At Configura's annual CET Experience conference, Kimball International won the Innovative Extension Award for DesignSuite Integration. The tool integrates design support and drawing delivery processes into the CET environment.
A survey commissioned by Koelnmesse and conducted by YouGov shows that pay remains the strongest motivator for German employees, but 63.5% of respondents say the work environment significantly affects their motivation, with ergonomic workstations, indoor climate and quiet spaces cited frequently.
Studio TK launches the Harbour collection designed by Alyssa Coletti, combining modular storage with configurable tables or wraparound seating, offered in three storage configurations and aimed at touchdown, focused work and small-group collaboration scenarios in hybrid work.
Arcadia and Encore launch new healthcare furniture including Dormir, Stash Eco and Soa, upgrade the website healthcare section and Chicago showroom, and plan to expand participation in the 2026 trade show.
Faced with more than 600 green certifications and fragmented data, mindful MATERIALS releases Common Materials Framework Prioritization v1.0, using a 5-category impact hierarchy and a common language to help design and procurement parties align on material sustainability information.
MillerKnoll's board unanimously approved the appointment of Jeff Stutz as chief executive officer on October 21, effective immediately; he also joins the board, following the transition after the former CEO's retirement on June 30.
EDspaces 2026 will be held October 28–30 in Kansas City, with the industry focused on educational space design. GAO reports show aging school district facilities and rising construction costs, with demand for flexible, multi-purpose furniture coexisting alongside budget constraints.