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May - June 2011
Cast your minds back to March when BIID held their first annual Retrofit Conference over at the Chelsea Design Centre. I attended the day and sat in on all the seminars that took place.
BIID did a fantastic job in working with a broad spectrum of speakers to offer advice on retrofit for every level of design. Professionals who took to the lectern included lighting expert Sally Storey, thrifty designer Wayne Hemmingway and Director of Housing Futures at BRE, Oliver Novakovic. This issue we have a report by BIID on the conference and awards ceremony that followed. If you missed any of
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the seminar programme, now is your chance to catch up see page 20 and 21 for full highlights. In a BIID-Filled issue we also have Sue Timney in the hot seat, discussing professionalism in the industry and the lengths that The Institute are going to, to ensure a better standard across the board. As part of our carpets, rugs and flooring feature we have Suna Interiors on board to discuss current trends in the sector and types of flooring to suit every home interior. KBB is starting just as we go to press so keep an eye out in the next edition (July/August) for our review of all that was brilliant at the dedicated show. With a jam-packed seminar
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BIID: PROFESSIONALISM 7 By Sue Timney
INDUSTRY NEWS 8 Happenings within the industry
programme and a great cross-section of companies exhibiting, there is sure to be something for everyone. The bigger venue of ExCel over on London’s docklands will ensure a stella performance from the show. Our Last Word focuses on lighting regulations in the industry with Andrew Orange giving his thoughts on the grey area of lighting rules and regulations.
Editor Jade Tilley, 17 DESIGNING INSIDEAND OUT
The team at Living In Space explore the possibilities of indoor/outdoor living
18WEB SPOTLIGHT Your guide to the world wide web of design
20 BIID RETROFIT CONFERENCE A review of the day and it’s outlook on the future
22 FURNITURE For dressing a home
CARPETS,RUGS & FLOORING 12 With a trend introduction by Suna Interiors
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24 SPOTLIGHT:VOLA Unveiling some tidy new designs
25 PRODUCT INNOVATIONS A product selection for the spring/summer months
34 LASTWORD By Andrew Orange
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