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.

Providing a sleek and efficient alternative to traditional shoebox fixtures, MaxLite introduces led Slim Area Lights as well designed illumination for roadways, parking areas and pedestrian routes.

Shanghai Wellmax Lighting Industry (WELLMAX) concluded another successful chapter today at the 2017 Canton Fair with high appraisal from both exhibitors and buyers. Held from April 15-19 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, the Canton Fair attracted over 200,000 buyers from 210 countries and regions. The exhibited products showcased by over 60,000 booths range from electrical products to varieties of light sources.

UK lighting manufacturer Tamlite Lighting has been recognised for its commitment to best practice, excellence and quality assurance by the Lighting Industry Association’s Quality Assurance (LIAQA) Award. Tamlite is the first company to be bestowed this prestigious annual award.

Orlando, Fla.–The 244-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando International Drive Convention Center has completed a top to bottom renovation of its atrium, lobby, restaurant, guest rooms, and public space.

In an opinion article for The Hill, a publication well read by members of Congress, Michel Kelly-Gagnon of the Montreal Economic Institute and Granger MacDonald, NAHB chair, make their case that cutting tariffs on Canadian lumber could lower the price of new homes, create jobs and help stimulate the U.S. economy.

Celebrated interior designer Catherine Kwong cut her design teeth on the competitive streets of New York City.

Mackwell have set the industry standard when it comes to emergency lighting technology for over 20 years but now they are leading the way in lighting solutions.

NATIONAL REPORT—Extending the life of a hotel asset typically results in both cost and environmental savings. Perhaps in no other instance is that more true than with furniture. Refinishing, reupholstering or repurposing furniture keeps it out of the landfill and extends the return on the original investment.

Philips Lighting has introduced a new line of dimmable LED lamps for hospitality and residential settings, which it said puts LED technology on more of a par than it had been with halogen in ambience, while also offering LEDs' well-known energy savings and maintenance benefits.

In the latest installment of Mike Jackson's monthly ARCHITECT series that explores the historical applications of building materials and systems through resources from the Building Technology Heritage Library (BTHL), an online collection of AEC catalogs, brochures, trade publications, and more, Jackson explores the history of using terra-cotta as a building cladding.

The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced plans to impose countervailing duties averaging 20% on Canadian softwood lumber. Lumber is an important building material, which has already seen its prices jump 20% since the beginning of the year in anticipation of this tariff.

Lee Broom has collaborated with luxury retailer Bergdorf Goodman to design the store’s prestigious menswear windows during NYCxDESIGN. Located along Fifth Avenue in New York, the four windows examine the habitual life of an everyday man through four themes.