Associate Professor Zhu Huai Yong, from QUT’s School of Physical and Chemical Sciences said that glaziers in medieval forges were the first nanotechnologists who produced colours with gold nanoparticles of different sizes. Professor Zhu said numerous church windows across Europe were decorated with glass coloured in gold nanoparticles. “For centuries people appreciated only the beautiful works of art, and long life of the colours, but...
Offering a unique look in crystal lighting, Meyda Lighting introduces the “Crystal Sphere” in its all-new BLING Collection. Meyda Lighting is a Meyda Tiffany Company and a leading designer/manufacturer of Tiffany lamps, custom and decorative lighting and the world’s largest free-hanging LED chandelier. Offering a unique look in crystal ceiling fixtures, the “Bling” Crystal Sphere (37525) semi-flush-mounted fixture offers...
Daikin Europe’s Sky Air FVQ floor-standing heat pump units are specially designed for quick and easy installation in high-ceiling stores and offices (i.e. rooms lacking a false ceiling). They are extremely quiet in operation, while their built-in high-efficiency, long-life filter reduces maintenance time and cost. The new Sky Air FVQ heat pump units are easy to install in stores and offices where there is no false ceiling or where a cassette, concealed...
Genesis Worldwide Inc., a leading provider of “green” structural building technology using light gauge steel aimed at the residential, commercial and institutional building markets, is pleased to announce that, as stated in the Company’s press release dated August 6, 2008, it has entered into a license and services agreement (the “Agreement”) with Sawabeh International Group (“Sawabeh”) of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,...
Thermafiber, Inc. officially announces the launch of the RainBarrier product line. RainBarrier 30 (3 lb. density) & RainBarrier 45 (4.5 lb. density) have been specifically engineered to repel water and efficiently drain moisture in rain screen and cavity wall construction applications. RainBarrier provides thermal insulation, fire protection, and acoustical control while efficiently draining water from a wall cavity system. Highly UV resistant,...
With the OTDR products, glass fiber connections are measured, certified and also certificated with a certification report. The OTDR’s measures attenuation, loss from the event and break in fiber and splices. Through this dirt, bad or assembled connections failures will be found. The OTDR’s are perfect tool for the construction, maintenance and restoration of cable plants and are also extremely suitable for educational means. The OTDR’s...
Explosion hazards are a recognized issue throughout the world but controlling and mitigating these risks remains complex and an ongoing area of concern. Expert knowledge and experience is required to identify, evaluate and reduce such risks to a tolerable level. To cater the demanding needs of the industry, SGS introduced its new service: Explosion Protection offering consultation, inspection and trainings for explosion safety. The European sector...
The almost 80 metre long and 5.40 metre high truss girders made of steel form the basic construction for the roofing of the new multi-functional hall in the Croatian city of Split. Each of the main constructional elements – the up to three metre wide pairs of trusses – weighs a massive 180 tonnes. In order to be able to cost-effectively assemble the roof, consisting of eight such gigantic components, contractors Dinarik, in co-operation with...
Elero’s Econom 0 is a maintenance-free electric linear actuator for active facade systems that control building heating loads and glare, and improve occupant viewscapes. These stainless-steel-clad, weather-resistant actuators are appropriate for outdoor or indoor use, and can also contribute to natural ventilation systems.
The exhibition ‘Psycho Buildings. Artists Take on Architecture’ in the summer of 2008, marks the 40th birthday of the Hayward Gallery. Opened by the Queen in 1968, it today belongs to one of Europe´s largest cultural centres as part of the South Bank Centre on the South Bank of the Thames. Even back then it had more of a high security prison feeling than an art location due to the massive use of concrete – reason enough for curator Ralph Rugoff...
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
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The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
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The Riedel Amadeo Decanter from Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, the company that serves cookware, cooks stool, cutlery, electrics, bakeware,...
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