The Schierle House by Matthias Benz

Semi-Modern house design is designed by German architect Matthias Benz. this architect has designed the Schierle house in Gerzen, Germany. A simple geometry was adopted for the house, combining two solid volumes enabling not only to maintain but improve the neighboring homes view over the valley. with Site Surface: 2076 sq.m. and Built-up Surface: 304 sq.m, The theme of the house is friendly to the surrounding. White is the companion for the peace... 

Plastic Lamps from d-VISION at Salone del Mobile

Plastic Lamps is found At Salone del Mobile 2010 exhibition, the d-VISION booth is one of the manufacture which exhibit a beautiful lamp called The Poly Lamp (white lamp) and The Organic Plastic Lamp (red lamp), All the pieces were made from plastic, because the work was sponsored by the Keter Group, an Israeli manufacturer of plastic products. Among the lamps that caught our attention were the Poly lamp and the Organic lamp. The Poly Lamp (white... 

Icynene Integral to Connecticut’s First Net Zero Energy Home

Icynene spray foam insulation was used in concert with other energy efficient technologies such as solar power as part of a “whole-house” approach to building Connecticut’s first net zero energy home. Construction on the 3600 sq ft New England Farm House Style home was completed in November 2009 resulting in a house requiring no fossil fuels for heating and hot water, no net electrical usage from the utility company and no emissions from fuel... 

GE Mini Split System Air Conditioners Are Cool Solutions

GE® wall-mounted mini split system air conditioners deliver comfortable cool air on the hottest of summer days. Mini split air conditioners have an air handler unit that goes inside the home and a compressor that is installed outside the home. All models allow consumers to reduce the humidity level of the air for even greater comfort. Select heat pump units also provide supplemental heating – perfect for chilly evenings, after the sun has set. A... 

Caterpillar AP500E Asphalt Paver

Caterpillar Inc. announces the addition of the AP500E Asphalt Paver to the Paving Products machine family. Excellent mobility, superb visibility, powerful C4.4 engine, quick setup, and a comfortable operating environment are just some of the features that you can expect from the AP500E wheel-type asphalt paver. The compact, lighter weight design allows contractors to haul the paver along with other necessary job site equipment, maximizing machine... 

Rolvenden, Circa 1888 – Victorian Family House

This grand, private Victorian family estate offering separate guest house and stables, heated inground pool, spa and cabana is set in magnificent garden surrounds (land size 2017m2) and only a short walk to shops, restaurants, schools and the beach. Featuring: Beautifully balanced rooms, excellent floor plan, high ceilings, original cornices and marble fire surrounds. Formal lounge, separate dining, huge kitchen/meals and informal sitting area opening... 

1920’s Period Family Home

Outstanding 1920’s period family home in this coveted position close to schools, transport and Kooyong Village situated on a private garden allotment of approximately 9,000sqft. Featuring: Entrance foyer leading to sitting room, formal lounge, dining room, study, kitchen, meals area and family room with adjoining cellar/”tack room”, powder room, laundry and rear garden area with off street parking. Upstairs: Master bedroom with ensuite... 

LMN Architects-designed Vancouver Convention Centre West

As media from around the world descend upon Vancouver, B.C. for the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games, they will experience in the Games’ broadcast media center an unparalleled model of sustainability. Designed by Seattle-based LMN Architects, in collaboration with Vancouver-based MCM and DA, the Vancouver Convention Centre West (VCC) has just been awarded LEED® Canada Platinum certification, the first convention centre project in the... 

Upgraded RugBuddy Heated Mats Can Be Wired Together for On-Demand Radiant Heat

Martinson-Nicholls, Inc. upgraded RugBuddy heating mats can be wired together to create large areas of on-demand radiant heat for any room or office. The UL-listed warming system features an extremely thin membrane with embedded heating elements designed to be placed under area rugs or carpet that is not glued down. By daisy-chaining multiple units, RugBuddy can be used to heat entire rooms or specific areas in a room off a single electrical circuit... 

Newest Antique Home Restoration by Gulick & Spradlin LLC of Madison, CT

Gulick and Spradlin LLC prides themselves in their ability to blend up-to-date technologies with the craftsmanship of the past. While respecting the architectural significance of the property, Gulick and Spradlin have again shown in the Stone/Shelley House their solid commitment to build “green” by saving and reusing building materials, their sensitivity to energy requirements through the use of efficient insulation and heating and cooling...