Suncurve Lightshelves

Interior lightshelves are installed on windows to reflect natural light up onto ceilings, reducing glare and the need for artificial lighting. Most flat, or planar, lightshelves don’t work as well when the sun is low in the sky, but the curved, polished aluminum surface of Suncurve lightshelves reflects this low-angle light farther into the building, improving light dispersion by up to 153 percent, according to the company. Made using Lamcel’s... 

U.S. Bank to Purchase Landmark Building in Downtown San Diego, Preserve Beloved Whale Mural

U.S. Bank has announced that it will purchase from the FDIC the building that was formerly the headquarters of San Diego National Bank at 1420 Kettner Boulevard in downtown San Diego, preserving the iconic Wyland whale mural on the side of the building and an important tie to the community. San Diego National Bank was acquired by U.S. Bank on Oct. 30, 2009, though the headquarters building was not a part of the FDIC-assisted transaction at that time.... 

Testing for Lead in Paint Gets Easier, Faster and Cheaper with ANDalyze Technology

ANDalyze has developed an innovative lead (Pb) sensor technology for on-site detection of lead levels in dried paint surfaces. The technology can measure lead levels to parts per billion, greatly increasing the accuracy of lead in paint measurement and reducing the complexity of previous chemical testing methods. Lead in household paint and dust is a serious health hazard as low-level lead exposure can result in a number of adverse health effects,... 

Fiberglass Selected to Replace Deteriorating Timber Screening Pyramids

Due to unsightly deterioration of large wooden screening pyramids, Strongwell’s corrosion resistant fiberglass EXTREN® structural shapes were chosen by The Vintage Club, one of America’s most prestigious country club communities, to replace the wooden structures. The club, located at the base of Eisenhower Mountain in Indian Wells, California, has pyramid shaped screens used to accent rooftops and conceal the facility’s air conditioning units.... 

Marni Boutiques Interior at the Crystals, Las Vegas

Sybarite’s design for the Marni flagship at the Crystals in Las Vegas was inspired by the image of a cracking whip, seemingly suspended in mid-air as it unfurls. Defining the perimeter, this sinuous ‘lasso’ of stainless steel encircles the boutique, providing hanging space for the RTW collection. At one end it is anchored by the cash and wrap desk, and at the other it morphs into a sculptural wall inset with fibreglass shoe displays. Painted... 

Well-designed Floor Plan Home with Newly Remodeled Bathrooms

Original owner has meticulously maintained this Lion’s Gate home. Vaulted ceilings, well-designed floor plan, newly remodeled bathrooms, fresh paint, and tile & carpet updates throughout house. Formal living room with French doors to back patio. Large kitchen with breakfast nook opens to family room with cozy fireplace. Large 1/4 acre lot with RV or storage area in side yard. Garage has wall of storage cabinets and epoxy floors. Close to... 

Harris New Range of Eco-Friendly Decorating Products, Down to Earth

As the importance of sustainability increases, and landfills are no longer a long-term option for waste disposal we need to look at reducing the amount of waste we produce. The most eco-friendly solution would be to reuse products for their life span, research shows that not all brushes are kept. Keen to address this issue the team at Harris have developed and launched a new range of decorating products called Down to earth. More than 35 million... 

St. Peters Church in Lutton Place by Ben Tindall Architects

The St. Peter’s Church redecoration and relighting has “Transformed one of Edinburgh’s least interesting churches into one of its most beautiful”. The bold use of red with a stencilled decoration of golden keys in a diamond pattern, with a ‘daisy chain’ border, has given back the richness the building needed. Painting the window tracery has made the interior lighter than it was before, as well as allowing the colours... 

Artist Jenness Cortez Exhibits Contemporary American Realism Paintings

Following last year’s spectacular, sold-out show, DeBruyne Fine Art will host their ninth solo exhibition by artist Jenness Cortez. “Homage to the Creative Spirit,” on view January 28 through March 31, 2010, presents a captivating selection of Cortez’s most recent contemporary American realism paintings. For centuries artists have been challenging their intellect and skills by paying homage to the painters who preceded them. In her new work,... 

Cottage & Lakefront Living Show Opens February 25 in Novi

The third annual Cottage & Lakefront Living Show returns to Rock Financial Showplace in Novi Feb. 25 through Sunday, Feb. 28 with information, experts and exhibits for vacation homeowners as well as those in the market to buy, build or rent. Exhibits include log, timber frame and cedar homes, cottage rental, designers, cottage furnishings, lakefront homebuilders and realtors, lakeshore maintenance, boats and docks, outdoor recreational equipment,...