The WELL Building Standard is the first certification program to use evidence-based metrics to determine how the design, construction, maintenance and operations of a building support the health and wellness of its occupants.
Steelcase Creates New Spaces for Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Steelcase and the Gerald R. Ford International Airport have been working together this year on the Gateway Transformation, a $45 million renovation for new business centers and work/life lounges for travelers.
Steelcase Earns Perfect Score in Corporate Equality Index for Fourth Consecutive Year
The recognition came after Steelcase earned a perfect score of 100 percent on the annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI). Steelcase joins the ranks of 609 major U.S. businesses which also earned top marks on the 2018 report.
Allsteel is a Gold Sponsor of Workplace Evolutionaries, and IFMA Community of Practice
Allsteel Inc. is a Gold Sponsor of Workplace Evolutionaries (WE), a forward-thinking community of practice within the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), through 2018.
Fellowes Brands Acquires ESI Ergonomic Solutions
“ESI principally serves the contract furniture market which nicely complements Fellowes strength in the business products channel. ESI strategically expands our portfolio and further establishes Fellowes as an emerging leader of workplace wellness solutions both in the US and internationally.”
The Organic Chair: A Key Piece of Mid-century Modern Design
Mid-century modern – this term stands for probably the most creative, and undoubtedly the best known and most influential era in the history of American design. The Organic Chair is a rediscovered early masterpiece from this period.
Inside Herman Miller's Intensive Test Lab
Watch: ICEreality - Virtual Reality In Your Pocket
DIRTT launched a virtual reality (VR) app that turns the design phase of a construction project into a portable and multi-user experience that supports real-time design changes with updated visuals, data and pricing.
Sustainability Snapshot
Knoll and Architecture Firm HOK to present new study on the Defense Industry
The panel, moderated by Kay Sargent, HOK director of workplace, and Kimberly Smith, Knoll senior director of workplace strategy, will discuss trends impacting the industry and brainstorm solutions that respond to the challenges facing the contemporary defense workplaces.
Watch: Steelcase Opens New Center in Munich Designed to Propel Global Growth
The new Steelcase Learning and Innovation Center in Munich promotes empowerment, continuous learning and experimentation.
Humanscale Recognized for Achievements in Sustainability
CBRE FURNITURE FORUM 2.0: REIMAGINING THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FURNITURE BIDDING PROCESS
The CBRE Furniture Forum 2.0 in Washington, D.C. presented a discussion of findings to date, further exploring how we can reimagine the management of the furniture bidding process.
Workplace Planning for Today and Beyond
Seeking a more informal aesthetic that encourages collaboration, and inspired by the hospitality industry, designers are bringing a more casual vibe to workspaces in numerous ways.
DIRTT Announces Record Q3 Revenue
Revenue for Q3 2017 increased by $12.5 million (17.5%) over Q3 2016. This increase is attributable to a general increase in activity from small and medium-sized projects across a range of industry segments.
Kimball Hospitality Announces the Pending Acquisition of D’style, Inc.
Kimball Hospitality, a subsidiary of Kimball International, Inc. (KBAL) announced today the pending acquisition of the assets of D’style Inc. and its subsidiary Allan Copley Designs, headquartered in Chula Vista, CA.
Kimball International, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2018 Results
First quarter revenue was $169.5 million, a 3% decrease coming off of very strong prior year first quarter growth of 12%.
Lack of available workers begins to hit manufacturing output
The unemployment rate in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area was pegged at 3.8 percent as of August — the lowest in the state, according to unadjusted data from the Michigan Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives.
ALLSTEEL WORKPLACE EXPERT JAN JOHNSON KEY SPEAKER AT THE CORENET GLOBAL SUMMIT IN SEATTLE
Jan Johnson, vice president of Design and Workplace Resources at Allsteel, is a key speaker at the CoreNet Global Summit in Seattle, November 5–7.
MASS Design Group
Living Office helped MASS Design Group create a workplace that reflects their purpose—to advocate for architecture that promotes dignity.