The Alphabet modular sofa by Piero Lissoni

The Alphabet modular sofa is one of the 2008 Autumn/Winter Collection of furniture of Denmark based furniture manufacturer Fritz Hansen. The designer who designed this comfortable sofa is Italian architect and designer Piero Lissoni. In designing this sofa seating, this designer is inspired by toy Lego bricks, and consists of a series of ‘soft building blocks’ enabling you to build and create your own sofa design. There are 4 modular elements... 

The 4th Gymnasium by HVDN Architects

Stunning modern gymnasium design is done by HVDN Architects. This architects have completed designing a project The 4th Gymnasium in Amsterdam. The facade has two effects that intensify the character of the building. The plinth is made of flat, colored aluminum panels and continuously follows through into the facade of the courtyard; the plinth as a fore token of the color explosion in the court. The wooden facade has been developed more spatially... 

Bike Arc Bicycle Racks

Green buildings and urban areas need equally sustainable forms of transportation. And like cars, bicycles need parking, too. Bike Arc’s modular racks and shelters protect bicycles—and sometimes people—from the elements using galvanized steel and polycarbonate sheeting. The company makes a variety of products, including simple one-piece bike racks and structures that can provide enclosed shelter for more than 60 bicycles. Umbrella Arc secures... 

Centre Pompidou-Metz by Shigeru Ban, Jean de Gastines and Philip Gumuchdjian

The Centre Pompidou-Metz, the first derivative of a foremost French cultural institution the Centre Pompidou in Paris, holds its grand opening in May 2010 with the exhibition entitled “Masterpieces?”. Though it was built as an offshoot to the Centre Pompidou, the Centre Pompidou-Metz museum is entirely independent in its scientific and cultural choices. Intended as a place of unique experiences, the Centre Pompidou-Metz will make possible for... 

Lenton Thermo Balcony System: An Innovative Solution for the Damaging Effects of Thermal Bridging

The LENTON® THERMO Balcony System, part of the LENTON® line of concrete reinforcement products from ERICO, is designed to help eliminate the damaging effects of thermal bridging, such as cold spots, energy loss, condensation and mold growth. It can be used in balcony construction, cantilever beams (both concrete and structural steel) and slab-to-wall connections. These building interfaces create the perfect environment for significant energy loss... 

Austrian Pavilion at Shanghai Expo 2010

A futuristic design of a pavilion enrobed in ten million porcelain tiles, this is what Austria has been presenting at Shanghai Expo 2010, started on May 1 and will be taking place to October. This sophisticated pavilion is a great work of the Vienna-based architect’s offices SPAN in collaboration with architect Arkan Zeytinoglu. According to the theme “Austria – Feel the Harmony” the pavilion addresses all senses through space,... 

Convia Energy-Management Infrastructure

The product of a partnership between Convia (a Herman Miller company) and wiring production leader Wiremold, Convia Energy Management Infrastructure is a modular energy-management platform that integrates lighting, switches, occupancy sensors, timers, and other devices and links them to sophisticated controls and dashboards to monitor and adjust a building’s overall energy performance. Convia’s infrastructure uses plug-and-play components that... 

Project FROG Modular Green Classroom

Project FROG designs and custom- fabricates modular classrooms and other commercial buildings that feature high-performance envelopes, natural daylighting, high-efficiency mechanical systems, healthy materials, and green components. Built using central “spines,” different-shaped wings, porches, and mechanical rooms, these modular units come in a wide range of price points, from relatively affordable trailer alternatives to state-of-the-art, net-zero-energy,... 

Pac-Van Takes Top Honor in Modular Building Institute Awards of Distinction

Each year, the Modular Building Institute recognizes the leaders in the industry by presenting their Awards of Distinction to recognize the best modular projects in the world. The projects are scored in four categories by an official panel of judges. Those categories include: architectural excellence, technical innovation, cost-effectiveness / energy efficiency, and calendar days to complete. This year’s conference was held in Orlando. As is customary... 

Universal Modular Delivers First of Three AAR Buildings to MCB Twentynine Palms

Universal Modular Building Solutions, Inc. announced the delivery of a 1600 square foot After Action Review facility to 29 Palms, California, marking an important step in implementing cost-efficient training facilities to the United States Marine Corps’ largest base. The addition of this type of training facility will provide increased savings to the US Marine Corps through cost efficient and effective training. Construction of these buildings...