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Composite Wood Takes Shape in Students' Designs
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I recently spoke with accomplished Italian designer and design educator Antonio Larosa of Larosa Design in Phoenix about the Furniture Revolution Gallery he spearheaded to show off students' furnitur…

Tagged: SCAD, MDF, particleboard, Larosa, Antonio

Started this discussion. Last reply by Suzanne VanGilder Jul 1.

How does your company give back?
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I'm curious to know what kinds of philanthropic endeavors your companies pursue. I know from editing the Recent News section on surfaceandpanel.com that Stiles donated a $40,000 CNC machine and relat…

Tagged: closets, storage, Habitat, home, Humanity

Started this discussion. Last reply by Brandon Jackson May 28.

MDF Withstands Giant Solar Death Ray Mirror
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In a recent "Will It Fry?" episode, thegeekgroup.org tried its Giant Solar Death Ray Mirror on a piece of 3/4-inch MDF. Despite a thermometer reading in excess of 1,000 degrees F, the slab suffered n…

Tagged: ITCC, CPA, MDF

Started this discussion. Last reply by Brandon Jackson May 28.

Creative composites uses or "Hello, I'm Awesome."
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Is it the future already? Some emerging materials might as well leave the manufacturer with a tag reading, "Hello, I'm Awesome," if for no other reason than their boldness in going where none has gon…

Tagged: Buyers, formaldehyde, Guide, Zingg, Design

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Laura Rowlett commented on Suzanne VanGilder's video 'TOP CHAIR: Herman Miller vs. Steelcase (BB Video)'

Seems that it's chair month for cool people: article on top task chairs in Dwell, Apartment Therapy photo essay about the same and now this. Is it possible that hipster office monkeys are just now rising up against sore backs and necks, or is it a g…

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Laura Rowlett commented on Laura Rowlett's video 'Substrate Song?'

Yes, they certainly do seem passionate about particleboard, but I'm curious about what the other lyrics say. Maybe a Q/A with the band is in order.

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Suzanne VanGilder commented on Laura Rowlett's video 'Substrate Song?'

Hmmm... not sure it conveys the utilitarian stability of particleboard. Maybe something with more universal appeal. I like where you're going with this though...

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Laura Rowlett replied to Nerdy Mom's discussion 'Kitchen Design Trends'

In response to an article about European-influenced modern kitchen design by Hufft Projects, Lanny Danenberg of Danenberg Design commented about Hufft's use of woods with stainless steel and glass. She mentions how such is trending in the San Franci…

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Look around a favorite store, restaurant or website, and you’re likely to find at least one sign, window sticker or icon that suggests extending your faithful patronage to the realm of social media. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. This is…

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Laura Rowlett replied to Nerdy Mom's discussion 'Kitchen Design Trends'

Broc, the thought of rock climbing in the mountains makes my hands sweat. Reading your post conjured visions of cliffhanging a la roadrunner and coyote. It's good to know there's something out there more reliable than Acme brackets. And your referen…

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Laura Rowlett replied to Nerdy Mom's discussion 'Kitchen Design Trends'

Good info, Scott. Now I'm envisioning knocking out the wall between my kitchen and living room for a breakfast bar. It seems 1950s home construction was rooted in space-wasting design. I won't ask for photos of your 4-year-old dancing on countertops…

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Laura Rowlett replied to Nerdy Mom's discussion 'Kitchen Design Trends'

Scott, as someone who does not have an island or abundant serving and seating space, I am curious how the additional serving area is different or more than the island itself. Is it just a bigger island with more seating area? Does this new area esse…

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Suzanne VanGilder replied to Laura Rowlett's discussion 'Composite Wood Takes Shape in Students' Designs'

Wow! This is some great stuff. I think student designs can be so inspiring. They tend to be unencumbered by convention. Although sometimes the work seems to be done without consideration for manufacturing practicality, (heck, I've run into many seas…

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Following Your Industry Is Not a BAAAAD Idea! And Here's Why ...

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Panels on panels? For real? (Er, for composites, that is.)

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At 5:27pm on July 16, 2010, Thelma Lazo-Flores said…: Hi Laura. Thanks for the welcome greetings! I joined BSU in 2007. Have you been back at the campus during Alumni week or any other event?