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Green Greening the next generation Easy Being It’s In its first year, NEWH Sustainable Hospitality asked interior design students attending accredited programs across the country to design a timeshare unit utilizing the very best sustainable products, technologies, and construction practices. Pictured, from left to right: Lisa Shawcross, Masland Contract; Amy Margolis, ADD Inc.; Valya Trupos, ADD Inc.; Suzanne Walker, ADD Inc.; Barara Canavan, Maharam; and Christine Shanahan, Group One Inc./NEWH New England Affiliate. Designtex, which is dedicated to supporting students who aspire to advance in sustainable design, has partnered with JLF/Lone Meadow, a longtime customer and manufacturer of sustainable custom seating for the contract market, to provide the award for NEWH’s Sustainable Hospitality Scholarship Competition. Stacey Schield, an interior design major with a focus in hospitality at the University of Cincinnati, conceived a timeshare located in Sedona, Arizona, utilizing several of Designtex’s sustainable textiles throughout the space. Cascadia (Eco Intelligent® Polyester), Appleseed (100 percent post-industrial recycled polyester with NANO-TEX™ Resists Spills), Singing in the Rain (100 percent recycled polyester with NANOTEX™ Resists Spills), and Alkai (Zeftron Contex Solution-Dyed Nylon with NANO-TEX™ Resists Spills) were used for upholstery for large furniture pieces as well as small colorful decorative accents. “It was exciting to pick from the list of products that Designtex offers because I had a choice of textiles that were not only sustainable but also beautifully designed,” says Schield. “The Designtex patterns were perfect for what I wanted to achieve. The colors—reds, browns, and neutrals—were ideal for a Sedona setting.” “It’s clear that sustainability has been a long-time priority for Designtex,” says David Codoluto, the company’s division sales manager. “The focus on 24 june 2007 www.newh.org tel 800.593.NEWH sustainability within the hospitality market, however, is increasing rapidly. NEWH’s Sustainable Hospitality Scholarship Competition is a great opportunity to support young designers and encourage them to promote eco-friendly design in this sector.” Schield added, “I am very honored and have learned so much from the process. As students, we take classes that address sustainability, but until you work on a project, you don’t realize the challenges that you face. As designers, we are all faced with the choice of what to offer our clients. I sincerely believe that if we select products that are sustainable and work with the earth instead of harming it, we are doing the right thing for our clients in the long run.” A lounge chair Schield designed for the competition, upholstered in Designtex’s Appleseed textile, was produced by Lone Meadow and displayed at the JLF/Lone Meadow booth at HD 2007 Expo and Conference. Designtex’s award of $5,000 went to the University of Cincinnati’s Interior Design program while JLF/Lone Meadow awarded $5,000 to Schield. New England Affiliate Hosts “Is Sustainable Attainable” Event Green design draws us all in these days and New England’s May event was no exception—participants came from all areas to join in on a highly educational and motivational seminar “Is Sustainable Attainable?” given by David Mahood of Olive Designs as well as a member of the NEWH sustainable team. Hosted by Boston Light Source, Innovations, Milliken Carpet, Designtex, JLF/Lone Meadow, and Spec Trim—each company brought their most environmentally friendly products—the event was not only a great educational event but also a great networking event. http://www.newh.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - June 2007

NEWH - June 2007
Contents
Network Leaders
Chapter News
New Members
Save the Date
On the Scene
NEWH Talks: Therese Virserius
Scholarship: Icon of Industry
NEWH Sustainability Hospitality: Student Competition
Products: Cover it Up
Projects: Barbados Beauties
Lighting: Illumination Trends
Partner Profiles

NEWH - June 2007