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.

The Lighting Industry Academy’s LIA Certificate has been developed to provide an excellent ‘grounding in lighting’ for a wide audience and has proven to be the catalyst for many long and very successful careers in the lighting industry.

Numerous applications, including internet connectivity and data security, stand to benefit from light-fidelity technology.

According to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the prices of softwood lumber, gypsum, ready-mix concrete, and OSB increased for the third consecutive month. Eye on Housing staffer David Logan reports on the price increases led by gypsum, which saw a 5.1% April increase.

Ladies & Gentlemen Studio has collaborated with Australian furniture brand SP01 to launch a pop-up concept space during NYCxDESIGN. The pop-up, Over / Under, marks SP01’s U.S. debut, and will feature the brand’s Italian-made furnishings in a series of vignettes designed by Ladies & Gentlemen Studio.

Versalume hosts workshop on limitless applications of Fibrance light-diffusing fiber technology.

At the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, growers from across Europe will gather along with lighting manufacturers and other elements of the SSL supply chain on May 23 for the Horticultural Lighting Conference Europe.

SEATTLE –Motif Seattle, an independent hotel in the city’s downtown, unveiled its $10 million guestroom redesign, led by acclaimed Seattle-based architectural and interior design firm DEGEN & DEGEN.