Black Interior Designer Showcase (STUDENT FORUM)
Featured Groups
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BIDS Student Scholarship Network
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NOMA Forum
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Company Featured: Hyde Development/ Eco-Logic Construction
5 members
Most Active Groups
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Company Featured: Hyde Development/ Eco-Logic Construction
5 members
Latest Activity: Apr 17
Architectural, Interior Design & Construction Companies Featured in Business Practices.
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BIDS Student Internship Opportunities
12 members
Latest Activity: May 29
Where BIDS Student Members can share and obtain regional interior design internship opportunities.
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BIDS Student ASID Forum
12 members
Latest Activity: Jun 4
For Student Members of ASID, sharing info and activities related to ASID.
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Black Interior Designer Showcase Home, are we ready?
5 members
Latest Activity: Mar 27
I'm looking for all professional members and students, who are interested in putting together a Design Showcase Home, to showcase their talents to the public. I'm looking to form a committee to jump start the showcase home.
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Green Companies and Products for Designers
7 members
Latest Activity: Jul 9
Companies providing sustainable and eco-friendly building materials and services.
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BIDS Youth Initiative
5 members
Latest Activity: Apr 25
Our committment to providing youth mentoring and educational programs to African-American children.
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BIDS East Coast Student Members
3 members
Latest Activity: Apr 25
East Coast Student Member Group. Network locally, share opportunities and plan BIDS sponsored student events.
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BIDS Southern States Student Members
5 members
Latest Activity: Apr 12
BIDS Southern States Student Member Group. Network locally, share opportunities and plan BIDS sponsored student events.
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BIDS Mid-West States Student Members
5 members
Latest Activity: Mar 26
BIDS Mid-West States Student Member Group. Network locally, share opportunities and plan BIDS sponsored student events.
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Commercial Interior Design Topics
6 members
Latest Activity: May 29
Discussions of commercial interior design related topics.
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BIDS Student Leadership Volunteer Group
4 members
Latest Activity: Apr 25
Volunteer HERE as BIDS Student Leader! A forum for BIDS Student Leaders to share and plan specific events geared for black interior design students.
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Attend Design Conferences
14 members
Latest Activity: Jun 1
News and information about upcoming design conferences and tradeshows.
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BIDS West Coast Student Members
2 members
Latest Activity: Dec. 19, 2007
West Coast Student Member Group. Network locally, share opportunities and plan BIDS sponsored student events.
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NOMA Forum
1 member
Latest Activity: Dec. 19, 2007
National Organization of Minority Architects, Information about the organization, its goals and the advantages of joining.
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BIDS Student Scholarship Network
3 members
Latest Activity: Feb 17
Pertinent scholarship information for BIDS Student Members. Help each other and build a comprehensive list of scholarships for 2008-2009!
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Residential Interior Design Topics
6 members
Latest Activity: Feb 24
Aspects of residential interior design that are rewarding and challenging.
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BIDS Student IIDA Forum
2 members
Latest Activity: Feb 20
BIDS Student Member forum for IIDA discussing upcoming events and information.
About Black Interior Designer Showcase
Alicia Valair
created this social network on Ning.
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Groups
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Attend Design Conferences
(14 members)
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BIDS Student Internship Opportunities
(12 members)
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BIDS Student ASID Forum
(12 members)
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Green Companies and Products for Designers
(7 members)
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Commercial Interior Design Topics
(6 members)
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Residential Interior Design Topics
(6 members)
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BIDS Youth Initiative
(5 members)
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Company Featured: Hyde Development/ Eco-Logic Construction
(5 members)
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BIDS Southern States Student Members
(5 members)
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BIDS Mid-West States Student Members
(5 members)
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Black Interior Designer Showcase Home, are we ready?
(5 members)
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BIDS Student Leadership Volunteer Group
(4 members)
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BIDS East Coast Student Members
(3 members)
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BIDS Student Scholarship Network
(3 members)
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BIDS West Coast Student Members
(2 members)
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BIDS Student IIDA Forum
(2 members)
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NOMA Forum
(1 member)
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AIA Architecture News
Each project in the "Top Ten Green Projects" awards by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) for 2008 was evaluated on ten measures, documented extensively on the COTE Web site. These include design innovation, community context and land use, longevity, bioclimatic design, water and energy conservation, materials, and indoor environment.
The ten winners — plus one honorable mention — approach sustainable design through an exemplary integration of architecture, technology, and natural systems
BIDS is Successful When YOU become Successful!
Jetson Green
MoMA Home Delivery Prefabs Debut This Sunday!
A while back when we heard about MoMA's prefab exhibit, Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling, we were pretty psyched. I mean, if you can't tell by our archives with...
California Adopts Statewide Green Building Code!
[+] California adopts statewide green building code [SF Chronicle] [+] State adopts nation's first state green building codes [Bizjournal]
Blu Homes Launches Convenient, Green, Affordable Abodes
So I have some renderings and information on Blu Homes, and I've also spoken with the folks in charge of this company. They're serious about building homes that are green,...
[Updated] Gore Challenges Nation to 100% Renewable Energy Within 10 Years
Not unlike John F. Kennedy's goal to land a man on the moon, Al Gore challenges the nation to produce every kilowatt of electricity through wind, sun, and other earth-friendly...
UniCube Green Dorm Concept Takes Competition Prize
I just noticed this interesting building designed by a college student in Australia and had to mention it. Andrew Southwood-Jones conceived and rendered the building, actually a green dormitory, for...
Review: Sony Reader PRS-505 Takes the Stage!
So Sony noticed that we do a lot of book giveaways here, and they offered to let us test run a sleek, shiny, silver Sony Reader PRS-505. What's the green...
Blue Ridge Parkway Center a Model of Ecological Design
This is Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center, a $9.8 million visitor's center near Ashville, North Carolina. As a modern structure seeking LEED Gold certification, it's garnered significant press for its...
Sopogy Shrinks CSP For Efficient, On-site Use
It seems like there's a new, cutting-edge technology in the limelight everyday and today is no exception. You've heard of CSP -- concentrated solar power, right? Well Sopogy has been...
5ive Home Secures Platinum Paper in Minnesota
A little over a year ago, we featured Shelter Architecture's 5ive and later placed it on our Top Five Super Green Modern Homes list. In a year, a lot has...
Solar Tree Concept Presents More Possibilities
Today, the writers at Ecofriend debuted this Solar Tree design by Gurdeep Sandhu. The article doesn't present any technical specs, although it does present us with another example of what...
2021 BLOGSPOT
Found on Flickr
(Image via jakeliefer)Retro TV from Wilkerson Furniture
The M21 Flat Panel Television - An LCD nestled in a retro walnut cabinet.I'm not sure there are words to convey exactly how badly I want to own this.
Mile Hi Modern Real Estate - Denver
Swanky and fun and currently for sale outside Denver for the cool low price of $295,000.And what I wouldn't give for the collection of Catherine Holm bowls displayed in the kitchen!
(Images via Mile Hi Modern)
The Artwork of Rex Ray
Recently I came across the artwork of Rex Ray - a graphic designer and artist based in San Fransisco, CA who creates the most lovely pieces using collage on wood with resin. I have to admit that I was never a big fan of collage, but his pieces are so modern and fun and remind me very much of the work by artist Jenn Ski, whom I also adore.(Images via RexRay.com)
Finds from One Stop Modern
One Stop Modern is an online shop that carries all of your needs for the modern home - everything from furniture and bedding, to lighting, hardware and bathroom vanities. Their prices are all across the board making this an affordable shopping option for most - and they have free shipping on all items.
(Images via One Stop Modern)
(Images via One Stop Modern)
Furniture Store Blog
Globus Futuristic Living Room Furniture from La Cividina
Designed by Stefano Bigi, Globus sparks the imagination about a futuristic living room. This furniture is constructed of fabric upholstery, wooden frame, and polyurethane foam. Functionally speaking, different shapes can be created by putting the pieces together as seen in...
Tao Lounger - Rearrange your Living Room Furniture in Minutes
If you like to rearrange your living room furniture then the Tao lounger may be a great piece for your home décor. The main attribute of the Tao is its ability to transform into different looks and in effect different...
Interesting Apartment Pictures
These interesting pictures are from Arch Daily showing an apartment complex in Slovenia. In the article they were named "Tetris" which is a fitting term considering how organizing shapes was the crux of that video game. It is fascinating how...
50's Retro Refrigerator and Vintage Appliances from Big Chill
I don't know about you but most of my time in the kitchen is involved in socializing and having fun times cooking and visiting friends. The kitchen is truly the most used room in most homes and it is the...
Functional Coffee Table: Mimosa by Matt Carr
Matt Carr has created this wonderful functional coffee table available at the Umbra store. When I look at the Mimosa up close it appears as a large "W" with an accompanying table top. The angular "W" creates a great nesting...
The Gorgeous Pearwood Writing Desk by Ritter Furniture
We have reviewed furniture and home products from the world's largest manufacturers with international followings, and Ritter furniture proves that bigger is not better. Wood working is a craft and the product line from the nice and small Ritter is...
"Grassy" Toothbrush or Pencil Organizer
Designer Thea Yuzyk has created this clever organizer mimicking a sod of grass. This piece has been designed to hold toothbrushes as a bathroom organizer, or can work as a pencil organizer in the form of a desk accessory. You...
See in The Dark with the Neo-Metro EBB Concept Wash Basin
Have trouble finding the sink in the dark? The Neo-Metro collection of EBB Concept bathroom basins features a colored resin deck in a vibrant or muted color of your choice to help guide the way. An optional lighting package makes...
Banana Holder and Fruit Bowl
This simple accessory called the "banana boat" is a combination banana holder and fruit bowl. This inexpensive piece was designed by David Quan. The metal arms can be folded up as in the picture, or folded down flat with the...
The "New Age" of Rocking Chairs by Eduardo Baroni
Eduardo Baroni of Brazil has a good eye for unique furniture that is great looking and in the case of these two rocking chairs, quite functional as well. The "Thinking Machine Chair" designed for Sintesi has a very informal look...
Don't Just Buy Good Design, Invest In It!
When you hear the word investment, most people think of stocks and bonds, property, or business ventures. Purchasing quality design pieces can sometimes take you through some of the same processes as your other assets. Like stocks and bonds, you...
Diverse Design Sofas and Armchairs by La Cividina
Take a look at the diverse collection of residential and commercial seating by La Cividina of Italy. Many of their modular seating systems, sofas, and armchair offerings are used extensively in hotels and office environments, but just may find a...
Amazon Kindle - The "Going Green" Gadget for Saving Trees
The Amazon Kindle first made a splash last year when it sold out at Christmas time and was hard to find. Since then the Kindle has continued to grow a great reputation in the market. Looking at Amazon today, there...
Libreria Tangram : Modern Wall Mounted Shelving by Lago
Tangram refers to an ancient Chinese game composed of seven geometric figures obtained by the breakdown of a square. Lago of Italy has expounded on the concept and given this modern interpretation of the wall mounted bookshelf life with help...
Vintage Modern Furniture: 1950s Warren Platner Lounge Chair
Here is an interesting piece of vintage modern furniture from the 1950s. This is a lounge chair by Warren Platner. Lehigh Leopold was the manufacturer for this chair and at the time had a line of desks featuring other Planter...
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