STI’s heavy-duty 9-gauge steel wire guard with corrosion resistant polyester coating helps protect smoke detectors where abuse is severe. It is called Steel Web Stopper because it incorporates a patented web-like octagon shape that simulates a spider’s web for added strength. This easy to install Stopper (STI-9601), for flush mount applications, allows the LED indicator on the protected smoke detector to remain clearly visible. For added...
The 30 meter high, five-story scarlet stupa graces the grounds of the Hokekyo Temple of the Buddhist Nichiren-sect in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Built in 1622, it is the only 5-story stupa in Chiba and a designated “national cultural property.” The wooden structure has survived 400 years of varied weather conditions and earthquakes, and is still visited by worshipers. Originating in India, the stupa tradition eventually spread to China...
Guth Lighting’s just-released SUNDOWNER LED family of wall pack fixtures leverages LUXEON Rebel LED technology to provide a never-before-possible 60-degree beam spread in a dark sky housing, improving visibility while also reducing the number of fixtures needed to cover a given wall expanse. Guth’s new LUXEON-based wall packs also extend luminaire life up to seven times, slash energy needs by 80%, support ‘green’ initiatives, and significantly...
Throughout their production, zero emissions are released and all water used is recycled. Silestone is the first quartz surfacing material with patented Microban antibacterial protection to help fight the growth of micro-organisms and bacteria on surfaces such as E.coli, salmonella, listeria and the MRSA superbug. This collection brings together the latest technology, materials and design influences.
The system only lets the doors open and passengers embark once the bus is parked. The door and window control manufacturer’s Slimdrive SL automatic system was used on the bus bays and four main entrance doors. Other safety features include switches that allow station staff to set the doors to off, one-way traffic, reduced opening and fully automatic modes. Passengers and buses are kept safely on either side of the glass doors at Warrington Interchange...
With the building´s structure elegantly wrapped in a cloak-like glass facade, the Al Hamra Tower on the Persian Gulf creates the vision of a highly visible sculpture, rising to an impressive height of 412 metres. As construction progress steadily continues, it becomes clear that the Al Hamra Tower is not only a multi-storey building with a remarkable height but also that a new landmark is being developed through its very distinctive design. After...
Viewpoint Construction Software™, a leader in software for the construction industry, today introduced the release of a fully localized version of its flagship construction enterprise software solution, Viewpoint V6 Software®, developed and designed to meet the specific needs of mid- to large-volume commercial contractors in Canada. Viewpoint Construction Software announced today, at Construct Canada in Toronto, the release of Viewpoint V6 Software...
Hitachi has introduced two new models to further strengthen its popular ZW wheel loader line-up. The ZW140 and ZW150 join the ZW180, ZW220, ZW250 and ZW310, which have already made a significant impact in the key European markets. Hitachi engineers have used their vast experience and unrivalled expertise to extend the range of wheel loaders to complement the established Zaxis-3 excavators. The market-leading technology at their disposal has enabled...
Global Solar Energy, a leading manufacturer of Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide (CIGS) thin-film solar cells, today announced the full operation of the largest solar electric array worldwide using CIGS photovoltaic (PV) technology. The 750-kilowatt (kW) system, located at Global Solar’s manufacturing facility in Tucson, is the first commercial-scale deployment of the company’s highly efficient CIGS thin-film solar technology and will help power...
Nexxus Lighting, Inc. announced that its Advanced Lighting Systems subsidiary completed a lighting project for the Tulalip Resort Casino in Tulalip, Washington. The color changing LED lighting systems installed throughout the casino’s spas and restaurants uses the LiveLED series of fixtures along with the Sunlite DMX controller by Nicolaudie to create vibrant and dynamic color changing effects. The “intelligent” lighting package is fully...
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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