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(LEBANON, NJ) May 2023 — Construction Specialties (CS) greets the spring season with five new patterns for its Acrovyn® and Acrovyn® by Design lines of interior wall coverings. Comprising 26 colorways grouped in three collections, the new patterns evoke tactile, whimsical and organic-inspired motifs, letting designers choose from among a highly coordinated palette of finishes for a seamless design experience. The new patterns are manufactured using durable Acrovyn®, which makes them ideal for use in high-traffic areas, wayfinding sections and healthcare settings where walls must be periodically cleaned or sanitized.

Washington, DC (April 27, 2023) Perkins Eastman recently joined the City of Alexandria; Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS); Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities; Alexandria Health Department; City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services; school administration; teachers and students; and community to celebrate the topping out of the new building for Alexandria City High School at the Minnie Howard Campus in Alexandria, VA. The high-performance building will accommodate 1,600 students upon its completion in 2025. 

Cleveland, Ohio –April 5, 2023– Learning By Design has published the annual Spring 2023 Educational Facilities Design Awards Showcase.  The April 2023 edition features a large assortment of exemplary PK-12 and post-secondary campus buildings. These recently or soon to be activated projects include newly constructed entire schools and or renovated spaces that house early childhood, middle school, high school, specialized education, and higher education environments.

Keene, NH, March 21, 2023 – Acclaimed children’s furniture brand Whitney Brothers® today introduced the Live Edge collection, a new line of tables and seating for Early Learning environments inspired by the popularity of live edge wide plank furniture. The range of items in the Live Edge collection includes square, rectangle and circle tables in 18-, 20- and 22-inch height; single chairs and wide benches in 10-, 12-, and 14-inch seat height; and long and short log benches in 10-, 12-, and 14-inch seat height.

(Phoenix, Ariz., March 13, 2023) – After five years spearheading the evolution of DLR Group’s campus planning practice, Principal and Campus Planning Leader Krisan Osterby is transitioning to Senior Planner to focus her efforts as a thought leader, subject matter expert, and mentor in major projects. DLR Group has elevated her current co-leader, Principal and Senior Campus Planner Linsey Graff to Campus Planning Leader. In this role, Graff will guide the continuing expansion and excellence of the Campus Planning studio within the firm’s growing global Higher Education practice. 

Cartersville, Ga., March 9, 2023 – BottleFloor, from commercial flooring leader Shaw Contract, is an innovative new hybrid flooring collection made from post-consumer recycled PET bottles. The BottleFloor collection is crafted from post-consumer recycled PET bottles, with an average of 62 bottles used per square yard of PVC-free flooring.  

(February 13, 2023 - NEW YORK, NY) Nassimi - a leading textile manufacturer and pioneer in sustainable performance upholstery materials - continues to lead the industry toward higher product standards with a move to eradicate Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) from all new production. Staying true to its ethos, Nassimi’s commitment to 100% removal of PFAS is characteristically bold.

Similar to Renew America’s Schools grant, The Energy Champions Leading the Advancement of Sustainable Schools (CLASS) Prize was launched by The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) State and Community Energy Program Office (SCEP). The Prize will provide training and cash prizes to school districts working to make energy management a sustainable feature of their communities.  The Prize is designed to position Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to make meaningful infrastructure improvements that will reduce utility costs, improve indoor air quality, and improve learning environments long-term.

(LINCOLN, Neb.  – November 10, 2022) ― Following the onset of new housing facilities at the University of Nebraska, Neihardt Complex officially closed its doors to student housing in 2019. After nine decades of operation, the facility served as temporary swing space for the campus but remained heavily underutilized. To overcome outdated building conditions, and to better serve the daily needs of students, DLR Group is designing a transformation that brings new student support spaces to campus.