Hackettstown, NJ (July 16, 2007) - The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) in collaboration with the Housing Education and Research Association (HERA) announces a call for papers on kitchen and bath design. Selected papers will be published in Housing and Society, the official journal of HERA. The journal is distributed to HERA members as well as libraries around the world. Additional copies of this special issue will be distributed through the NKBA.

The HERA journal publication will be a special issue dedicated to kitchen and bath design in the home, tentatively scheduled for publication in Fall, 2008. Papers published will be authored primarily by NKBA Endorsed Programs educators, NKBA member adjunct faculty and HERA members. The submission deadline is April 1, 2008.

Papers can be based on traditional research, educational strategies or commentary notes, ranging in length from 5 to 30 pages. Possible topics include sustainable design, technology in kitchens and baths, universal design, industry trends, best practices and teaching methods and techniques.

Please visit www.housingeducators.org to view manuscript style guidelines. Interested writers may submit four hard copies to Kenneth R. Tremblay, Jr., Editor, Housing and Society, Department of Design and Merchandising, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80525. Submit an additional electronic copy to tremblay@cahs.colostate.edu.

About the National Kitchen & Bath Association

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is a non-profit trade association that has educated and led the kitchen and bath industry since 1963. With nearly 40,000 members and growing, NKBA owns the Kitchen/Bath Industry Show & Conference (K/BIS), the world’s largest trade show dedicated to the kitchen and bath industry. The mission of NKBA is to enhance member success and excellence, promote professionalism and ethical business practices and provide leadership and direction for the kitchen and bath industry. For more information, visit www.nkba.org or contact the NKBA at 800-843-6522

About the Housing Education and Research Association

HERA is an organization that promotes excellence in the planning, development, delivery and service of decent, safe, sanitary, affordable, ecologically sound and appropriately designed housing for all people. Members of the organization recognize and understand the relationship that exists among the well-being of individuals, families and communities and the holistic housing environment. The organization is a major forum for professional dialogue among educators, researchers and policy makers in the field of housing. For more information, visit www.housingeducators.org