Showing posts with label Design Award. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Design Award. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Eco-friendly elegance rewarded

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry awarded Superior Woodcraft Inc. 2009 Contractor of the Year in the category Residential Interior Under $100,000.
The library is an exquisite blend of luxury and sustainability. The project used ESP-certified (KCMA Environmental Stewardship Program) custom cabinetry from plantation grown lyptus (a highly renewable hardwood), domestic core no-added urea formaldehyde plywood, rapidly renewable cork paneling, low VOC finishes, as well as products and processes recognized and approved by the Forest Stewardship Council.
This green modern media room has all the trappings of a traditional library including wainscot paneling, cabinetry, and a coffered ceiling, which seamlessly integrates with state-of-the-art media. The contest was judged by an independent panel of industry experts who looked at functionality, problem solving, aesthetics, craftsmanship, innovation and degree of difficulty.

Friday, February 13, 2009

Hettich wins three iF awards




It’s that time of year again when smug actors pat each other on the back and give each other accolades and gift baskets worth more than what most people make in a year.
Thankfully, this isn’t that kind of award.
Hettich won three 2009 iF product design awards for its hettinject VB insert 38/50" connecting fitting, the “Sensys” hinge with integrated soft closure and the "Touch-in" handle.
More than 1,025 entrants from 39 countries submitted 2,808 products for the coveted iF product design award 2009. The high-profile international adjudicating panel rated the entries on the basis of criteria such as design quality, workmanship, choice of materials and degree of innovativeness. Other criteria included environmental friendliness, functionality, ergonomics, visualization of use, safety, brand value/branding and universal design.
All of the winning products will be on show at the iF exhibition 2009 which opens on March 3, 2009 and runs until August 2009. From January 2009, the products will be presented for an indefinite period on the iF online exhibition design platform. The iF yearbook 2009 also will be appearing as a competition compendium.
The iF Label is acknowledged internationally as a hallmark that has been key to embedding
industrial design in public awareness.