News Item - Kirsch Center at DeAnza College - Thursday, September 15, 2011
The Kirsch Center is home for Environmental Studies at DeAnza College and is designed to be the lead demonstration building for energy innovation and sustainability within the California Community College System.
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News Item - Marysville Getchell High School Campus - Thursday, September 08, 2011
We're constantly following trends in the education sector and wanted to share a new trend of building "campuses" rather than mega schools with you
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News Item - AIA: 5 Consecutive Months of Decline for Construction Activity - Thursday, September 01, 2011
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell again by more than a point in July according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA)
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News Item - The New Carefree Resort & Conference Center - Friday, August 26, 2011
We felt it valuable to share with you the recent renovation of the infamous Carefree Resort & Conference Center...12 months and millions of dollars later
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News Item - Greiner Hall: A Model for Campus Living - Wednesday, August 24, 2011
The University of Buffalo in NY just completed it's state of the art Greiner Hall - we're looking at the design features highlighted in this $57M project.
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News Item - Tennessee Architect Remodels Office To Green Specs - Friday, August 05, 2011
For this news item we learned about an architect in Knoxville, TN who decided to "LEED" by example.
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News Item : Boston architect unveils "interesting" design for proposed new Field School - Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Boston architect, Jonathan Levi of Boston focuses on emphasizing natural light - we dove into the proposal in this article
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"On The Job" - Product Testing Grows - Tuesday, July 26, 2011
This "On The Job" talks about the emphasis on durability, aesthetics and economy leading healthcare administrators to test wallcovering products prior to approving them for use in their facilities.
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"On The Job" - Healthy Designs A Must - Thursday, July 21, 2011
This "On The Job" takes a look at the importance of healthy design in hospitals across America
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News Item: Hospitals Incorporate Evidence-Based Design - Thursday, July 21, 2011
We take a deeper look into a new "evidence-based design" that shows how environmental elements produce happy, healthier and faster healing patients.
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"On The Job" - Sustainable Design Grows in Importance - Thursday, July 14, 2011
This "On The Job" talks once again about sustainability and reveals some of the cost challenges many hospitals face when trying to be LEED-sensitive
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"On The Job" - Cleanability, Sustainable Design Top Needs - Tuesday, July 12, 2011
This "On The Job" focuses on the importance of "keeping walls clean" has become a driving force.
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"On The Job" - Durability of Prime Importance - Wednesday, July 06, 2011
When specifying wallcoverings for K-12 schools, durability stands out as the primary factor in making the final choice, says Jessie Johnson, an associate at DLR Group in Denver. Administrators are especially sensitive to the hard use and long life that the
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News Item: Cost Effective Renovation for Residence Inn - Monday, July 04, 2011
Residence Inn recently decided to change the design of their suites...we took a look at the design changes in this news update.
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ABI Shows Another Slowdown for May - Thursday, June 23, 2011
The Architectural Billing Index (ABI) shows another slowdown in May. This leading economic indicator of construction activity reflects the approximate nine to 12 month lag time between billings and construction spending.
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News Item: Patient-Centered Approach to VA Pharmacy Redesign - Wednesday, June 22, 2011
We recently learned about an awared-winning redesign at a VA Pharmacy in New Jersey that we wanted to share with you.
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News Item: Big Changes for Bob Evans - Thursday, June 09, 2011
Popular restaurant chain, Bob Evans, has undergone a huge makeover in 2010 focusing on aesthetics creating a fresher, brighter color palette.
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"On The Job" - Durable but Warm, ‘Timeless’ Look Needed - Monday, June 06, 2011
This "On The Job" features Gwen Morgan, Interior Designer at the SHW Group. Morgan talks with Nudo about how to best manage the challenge of durability vs. aesthetically appealing in K-12 schools.
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News Item: New Green School in England - Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Featured in England's News Wales daily paper, Ysgol Hendre School and Wynn Construction team up to provide new "green" solutions during design and construction phases of build out.
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"On The Job" - Aesthetics Vs. Durability - Tuesday, May 24, 2011
This "On The Job" features Cameron Golightly, project architect at Design West Architects. Golightly talks about the give and take of aesthetics vs. durability needs of K-12 schools.
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New Report: Making Hospitals Hospitable - Thursday, May 12, 2011
Nudo looks at the highlights of a recent medical trade publication that came out with a report looking at design and construction trends in hospitals
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Top Trade Publication Reviews Flooring Trends in Education - Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Floor Focus magazine recently did a story on "Trends in Education." Nudo is currently working on a 2011 K-12 Industry Trends white paper and thought you might be interested in learning more.
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AIA Releases Index Looking at Construction Activity Nationwide - Friday, May 06, 2011
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) released their monthly Architecture Billings Index (ABI) showing that inquiries for new products is up significantly from previous months.
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"On The Job" - Tackable Is The Word - Tuesday, May 03, 2011
This "On The Job" features Dan Helphery, specifications writer for HMC Architects. Helphery talks about the trend for schools to have walls that are "tackable" or functional to post and display school work, posters and other classroom materials.
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"On The Job" - Durability Is Key for Schools - Thursday, April 21, 2011
For this "On The Job" feature we interviewed Monica Siebenmorge of Beyer Blinder & Belle talking about the need for schools to have highly durable, yet functional interiors.
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"On The Job" - More Branded Activity, Mood-Setting Styles Dominate - Thursday, March 24, 2011
This "On The Job" article features Sam Oches, Associate Editor for QSR Magazine. As a top media outlet for the restaurant industry, Oches shares his insight around current design and building trends in the quick-serve and fast-casual sector
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"On The Job" - Premium Looks, Eco-Friendly Designs Coming - Thursday, March 24, 2011
This "On The Job" article features Alex Jirot, Designer at SF Jones Architects in Marina del Ray, Calif. Jirot talks about the needs of restaurants today including brand identity, durability and price-sensitivity
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"On The Job" - Green Grows, But At What Price? - Thursday, March 24, 2011
This "On The Job" article features Winston Chappell, Vice President at Kanner Architects in Los Angeles. Chappell shares his concerns about lack of performance history with "green" products
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"On The Job" - Green Design Leads to More Space Flexibility - Monday, March 21, 2011
This "On The Job" article features Christy Hodnefield, Director of Design at Rapids Foodservice Contract & Design. Hodnefield talks about the advantages of green design in the restaurant industry
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"On The Job" - Regional Differences, Product Versatility Drive Interior Choices - Friday, March 11, 2011
This "On The Job" article features L. Russ Cooley, Director of Design and Marketing at FCC Commercial Furniture. Cooley discusses how regional differences, product versatility drive design choices
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11 Hot Green Building Trends in 2011 - Friday, March 11, 2011
We recently came across this great story from Jerry Yudelson on Building-Products.com entitled, “11 Hot Green Building Trends to Warm Up To.”
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IIDA: 8 Design Trends For a Post-Recession World - Monday, March 07, 2011
Today’s story in ConstructionWeek featured some feedback from the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) entitled, “8 design trends for a post-recession world.”
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ABI Indicates Gradual, Not Dramatic Improvement for 2011 - Wednesday, February 23, 2011
After showing positive momentum during the fourth quarter of 2010, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) slipped almost four points in January.
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Nudo Re-Opens Springfield Operations - Thursday, February 03, 2011
After one of the worst blizzards since 1967, Nudo resumes operations out of the Springfield, IL facility.
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Nudo Closed Feb. 1 + 2 Due to Weather - Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Nudo's main office in Springfield, IL will be closed Tuesday Feb. 2 and Wednesday Feb. 3 due to weather.
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Architecture Billings Index Continues Positive Momentum - Friday, January 28, 2011
Three out of four months have seen positive business conditions. The ABI jumped more than two points in December.
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Nudo Supports Local Community - Monday, November 29, 2010
Nudo Cares is an employee volunteer group organized by Nudo Products' CEO, Mark Bate, with the sole purpose of "Helping [the community] one person at a time."
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LMNOP - Not Just Fun to Say! - Wednesday, November 10, 2010
LMNOP aims to provide professional development opportunities and support for the Architecture and Design community. But it has way more potential
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Wilsonart Advances Industry First - Tuesday, October 19, 2010
This is a re-print of Wilsonart's news release on FSC-Certified High Pressure Laminates. Wilsonart International announces that all of its Wilsonart® Premium High Pressure Laminate (HPL) products will be sold with full FSC‐certification beginning October 1
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New CHPS Member: Nudo - Monday, October 04, 2010
Nudo proudly announces it's new membership of the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS).
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Nudo Educates, Plant Tour - Monday, September 20, 2010
On September 9, 2010 Nudo hosted 35 architects at their headquarters facility in Springfield, IL. The architects, from all over the Springfield region
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