December 2015

John Cetra and Nancy Ruddy

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Architect John Cetra and Interior Designer Nancy Ruddy of New York-based CetraRuddy were awarded a spot in the prestigious Interior Design Hall of Fame. Cetra and Ruddy are already widely known as the designers behind such major residential works as One Madison in New York City and Choice Marina in Cochin, India. They are also known for hospitality expertise, including the Galleria Hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; the acclaimed SushiSamba in London; and Miami’s Sugarcane.

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Brad Pease

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Green building and sustainability consulting firm Paladino and Company announced that Executive Technical Director Brad Pease, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, has been named a 2015 LEED Fellow by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). The LEED Fellow designates the most exceptional professionals and it is the most prestigious designation awarded from GBCI. Pease has dedicated 12 years to the sustainable building industry, including work on more than 100 LEED-certified projects.

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Ceiling Panels

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Armstrong Ceiling Systems introduced Total Acoustics ceiling panels, a new generation of ceiling panels that feature the ideal combination of both sound absorption and sound blocking in one ceiling panel. By providing the ability to both absorb unwanted sound and block noise from traveling into adjacent spaces, Total Acoustics ceiling panels are an ideal choice for today’s flexible workspaces where a mix of private offices, quiet concentration areas and collaborative teaming areas often share the same floor space.

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LED Lighting

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Lighting Science Group Corporation unveiled its new LSPro series of commercial LED solutions. Designed for high CRI of 90 or greater and increased lumen output, the lamps are poised to become the new standard. In addition, the LSPro product lineup is Energy Star rated, where applicable, and adheres to the highest quality design and testing standards in the market. The LSPro line of products was developed to serve the breadth of needs in the commercial marketplace and has been expanded to include both a plug-and-play and direct connect linear T8 solution.

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Daylighting Dimmer

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Soluatube International Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs), recently introduced a Daylight Dimmer for its SkyVault Series. The SkyVault Series, featuring the largest TDD yet with a 29-inch diameter, is specifically designed for high-bay commercial applications, including auditoriums, sports arenas, gymnasiums, meeting spaces, convention centers, warehouses and more.

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Lafayette Parish Adopts New Tracking Technology

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LAFAYETTE, La. — The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office in Lafayette recently began using a smartphone-based app to better track inmates sentenced to participate in a GPS tracking program. The app promises to provide greater ease and security in inmate monitoring via a widely used and easily accessible device.

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Charles L. Goodman

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Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, hired Charles L. Goodman, AIA, as a senior associate and senior project manager in the firm’s Dallas office. Goodman will support Dewberry’s architecture practice in the municipal, education and criminal justice markets. He is currently working on design review and quality control for the Tulsa County Jail.

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