Like many cities in China, Hangzhou is undergoing rapid urban change. While the city center had historically developed around the West Lake area, opportunities for industry and commerce have shifted the city’s expansion towards the Qian Tang riverfront. New construction has tripled the city’s size in the past 10 years leaving behind a modern architectural fabric that is powerful in scale, yet still in need of public place making. NBBJ, in collaboration...
With the increased interest in buying local and the concern about the safety of the food supply, more consumers are looking to eat fresher and healthier food while saving money. Cool Springs Press has published two new books that cater to gardeners at any skill level to bring the bounty of their home gardens to the dinner table. All New Square Foot Gardening Cookbook and Grocery Gardening are reaching shelves now. All New Square Foot Gardening Cookbook,...
Gulick and Spradlin LLC prides themselves in their ability to blend up-to-date technologies with the craftsmanship of the past. While respecting the architectural significance of the property, Gulick and Spradlin have again shown in the Stone/Shelley House their solid commitment to build “green” by saving and reusing building materials, their sensitivity to energy requirements through the use of efficient insulation and heating and cooling...
This Carbon Neutral House is located just four blocks from the Nation’s Capitol in the heart of Capitol Hill. The modest existing wood stick home dates back to the early 19th century. Although it has been vacant for several years in disrepair, the property is a wonderful opportunity to showcase “DC’s first Carbon Neutral Home.” With strict historical standards, well informed neighbors, tight building conditions, tough existing structural conditions...
Engel & Vôlkers North Mallorca and Menorca, Spain opens their first real estate office in Punta del Este, Uruguay. In this major strategic move, E&V are expressing their confidence in the international real estate market which continues to recover from economic downturn, with an increasing number of people seeking their place in the sun. Since the early 1960’s, Punta del Este has made its mark on the international “jet set”...
Kährs has launched its first exclusive collection of wood floors from the new Supreme Range. Featuring a stunning traditional plank design, the new 20mm Oak Grande Collection is offered in dimensions previously not available in a modern multi-layered format. It includes a variety of styles and colour variations, for the most ambitious interior designs; all options are crafted from the finest sustainable Oak, using modern eco-friendly methods, whilst...
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...
WALLTAT entered the wall decals market just 2 years ago and quickly got the attention of design professionals with its fresh designs and ability to customize sizes and colors. “WALLTAT is truly a made to order company and I love that because it tells me that everything we make will be used.” Jordan’s passion for sustainable design and low waste has shaped an efficient production process allowing for wall decals to be customized in...
Atkins officially celebrated one of the construction industry’s oldest customs, the structural ‘topping out’ of the 32-storey Iris Bay office and retail tower at Business Bay in Dubai. Aside from the distinctive architectural design of this unusually shaped commercial building, Iris Bay was an early opportunity for Atkins to explore the challenges of sustainable design in a hot climate and incorporates both passive and active environmental...
Global specialty chemicals producer Rhodia has introduced Rhodiasolv® STRIP, a new eco-friendly, safe and high performing core ingredient especially developed for dichloromethane-free paint stripping solutions. Based on the eco-friendly solvent Rhodiasolv® IRIS, recipient of the 2009 Pierre Potier award for innovation in chemistry supporting sustainable development, Rhodiasolv® STRIP is now commercially available worldwide. Rhodiasolv® STRIP is...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
Murillo, the Philippines based manufacturer has been involved in manufacturing furniture and...
Contemporary Office Designs from Triple Five Design
Looking for modern interior inspiration for your office, here we got some preview of the contemporary...
The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
Today’s modern house inspiration is coming from Richard Librach Architect, Toronto-based...
The Riedel Amadeo Decanter from Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, the company that serves cookware, cooks stool, cutlery, electrics, bakeware,...
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