard didn't look like the other nursing home residents. He was 25 years their junior, and he seemed much more curious about his surroundings than anyone else, chatting up the staff and residents and paying careful attention to door widths, hallway lighting and window heights. More