Over these past fifteen years at Maharam, we’ve sought to foster a culture measured by the caliber of the things we create, though more so by the nature of the people associated with this company and their desire to do things thoughtfully. The legacy of Maharam matters to us deeply, as does its ongoing energy and progression. With this in mind, come end-April, Herman Miller will take ownership of Maharam.

Much as we have struggled with this decision, the realities of generational transition coupled with timing and circumstance in our lives have brought us clarity. It is our firm conviction that Herman Miller will provide Maharam the greatest opportunity to flourish over time. Our philosophical kinship makes this difficult step a far easier one. We believe that Herman Miller has the appropriate culture, intellect and resources to ensure Maharam a bright future while valuing our spirit and ways. They are respectful and enthusiastic about this patronage, and intend to grant us the autonomy necessary for the continued evolution of our unique approach.

Maharam will remain Maharam, capably managed by our present leadership. To assist in a measured transition, we will be staying on for the coming two years to provide a sense of “business as usual”. We don’t anticipate any significant adjustments in the way we do things, all our plans for the future remain fully intact, and we have confidence in a pleasant and positive status quo.

Thank you for your part in making Maharam the place we dreamed it could become, and which we feel certain it will continue to be.

As always…

Michael and Stephen

All month long, Herman Miller will release biweekly clues that lead participants through the interactive Everywhere in Your Day video and the Herman Miller Store, where the clickable answers will be embedded. Clicking on the correct answer will enter participants to win a series of select Herman Miller prizes; playing all eight clues enters you to win the grand prize, an Eames Lounge and Ottoman. All prize winners will be announced after the conclusion of the contest in May.

Herman Miller knows that when it comes to adding value to your day, every minute counts, which is why they design furniture that fits—everywhere in your day.

Herman Miller reported third quarter diluted earnings per share of $0.28, compared to $0.26 per share in the same period of fiscal 2012. The company’s earnings in the quarter were reduced by expenses associated with the previously announced strategy to terminate its domestic defined benefit pension plans. Excluding these expenses, which were in-line with company expectations coming into the period, adjusted diluted earnings per share in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 were $0.32. The adjusted third quarter earnings per share increased 23.1% from the same quarter in fiscal 2012.

Read the full report here.

To help preserve the Eames House and own a  piece of the Eames legacy, people can purchase these hand-numbered original prints for 75 dollars each.

They are 100 percent original works inspired by the elegant geometry and understated simplicity of Eames designs. Only 500 of each limited edition print will be produced, and all purchases are tax-deductible (though each donor should consult with their tax advisor).

For the campaign, Eames Foundation partnered with Herman Miller and Vitra to create the Authenticity Fund for this project. They are matching donations of 75 dollars for each print purchased.

The Eames House, close to 70-years-old, was one of roughly two-dozen homes “designed to express man’s life in the modern world,” and is now in need of renovation. The Eames Foundation also partnered with award-winning digital marketing agency, Nebo, to design the limited edition prints and website for the campaign.

*Ambar Margarida, IIDA NCIDQ LEED GA, was promoted to Associate, Interior Design, at Spacesmith, LLP.

*Dakota Jackson has joined Savannah College of Art and Design as honorary chair of furniture design. Jackson will mentor students from the university’s undergraduate and graduate furniture design programs during his two-year appointment, continuing SCAD’s mission to prepare talented students for creative careers.

*Peggy Kelly, Herman Miller, Inc.’s Vice President of North American Seating, will transition into a new role as President of Spectrum, a certified Herman Miller dealer, in mid-February.

*Catherine Osborne has been promoted to the position of Editor at Azure Magazine. After joining Azure in 2005 as Senior Editor, Osborne was promoted to Deputy Editor in 2010.

*Katie Weeks has been appointed as editor-in-chief of ECOBUILDING Network, a network of Hanley Wood. She will oversee ECOHOME and ECOSTRUCTURE magazines, as well as their online component, ecobuildingpulse.com. Weeks joined Hanley Wood in 2009 and most recently served as editor-in-chief of ECOSTRUCTURE magazine. She will continue to report to Ned Cramer, editorial director. Prior to joining Hanley Wood, she was a senior editor at Contract magazine where she focused on commercial interior design.

*Empire Office has announced a formal alliance with K2 Space, a prominent UK-based commercial interior design and build company. Through this new strategic alliance, Empire Office and K2 Space can now offer clients and industry affiliates a reliable partnership with local expertise and experience in developing furniture specifications, on-site furniture management and local labor for delivery and installation in any major city worldwide.

The Sustainability Yearbook is the world’s most comprehensive publication on corporate sustainability and has grown to become one of the leading reference guides to the world’s sustainability leaders. This year’s 10th Anniversary edition spotlights the continued advancement of RobecoSAM’s sustainability criteria to reflect the evolution of corporate sustainability practices and looks ahead to the criteria that are likely to determine tomorrow’s sustainability leaders. In particular, the RobecoSAM experts go to the heart of the fundamental question of how companies can control their corporate responsibilities and reputational risk throughout their increasingly complex supply chains. Based on this, RobecoSAM recently introduced an enhanced framework for assessing companies’ approach to supply chain management.

According to Herman Miller’s latest research study, as technology continues to replace textbook-driven courses with Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and structured lectures with collaborative conversations, it is becoming increasingly critical for campuses to future-proof the physical learning space, ensuring a transformative student experience and ultimately, future workplace achievement.

By answering the question “What Makes a Learning Space Great?” through Herman Miller’s Student Video Contest, students will have an opportunity to document elements contributing to a successful learning environment, such as collaboration stations and tech-friendly furnishings, while informing the future of learning space design.

Contest entries will be accepted until 5 p.m. EST on March 22, 2013. Representatives from Herman Miller will select three finalists whose submissions best represent creativity, originality, and appropriateness to the theme. A public vote will decide the final ranking for the top three submissions. The first place winner will be awarded $2500 cash, second place $1500, and third place $1000.

Herman Miller reported second quarter diluted earnings per share of $0.14. This compares to $0.41 per share in the same period of fiscal 2012. The company’s earnings this quarter were reduced by non-cash charges associated with the strategy to terminate its domestic defined benefit pension plans and expenses associated with previously announced restructuring actions. Excluding the impact of these items, adjusted diluted earnings per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 were $0.35.

Read the full report here.

SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School in St. Louis, Illinois was awarded a Bronze Citation for its STEM Learning Center. Through partnering with Herman Miller, SIUE created the 1,300 square-foot Learning Center to spark student interest in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields and to encourage practical, interactive learning in a relaxed environment. The resulting collaborative classroom features flexible furnishings like writeable glass panels and wall panels that double as whiteboards for brainstorming and group work, increased accessibility to internet connections and additional multimedia resources.

The Reinert Center for Teaching Excellence Learning Studio at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri was recognized for outstanding design. With the help of Herman Miller’s Learning Spaces Research Program, the space was designed to enable SLU to test out the classroom of the future on a small scale before making a campus-wide design decision. The learning studio supports new teaching methodologies and delivers a more engaging, collaborative and flexible learning experience for contemporary teachers and students. It features a range of mobile chairs, tables and easels that can be reconfigured on the fly, as well as high-tech elements like a multi-screen video wall.

In its 22^nd year, the American School & University awards are judged by a jury of American Institute of Architects (AIA) members and education administrators on the following considerations: purposeful design, cost-efficient solutions and planning, inviting and engaging spaces, designs that create new solutions and uses, sensitivity to the community, transparent and integrated technology and innovation and creativity.