U.S. green counties have increased almost 400%

Since 2003 the number of counties with green building programs has risen from eight to thirty-nine for an increase of 387.5%. In an effort to examine the eco-friendly initiatives of U.S. counties, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) commissioned a study – Local Leaders in Sustainability: Green Counties – of the 200 most populous counties in 2008 representing 168,864,538 Americans, or a little more than half of the country. Working in conjunction... 

Classic Antique Style Birch Pedestal (Brown) (39"H x 0"W x 15"D)

This Classic Antique Style Pedestal adds warmth and charm. With its classic 8 drawer design, you have all the space you need to fill with personal treasures. Solid birch wood construction. Awash in a distressed Brown Finish. Measures a exquisite 39″H x 15″W x 15″D. Solid Wod. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: EasyView product details at Amazon

Cooper Classics 5874 Marcella Nesting Tables

For more than 50 years and through three generations, Cooper Classics has crafted beautiful, solid home furnishings. Because of our extensive background in wood product manufacturing, we excel in the design and production of solid wood mirror frames and furniture. We do not limit ourselves to wood. We also produce a wide array of decorative composite mirror frames and clocks. Our commitment to our customers is to provide products with outstanding... 

St. Peter’s Church in Lutton Place by Ben Tindall Architects

The St. Peter’s Church redecoration and relighting has “Transformed one of Edinburgh’s least interesting churches into one of its most beautiful”. The bold use of red with a stencilled decoration of golden keys in a diamond pattern, with a ‘daisy chain’ border, has given back the richness the building needed. Painting the window tracery has made the interior lighter than it was before, as well as allowing the colours... 

The Oval Bench and Chair by Synthesis Studio

Designed using material that not traditionally used for furniture making, aluminum composite, The Oval Bench and Chair are designed by Vancouver, Canada based designers, Mario Sabljak and Mimi Law of Synthesis Studio. Simply beautiful with modern aesthetic design that makes you fall in love from the first time see it. This designers designed this oval shape cut out of one single sheet of 4mm thick aluminum composite, The material rubber from truck... 

The Façade of the Zara Store at Westfield London

Fashion and shopping become part of urban living trend nowdays, people doing shopping and hunting for a brand new product just to look fashionable. Sometimes people think that the shopping center design is influenced customer mood. because of that phenomenon, Fashion chain Zara’s flagship store in west London’s Westfield shopping centre has a façade made from panels of HI-MACS material. Designer Zara Estudio and fabricators Gruppo Candido Hermida... 

BetaLED Introduces 100+ lumen per watt LED Luminaires

BetaLED, a division of Ruud Lighting, Inc., introduces the 304 Series luminaires, BetaLED’s first luminaire to achieve landmark performance of over 100 lumens per watt (LPW). The 304 Series luminaires with 100+ LPW have the potential to make a significant impact on our environment by saving as much as 70 percent in energy use. BetaLED 304 Series luminaires are scalable up to 12,000 lumens of delivered light output. The new luminaire series achieves... 

Atlas Copco Wins Rock Reinforcement Order from LKAB in Sweden

Atlas Copco has won an order to supply the mining company LKAB with equipment for rock reinforcement, to increase safety at its mines in Kiruna and Malmberget, Sweden. The value of the order, which includes an extensive service agreement, is about MSEK 140. The order was received in the fourth quarter. The full service agreement runs for three years and will guarantee availability for all units. LKAB will use the equipment to implement an action plan... 

Shed complete a new home for Freud

Contemporary modern Interior Architecture & Design studio Shed has completed designing central London headquarters for PR leaders Freud Communications. This 33.000sqf and £2M HQ building architecture has been designed located on nearby Newman St. Not only provides a creative and practical workspace, this building also provides the visitor a modern building design with nice and clean modern aesthetic and great interior and exterior. Inside you... 

The Neutral Tones of Terence Conran

The famous designer Terence Conran present some of his collection. They are: Matador Armchair & Footstool and the Balance Shelving, Compendium Coffee Table, Boomerang Dining Table, 59th Street Sofa & Armchair, via