Henderson Global Investors Closes on Sacramento-Based Student Housing Community

Henderson Global Investors, an independent investment manager with $104.8 billion under management, today announced that it has closed on the acquisition of The Verge Apartments in Sacramento, California, as of August 5, 2008. The 792-bed community was purchased for $36,350,000 and serves the Cal State-Sacramento student housing market. The acquisition is the initial investment by a joint venture between Henderson and Valeo University Communities,... 

Cape Schanck House by Wolveridge Architects

New house residence that is currently for sale, The Cape Schanck House has been designed by Wolveridge Architects. This architect and designer designed this new house located on Australia’s Mornington Peninsula, Design located on a popular tourist destination just south of Melbourne, this house is such a perfect place to live and enjoy your quality time and enjoy your special moment, both interior and exterior are designed so elegant and modern... 

Pod Apartments in Sydney Australia

Tony Owen NDM was offering the proposal to built a new apartment building in the Chippendale neighborhood of Sydney. and here are some of the photos of this apartment design project. via

Nordfab Ducting Makes Ductwork Maintenance Faster and Easier with New Sliding Access Panel

In the past it was difficult to clean out clogs in sealed ductwork or to inspect safety equipment. Now, with the new Sliding Access Panel (SAP) from Nordfab Ducting, users get tool-free and easier access than with traditional bolt-on doors. “Nordfab’s SAP uses a sleeve to allow access to a large laser-cut opening in the ducting, ” says Robin Bolick, Nordfab regional account manager. “Two clamps hold the panel tightly in place.... 

Distress Expected to Increase in Next Six Months for U.S. Homebuilding Industry

More distress is expected in the next six months for the $700 billion U.S. homebuilding industry, which has been hit hard by economic issues. Particularly at risk are small- to medium-sized builders, according to experts at Grant Thornton Corporate Advisory and Restructuring Services. National builders will continue to acquire sizeable local and regional builders, and the latter will consolidate among themselves to make them more attractive acquisition... 

The Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro by Philippe Starck

Another stunning hotel to visit called The Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro has been designed by French designer Philippe Starck. In designing this hotel this architect used wood, glass and marble as core materials in his design for the Hotel Fasano in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This hotel consists of 92 room hotel overlooking Ipanema beach enjoys a spirit of sophisticated casualness, with many furnishings in the vein of 1950s and ’60s Brazilian design,... 

Winsome Wood 4-Tier Bookshelf, Honey

Showcase a favorite book collection, display photos and souvenirs, or organize a home office with Winsome Wood’s four-tier bookshelf. Crafted of solid beechwood, this simple style features deep shelves, open ladder-style sides, and narrow back support rails. The warm Honey finish brings out the wood’s lovely grain and adds an inviting, casual glow to any room. The bookshelf also matches Winsome Wood’s computer desk, writing desk,... 

DuPont Introduces Sorona Renewably Sourced Fiber

DuPont announced that Sorona® renewably sourced fiber is now available for the commercial carpet industry. Carpet made with DuPont™ Sorona® fiber offers customers uncompromised performance plus the added benefit of an environmentally sustainable offering. Sorona® polymer for commercial carpet is 37 percent renewably sourced by weight. Carpet made with Sorona® can contribute to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) credits in... 

Tower Gate Capital will be more inclined to the Tower of Pisa

Soon the Leaning Tower of Pisa will have a competitor with more modern and inclination done on purpose. Tower Gate Capital, which to us is already in Dubai, will be built with tilt with the whole world premeditation. His inclination is 18 degrees, more than the current inclinaición of the Tower of Pisa, and would enter the Guinness book of records beats the Italian tower. The thin structure bear this inclination, wind and seismic movements through... 

The Bader House

The Bader House is contemporary modern house residence which is built Located in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, California, Through it’s agents, this house is being announced for sale at $5,995,000. Everything in this house are modern. the interior, exterior design, furnishing and even the painting are so modern and fresh. This house residence also completed with 2 bedroom and 3.5 bathroom, unique architectural details-from a parking spot...