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PRESIDENTS COLUMN

It was the privilege of being chapter president which took me to the national ASID conference, Interiors 08, held in New Orleans in mid March. Admittedly, I was not looking forward to visiting New Orleans again and wished for a different venue, but once there I realized the critical need to contribute to their monumental struggle to rebuild after the ravages of Katrina.

Interiors 08 was the last national conference – instead, ASID will return to the practice of holding regional conferences. If you have the opportunity to attend, please do – the information is tremendously inspiring. You meet people from across the nation and discover resources you will treasure. In short, it is a great investment not only in your business but in yourself and the future of interior design.

• Like so many other organizations, we are becoming more electronic in an effort to save paper and postage. Watch for Friday e-blasts from your chapter to keep up to date with events, news, etc. Don’t have an email account? Remember that you can obtain a free email account from companies like Hotmail and Yahoo. Don’t know how to use email? Hire a student to teach you!

• Congratulations to our Christine Piotrowski, FASID, who was honored at Interiors 08 with a most cherished fellowship. We all know this was a well deserved honor.

• Where are our volunteers? As the year continues we still have events where we need you! Many hands make light work, as they say, so please contact any Board member or our administrator if you have a little time available to help us.

The ASID Foundation held their annual Jubilation! event during which auction items raise money for further research with the USGBC (United States Green Building Council.) Thank you to David Adler Gallery for donating a gorgeous Tibetan rug and to Larsen Gallery for their donation of an Ann Coe print. (Your president resisted the temptation to bid on both items and tote them back to Arizona but it was not easy!) Thank you to our Foundation liaison Melinda Foote, ASID, for connecting with our industry partners for these beautiful donations.

Katherine Thornhill, ASID President, Arizona North Chapter, ASID

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Katherine Thornhill, ASID President, Arizona North Chapter, ASID

GREEN REMODELING... Where to Start?

By Cindy Lewton

It’s everywhere—organic foods, fuel efficiency, environmentally friendly, sustainable design, green building—are these buzz phrases, a fad? What is everyone talking about and what does it mean to you as an interior designer?

Green remodeling begins structurally—seeking to improve the energy efficiency of the house. Do they have high utility bills and why? What type of windows does the house have? Can passive solar be considered in the remodel? What about the interior products? Are they made from a renewable source? Do they have a recycled content? Are they locally available? Transportation and shipping costs and fuel usage impact how truly “green” a product is. Remember this is a process. Any green steps your client and you can introduce into a remodel is an improvement; but there will be trade offs and new products available and problems comparing products. Some products are actually “green washed,” meaning they suggest they are green, may seem to be green, but really it is only on the surface. By relying on your sales reps for current information and researching products yourself online, you will be making educated choices and educating your client also, but this field is new enough with confusing labels and certifications that you most likely will not get it perfect… that’s okay.

A remodeling project is an opportune time to suggest green building/remodeling upgrades. Determine the criteria most important to your client. Per Mick Dalrymple of a.k.a. green, start with an energy audit of the house—assess the energy efficiency.

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Dining Room: Furniture: Team 7, Flooring: Bamboo, Paints: Zero Voc from Yolo Colorhouse, Accessories: 100% recycled glassware and tableware

Clients may not have even thought about energy efficiency and reminding them to consider all aspects of a remodeling project is needed. Mick spoke at the Scottsdale Green Building lecture series in January and outlined five areas to look at:

1. Safety:

Are there roof leaks, gas leaks, etc.

2. Durability:

All improvements should be adequate for long life.

3. Comfort:

Uniform temperature throughout the home, natural light, while being conscious of energy penalties, such has heat gain/loss.

4. Efficiency:

Insulation, windows, daylight, check for duct leaks, etc.

5. Renewable Energy:

This includes solar photovoltaic panels, solar hot water tank, etc.

Roofing, windows, and utilities—items impacted by structural changes—need to be considered. For example, foam, with an Energy Star coating, is a good choice for flat roofs as it seals air leaks and reflects heat back away from the home. Mick explained that dual-pane windows with double or triple low-E coating work well in the Valley. A less expensive solution is to use window film rather than replacing windows. Tubular skylights can provide natural light and new models are both shuttered and controlled with a remote. New laws state that homeowners’

home. Energy can be sold back to APS, for example, at the same rate that the client was paying to receive it.

And don’t forget water efficiency. Many cities in our Valley offer rebates for installing water conservation devices, such has water efficient toilets and showerheads.

Once structural efficiency is addressed, assessing interior products for their “greenness” is more difficult. Anne Bertino, LEED-AP, allied member ASID, also spoke at the Green Remodeling lecture series in January and suggested looking at four different criteria:

1. Health:

How does this choice affect health?

2. Environment:

Is this product gentle on the environment, both in material and renewability?

3. Cost:

How does this choice affect the client’s wallet?

4. Big Picture:

Hidden costs, where is it coming from, are manufacturing employees working in a nontoxic environment?

Anne pointed out that all products have pros and cons. In discussing flooring, for example, Anne stated that concrete floors have a lot of pros: Easy to clean, nontoxic options available, locally available, reduced costs, etc. Cons include: Grinding process in concrete installation causes dust toxicity, labor intensive, high embodied energy, hard on legs and back.

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Furniture: Team 7, Sofa Cisco Brothers - Basal Line, Flooring: Bamboo, Rug: Natural Fiber. Art: Natural pigments and decompositions, Accessories: Salvaged woods with natural finishes

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popular as renewable flooring sources.

Bamboo is fast growing and cork oak trees have an average lifespan of 200 years. Cork can be harvested without hurting the tree. While these products are warm and may not negatively impact air quality, care has to be taken in both selecting glues and finishes to ensure that they also are not toxic. And while both bamboo and cork are renewable, they are not locally grown— both are shipped from overseas.

There are numerous paints available on the market now that are low/zero VOC (volatile organic compounds). VOCs are a class of chemical compounds that can cause short- or long-term health problems. In addition, clay paints and natural plasters are available that are nontoxic.

Cabinetry and wood furniture often have urea formaldehyde in the glues of the pressed woods and MDF (medium density fiberboard), but formaldehyde-free is now available. Look for FSC-certified (Forest Stewardship Council) woods and reclaimed woods. Sustainable furniture is mainstream now. Look at Target, Ikea, Crate&Barrel, to name a few retailers carrying environmentally friendly furnishings. What about countertops? Recycled content countertops, such as glass, metals, and/or paper conserve resources and reduce waste in landfills. When considering concrete or stone countertops, try to find

processed materials.

As we know in the design field, we never know it all.

Below are additional sources for green products

• www.akagreen.com

8100 E. Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, (480) 946-9600

Eco-friendly building products and classes

• www.aps.com

Click on “APS Green Choice” for additional info and rebates

• www.energystar.gov

Appliance ratings and tax credits available

• www.envirosafe.com

Material safety information

• www.greenhomeguide.org

Excellent free source for green information, along with “Regreen” for green remodeling guidelines. Produced by ASID & U.S. Green Building Council

• www.naturalterritory.com

15816 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop # 300, Scottsdale, AZ (480) 998-2700

Sustainable furnishings and products

• www.scottsdaleaz.gov/greenbuilding Green building lectures and events

• www.southcone.com

Sustainable furniture

• www.srpnet.com

Click on “SRP and the Environment” for additional info and rebates. dd

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Furniture: 100% reclaimed Douglas fir from MGM studios, inset with Kirei Flooring: FSC certified wood Paints: Zero VOC

Interiors 08 A New Experience New Orleans March 13–16, 2008

AThe main body of the conference offered a plethora of resources either through headquarters or online. Follow up information, including handouts, will be available to all through www.asid.org Best of all, the sessions fulfilled CEU requirements for attendees.

Educational Session Tracks were divided by the following categories: Business Expertise, Generational Impact, Future

t the very end of winter, hundreds of ASID members traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana, for the annual conference, Interiors 08 A New Experience. Chapter presidents convened (mandatory) a day prior to the main conference for a full day of discussion and presentations. In round table format, challenges and best practices were discussed - what’s working, what’s not! Participants felt free to share complaints and kudos with our national contacts as the goal was simply to help each other. This proved to be a great brain-storming session as solutions were offered from those who have encountered similar situations before. Copious note taking recorded ideas for stimulating membership involvement, fund raising, fostering professionalism, etc.

By Katherine Thornhill, ASID

Christine Piotrowski, FASID, Katherine Thornhill, ASID, and Arizona South Chapter, ASID president, Gale Petrie

The Art Institute of Phoenix

Interior Design Students Design 351 Lounge

The ID Group is a student run interior design club that elects officers for IIDA Southwest Campus Center and ASID Arizona North Student Chapter. The ID Group organizes activities such as the 351 Lounge competition, for students in the Interior Design Bachelor of Arts degree program and liaises with local chapters, industry, and professionals.

Student Chapter News

Submitted by Kirsten Werley, ASID Student Liaison

The Inside Design (ID Group) at The Art Institute of Phoenix took onboard a challenging project last October to benefit their fellow students. The project began when advertising student Sergio Burke, President of the 23rd Ave Ad Club saw the need and the potential of an underutilized corner space between two computer labs. His school club partnered with Priscilla Valverde, ASID Student Chapter President and the ID Group interior design student club, to devise a student competition to design a useful, creative and comfortable space for everyone. The interior design students rose to the challenge with six teams applying. They had six weeks and a $2,000 budget to design their vision for the ‘351 Lounge’. The teams presented their ideas complete with drawings, boards, and budget to a panel of judges consisting of interior designprofessionals, faculty members and students. A ribbon cutting ceremony on February 13th celebrated the lounge’s completion.

A key feature of the winning team’s project was a quote from Dr. Seuss, “Be who you are and say how you feel, because those who mind won’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” After the euphoria of winning, Amber Anderson, Alyssa Gilbert and Jessica Monro then had just a few weeks over Christmas break to turn their design into a reality. With generous industry contributions from Accents by Masters, Bova, Copenhagen, DenMarket, Lamps Plus, Sherwin Williams, and Sign-A-Rama, they extended their budget. To

Phoenix College

collaborate further with design students, painting was carried out by interior design student Grant Rowand and artwork was created to complete the space by graphic design student Tim Brennan. The finished space exceeded everyone’s expectations. Dr. Carol Morrow, Academic Director of Interior Design of the CIDA accredited program stated, “This project was a huge success and really gave the students an opportunity to work through all aspects of a project, from concept, to design and execution. We truly appreciate the generous donations the students received from our industry partners.” Students are now enjoying breaks from their studies in style through the creativity of interior students and with the help of contributions from the design community.In other news, the ID Group hosted local interior designer Elizabeth Rosensteel for a Career Day event in November. Ms Rosensteel spoke on “Presenting Interior Design Projects”, speaking from her extensive experience in residential and commercial arenas. Students truly enjoyed her insightful and dynamic visual presentation. dd

Spring Semester Event Calendar:

Another semester is already on its way at Phoenix College and we havesome exciting events planned.

Here is the list of our new officers:

Ken Roberts - Advisor (ken.roberts@pcmail.maricopa.edu)

Sandrine Castel - President (sqcastel@gmail.com)

Dhiva Alvarado - Vice President (dhiva003@hotmail.com)

Pat Scheurich - Secretary (patsfauxreal@hotmail.com)

Becky O'Neill - Treasurer (heyboss@cox.net)

• March 21st at 2pm

An extended tour and visit to Taliesin West, the ever so famous Frank Lloyd Wright's winter office, school and home.

• March 27th at 1pm Tour of brand new commercial kitchen in Deer Valley

• May 9th

Graduation afternoon blast! Celebration open house featuring a portfolio display of our current graduates.

ASID Arizona North Student Chapter, winners and club leaders: Left to right, Sergio Burke, Jessica Monro, Alyssa Gilbert, Amber Anderson, Priscilla Valverde

Trends, Luxury Markets, Society and Environment. These sessions explored student issues, designs for multigenerational situations, interior design legislation, sustainability, NCIDQ prep, research trends and forecasts, diversity in interior design, LEED for Commercial Interiors technical review, lighting, impact of globalization, and color, to name a few.

In addition to traditional classroom style sessions, several “experiential learning” options were available which included tours to various sites and resources, and historic venues. These included galleries, museums, historic homes, and special projects.

Networking events set the stage to connect with old and new friends and exchange information about the venue, alternate sessions, and sight-seeing in New Orleans.

Each day began with thought-provoking keynote speakers:

• Jean-Michel Cousteau (son of Jacques Cousteau) fascinated the audience with a presentation of his lifelong work for the environment of the ocean through the Ocean Futures Society. www.oceanfutures.org

• Rosemarie Rossetti, PhD., shared a moving presentation of her journey—from injury and rehabilitation to the discovery that builders are not meeting the need for universal design in our homes. www.udll.com Dr. Rossetti is building the Universal Design Living Laboratory whose mission statement is: To bring about awareness of the quality of indoor and outdoor lifestyle through universal design, green building, safety, and healthy home construction practices to the public, construction and design industries.

• Bran Ferren, Creative Technologist, former Disney Imagineer and three-time Academy Award winner. Ferren discussed his vision of the future of design and technology. www.appliedminds.com

v ariations of the mark (logo) which designate professional, student, allied, and IP members. In addition, the new corporate mark includes spelling out the organization name “American Society of Interior Designers”. brand@asid.org

• The top three areas of growth in interior design are: hospitality, health care, and K-12 educational facilities

• Inefficient and wasteful building causes more environmental problems than transportation?

Sustainability is still the number one platform issue for ASID.

• The REGREEN program is a partnership between USGBC and the ASID Foundation to develop guidelines and resources for sustainable residential improvement projects. Find a copy on www.asid.org.

• Some predict that by 2106 water will be a commodity as valuable as oil is today.

• Headquarters has poured lots of investment in web advertising recently with an increase by 10,000 hits in the last 90 days to the national online referral service (have you signed up yet?)

• Your website has 30 seconds to “hook ‘em or lose ‘em” so professional content and design are critical, according to Brian Kraff, CEO, Market Hardware Inc.www.markethardware.com.

• The Design Futures Council is a global network of design professionals whose mission it is to explore trends, changes, and new opportunities in design. www.di.net

It

is difficult to distill several days

worth of information into a small article, but did you know:

• ASID is undergoing a ‘brand evolution’ including new graphic standards. This includes four color

Interiors 08 was generously sponsored by Viking Range Corp., Rodec.edu International, Williams-Sonoma, Inc., Delta Faucet Company, MeadWestvaco, Olhausen, Professional Publications, Inc., Vista Window Film, Scandia Down, Sherwin Williams, Lutron, Closet Factory, Sunbrella, and Wallcovering Source.

If you did not get a chance to attend this conference, be sure to watch for the regional conference announcements for 2009. These conferences are well worth your time, energy, and money. Don’t we all want to become better at what we do? dd

Student Buzz

Mesa Community College

By Samantha Pratt

The ASID AZ North Chapter Board was honored to review Mesa Community College student rug designs…. and the winners are:

Meredith Calvin -

Azadi Custom Rug Winner "Tempting"

Kelli Lazenby -

Azadi 2nd place "Flutter"

Natalia Garcia -

Azadi 3rd place (tie) "Day Dream"

Nettie Roed -

Azadi 3rd place (tie) "Boda Dichosa”

The Interior Design Department at Mesa Community College is looking forward to many exciting changes, additions and events this year

As the interior design program shifts from old to new, curriculum is a hot topic in the MCC design building. Students about to finish the program were in a tizzy earlier in the semester, but Program Director, Sally Kroelinger, providedpeace of mind for both veteran and new students alike when she explained the new layout during our meeting on February 8th.

The program is pushing for involvement in the ASID, IIDA, and USGBC programs. To spread the word about upcoming meetings and opportunities,our student officers have created MySpace and Facebook pages. Student officers and faculty members are hoping that this new form of communication will aid interior design students in obtaining information andgive them a place to turn if questions arise.

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale Community College Redesigns Chrysalis Women’s Shelter

During the Fall Semester, our SCCASID Student Chapter was offered a great opportunity for community involvement. Lori Fraley, a second year Student ASID member, spearheaded this project that brought design and improvement to the local

donatedby Dunn Edwards. The existing dining table was given a new life with a good sanding and a new coat of stain. Next, a relaxing living space was created with the beautiful, new leather sofa and chairs donated by Brix Home in Scottsdale.

own SCC ASID Student Chapter members who gave of their time and talents to make this project possible. Marcia Gonzales,who assisted in getting this project off and running. Lori Fraley was the team leader and project originator,Ana Benitez

The new buzz around the MCC design building is about the upcoming meeting on March 7. Leading the discussion will be Shelley Minnis, Product Education Representative for Prismacolor. Students are excited about this event because in addition to her discussing Prismacolor colored pencils, she will be demonstrating and handing out products.

With so many exciting new opportunities, MCC is looking forward to a fun and successful 2008!

Community

left to right; Lori Fraley, Erryn Smart, Debra English, Ann Marie Schara

was in need of an update to their living/dining room. Our studentdesigners were asked to redesign these spaces for the shelter.

On January 4 & 5, 2008, a group of student volunteers cleared out the room. Then the walls were freshened up with a new coat of paint

the other vendors who donated items that helped make this project a success: Sue Bickerdyke Interiors, Dr John Bickle, Carefree Floors, and Camarena Fine Arts. With the generous donations from all our vendors, this project would not have been possible.

Congratulations to our very

Ann Marie Schara, and Erryn Smart.

It was the goal of the design students to provide a space that was functional, comfortable and beautiful for all to enjoy, while giving the students an experience in real-time design. All was accomplished!! dd

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Wade F. Carter and Associates

March 11, 2008

Wade F. Carter, the former owner of Interior Surfaces Guild, is pleased to announce the opening of his new to the trade flooring showroom, W.F Carter And Associates LLC. The showroom will be located in the new Arizona Design Center located at Riverwalk Arizona east of Loop 101 at Indian Bend Road in Scottsdale Arizona. The opening is planned for April 2008.

W.F. Carter And Associates Profile

Wade F. Carter, owner of W.F. Carter And Associates LLC is a manufacturers sales representative for makers and distributors of high quality flooring products. Wade specializes in products and services for Interior Designers, Architects, Flooring Dealers and Flooring Contractors. With 35 years of experience W.F. Carter Associates is highly qualified to provide the professional flooring expertise you seek.

W.F. Carter Associates is the direct representative of many of fine flooring product lines such as:

• Constantine

• F Schumacher

• Woolshire

• Brintons

• Ascend Rugs• Natures Carpet

• Aspire Carpets & Rugs

• Tamacani

• And many others.

For more details about W.F. Carter And Associates contact Wade at 480-838-1877 or visit www.wfcarter.com. dd

CALENDAR OFEVENTS

April, May, June, July And August 2008

1-30 Design for Hire,Contact Char Burrows, cb@cbinteriors.net,480.268.7915

4-5 Spring 2008 NCIDQ Examination

7-11 Student Shadow Week,Contact Dan or Colleen Heldenbrand.

11 Arizona North Chapter Board Meeting

12 10:am to 11:00am HGTV’s Kenneth Brown at Collins College 14th Street Studios, 1425 14th St., Tempe. Public Welcome. cpliess@collinscollege.edu

12 Student Charette Competition, 9-6 pm at Collins College,14th Street Studios,1425 14th St.,Tempe, Marci Dusseault,creativeinspirationsllc@gmail.com, 480.353.9622

17 Collaborate 08, 8-4:15 pm at Chaparral Suites Resort, 5001 N. Scottsdale,AZ 85250.

22 Career Day,5:30p - 8:00p in the Atrium of the AZ Design Center.

24 North Chapter Membership Meeting,5:30 pm at Kitchens Southwest,15685 N Greenway-Hayden Loop Suite 300,Scottsdale,AZ 85260. Concrete countertops with Dave Crawford. Dana dhayes@kitchenssouthwest.com 480.443.0102

26 The 4th Annual Tour of Homes,9-5:00 pm. For reser vations and ticket sales,please call 602.596.8916. For questions about the tour,please call Sherry Hauser at 623.935.3416 or Linda Kolesar at 480.814.7052.

May

9 Arizona North Chapter Board Meeting

20 North Chapter Membership Meeting,5-7 pm at Unique Building Concepts,2514 E. Mohawk Suite 101,Phoenix,AZ 85050. Pat Moran pat@uniquebuildingconcepts.com 602.404.0690

June

1 Deadline for Summer/Fall Desert Design Magazine articles. Send all articles to Brenda Strunk at b_strunk@msn.com.

2 Call for Entries for Professional Design Excellence Awards 2008. Deliver to Kravet Fabrics/Lee Jofa Showroom,7350 N Dobson Rd,Suite #142, Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2709. Entries will ONLY be received between 12 pm – 4 pm.

13 Arizona North Chapter Board Meeting

19 North Chapter Membership Meeting, 5:30 pm at a.k.a. green,E 8100 Indian School Road,Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Christine Christine@akagreen.com.

July

11 Arizona North Chapter Board Meeting

24 North Chapter Membership Meeting,Hinkley’s Lighting,4620 N Central Avenue,Phoenix,AZ 85012. Eric Berkey Eric-berkey@qwest.net 602.279.6267.

24-27 Chapter Leadership Conference CLC08,Calgary, Alberta,Canada.

Sample Sale

Special thanks to:

• Larry Lake and the staff of Interplan Design Group for pulling it all together.

• AZ Design Center Tenants for hosting the event and participating with showroom sales.

The calculations are not final yet, but it is estimated that our scholarship fund increased by approximately $6,000. It was a great day with many great volunteers. Linda Heinz

Six Professional Designers Add to Chapter’s Growth

The acceptance of six professional designers has increased the Arizona North Chapter membership to 1,356.

The six new members are:

• Frances Melinda Mueller

• Scott Thomas

• Kay Walden

• Mark Douglas Cooper

• Meredith Cawthorn

August

8 Arizona North Chapter Board Meeting

20 North Chapter Membership Meeting,Reference Library,MechoShade,Kathleen.

• Ann McKenzie

They join the chapter with 578 other Professional and Allied members, 469 students and 303 Industry Partner members. dd

14-17 HD 2008 Expo & Conference will be held at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Larry Lake, Sandi Smith, Linda Heinz

On January 24, 2008 David E. Adler, Inc. sponsored a well attended ASID event in their showroom. A talk on Oriental rugs with an emphasis on Tibetan rugs was presented. Here are some of the highlights of the talk Lainey Pizanis gave.

“Hand made Oriental rugs are among the most beautiful creations made by human hands and they reflect one of the highest artistic expressions of our humanity.”

Archeologists have determined that the first hand knotted rugs were made about 3,000 years ago. Almost 60 years ago in 1949, the oldest known hand knotted rug was discovered by two Russian archeologists in an underground Siberian burial mound. What they found was a frozen block of ice with a 6' square pile rug with an average of 225 knots per square inch.

The design featured 5 border stripes, the widest depicting horsemen and the second band with renderings of deer and a field suggestive of stone carvings. The rug which is called the Pazyryk is named after the valley in Siberia where it was found. Carbon dated back to the 5th century BC, this rug has a remarkably high degree of artistic skill and can be seen at the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Some archeologists believe it originated in Persia and others believe it came from the same region in Siberia in which it was found. Other rug remnants exist that go back another 500 years.

Carpets were first made by nomadic peoples to cover earthen floors in their tents and to keep them warm from harsh climates. Amazingly hand knotted Oriental rugs are still made today using the same the basic materials and structure as rugs of 3,000 years ago. Rugs are made today in the Middle East, Far East, Nepal, Iran, India, the Caucuses, Turkey, Romania, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Egypt, Spain, Portugal, China and Morocco.

Rug making is primarily a family business that is passed down from one generation to the next. A mother in the Caucauses hands down a tribal design to her daughter that her mother gave her and on and on. The same is true in Nepal where rug making skills are passed from one generation to the next.

What makes a great rug? A great rug begins with great wool and one of the virtues of Tibetan rugs is their wool. Tibetan highland sheep are wild, hardy and roam freely across the Tibetan plateau at 15,000 feet where they live. The wool comes from Nomads who raise 10 to 20 sheep which travel with their families. Tibetan wool is among the finest natural fibers in the world for carpet production. It is silky, yet resilient and

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On January 24, 2008 David E. Adler, Inc. sponsored a well attended ASID event in their showroom.

By Lainey Pizanis

Tibetan Rug Car ving

strong, lustrous and rich with lanolin which gives the wool the natural protection that scotchguarding stimulates.

The first step in rug production begins with shearing the wool off the sheep. The wool is oily and rich in lanolin and the cut fleece must be washed or scoured. Because Tibetan wool contains shades of brown, black and countless shades of white it must also be sorted by hand into the different colors and is imperfect at best. White wool is the most desirous because it can be dyed in various colors.

The first step in creating yarn is called carding. A handful of wool is placed between two metal-toothed brushes and gently combed until the fibers are roughly aligned. Doing this process by machine would comb the wool in the blink of an eye, but would break the fibers and make the yarn too uniform. Carding makes the yarn clean, fluffy and ready for spinning. This process requires a massive human effort.

The second step is to spin the wool. In homes and small village compounds in Nepal, weavers sit at simple, foot powered wooden wheels carefully guiding the spinning process with a practiced hand, steady foot and eye. Spinning of the wool results in a rich, organic texture in the yarn.

Dying the wool is the next stage in rug production and the majority of Tibetan rugs are dyed with Swiss chromium dyes in small lots by hand. These synthetic dyes enable color consistency, are light fast, do not run in the washing, do not corrode the wool and produce an enormous range of colors that is continually evolving. They allow for the subtle striation of color that is a prized characteristic of Tibetan rugs. Today, rug manufacturers have access to a far greater range of colors than did ancient rug makers.

Some Tibetan rugs are also made with natural, vegetable dyes which are highly desirable. Labor intensive to produce, natural dyes derive from vegetable, plant vegetation and minerals. The most common source of reds comes from dried ground madder root. Madder is a plant material that grows wild in Anatolia and Iran. The color is extracted from the pulpy root of the plant in the third year of growth. Some reds come from the cochineal insect found in Mexico and Spain and is very expensive. Blues are derived from Indigo which comes from India and is grown in semi-tropical climates and imported to other rug making areas at considerable cost. Yellow comes from a vine called weld and onion skins, brown and camel from walnut husks.

Tibetan rugs are woven by hand, knot by knot, resulting in an exercise in patience. Each knot results in a single point of color in the finished carpet. A 9 x 12 rug is comprised of between 650,000 and 1.5 million knots depending on the fineness of the weave. Each knot is tied around two warp threads, and looped around a metal rod placed vertically across the loom. When a row of knots is completed, they are cut, the rod freed and the pile exposed. Weavers at the loom knot row after row, creating a dense, luxurious fabric. Because each weaver pulls each knot tight with a

different force, it will be reflected in the rug. Rugs are not rigid!

The weaver’s skill is in hand-eye coordination, looking up to study a pattern while their hands move below, choosing color, pulling and knotting. Once the carpet is cut down, the pile is crudely leveled with large steel sheers. About 18” in length, these Tibetan scissors are a tool that takes some time to master. The scissors are heavy and require common sense when using them!

The final step in rug production is the washing. Once the weaving process is complete, each Tibetan carpet is finished with a washing process that gently cleans, softens and ages each rug, enhancing its patina and highlighting its color.

A resin finish is also applied, augmenting the wool’s natural resistance to stain and dirt.

We encourage all of you to come in and see these carpets of character and hand made beauty, they are something to behold! dd

Tibetan Rug Weaving

ASID Foundation Silent Auction

The ASID Foundation held a silent auction at Jubilation at Interiors ’08 in New Orleans Friday March 14th. There were 168 exciting silent auction items due to the tremendous amount of work undertaken by Chapter Liaisons, Chapter Presidents, Industry Partners, Chapters, Donors, ASID Foundation Board Members and so many more. Please thank our generous donors.Jubilation 08: Silent Auction Items

McNary Leather Chair

Retail Value: $3,350, Donated By: Hancock & Moore, Inc.,

Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter

Queen Size Headboard

Retail Value: $5,000, Donated By: Samuelson Furniture, Industry Partner of ASID, ASID New Jersey Chapter

Pair of Vintage Eames Splints

Weekend Retreat (Friday – Sunday) Lakeside Home in Maryland

Retail Value: $1,300, Donated By: Roger Lueck and Odette Lueck, FASID, ASID Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter

One-Week Cocoa Beach, Fla., Vacation

Retail Value: $1,800, Donated By: Donna Kirby, FASID, ASID Florida North Chapter

Two-Night Stay (mid-week) and Four-Course Dinner for Two at Orchard Hill Country Inn, Julian, California

Retail Value: $784, Donated By: Orchard Hill Country Inn ASID California San Diego Chapter

Hotel Monaco Washington DC One-Night Weekend Stay

Retail Value: $429, Donated By: Hotel Monaco Washington DC ASID Washington, D.C. Chapter Metro Chapter

Three Nights in Lake Tahoe

Retail Value: $1,000, Donated By: Lake Tahoe Accommodations ASID California Central/Nevada Chapter

Two Seat Delano Lounge Piece

Retail Value: $3,300, Donated By: Kimball Office, Industry Partner of ASID

Plush Home Tulip Round Dining Table

Retail Value: $7,605, Donated By: Plush Home, Industry Partner of ASID, ASID California Los Angeles Chapter

King Size Leather and Wood Bed

Retail Value: $3,500, Donated By: Exquisite Interiors by Gerard ASID New Jersey Chapter

Italian Style Bench

Retail Value: $1,900, Donated By: Duralee, Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter

Retail Value: $700, Donated By: Herman Miller, Inc.,

Industry Partner of ASID

Classic Eames Solid Walnut Stool

Retail Value: $920, Donated By: Herman Miller, Inc., Industry Partner of ASID

Riboli Hand Painted Italian Lava Table Top

Retail Value: $3,640, Donated By: Brown Jordon ASID Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter

BZOO Chair

Retail Value: $563, Donated By: Bass Industries, Inc., Industry Partner of ASID, ASID California Los Angeles Chapter

Occasional Table with Antique Iron Grate

Retail Value: $325, Donated By: Peck & Company, Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Claw Foot Pedestal Table

Retail Value: $900, Donated By: Salvations Architectural Furnishings, Industry Partner of ASID ASID Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter

Pedestal with Marble Top

Retail Value: $519, Donated By: Andre Originals Mfg. Co., Industry Partner of ASID, ASID New Jersey Chapter

Solid Brass Console with Marble Top

Retail Value: $649, Donated By: Andre Originals Mfg. Co., Industry Partner of ASID, ASID New Jersey Chapter

Chaise Lounge

Retail Value: $1,749, Donated By: Andre Originals Mfg. Co., Industry Partner of ASID, ASID New Jersey Chapter

Classic Dino Sofa (frame & labor)

Retail Value: $3,900, Donated By: New Jersey Decorating Exchange, Industry Partner of ASID ASID New Jersey Chapter

Console with Wood Top

Retail Value: $1,149, Donated By: Andre Originals Mfg. Co., Industry Partner of ASID, ASID New Jersey Chapter

Custom Wood Credenza

Retail Value: $3,284, Donated By: Victor Shargai and Associates, Inc., ASID Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter

Sabina Dining Host/Side Chair

Retail Value: $3,100, Donated By: Moserform

Mirra Chair

Retail Value: $799, Donated By: Herman Miller, Inc., Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Arizona South Chapter

Sguig Syncro Chair

Retail Value: $800, Donated By: Keilhauer, Industry Partner of ASID, ASID New York Upstate/Canada East Chapter

Saarinen Tulip Arm Chair

Retail Value: $2,100, Donated By: Knoll, Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Colorado Chapter

Butcher Block Car ving Table

Retail Value: $3,225, Donated By: Antigua Furniture ASID California Los Angeles Chapter

220 Sq. Feet of Leather

Retail Value: $1,870, Donated By: Holly Hunt

Hand Knotted Rug from India

Retail Value: $1,000, Donated By: Amini’s Home, Rugs and Gameroom, Industry Partner of ASID

ASID Missouri East Chapter

Persian Hand Knotted Prayer Rug

Retail Value: $300, Donated By: Sobco International Ltd., Industry Partner of ASID

ASID California Los Angeles Chapter

Wool Rug with Cloth Binding

Retail Value: $1,000, Donated By: Carl Marias Carpet Design, Inc.

ASID California Los Angeles Chapter

Hand Knotted T ibetan Rug

Retail Value: $3,700, Donated By: David E. Adler, Inc., Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Arizona North Chapter

Area Rug

Retail Value: $1,350, Donated By: Stark Carpet Corp., Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter

Custom Rug (VII-3356, Seagrass)

Retail Value: $687.75, Donated By: M&M Carpet Showroom, Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Custom Wool Rug (S22-PD, 682 Spring)

Retail Value: $1,933, Donated By: M&M Carpet Showroom, Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Custom Wool Rug

(HO6-WS, 80987 Burro Beige), Retail Value: $1,203 Donated By: M&M Carpet Showroom, Industry Partner of ASID ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Custom Wool Rug (50107 Wicker Rocker)

Retail Value: $1262, Donated By: M&M Carpet Showroom, Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Carpet

Retail Value: $2,245, Donated By: Lon J. Brown, ASID ASID Tennessee Chapter

Handmade Wool Rug

Retail Value: $1,050, Donated By: The Rug Importer, Industry Partner of ASID, ASID New Jersey Chapter

Ar ea Rug

Retail Value: $2,700, Donated By: Saxony Carpet, Inc., Industry Partner of ASID, ASID New York Metro Chapter

Custom Wool Rug (HO6-VRi #45038)

Retail Value: $526, Donated By: M & M Carpet, Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Custom Wool Rug (RO2-6100, 799 Tender Bay)

Retail Value: $708, Donated By: M & M Carpet, Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Custom Wool Rug (RO2-6100, 799 Tender Bay)

Retail Value: $708, Donated By: M & M Carpet, Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Custom Wool Rug (DO4-WJ #65)

Retail Value: $467, Donated By: M & M Carpet, Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Custom Rug (DO4-CY, Natural Seagrass)

Retail Value: $420, Donated By: M & M Carpet, Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Custom Rug (R19-WD #840 Natural Sage, Woven Poly)

Retail Value: $368, Donated By: M & M Carpet, Industry Partner of ASID ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Custom Wool Rug (HO6-VR #45038)

Retail Value: $654, Donated By: M & M Carpet, Industry Partner of ASID ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Custom Rug (#781 Sisal)

Retail Value: $523, Donated By: M & M Carpet, Industry Partner of ASID ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Delos Wool and Silk Rug

Retail Value: $1,449, Donated By: New Jersey Decorating Exchange ASID New Jersey Chapter

Sophia Table Lamp

Retail Value: $1,031,Donated By: BellacorPro.Com, Industry Partner of ASID

Troy Lamp

Retail Value: $180, Donated By: Carole Roberts Enterprises, ASID Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter

Iron Light Sconce

Retail Value: $295, Donated By: Iron Accents, Industry Partner of ASID ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Phister Wall Sconce

Retail Value: $1,200, Donated By: Carson Guest, Inc., ASID Georgia Chapter

Brass Sconce with Alabaster Shade

Retail Value: $150, Donated By: Lana Barth Design, ASID Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter

Baker Bracelet Lanter n

Retail Value: $4,620, Donated By: Globus Design Associates, ASID New Jersey Chapter

Pair of Berlin Floral Sconces

Retail Value: $1,800, Donated By: Anonymous, ASID Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter

Bellagio Sconce

Retail Value: $500, Donated By: Horne

International Designs, Inc., ASID Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter

ExoNexus ® HET Toilet with Washlet ® S300

Retail Value: $1,956, Donated By: TOTO, Industry Partner of ASID

Ryohan™ Lavatory with EcoPower™ Faucet

Retail Value: $1,930, Donated By: TOTO, Industry Partner of ASID

Enterprises, Inc. Industry Partner of ASID ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Decolav Amber Glass Vessel Sink

Retail Value: $400, Donated By: Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., Industry Partner of ASID ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Satin Nickel Bridge Kitchen Faucet By Rohl

Retail Value: $1,899, Donated By: Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., Industry

Moen Chrome Lavatory Faucet

Retail Value: $65, Donated By: Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Moen Chrome Lavatory Faucet

Retail Value: $65, Donated By: Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Moen Chrome Lavatory Faucet

Retail Value: $65, Donated By: Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Moen #TL 4762 Lavatory Faucet

Retail Value: $70, Donated By: Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Kohler Kathr yn Console

Retail Value: $4,000, Donated By: Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Stone Sink

Retail Value: $600, Donated By: M & M Carpet, Industry Partner of ASID, ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Hand Blender with Chopper Attachment and Suede V iking Potholder

Retail Value: $160, Donated By: Viking Range Corporation, Industry Partner of ASID

Sheerly Elegant Tupper war e Gift Basket

Retail Value: $250, Donated By: James Palmer, ASID Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter

Basket of Washington State Goodies

Retail Value: $150, Donated By: ASID

Washington State Chapter ASID Washington State Chapter

Photograph (matted)

Retail Value: $300, Donated By: John Harbison, ASID California Los Angeles Chapter

Photograph “The Piton, St. Lucia” (framed)

Retail Value: $350, Donated By: Roger Lueck, ASID Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter

Photograph (framed)

Retail Value: $600, Donated By: Louis Sahuc/Photo Works

Restrike “Madame John’s Legacy/New Orleans” (framed)

Retail Value: $200, Donated By: The Historic New Orleans Collection

Mixed Media Painting

Retail Value: $6,800, Donated By: John Todd Partridge, ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Painting

Retail Value: $700, Donated By: Renée Celeste Flanders, ASID, ASID Missouri East Chapter

Mixed Media on Paper

Retail Value: $1,750, Donated By: Sarah Boyer Jenkins, FASID, ASID Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter

Abstract

Retail Value: $4,200, Donated By: Abbas Bahmani, Art Restorer, ASID Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter

Gift Cer tificate

Retail Value: 25 Percent Discount, Donated By: The Lowe Gallery, Industry Partner of ASID, ASID California Los Angeles Chapter

Pr ocession of Crowned Nuns, Giclee on Canvas

Retail Value: $623, Donated By: ASID Colorado Chapter, ASID Colorado Chapter

Madonna with St. John the Baptist, Giclee on Canvas

Retail Value: $313, Donated By: ASID Colorado Chapter, ASID Colorado Chapter

Painting “Proton 431”

Retail Value: $400, Donated By: Judi Lang/Judi Lang Interiors

Raku Pottery Vase by George Blackman

Retail Value: $150, Donated By: D. Samantha McAskill, ASID, ASID Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter

African Telephone Wire Basket

Retail Value: $250, Donated By: The Vinyl Institute, Industry Partner of ASID ASID Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter

Alvar Aalto Vase

Retail Value: $125, Donated By: National Building Museum, ASID Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter

PIANO: Renzo Piano Building Workshop

1966-2005 by Philip Jodidio

Retail Value: $150, Donated By: Maria Dallman Design Team, ASID California Los Angeles Chapter

Gustave Eiffel: La Tour de 300 Metres

Retail Value: $150, Donated By: Maria Dallman Design Team, ASID California Los Angeles Chapter

Srovence Interiors by Lisa Lovatt-Smith

Retail Value: $35, Donated By: Maria Dallman Design Team, ASID California Los Angeles Chapter

LEED for Commercial Interiors Reference Guide, LEED for Commercial Interiors

Technical Review Workshop

Retail Value: $645 (USGBC non-member) Donated By: U.S. Green Building Council ASID Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter

Professional Practice for Interior Designers, 4th Edition by Christine M. Piotrowski, ASID, IIDA

Retail Value: $80, Donated By: Christine M. Piotrowski, ASID, IIDA, ASID Arizona North Chapter

Professional Practice for Interior Designers, 4th

Edition by Christine M. Piotrowski, ASID, IIDA

Retail Value: $80, Donated By: Christine M. Piotrowski, ASID, IIDA, ASID Arizona North Chapter

Professional Practice for Interior Designers, 4th Edition by Christine M. Piotrowski, ASID, IIDA

Retail Value: $80, Donated By: Christine M. Piotrowski, ASID, IIDA, ASID Arizona North Chapter

Iconic by Gloria King

Retail Value: $20, Donated By: Nila R. Leiserowitz, FASID, ASID California Los Angeles Chapter

Inspired Styles by Assouline

Retail Value: $65, Donated By: E.F. Paulsen

& Associates, Representing Kravet and Lee Jofa, ASID California Los Angeles Chapter

The World of Ornament by Auguste Racinet and M. DuPont-Auberville

Retail Value: $275, Donated By: Jean M. Pinto, ASID, ASID California Los Angeles Chapter

The World of Ornament by Auguste Racinet and M. DuPont-Auberville

Retail Value: $275, Donated By: Jean M. Pinto, ASID, ASID California Los Angeles Chapter

Frank Gehry 1987-2003 by El Croquis

Retail Value: $500, Donated By: Laura Schwartz, Student Member ASID ASID California Los Angeles Chapter

Santiago Calatrava, Complete Works 1979-2007 by Philip Jodidio

Retail Value: $150, Donated By: ASID Wisconsin Chapter, ASID Wisconsin Chapter

Eero Saarinen: Shapping the Future by Pelkonen and Albrecht and One Year

National Building Museum Duel Membership

Retail Value: $120, Donated By: National Building Museum, ASID Washington, D.C. Metro Chapter

Julius Shulman, Modernism Rediscovered by Julius Shulman

Retail Value: $300, Donated By: TASCHEN, ASID California Los Angeles Chapter

Architectural Graphic Standards, 11th Edition by The American Institute of Architects

Retail Value: $250, Donated By: ASID ICON