CHICAGO—Oxford Hotels & Resorts, LLC—the Chicago-based hotel management affiliate of Oxford Capital Group, LLC—announced the opening of Hotel Versey, a lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city’s Lincoln Park–Lakeview neighborhood.

Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Headwaters Incorporated, a leading building products manufacturer and fly ash marketer in North America.

it’s not easy to get hold of Annie Brahler, the designer behind what might be the most famous office on Capitol Hill. The founder of Euro Trash, a design and import company that specializes in “the time-worn imperfections of the past,” Brahler is a busy woman.

DV8 Designs was appointed by The Mere Collection to work alongside the management team to spearhead the redesign and refurbishment of the much-loved Cheshire icon, The Stanneylands, Wilmslow.

Pixalux, the world’s first structural, frameless LED illuminated panel was shortlisted in the final of the Innovation Trail Awards at the Retail Design Expo.

The nonprofit organization of luminaire, sensor, and IoT companies announced its push for a common sensor socket on May 9 during Lightfair.

In the leafy Bergen County burg of Closter N.J. sits a Lustron home that was built to be affordable to veterans returning from World War II and remains in good condition today.

Given architect Vincent Van Duysen’s refined palette and minimalist output, one may be surprised to learn that he trained at Ettore Sottsass’s office during the heart of the Memphis movement.

Leading British lighting manufacturer, FUTURE Designs, have announced the appointment of Brad Terry to its board with immediate effect.

DALTON, GA.—J+J Flooring Group, a leading diversified manufacturer of commercial specified flooring, announced that it is introducing two new Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) collections. Available immediately, the collections reflect J+J’s 60-year history of developing thoughtfully designed, performance-driven and sustainable products that meet diverse commercial interior end-use applications.

Human-centric lighting will speed ahead at a grueling 24-hour race in Germany this week, where drivers will don special Osram eyeglasses.

According to NAHB analysis of the most recent Census data of Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design, townhouse construction starts continued to grow on a year-over-year basis, although that growth rate has slowed recently.

Vibrant atmosphere, attention to the detail, charming environment and welcoming emanation – what more can one desire form a restaurant environment? This London restaurant, Treves & Hyde created by Grzywinski+Pons has it all … and then some more, check it out.

Marriott is embarking on an initiative to build modular hotels. Will it give the company a competitive edge?

Finnish LED lighting company Helvar has added another piece to its repertoire of smart lighting technology, introducing touch-screen software that lets offices change the interior lighting's color temperature and brightness to suit different tasks and objectives.

Steve Barlow returns to Lumileds after stints with Cree and Intematix, while Lumileds has launched new mid-power and chip-on-board LEDs and company SSL fellow George Craford receives IEEE Edison Medal.

In recent years, modular and prefab homes have shed any remaining stereotypes or preconceived notions buyers may have had about the potential for the building typology. Fresh, modern designs and, often, a compelling sustainability story have been capturing attention among everyone from architects to homeowners.

Chuck Swoboda has guided LED and SSL manufacturer Cree for 16 years but plans to leave his position following a just-begun search for a replacement; meanwhile, the company reaffirmed its financial projections for Q4 of its fiscal year.

Troldtekt have manufactured acoustic panels from natural materials, wood and cement since 1935. The award winning company believe that acoustic comfort and a healthy indoor climate are key elements of high-quality buildings.

Long Chim, the latest hospitality project designed by Technē Architecture + Interior Design, has opened its doors on the Crown Melbourne Riverwalk.Meaning ‘to come and try” in Thai, Long Chim’s invitation to diners inspired the venue’s fit-out – a celebration of the communal dining experience and Thai hospitality.