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The article offers information on various products to be featured at the 2019 NeoCon design industry show in Chicago, Illinois, including a line of task chairs by Jean Nouvel, Radii file cabinets from Allsteel, and Premier Silicone upholstery textile from Knoll.

In optimally choosing shade fabrics to best compliment whole building performance and aesthetics, architects must be knowledgeable about the different materials, weaves, openness factors, and performance standards. FIBERGLASS VERSUS POLYESTER Starting with the material selection, the composition of the yarn core forming the fabric roller shades is typically fiberglass or polyester. Identify the characteristics of fiberglass and polyester shades, including the different fabric weave patterns and view-through options. [Extracted from the article]

Looks into the discovery of the architects to use fabrics for architecture. Replacement of glass with fabrics; Inclusion of fabrics in the building materials used by architects; Durability of fabrics.

Presents several products for interior designing and planning in the United States. Use of plastic, glass and other materials for interior lighting; Introduction of translucent luminous infill panels; Versatility of Xorel Surfaces which uses xorel textile from Carnegie.

Focuses on developments in the design of fabric membrane structures. Examples of buildings roofed with structural fabrics; Obstacle to the wider application of fabric tension structures; Boundaries of fabric structures.

BOOKS IN BRIEF Space & Anti-Space: The Fabric of Place, City, and Architecture, by Steven Peterson & Barbara Littenberg; introduction by Michael Dennis; foreword by Jonathan Barnett. THE ARGUMENT posed in the title dates to an essay Steven Peterson wrote in 1980, when he pointed out how the free, open, Miesian modern space was "antispace" - abstract and ineffable. In this rich exploration, Peterson and Littenberg, architect-planners and educators, further develop their ideas about space and place as volumetric and "differentiated, formed, finite, particular, multiple, and discontinuous.". [Extracted from the article]

Bold | Decorative | Durable | Hygienic Sunbrella Assure This new bleach-cleanable fluorine-free technology produces fabrics that are water-repellent, stain-resistant, and durable, bio-based source. Also approved for panel applications, UP is SCS Indoor Advantage Gold-certified. hbftextiles.com Stripe It KnollTextiles has developed a bleach-cleanable and antimicrobial all-loop épinglé fabric for indoor and outdoor upholstery applications. Because the fabrics feature Crypton, they're durable, stain-resistant, and easily cleanable. designtex.com " I applaud the Sunbrella collection for its being fluorine-free and Healthier Hospitals-compliant - an important aspect for the safety of health-care workers. [Extracted from the article]

This article offers products-related information of interest to interior designers as of June 2006. Transformit developed a new proprietary technique to create tension fabric skins with subtle integrated patterns. Yves Béhar created the Leaf LED task light. The Headline office chair developed by Mario Bellini and Claudio Bellini for Vitra extends support beyond the traditional lumbar zone to the often neglected shoulder, neck, and head areas.

The article evaluates various products for use in architectural and interior design including the Alu Net see-through window covering from Carnegie Fabrics, the Rhythm system of wooden casegoods from Geiger Furniture and the Meety family of customizable tables from Arper.

The article offers information about contract textiles, lighting, and furnishings, including the Squiggle Stripe railroaded upholstery fabric from HBF Textiles, the Addison 5 freestanding tub from bathroom supply store MTI Baths, and the Wild Thing Indochine-style wallpapers from wallpaper store Flavor Paper.

The article evaluates several products, including sliding doors by the creative solutions company Carvart, acoustic sheer textiles developed by the textile manufacturer Carnegie and what are known as Against the Grain carpet-planks by the manufacturer Mannington Commercial.

The article reviews several interior and exterior shading products including the Soleris Sunshade from Forms and Surfaces, the Performance Shading Program from Lutron Electronics, and the Chroma shade fabric from Mermet.

The article evaluates several furnishings and exterior design products including the Revolt chair from Allsteel, Lagranja bicycle rack from Ameico, and the Ogee curtain fabric from Kova Textiles.

The article evaluates several furniture pieces and materials for interior architecture including the Transport Perceptual Pod bed designed by Alberto Frias, the Material Matters textiles from Designtex and the Signature 1.0 Console from Iannone.

The article evaluates office equipment exhibited at the NeoCon trade show held in Chicago, Illinois including the Vertical Waves vertical blinds systems from Silent Gliss USA, the LR CT100 coffee table from Decca Contract Furniture and the Flip fabric collection from Steelcase.

Presents information on various items related to furniture. Details of panel fabrics made by textile manufacturer Steelcase Inc.; Specifications on table-top office designed by New York City-based Vitra; Influence of utilitarian packaging materials made by New York City-based Designtex Group

The article reports that Michigan Cannabis Grow-Op Increases Yields with HVAC System Retrofit. Topics discussed include Fabric duct combined with VRF's pinpoint temperature and humidity is partially responsible for Real Leaf Solutions' 20% marijuana harvest increase; and the views of Tom Beller, co-owner and COO, RLS, on it.

Shows and describes new contract textiles, which come in a new range of patterns and colors. They also meet more stringent fire-safety codes and restrictive budgets.

Features products showcased during West Week 1978, held at the Pacific Design Center from March 25 to 27 in West Hollywood, California. Mandarin chair, designed by Ettore Sottsass; Tolomeo lamp, designed by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassima; Pissarro upholstery fabric, designed by Ward Bennett; Strada chair, designed by Robert DeFuccio.

Highlights the Architectural Fabric Structures Institute International Symposium held in Orlando, Florida from November 27 to 30, 1984. Purpose of the conference; Speakers at the event; Developments in fabric structures presented during the symposium.

The article evaluates several commercial products of potential interest to architects, including the Alejandro Cardenas collection of textiles, the Modern Door Collection from Trustile, and Stickbulb Pendants collection of lights from Rux.

The article evaluates several architectural products including bathroom furniture by the manufacturer Kartell and the bathroom specialist Laufen, the Metropolitan Collection of textiles from the company Wolf-Gordon and the Curl table lamp by designer Sebastian Bergne.

The article evaluates several architectural products for health centers including the Merge sofa from Herman Miller Healthcare and Nemschoff, fabrics such as Strata and Fission Chips designed by Ruth Adler Schnee and the Wellness collection of wallcoverings, upholstery and textiles from Wolf-Gordon.

The article evaluates Jot drapery fabric, designed by Suzanne Tick for KnollTextiles.

The article evaluates several building products including the CRL TAPER-LOC railing system from the architectural products company C.R. Laurence, Crystal Titanium surfaces from Architectural Titanium, and Mediamesh steel metal fabric by GKD Metal Fabrics.

The article discusses the 100% Design architectural trade show. Products on exhibit at the show include the Holier Than Thou series of indoor and outdoor furniture, which is made of perforated steel sheeting, leather wall hangings by Genevieve Bennett, and graphic prints created by textile artist Sam Pickard.

The article evaluates several products related to interior design including Liberty mosaic tiles from the Trend Group, ViVA LA carpets from Bentley Prince Street and Connect the Dots textile products from Pollack.

The article offers information on several of the fabric lines from Designtex, including the Ingeo Drapery polymer fiber and the Sustainable Home residential fabrics.

The article features the Active Protection System impact protection fabric from Dow Corning, which is currently in development for the architecture and design market.

Corrections to articles published in the February 2006 issue of the "Architectural Record" periodical including the distributor of the Shades and Screens textile collection and the photographer of the images of the multifamily housing Building Types Study are presented.

The article presents brief information about a pair of sculptural table and chair designed by Franco Poli. The table has a square or rectangular top of Macassar ebony, resting on a silver- or gold-plated base. The chair comes upholstered in fabric, leather, or a polymer synthetic, and can be specified in a solid or two-tone finish.

The article informs that furniture and rugs designed by furniture architect Eileen Gray are now available again as reeditions: abstract textile pieces of 100 percent wool, handwoven with a density of 80 knots per square inch. Before she practiced architecture, Gray ran her own design and production studio.

The article presents information on eco-friendly seating fabric Mardi Gras. The fabric is an environmentally safe product jointly developed by Canadian contract textile manufacturer Victor Innovatex and McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry. The seating fabric, which features a flower motif, is available in 12 colors.

This article reports that Maharam continues to explore textile designs of the early 20th century with Orakelblume by Koloman Moser and Design 7208 by Josef Hoffmann. The stylized daisies in Orakelblume illustrate Moser's talent for juxtaposing geometrical shapes with whimsical motifs.

This article reports that founded in 2000 by master weaver and artist Joanna Michalowicz, Asha carpets are as much about texture as they are about design. The carpets celebrate contemporary design, while at the same time they honor the heritage of the antique carpet tradition. Asha's latest designs, Coral and Poppies, demonstrate these signature features. Available in flat weave, hand-knotted, or Velaubu technique, Coral's organic pattern stretches from the rug's uneven border across a solid background.

The article presents information on a new Color Folder from Glen Raven Custom Fabrics LLC, which showcases the full line of Sunbrella-brand awning fabrics, including several new additions this season.

The article reports that Taffeta field tiles, from UltraGlas Inc. incorporate a subtle cross-linear texture that echoes the look and feel of taffeta fabric and lets the tiles emit a radiant inner glow. The tiles come in 31 standard colors, and custom matched colors may be specified. The line is available in standard field sizes at a 5/16" thickness, but it may be specified in greater thicknesses and larger sizes for slab-type installations. The completely lead-free tiles coordinate with an extensive line of UltraGlas tile decos, liners, and corners.

The article reports that a new H351 door lever, part of Valli & Valli's Fusital collection, was designed by Philip Johnson/Alan Ritchie Architects, the firm of the late Philip Johnson. Crafted in brass and available in satin-chrome, chrome, and brass finishes, the lever features a clean, contemporary design, rising from a circular rosette into a solid handle and tip highlighted by 10 squared-off grooves. The collection also includes window handles, pull handles and knobs, coat hooks, bathroom privacy sets, escutcheons, and a door key.

The article reports that Ad One Office is a modular system of tables, storage components, and accessories designed by Antonio Citterio. Optional storage cabinets are placed at table edges while net-fabric screens slip between tables to visually separate workers and provide a sense of enclosure. Cables, fed from the floor through a flexible plastic chain and a work-surface outlet flap, allow for easy access to data, telephone, and power sources. The soft, light color of the table's hard elements may be accented with color provided by the soft mesh fabric in orange, green, yellow, gray, or white, specified on cabinet backs, as freestanding screens, or central table screens.

The article reports that a natural nubby texture resembling a knitted bouclé fabric defines Fabrique, a new offering from Karastan Contract. The highly tactile characteristics are achieved by use of air-twisted, skein-dyed Solutia Ultron yarn. Available in 13 neutral colors, Fabrique is a non-directional pattern that does not feature the linear or geometric details typical of wovens.

The article reports that Soroush Hemp Rugs are organic area rugs available in a natural hemp color as well as a range of other tones. Hand-knotted in a choice of cut pile, loop pile, and a cut/loop combination, the rugs are also available in hemp-wool blends. For both public and private spaces, the rugs come in sizes up to 30' x 50'. Soroush dedicates 5 percent of the profit from its rugs to the education of Tibetan children under the direct auspices of the Dalai Lama.

The article reports that Woolshire Carpet Mills is the first U.S. manufacturer to introduce a carpet made from a blend of 80 percent New Zealand wool and 20 percent Alpaca. This fiber, from the fleece of a member of the llama family, is found naturally in 22 distinct colors and can be blended to produce an array of natural shades. The eight colors in the line range from soft beige to gold--all made without the use of dyes.

This article informs that the award-winning Krystal Weave Collection by Kova Textiles is made from completely clear extruded polymer yarn that looks like drawn glass yet acts like a textile. Textile designer Libby Kowalski's inspiration came from a combination of traditional cut-glass vases and chandeliers from the Czech Republic. Kova's textiles and laminates are specified for applications including room dividers, flat window panels, wall panels, and other decorative uses in both commercial and residential projects.

The article reports that Eurotex has published new literature detailing its Tretford carpet tile line. The manual includes construction and performance specifications and test data.

This article informs that Le Tissage d' Arcade is known in Europe for its wall-to-wall-carpet range and for the production of fabric bindings for rug finishings. At Interieur, it introduced a new floor covering line for residential and commercial use. Called 2Tec2, the floor covering combines traditional weaving with modern materials like PVC. Available in a variety of colors and patterns, the flooring provides high performance against wear and tear, while giving the look of real fabric.

This article informs that ColorShield is a new stain-protection technology being incorporated into Durkan Patterned Carpet Inc.'s full line of print carpets. The technology is available in cut, loop, and cut-and-loop textures.

This article informs that the firm De Ploeg has recently added its Home at Home collection of residential upholstery and curtain fabrics to its existing line of contract fabrics. Designed and woven in the Netherlands, these fabrics are fully coordinated with each other in terms of color, material, and image. The bicolored Landscape collection comes in 15 colorways. It is a sturdy, well-crafted alternative with handmade imperfections that create a lively contrast between rough and fine.

The article reports that the MotorSport contract carpet collection is the result of a partnership between Lees and BMW Group DesignworksUSA. Using progressive graphic design software and technology, abstract manipulations of industrial textile materials were translated into carpet in varying tones, textures, and patterns. Available in both broadloom and tile, the patterns include Photofinish, a richly textured multicolor product. Horsepower, a tipshear with an extremely soft texture. MotorSport is certified as an Environmentally Preferable Product and is CRI Green Label plus certified.

The article reports that Graham and Brown, a firm that has created wallcoverings in Great Britain for more than half a century, is now expanding its presence in the U.S. with a selection of new products. The Paintable Textures collection is available in a range of textured patterns inspired by sources including Victorian-era pressed-tin ceilings, crisp linen, and painters' brush strokes. The papers allow specifiers to inexpensively recreate the look of faux-painted and fabric-covered walls.

The article informs regarding the EcoVeil solar shade cloth.