W Hoboken Hotel & Residences redefines by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects

Wednesday, January 13th 2010
W Hoboken Hotel & Residences redefines by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects

With the recent completion of the W Hoboken Hotel & Residences and two additional projects under construction in Manhattan, the W New York-Downtown Hotel & Residences and 400 Fifth Avenue, Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects (GSAA) is redefining the standard for designing luxury hotels & residences. A new landmark on the New Jersey waterfront is the W Hoboken Hotel & Residences, a 26-story metal and glass building that... 

Kwikset Expands Home Connect Product Line

Thursday, January 7th 2010
Kwikset Expands Home Connect Product Line

Kwikset®, an innovation leader in the residential door hardware industry, today expanded its portfolio of Home Connect™ products with the introduction of the SmartCode™ Lever at CES 2010. This keyless, touchpad, electronic lock is developed for interoperability with home automation and security systems, and is designed for use on external and internal entryways, such as: the door from the garage to the home; the door to a home office, which may... 

Jenner Headlands Pacific Coastal Ranch Sold

Saturday, December 19th 2009
Jenner Headlands Pacific Coastal Ranch Sold

The Jenner Headlands Ranch landowners have sold their 5,630 acre spectacular Pacific coastal property at the mouth of the Russian River to the Sonoma Land Trust for $36 million. The Jenner Headlands Ranch extends from Sheephouse Creek to Russian Gulch north of Bodega Bay and San Francisco, and west of Santa Rosa, California. About 1,220 acres of the Jenner Headland’s 5,630 acres is coastal prairie with nearly two miles of frontage on Highway... 

Sheraton Orlando Downtown Hotel Acquired by Resolution Services and Glenmont Capital Management

Friday, December 4th 2009
Sheraton Orlando Downtown Hotel Acquired by Resolution Services and Glenmont Capital Management

A joint venture comprised of affiliates of Glenmont Capital Management, LLC and Resolution Services LLC announced today its acquisition of the Sheraton Orlando Downtown from the property’s lender. With 341 rooms and 20,000 square feet of meeting space, the hotel is Orlando’s largest downtown hotel. Well situated in the heart of downtown, the property is also only a short drive from Universal Studios and conveniently located directly off Interstate... 

James Hardie Building Materials and San Diego Habitat for Humanity Build Green-Friendly Homes

Friday, November 13th 2009
James Hardie Building Materials and San Diego Habitat for Humanity Build Green-Friendly Homes

San Diego Habitat for Humanity® (SDHFH) has made significant modifications in the design and construction of its homes to make them increasingly self-sustaining, reducing maintenance costs for the partner families as well as the need for repairs and upgrades. Smart design incorporates eco-friendly and recycled materials, energy efficient appliances and lighting, and drought tolerant plants and trees. James Hardie® Building Materials has stepped... 

Flatiron Infrastructure Projects Win Numerous Awards for Design and Construction

Friday, November 13th 2009
Flatiron Infrastructure Projects Win Numerous Awards for Design and Construction

Flatiron, one of the nation’s largest transportation and infrastructure contractors, has been recognized with eight industry awards for infrastructure projects, including the Best Overall Award from the Design-Build Institute of America for rebuilding the new I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis after the old bridge collapsed in 2007. The I-35W Bridge project, recipient of more than 20 industry awards to date, was again recognized with the Design-Build... 

Guests Get Busy in the Kitchen at Element Hotels with Nintendo DS and Personal Trainer: Cooking

Wednesday, November 11th 2009
Guests Get Busy in the Kitchen at Element Hotels with Nintendo DS and Personal Trainer: Cooking

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and its new eco-chic brand, Element Hotels, today announced a partnership with Nintendo to provide Nintendo DS™ systems pre-loaded with Personal Trainer™: Cooking software to hotel guests. The software, which acts as an interactive culinary coach, makes it easy for travelers to choose recipes, prepare shopping lists and cook meals in the comfort of their fully equipped in-suite kitchens. This is the... 

Innovative Lighting Partnership Highlights Significant Architectural Achievement

Monday, November 2nd 2009
Innovative Lighting Partnership Highlights Significant Architectural Achievement

It’s brand new. It can be seen from miles around. It’s an architectural landmark that embodies key influences and inspirations from ancient Islamic art and traditions, melded with the artistry and geometries associated with speed, movement and spectacle. Its visual impact is all made possible by leading-edge LED technology. It’s the Yas Hotel, a 500-room, 85, 000-square-meter complex recently completed by Aldar Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi’s... 

Solar-Powered Community by Soaring Heights Communities at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

Monday, October 26th 2009
Solar-Powered Community by Soaring Heights Communities at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

Housing developer Actus Lend Lease, SolarCity®, Tucson Electric Power (TEP), and financing parties National Bank of Arizona and U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation (USBCDC) are working to create one of the nation’s largest distributed, community-wide solar power systems at Soaring Heights Communities at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Upon completion, the community is expected to be the largest solar-powered community in the continental... 

Recycling Brings Treasured Times for Children and Families in Trumbull (CT)

Sunday, October 25th 2009
Recycling Brings Treasured Times for Children and Families in Trumbull (CT)

Children in Trumbull (CT) have one more reason to go outside, play and get dirty – a sustainable playground – thanks to Wilton-based Sun Products Corporation, makers of fabric care products including all®, Wisk® and Snuggle®. Sun Products’ FULL CIRCLE playground initiative utilizes “plastic for playgrounds” representing the equivalent of 50,000 Sun Products plastic (HDPE#2) laundry containers recycled and saved from landfills....