design

D|VERSE Sink System Featuring XLERATORsync® Recognized for Innovation and Efficiency

Voted a 2024 Readers’ Choice winner for its blend of innovation, efficiency and environmental impact. EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. – The D|VERSE Integrated Sink System featuring the XLERATORsync® Hand Dryer with Electrostatic HEPA (eHEPA®) Filtration has been recognized among the best products of 2024 in the Facility Maintenance Decisions (FMD) and Facility Cleaning Decisions (FCD) Readers’ Choice Awards. This annual program […]

Custom Steel Windows Elevate the Santa Barbara Airport’s Signature Style

Hope’s Jamestown175™ Series windows and doors help preserve architectural heritage while achieving LEED Gold certification for environmental sustainability. Preserving the “Santa Barbara airport experience” was official policy for the small Santa Barbara Municipal Airport when building the new 72,000 foot terminal building. The new terminal was designed to look old and in line with the […]

Luxury with Intention: Franz Viegener Unveils the Zephyr Collection

A poetic fusion of Art Deco heritage and modern design, Zephyr embodies precision, balance, and quiet sophistication. Gurnee, IL – Franz Viegener, the distinguished manufacturer of luxury faucets and bath fittings, proudly announces the debut of its newest collection: Zephyr. Marking a new chapter in the brand’s design evolution, Zephyr embodies luxury with intention; a seamless […]

New from Arizona Tile: Designer Porcelain Tiles for Indoor and Outdoor Living

From wood-look to industrial chic, Arizona Tile’s latest collections offer fresh design solutions for any space. Porcelain tile continues to be a top choice for both residential and commercial spaces thanks to its durability, stain and scratch resistance, and low water absorption. Arizona Tile is proud to offer an ever-growing selection of porcelain products that […]

Thea by Watermark Designs – A New Classic for Designers Seeking Texture, Curves & Grace

A nod to the Greek goddess of light, Thea adds fluted curves and versatile elegance to kitchens, baths, and powder rooms. Brooklyn, NY – Watermark Designs – the Brooklyn-based manufacturer of luxury bathroom fixtures, accessories, and hardware – introduces the Thea Collection. Named after the Greek goddess of light and vision, the Thea Collection embraces femininity, […]

2026 KCMA Design Awards Call for Entries

Invite your network of designers and architects to submit entries featuring your cabinets! Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association® (KCMA) has officially announced the KCMA Design Awards program for 2026 and is inviting kitchen and bath designers to submit their best kitchen design projects featuring KCMA Member cabinets. Please share this information with your network and encourage […]

NIBS Takes Over SFTool, Unveils High Performance Building Guide for Future-Ready Federal Facilities

Formerly SFTool, the new platform strengthens government infrastructure planning with smarter, cost-effective building guidance. (WASHINGTON, D.C.) — The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) announced it has formally assumed management and development of the Sustainable Facilities Tool (SFTool), a widely respected digital platform originally developed by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Moving forward, the platform […]

REHAU Launches Full RAUVISIO House Surface Collection on Material Bank

Architects and designers can now order free samples of 80+ surface finishes with next-day delivery. LEESBURG, Va. — REHAU announces that its full range of RAUVISIO HouseSM surface lines is now available on Material Bank, providing architects and designers with a fast, convenient way to explore and request samples of various finishes. Through Material Bank, […]

How Your Degree Can Power Your Architecture or Design Start‑Up

Blog contributed by Suzie Wison at www.happierhome.net. When you wrap up your design or architecture degree, what you’ve really got is potential—sketchbooks full of ideas, technical training, aesthetic judgment. But turning all that into a business? That needs more than eye for proportion and mastery of form. A higher education degree can serve as a scaffold: […]