Call It a Residence, Not a Dorm

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Remember your dorm room? Yuck. (Or maybe you can’t remember, but that’s another story.) The opposite of “yuck” is the trend today.

Take the William Jessup University in Rocklin, California, for example. It recently won an American Institute of Architects chapter award for its new student apartment building. Beyond being a great place to reside, the 192-bed, 24-apartment project preserved “the original conversion of the Herman Miller furniture factory, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry.”

So, the place has the look, but does it deliver the good life? You bet. Each apartment has a full kitchen, wireless Internet, cable TV, central air, a two-story parking garage, laundry facilities, and a courtyard big enough for community gatherings and barbeques. “Boola, Boola.”

Making the Most of Stimulus Funding

All over the country, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 is at work. But construction signs on our roadways are just one visible example. There are lots of other ways we can reap the benefits.

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Herman Miller’s Home: Marigold Lodge

If you’re a customer of ours, it’s possible you’ve been to–or stayed at–Marigold Lodge, poised on the north side of Lake Macatawa in Holland, Michigan. Part of our heritage since 1978, the lodge has an interesting history that makes it a very special place.
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LEED Is Getting into the Measurement Game

LEED is the U.S.’s most recognized seal of approval for green buildings. But LEED certifies a building’s performance based on what goes into it, not on how it actually performs once it’s built. So how is measurement changing LEED?
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Inspiring Work Through Play

Walk down the corridors of Herman Miller’s GreenHouse facility in Holland, Michigan and you might spot a snake along a wall, chickens roosting on a table, or an armadillo under the bamboo. Bamboo? Yes, bamboo. Along with the rest of the greenery, it’s the perfect setting for the brightly colored wood-carved creatures that complement the space and bring a sense of play to work.
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Mindful Energy Management without a Second Thought

I grew up in a frugal household long before frugality was trendy. My father’s favorite sayings were, “Money doesn’t grow on trees,” “Shut off that light if you’re not using it,” and “Shut the door, I’m not paying to air condition the county.”

My father would have thought Herman Miller’s new Energy Manager is a great idea.
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Celebrating the Spirit of Sustainability

Business Review West Michigan has chosen Herman Miller as a Green Champion in its inaugural Green Awards. We’re one of nearly 100 nominations—including businesses and individuals—that exemplify the spirit of sustainability by pushing the boundaries of green business.
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“Design for a Living World”: Learning Lessons from Nature

Photo via: Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum

A dress made out of salmon skin? Hot shot designer Yves Béhar helping women make hot chocolate? What in the world is going on?
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Aeron Chair Stars as Gadget of the Week

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Watch TV for a night and you’ll see the Aeron chair making an appearance somewhere—from TV shows to commercials. And, if you’re a movie fan, you’ll see it in the cinema, too.
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I Prefer to Lie Down on the Job

Well, not exactly lie down, more like lean back. Turns out, I’m not alone.
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