Lauren Brant

Colorado

Editor at Endeavor Business Media

Articles

NeoCon and Fulton Market Design Days Preview 2025

3 weeks ago | iands.design | Lauren Brant |Carrie Meadows

The New SustainabilityAcross the architecture & design community, i+s has heard a number of sentiments regarding “sustainability,” from positive declarations like enforcing firm-level specification requirements for manufacturer partners, to wariness in terms of what constitutes “greenwashing” versus measurable progress toward more eco-friendly systems and materials. As a product concept, we don’t think the “S” word has lost all meaning yet! Allow us to elaborate.
WATCH | Design Forward: Chicago Design Week's NeoCon and Design Days 2025

1 month ago | iands.design | Lauren Brant

Get ready for #NeoCon2025 and #DesignDays with this video that features exciting highlights from past ‪@NeoCon-Show‬ events—featuring vibrant photos and dynamic clips of innovative product launches, buzzing showrooms at #THEMARTChicago. Whether you're a NeoCon veteran or a first-timer, this sneak peek will get you inspired for June 9-11 in #Chicago.
Arlington Transit’s New Facility Accelerates Battery Electric Bus Fleet, Zero-Emissions Goal

1 month ago | buildings.com | Lauren Brant

The Arlington Transit (ART) operation and maintenance facility opened in November 2024 in Arlington County, Virginia, bringing a more sustainable transit future to the region. Designed by Stantec and built by Turner Construction Company, the new facility serves as ART’s centralized, modern headquarters and meets the needs of the company’s growing operations with a battery electric bus (BEB) fleet.
Explore the Art and Elegance of HALL Park Hotel in Frisco, Texas

2 months ago | iands.design | Lauren Brant

Lauren Brant is an editor at both i+s and BUILDINGS. Prior to joining Endeavor Business Media, she served as deputy news editor at a daily and editor of a weekly newspaper. She is an award-winning editor and writer.
GALLERY | Planet-Positive Products for Earth Day

2 months ago | iands.design | Lauren Brant

April 22 marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, with the theme "Our Power, Our Planet." See how these companies are taking steps to make products that are better for the planet. Our Earth Day Media Gallery showcases stunning products crafted from repurposed and recycled materials—proof that great design can go green. From furniture to finishes, explore innovative, eco-conscious pieces that are as kind to the planet as they are beautiful.
HALL Park Hotel in Frisco: Modern Design, Natural Comfort, & Luxury Amenities

2 months ago | iands.design | Lauren Brant

Step into the modern architectural harmony between nature and craftsmanship at the HALL Park Hotel. This hotel is located at 3220 Internet Boulevard, Frisco, Texas, within Kaleidoscope Park and the Hall Park mixed-used development. B2 Design Co found inspiration from the natural world to create spaces connected through a fresh and central story for an elegant sanctuary for guests.
GALLERY | Previewing Salone del Mobile 2025

2 months ago | iands.design | Lauren Brant |Carrie Meadows

The 63rd annual Salone del Mobile.Milano trade fair takes place April 8–13 at Fiera Milano, Rho. According to the latest update, the show will feature more than 2,000 exhibitors—760 from abroad—and 148 brands. The show has attracted 84 first-time exhibitors. The Euroluce Biennial has returned with more than 300 brands, from 25 countries, and the SaloneSatellite features 700 designers under 35 and 20 international schools and universities.
GALLERY | Going Green: Products for St. Patrick's Day

Mar 17, 2025 | iands.design | Lauren Brant

Lauren Brant is an editor at both i+s and BUILDINGS. Prior to joining Endeavor Business Media, she served as deputy news editor at a daily and editor of a weekly newspaper. She is an award-winning editor and writer.
Fighting like Wonder Woman: Gale Wimberley continues breast cancer battle with positive attitude

Feb 28, 2025 | kearneyhub.com | Lauren Brant

SCOTTSBLUFF — “I’m a real go-getter, energetic and I don’t like to let things slow me down, so this is driving me crazy,” Gale Wimberley said. Thirteen years ago, Wimberley was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer and continues to fight everyday with a positive attitude. In May 2005, Wimberley went in for her regular mammogram and the doctors informed her she had dense tissue. Shortly after her appointment, she found a flat spot on her breast and changes to the skin.
Samsung visits Gering High School, donates $10,000 to STEM program

Feb 28, 2025 | kearneyhub.com | Lauren Brant

GERING — Gering High School will be highlighted by Samsung as part of the school’s success in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest following the Samsung team’s visit to GHS Monday. The Bulldogs have won the most in the contest’s 10 years as a three-time, consecutive state winner and a national winner in 2017. During that time, over 20,000 entries from across the country have come in for the contest.

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