Robles Architects have finished designing a stunning modern house architecture project design called the ISEAMI House located in Playa Carate, Península de Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The theme of designing this house design is to create a sophisticated modern house design that serve as a multifunctional place in order to host activities as Investigation, meditation, training, Yoga and joy at the terrace located in the first level. This modern house...
As Shanghai Expo 2010 carries a theme in association with sustainable urban development, Norwegian Pavilion takes on the challenge by placing emphasis and awareness on various aspects of sustainability under its basic concept “Norway Powered by Nature”. By promoting architecture that facilitates social sustainability, healthy public recreational areas and environmentally friendly urban structures and infrastructures, the pavilion also contributes...
Rain Bird announced today the release of an industry white paper examining the link between the water conservation movement and the green industry. Water Conservation and the Green Industry details the trends, issues and factors driving the important water conservation movement and their impact on the green industry and its affiliates. The third in a series of white papers providing a comprehensive review of the role of efficient irrigation as a...
The modern house design explores the maximisation of light, space, ventilation and views on a tight sight. We are exploring a more environmentally sensitive form of design called ‘micro design’. Micro design utilises parametric modelling software which can respond to very small changes to design input criteria. In this case issues such as maximising ventilation, views and efficiency of structure and minimising impacts to neighbours views...
The Colorado Yurt Company, makers of eco-friendly yurts, tipis and canvas bungalows, was recently recognized as one of 50 Colorado Companies to Watch. The durable and unique structures manufactured and sold by the company in Montrose, Colorado offer individuals, camps, RV parks, ski resorts and other businesses a building option that is sustainable, affordable and quick to set up. The 50 Colorado Companies to Watch, chosen from 250 nominees, will...
Even before the economic stimulus package goes before Congressional vote, the BetaLED™ manufacturing plant is ramped up to manufacture LEDway™, environmentally-friendly LED (light-emitting diode) streetlights, to meet increasing demand from cities across the country. “Governments, municipalities and utilities are planning energy savings and sustainability into their proposals for economic stimulus monies,” says Alan Ruud, president of Beta...
Austin, Texas-based AIC Ventures, L.P., an investment fund manager providing alternative finance solutions to middle-market companies across the United States through office and industrial sale-leasebacks, is celebrating its 100th real estate acquisition. Founded in 1990, the firm’s total transaction value is nearly $1 billion. “Over the past 20 years we’ve seen an increasing demand for sale-leasebacks as a strategic capital solution for middle-market...
The Balsillie School of International Affairs continues to move forward with the selection of Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects (KPMB) of Toronto as the firm to design its new home. The project will be directed by Bruce Kuwabara, design partner, and Shirley Blumberg, partner-in-charge. Internationally recognized for its design excellence, KPMB is the recipient of 10 Governor General’s Awards, Canada’s highest architectural honor....
Citation Technologies joined forces with RTP Environmental Associates, Inc. to launch NSRonline® , a dynamic portal for EPA’s environmental preconstruction permitting program. NSRonline will increase productivity of air quality professionals up to 20% thanks to an integrated collaboration platform and a clever set of productivity tools, such as the NSR portal search ability and the tracking of regulatory document changes. NSRonline® is a...
Specifiers and school engineers attending the U.S. Green Building Council’s International Conference and Expo in Boston, will be the first to try Trane’s new “High Performance Systems Portfolio for K-12 Schools.” Where: Booth #1201 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center When: Nov. 19-21, 2008 The High Performance Systems Portfolio is the first and only web-based tool available at www.trane.com/K12Systems...
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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