Solar Innovations, Inc. Completes Several Sports Venue Folding Glass Wall Projects Across the Country

February 17, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Solar Innovations, Inc. Completes Several Sports Venue Folding Glass Wall Projects Across the Country

Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial folding glass walls; greenhouses; conservatories; sunrooms; tilting, sliding, and stacking glass doors, walls, windows, and screens; completes several sports venue folding glass wall projects across the country. Solar Innovations® folding glass wall systems are commonly incorporated into retail, restaurant, and hospitality projects, creating flexible commercial space. The... 

G1TOWER Scheduled for Completion in April

January 30, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
G1TOWER Scheduled for Completion in April

Hitachi, Ltd. announced that in April of this year, it will complete the “G1TOWER,” a research tower that is currently under construction at an elevator R&D and manufacturing base in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Measuring 213 meters above ground, this will be the tallest elevator research facility in the world. Utilizing the unprecedented height of this new research tower, Hitachi will conduct verification tests on the world’s... 

Dessy and Pantone Announce PANTONE WEDDING Color Guide

January 25, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Dessy and Pantone Announce PANTONE WEDDING Color Guide

The Dessy Group and Pantone LLC announced the 2010 PANTONE WEDDING™ color guide, the ultimate color reference tool for brides and wedding planners. The PANTONE WEDDING color guide is part of PANTONE WEDDING, a collection of color tools that make it easy for a bride to achieve a perfectly color-coordinated wedding – from inspiration to “I do.” With over 190 colors to choose from, the guide provides inspiration for brides to develop unique... 

Magnificent Estate in Colorado’s Prestigious Cherry Hills Village to be offered in Landmark Online Auction

March 25, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
Magnificent Estate in Colorado’s Prestigious Cherry Hills Village to be offered in Landmark Online Auction

Set against the majestic Rocky Mountains, the timeless elegance of the French countryside is realized in this luxurious $10 million Cherry Hills Village estate. Just minutes from downtown Denver, this new rural retreat perched upon ±2.50-acre seamlessly blends wood and stone to create an opulent display of world-class architecture. Following an increasing trend in real estate sales, this exquisite property at 5800 Piedmont Drive will be auctioned... 

LeCroy Introduces WaveMaster 8 Zi

January 7, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
LeCroy Introduces WaveMaster 8 Zi

The WaveMaster 8 Zi Series provides up to 30 GHz of bandwidth, and sample rates up to 80 GS/s. The WaveMaster 8 Zi Series features many of the same options as the 7 Zi platform, such as TriggerScan™ rare event capture, a removable front panel and an integrated second display, as well as exceptional instrument responsiveness, 10 to 100 times faster analysis processing time, and a large 15.3” high-definition touch screen display. In addition, the... 

Daktronics LED Signage Upgrade Cocor Luxury Store

December 19, 2008 Filed Under: Construction
Daktronics LED Signage Upgrade Cocor Luxury Store

Cocor Luxury Store in Bucharest, Romania, recently turned on an impressive Daktronics Inc. digital display system, designed and manufactured by Daktronics Inc. (Nasdaq-DAKT). Multiple light emitting diode (LED) video screens have been positioned on the façade of the Cocor Shopping Centre building. The media façade was put into operation by Cocor CEO, Dan Barbulescu, Cocor board members, city officials and John Mette, Director of International... 

Cabinet Organizer – Sliding Lid Rack (White) (3.5″h x 3.25″w x 22″d)

December 2, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Video: The Pink Panther(TM) Breaks Silence: Identifies Biggest Energy Consumer

November 22, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Armed with survey results revealing public misperceptions about energy use, The Pink Panther(TM), Chief Energy Officer at Owens Corning, broke his decades of silence on October 9, 2008 to focus national attention on the massive amount of energy used to heat and cool buildings. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), 40 percent of U.S. energy is swallowed by buildings, yet most Americans believe transportation and industry are the largest... 

EPS Insulation Delivers Consistent Energy Savings and Thermal Protection over Life of Building

November 13, 2008 Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate

A new study commissioned by the EPS Molders Association (EPSMA) found that expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation maintains its R-Value over time, even under tough freeze-thaw conditions. The study, Thermal Resistance and Moisture Content Testing of Foam Plastic Insulation, also concluded that competing insulation materials can lose R-Value over time. As energy prices increase, selecting the best building insulation becomes even more important. Choosing... 

For fast logistics Airport Stuttgart bets on door specialist EFAFLEX

November 12, 2008 Filed Under: Construction
For fast logistics Airport Stuttgart bets on door specialist EFAFLEX

To meet the constantly growing demands in the international competition, the airport corporation Stuttgart / Germany bets among others on large investments. The newly built ground-traffic-service hall offers most modern technology. “Time is money. The planes have to be loaded and unloaded quickly” says Dirk Friedrichs. His planning department supervises all new building projects at the airport. “Therefore, it was very important for the planners...