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Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Mia Marshall, a principal at EHS Design, discussing how she found out she wanted to be a designer, the route she has taken through the business, and the specific skills designers need to succeed in the market.
Contributing editor Scott Humphrey discusses life lessons he has learned from Elbert Shaw, including the importance of integrity and strong values, how we impact the lives of others, and why it's productive to show affection and appreciation.
Editor Brian Hamilton profiles Pasadena Floors, a Maryland flooring retailer that has leveraged its installation expertise, customer service and attention to detail to sustain its business despite tough market conditions.
Editor Darius Helm provides comprehensive updates on sustainability in flooring and the built environment along with highlights from carpet mills, resilient and hard surface producers, and manufacturers of adhesives, underlayments and backings.
Editor Jessica chevalier interviews sustainability specialists from Mancini Duffy, Perkins+Will and HOK, on everything from trends in sustainability to the impact of the recession on the green movement and the role floorcoverings play.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews sustainability directors from Mohawk, Shaw, Mannington, Forbo and Bentley Prince Street, covering a range of topics, including the bio versus petro debate, the role of LEED, and environomental product declarations.
The TCNA's Bill Griese reports on developments in the greening of ceramic tile, with a special focus on the TCNA's leadership in the creation of Green Squared, a new standard for ceramic tile product sustainability.
Editor Jessica Chevalier discusses the state of the U.S. laminate flooring industry, reporting on market conditions, trends in style and construction, and highlights from the top laminate flooring producers.
Editor Jessica Chevalier reports on the Atlata Summer Rug Market, including design trends and new products from some of the leading rug producers.
Publisher Kemp Harr offers highlights from the summer Flooring America/Canada and Carpet One convention, including the Healthier Living carpet installation system, and also discusses the U.S. debt crisis and the growth in luxury spending.