Al Hamra Tower, Kuwait City

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... 

World-Renowned Chef Wolfgang Puck Cooks First Thanksgiving at L.A. LIVEs Ritz-Carlton Residences

Kicking off the holiday season, Chef Wolfgang Puck hosted “the first Thanksgiving” at the most exclusive address in Los Angeles, The Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. LIVE. The critically-acclaimed chef and restaurateur performed a holiday cooking demonstration before a private audience of 50 in the professional Gaggenau kitchen, featured at the model vignette of L.A. LIVE’s distinctive residences. Showcasing the five-star ambiance... 

Meritz Insurance Headquarters by Richard Keating, FAIA

Immediately adjacent to the Kangnam station on Tehran Road, this new tower already is a commanding presence that is observable from across the river. Incorporating a programmatic requirement of unique private offices and dining facilities at the top of the building, and efficient clear span floors below, this design derives its skyline presence from the need for these functions. As a major sky window in the city, the interplay of sunlight and shadows... 

Historic Michigan Boulevard District: 610 South Michigan

Michigan Avenue is the most enduring image of the Chicago skyline, and the district contains many historically- and architecturally-significant cultural institutions, clubs, hotels, and office buildings. The site was one of only two vacant lots in the district, and the first new construction project in over 50 years. The new 10-story building for the Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies has a unique, faceted-glass curtain wall with butt-glazed joints... 

The Galleries at Turney Designed by [merz] project

The Galleries at Turney is the first new residential project in Arizona to achieve LEED-H certification. Located near the Biltmore shopping area, The Galleries consists of eight residences in a quiet gated enclave with spectacular views of the downtown Phoenix skyline and the surrounding natural beauty of Camelback Mountain and the Phoenix North Mountain Preserve.

SunEye Solar Access Design Tool

The SunEye from Solmetric is a hand-held design tool for field-assessing solar access using digital optics and an onboard computer—taking the guesswork out of siting passive solar buildings and solar devices. The sophisticated but easy-to-use unit actually shows obstructions by time of day and month and allows the user to simulate removing (or adding) trees or structures to assess the solar impact.

Skyline Designs GreenPlay

Skyline Design’s GreenPlay line of furnishings for children’s environments are something that both kids (and adults) can live with. These fun and durable tables, shelves, seating, and playspaces are made with sustainable and healthy materials and finishes including post-consumer recycled plastic, sunflower hulls, and wheat straw.