
In the tradition of isolated rural buildings, the house is conceived as a singular gesture responding to the strength of the site: a grassy terrace overlooking a meandering river facing north up a spectacular valley, next to an old eucalypt. The essential concept of the house reflects the way in which the owner has always used this place: setting up a table on the grass under the shade of the tree. The sleeping areas are contained within encasing...

Thermoactive building component systems (TABS) enable energy efficient cooling and heating of buildings whilst at the same time providing a comfortable room climate. The new version 4 of the Desigo building automation and control system from Siemens Building Technologies Division provides an innovative and unique application with separate heating and cooling curves for the control of such systems. The thermoactive building component systems are proven...

Wine Guardian® has announced the launch of its Wine Guardian Through-the-Wall wine cellar cooling system. Featuring a contemporary design, the quiet, energy-efficient Wine Guardian Through-the-Wall system was created by Air Innovations®, a leader in specialized environmental control systems for such industries as aerospace, pharmaceutical and cleanroom. Engineered to accommodate small- to mid-sized residential wine cellars, restaurant and hotel...
Raycap has developed a single-MOV module with a high surge handling capability that absorbs and dissipates the excess energy of lightning strikes and power surges in a safe manner, making it suitable for installation in oil, gas and petrochemical equipment applications. Designated Strikesorb, the TVSS module exceeds the stringent requirements of the revised UL-1449 standard, without the use of internal fuses. Strikesorb provides complete and uninterrupted...
STI announces an effective way to help protect homes and businesses from burglars, thieves and intruders. Rex Plus (ED-50), the electronic watchdog, can “see” through thick doors, walls and glass with his electronic radar eyes and produces a barking alarm when a person approaches a protected area. Rex is versatile and provides an excellent form of protection, without the annoying problems of owning a real dog. He doesn’t require...
If all houses had the same width entryways, everyone could use the same child safety gate and never give it a second thought. The reality, of course, is that, like babies, every house and every doorway is different. But baby still wants to explore, and some areas of the house are just not an option. The Evenflo Soft and Wide Gate is an excellent choice for light traffic areas with wide entries. Expanding from 38 inches to 60 inches, this nylon mesh...
Inc. today ranked Heartland Retail Construction No. 827 on its annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country. The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy — America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy. “Our second annual Inc. 5000 continues the most ambitious project in business journalism,”...
Jaycee Functional Furniture Classic Soft Collection TV stand is constructed of engineered wood with genuine wood veneer.TV stand features 3/4” thick panels and shelves, tempered glass doors, five adjustable shelves, six side storage cubbies, and a wood veneer finish. Hutch has three adjustable shelves.Holds most 36” TVs up to 176 lbs. Ships ready to assemble.
Metro Classic Series Left Pedestal Desk, Walnut/Black, 66 x 30 Durable finish on top helps resist damage. Full-suspension file drawers. Center drawer with One Key core removable lock secures all desk file drawers. Grommets for cable management. Flush drawer pulls. Desk and Return sold and shipped separatelyORDER BOTH.View product details at Amazon
Cubellis, an international architecture, interior design and engineering firm, announce that Thomas Baglivo, AIA, NCARB, Principal, Architecture and Interior Design has been appointed by GSA’s Commissioner of Public Buildings to serve on its National Register of Peer Professionals for the Design Excellence Program. GSA commissions architects and engineers to design new buildings and to modernize existing facilities for civilian federal agencies...