PGT Introduces New Storefront Product Line for the Commercial and Residential High Rise Markets

PGT Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary of PGT, Inc., announced today the introduction of three new impact-resistant door and window products for its Architectural Systems product line. Designed for commercial and residential high rise applications, these include the new Storefront 3500 Series, consisting of a commercial Storefront Entrance Door (ST3550) and a Storefront Window Wall System (WS3500). A Terrace Door (TER3050) is being added to the... 

Grand Opening for First Phase of Whistler Crossing in Riverdale

Whistler Crossing, an innovative 132 unit residential development located in Riverdale, Illinois, will be celebrating its grand opening on Thursday, August 21st at 10 AM at 13711 S. Lowe Avenue. Holsten Real Estate Development Corporation, Turnstone Development and the Village of Riverdale are hosting the celebratory event. This exciting new rental development is the cornerstone of a five-year revitalization effort to replace the dilapidated and crime... 

Forest City Closes $167 Million Financing for Downtown Brooklyn Residential Building

Forest City Enterprises, Inc. announced that it’s New York-based subsidiary, Forest City Ratner Companies, has closed on $167 million in construction financing for 80 DeKalb, a 335,000-square-foot residential building on DeKalb Avenue in downtown Brooklyn. The 34-story, Costas Kondylis-designed building is the first residential tower constructed by Forest City in Brooklyn. It is designed to achieve LEED certification and will include 73 affordable... 

Riverwalk Fire Victims Seek Answers Through Filing of Class-Action Complaint Against Developer and Contractors

A class-action complaint was filed in Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas this morning alleging that negligence on the part of the developer, building and management contractors of the Millennium apartment complex here contributed to the catastrophic losses suffered by hundreds of residents as a result of last Thursday’s eight-alarm fire, Robert J. Mongeluzzi, attorney for the plaintiffs said after the filing in Norristown. The attorney,... 

Maverick Landing, East Boston. Design by ICON architecture

Maverick Landing sits squarely at the heart of the redevelopment opportunities in East Boston, commanding spectacular waterfront views. This is a LEED certified sustainable development that includes photovoltaic panels and a cogeneration system by ICON architecture. The urban design concept for Maverick Landing removed the monolithic superblock of the existing site and restored the historic neighborhood street pattern, thereby reconnecting the site... 

Da Vinci Residential Tower by Pascal Arquitectos

All facade covering elements are hanged, screwed or stapled making it completely dismantable. All this creates a thermo-meteorological acoustic barrier and in consequence a very efficient building. At the same time, this system facilitates façade maintenance and replacement and a convenient access to hydraulic and sanitary installations that go through along the perimeter of the building.

Wood Tile

Wood Tile LOVE this, altough not crazy about the light fixtures.Pic from www.apartmenttherapy.com Originally uploaded by I heart Norwegian Wood

Silver Kitchen

Silver Kitchen Loved the fact that this is painted cupboards, not expensive metal cabinets. I believe Ralph Lauren paint was suggested. Pic from www.apartmenttherapy.com Originally uploaded by I heart Norwegian Wood

Racor Ceiling Mounted Bike Lift #PBH-1R

Not enough floor space in that garage, dorm, or studio apartment for the bike? Hoist it up high and store it out of the way with the ingenious bike lift from Racor. A unique rope locking mechanism prevents accidental release while the pulley design lightens the load for easy lifting. Bikes can be hoisted up to ceilings 12 feet high. Just secure the bike lift to the ceiling and you’re set. Everything is included for installation with no assembly...