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CoStar: Designers Adjust to Guests’ Desire for Sustainable Hotels

To offset the transport-related emissions created by the global tourism industry, hotel designers have taken a green approach to construction and design — even during a global pandemic.

Nelson Worldwide oversaw two hotel projects with LEED certification that had sustainable design standards it had to adhere to to meet requirements for the certification, design director Cheryl Smith said in an email interview.

One of the clients made one major change to its air filtration system during construction because of the pandemic to help guests feel safer.

“They installed an air filtration system known as bipolar air ionization to the duct work within the public spaces, which helps to kill bacteria and viruses by reducing allergens,” she said.

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Architect: Greenville County Administration Building

The Greenville County Administration Buildings stand as a striking symbol of the City and County’s transformation and growth into a vibrant and innovative urban center. The iconic buildings redefine Greenville’s skyline, capturing the essence of its contemporary leadership. The design, coupled with the integration of new technology, reflects the County’s commitment to progress and transparency.

NELSON Worldwide partnered with world renown design architect Foster + Partners for this transformational project. As the architect of record and interior designer, NELSON Worldwide was entrusted with assembling a powerhouse team including Windward Lighting Studio (WLS; architectural lighting), Fuller Group (structural engineer), Simes & Rosch (mechanical, electrical, plumbing engineers), SeamonWhiteside (civil engineer), to bring this next-generation, Class-A project to fruition.

 

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The Business Of Furniture: Marco Oppici Joins NELSON Worldwide as Retail Design Leader Of NYC Office

Multidisciplinary designer Marco Oppici has joined the architecture and design firm NELSON Worldwide as retail design leader. Based in New York City, Oppici brings a strong expertise in experiential design from high-end residential, retail and hospitality, to visual arts and furniture design. For more than a decade, he held a position with Saks Fifth Avenue/HBC Corporation as vice president of store design and creative director. Read more here.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: New Administrative Offices For Clayton County Moving Forward

Clayton County is moving forward with plans to build new administrative offices in Jonesboro.

The county said it will discuss its plans to construct the building at 120 Smith Street in Jonesboro during the 5:30 p.m. Oct. 26 meeting of the Clayton County Commission. The Clayton County Building and Maintenance Department is working with Nelson Worldwide to complete concepts and due diligence on potential sites. Read more here.