General lighting with energy efficient long-lasting LEDs in directional applications such as recessed downlights, tracks, pendants and sconces becomes as easy as changing a standard light bulb early next year. A new technology “twist” from GE Consumer & Industrial—a small puck-shaped LED module that gives lighting designers and end-users the ability to easily upgrade LED lighting as technology advances—addresses the inflexibility of integrated...
This remodeled 1930’s red brick bungalow in Historic Coronado area is a nice example of the diverse historic homes found within this location. Hardwood floors throughout the living room, bathroom finished with travertine stone, many original architectural features including built in ironing board, built in book case and coved ceilings. This really is a fortunate find: Great condition with enclosed porch – a classic vintage charmer and a prime...
Towering over the Philadelphia skyline at an amazing 58 stories (975 feet), the city’s new Comcast Center is a high-performance sustainable building, with an abundance of features that will conserve energy and reduce impact on the environment. Designed to receive LEED® certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, Comcast Center uses 40 percent less water than the average office building, and the building’s water fixtures will save more...
McGraw-Hill Construction, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies, has released its latest SmartMarket Report, Commercial and Institutional Green Building. Key findings from the report, which covers market activity, key triggers and obstacles, show an increase in the perceived value of green building among architects, engineering firms, contractors and owners over the last three years, especially as related to financial benefits: — Decreases of...
San Francisco-based Project FROG®, a smart building start-up, announced today that it has closed an $8M Series B financing led by RockPort Capital Partners. The financing will enable the company to accelerate the product development and sales of its cutting edge, high performance building products and systems. “RockPort has a very impressive track record and we are excited to have them join the FROG team,” said founder and CEO Mark Miller. “Their...
The U.S. green building market is accelerating at a dramatic rate, says McGraw-Hill Construction’s Green Outlook 2009: Trends Driving Change report, released today at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Boston, MA. The value of green building construction starts was up five-fold from 2005 to 2008 (from $10 billion to $36-$49 billion), and could triple by 2013, reaching $96-$140 billion. McGraw-Hill Construction’s Green...
The new music and drama building, at Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith, beat off hundreds of competitors to take the prestigious 2008 Brick Awards. The Brick Awards is one of Britain’s most respected design competitions. Run by the Brick Development Association, the annual contest provides the definitive showcase for what brick can do. And Latymer School was up against some stiff competition. There were a record number of entrants this year, with...
Donley’s, a leading regional commercial construction manager, design/builder and general contractor, has selected Viewpoint V6 Software® from Portland, Oregon-based Viewpoint Construction Software™ to fully integrate all aspects of its operations including Accounting and Project Management. “We were challenged with our current software vendor in a number of areas, but the three most important were integrating accounting and project management,...
Solidere International, one of the most prominent master and urban developers in the region, will bring its unique development initiatives to MIPIM Asia, the international property exhibition taking place at the Hong Kong International Convention & Exhibition Centre from November 19th to 21st. MIPIM Asia provides an exclusive platform for local developers to network with regional and international investors looking for opportunities in the Asia-Pacific...
China Architectural Engineering Inc., a leader in the design, engineering, fabrication and installation of high-end building envelope systems, today reported that it has been awarded two new contracts for projects valued at $80 million in Dubai and Singapore. The Company today also reported that its project backlog has increased to a new record of $245 million. Two Latest Contracts Represent Ongoing Success of CAE’S International Expansion Strategy Today’s...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
Murillo, the Philippines based manufacturer has been involved in manufacturing furniture and...
Contemporary Office Designs from Triple Five Design
Looking for modern interior inspiration for your office, here we got some preview of the contemporary...
The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
Today’s modern house inspiration is coming from Richard Librach Architect, Toronto-based...
The Riedel Amadeo Decanter from Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, the company that serves cookware, cooks stool, cutlery, electrics, bakeware,...
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