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12 | Kitchen & Bath Design News | June 2015 Industry Update { Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market } Cleveland June Site For KBDN Art + Science Seminar Wilmette, IL — Cleveland, OH will be the site this month for the latest edition of "Art + Science," the series of all-day seminars being presented in ma- jor U.S. markets throughout 2015 by Kitchen & Bath Design News . The seminar series, currently in its third and fnal year, is scheduled to continue its current run on Thursday, June 18 at the Doubletree Ho- tel Independence, in Cleveland. The program, which has already visited Miami, New Orleans, Indianapolis and Nashville this year, will also be presented in Kansas City, Baltimore/Washington, DC and San Diego, according to KBDN Publisher Emeritus Eliot Sefrin. 2015 dates and targeted cities, beyond this month, include: à September 23, Kansas City. à October 29, San Diego. à November 19, Baltimore/Washington, DC. Corporate co-sponsors of the educational initia- tive include BEST, DuPont, Hafele America, Jenn-Air, Plain & Fancy, Rev-A-Shelf and Showplace Wood Products. "Art + Science – subtitled "How Contemporary Design & Cutting-Edge Technology Can Increase Prof- its & Resonate With Today's New Clients" – was rolled out in 2013. Aimed at kitchen and bath designers looking to refresh their creative talents and expand their technological skills, "Art + Science" is targeted at identifying "what's next" in design and technol- ogy so that design professionals can better address the needs of a younger, less-traditional client while increasing company profts in the New Digital Age. "Art + Science" spotlights the growing trend to- ward contemporary kitchens and baths that require an entirely new way of managing the space and connecting the elements of the room. Also featured is a multi-media program that presents a vision of the industry's digital present and future, including ways design professionals can leverage cutting- edge technological tools from initial client contact through fnal contract. Leading the programs is a pair of KBDN contrib- utors: Ellen Cheever, CMKBD, ASID, CAPS, widely considered to be the nation's premier kitchen and bath design authority, and Eric Schimelpfenig, AKBD, a leading authority on cutting-edge technology impacting the kitchen and bath industry. Information about attending or sponsoring any of the 2015 programs can be obtained by vis- iting KBDN's Web site, www.KBDNseminars.com, or by calling Publisher Paul Degrandis at (847) 920-9510. Whirlpool, Kohler Team for Water Conservation Benton Harbor, MI — In response to rising water bills and ongoing water shortages, particularly in California, Benton Harbor, MI-based appliance manufacturer Whirlpool Corp. and Kohler, WI-based plumbing products manufacturer Kohler Co. have announced their commitment to identify ways to achieve net-zero water in the home in connection with ReNEWW House, a retroftted, net-zero energy, water and waste research home lo- cated near the Purdue University campus in Indiana. The announcement was made recently at the Sustainable Brands Conference in San Diego. During the conference, representatives from both companies dis- cussed a shared hope to create energy and water advancements that lead to reduced consumption and allow existing buildings to become self-sustaining systems. "With 860 million appliances in the U.S. alone, Whirlpool Corp. has reduced energy and water consumption in our products to deliver ef- fcient home appliances. It's time to look at how we can leverage our appliances to optimize and transform the total home system to try to achieve net-zero water impact," said Ron Voglewede, global sustainability director, Whirlpool Corporation and member of the Alliance for Water Efciency's Board of Directors. "We are excited to work with Kohler on the ReNEWW House as we look to create new, viable solutions to help new and existing homeowners save water and conserve our most vital natural resource." "We recognize that to further extend the benefts of water-efcient fxtures and faucets while maintaining optimum performance, we need to look at home wa ter consumption holistically," noted Rob Zimmerman, Kohler sustainability senior channel manager. "We hope that by combin- ing our engineering resources with those of Whirlpool's to understand the technical challenges of creating a 'net zero water' house, we can develop new insights for designing home plumbing, water storage and treatment systems that further reduce water use and better protect our water supplies." Research into new insights and opportunities for water conservation in the home will be ongoing over the next two years as part of the op- portunity with ReNEWW House, the companies noted. Sales Seminar Set for Detroit Wilmette, IL — Detroit this month will be the next site for the 2015 series of all-day seminars being brought to the market under the terms of an exclusive educational partnership between Kitchen & Bath Design News and the SEN Design Group. The six-city KBDN -SEN seminar series will be presented at the Cosentino/ Silestone showroom in Detroit on June 3, according to KBDN 's Publisher Emeritus Eliot Sefrin. Additional 2015 dates include October 7 in Chicago and October 28 in Phoenix, Sefrin noted. Titled "Learn How to Double Your Sales Volume Using a Proven Selling System," the program will be led by SEN President Ken Peterson, CKD. Created specifcally for showroom owners, managers and sales designers, the programs focus on how kitchen and bath dealers can improve closing percentages, sales volume and gross margins by implementing a well-thought-out selling system keyed to today's market. Corporate sponsors of the 2015 educational initiative include Silestone by Cosentino, Hafele America, Holiday Kitchens, Task Lighting, WoodTrac by Sauder, Warmly Yours, GuildQuality, Dacor and The Distribution Point. Information, including registration details, is available by contacting the SEN Design Group, at (800) 991-1711. American Standard DXV Unveils 3D Printed Faucets at Event New York, NY — At the American Standard DXV showroom in New York City this month, the company unveiled several 3D printed faucets, including the one pictured at left. The faucet designs are reported to be the frst en- tirely 3D printed kitchen faucets on the market. Incorporating open designs with hidden waterways woven into the latticework, the faucets were cre- ated using a selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printing process, which allows for the creation of nearly any shape or design conceivable – something not previously possible with standard cast- ing techniques, the company notes.