Mirabella Seattle Opens its Doors

Mirabella Seattle, a new Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), has opened ahead of schedule in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle. On December 15, 2008, four families moved into their apartment homes, with many others moving in on a carefully planned schedule. Mirabella is a 12-story residential community for seniors age 62 and better who want to live in spacious, well-appointed Independent Living apartments and penthouses with views... 

Proximity Named the highest rated “Green” hotel and restaurant in America

Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants and Hotels announce that Proximity Hotel and Print Works Bistro have been awarded LEED Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is the USGBC’s rating system for designing and constructing the world’s greenest, most energy efficient, and high performing buildings. Opened in late 2007, Proximity Hotel and Print Works Bistro are the first in the hospitality industry to obtain the USGBC’s top level of certification. Dennis... 

Discover Concrete Homes and Their Many Benefits

Popping up throughout North America, builders and homeowners alike are taking notice of concrete homes and their ability to fit in as a mainstream building option. ConcreteNetwork.com has taken this emerging trend and dedicated a new section detailing everything there is to know, including the cost of building a concrete home, design options, concrete home benefits and more. Energy cost savings, the homes’ ability to provide healthier living... 

Emecole Offers Contractors New Basement Waterproofing System and Partially Finished Basement Opportunity

Emecole, Inc. of Romeoville, IL has just developed a basement prefinishing model that offers contractors a new business opportunity. Using this model a contractor can perform basement waterproofing and completely prepare the basement for finishing at a later date. With the housing market in a slump, more and more homeowners are investing in their existing homes. Emecole says one of the best, long-term investments for a house is basement waterproofing... 

Deni 4201 Platinum Series Blend-n-Grind Blender/Grinder Combination Unit, Black

The Deni Blend n Grind 4201 (Black) has a sleek, compact design to compliment any kitchen. You can choose your own ingredients to create healthy meals and snacks. Blend healthy drinks, cocktails, salsa, salad dressing and more! Use the grinder to make fresh coffee everyday. Specially designed gears interlock both blending and coffee grinding mechanisms. This This

Bradley Puts a Green Spin on Its Solid Surface Materal with Terreon RE

Bradley Corp., the leaders in solid surface and handwashing innovation, has combined eco-friendly recycled materials, contemporary design and unmatched durability with the introduction of its new Terreon® RE solid surface material. Offering the same superior performance as traditional solid surface, TerreonRE stands out as an environmentally friendly alternative, as recycling has become a way of life for builders, manufacturers and building owners... 

EMCOR Group, Inc. Subsidiary Awarded Mechanical Services Contract for Winter Park Memorial Hospital

EMCOR Group, Inc. a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses, announced that its Mechanical Services of Central Florida, Inc. (MSI) subsidiary has been awarded a mechanical services contract for Winter Park Memorial Hospital in Winter Park, Florida. MSI will be responsible for the mechanical system upgrades related to increasing the capacity of the... 

Intelligent Living Corp. Advances Microsoft Canada Joint Marketing Agreement With Launch of Sustainable Building Automation and Technology Solutions

Intelligent Living Corp. a leading automation and technology solutions provider utilizing green building practices, announced today that High Road Communications, Microsoft Canada’s public relations provider for Windows™ based Home and Entertainment solutions, originated a News Canada media feed on ILVC’s sustainable building automation and technology solutions. As a result, ILVC received editorial coverage in the Vancouver Courier,... 

SHW Group Will Design the Science and Technology Incubator at Kettering University in Flint, Mich.

The SHW Group’s Detroit studio will design the new Science and Technology Incubator at Kettering University in Flint, Mich. It will be the first building to be constructed at the Kettering University Technology Park and possibly the first LEED certified building in Flint. It will be located on Bluff Street, near the Flint River. “The mission of Kettering’s new Science and Technology Incubator is to provide resources and opportunities... 

Prime Equine Property Now Available in Texas

If you love horses and have ever wanted to own a first-class facility for horse operations, you won’t want to miss the 180 acre Double Diamond Ranch Equestrian Center and Equine Breeding Center – a state of the art equine sales, breeding, boarding, and training facility fully outfitted to fulfill your every dream and currently being offered for sale through Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty. Located in the beautiful Texas Hill...