More Mobile: Portable Architecture for Today

February 23, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
More Mobile: Portable Architecture for Today

The Princeton Architectural Press has sent us a copy of the recently published book by Jennifer Siegal called “More Mobile: Portable Architecture for Today.” It’s the follow-up to her 2002 book “Mobile: The Art of Portable Architecture.” The book is filled with fun, interesting, and creative examples of mobile and portable architecture like tents, trailers, shipping containers, inflatable buildings, and a variety of other creatively designed... 

The Stella in the Wind sculpture by Hans Van de Bovenkamp

July 21, 2011 Filed Under: Architecture
The Stella in the Wind sculpture by Hans Van de Bovenkamp

The artist and architect Hans Van de Bovenkamp proudly present one of his great creation of contemporary art sculpture called ‘The Stella in the Wind sculpture’. This beautiful public sculpture is made of Stainless Steel and has dimension 10′ H x 10′ x 2′. Hans Van de Bovenkamp emphasized myth, symbol and dream to evoke an atmosphere in which the sculpture and its environment speak to the subconscious to make the observer... 

Black & Decker Complete Home Improvement: with 300 Projects and 2,000 Photos (Black & Decker Complete Photo Guide)

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

This new deluxe edition of the classic Black & Decker« Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement now includes a durable washable flex cover that makes the book ideal for use on the homeowners work site. With nearly 300 projects, this book is indispensable for DIYers who have moved beyond basic home repair and are ready to tackle tackle

Biotrays

August 6, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Biotrays are biodegradable, temporary trays for preplanted green roof media. Made with coconut husk fiber (coir) bound with natural vulcanized latex, the 17-inch-square, 3-inch-deep carriers not only quicken installation, they provide nutrition for the vegetation when they decompose in 2 to 3 years.

KBR Awarded Contracts by Refineria de Cartagena (Reficar) S.A. to Upgrade Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit

October 28, 2008 Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate

KBR announced that it has been awarded two contracts by Refineria de Cartagena S.A. to provide technology licensing and related services to upgrade its Cartagena refinery’s fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) unit. Reficar is a joint venture between Ecopetrol S. A., the national oil company of Colombia, and Glencore International AG. KBR will provide proprietary licensed technology as well as detailed design engineering and procurement services for the... 

Dremel 3956-02 MultiPro Super 1.15 Amp 15,000 to 35,000 RPM Variable Speed Rotary Tool with 77 Accessories

January 14, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

While there are a number of rotary tools on the market made by a host of different manufacturers, the Dremel Moto Tool is the one they all strive to copy. Dremel’s MultiPro variable-speed model is great for a huge range of projects, from home improvement tasks to hobbies and crafting. It has a continuously adjustable speed range from 5,000 to 35,000 rpm, which allows the user to effectively work with materials as soft as balsa wood and as hard... 

Home.Haus by J. MAYER H. and Sebastian Finckh

March 6, 2011 Filed Under: Architecture
Home.Haus by J. MAYER H. and Sebastian Finckh

Located in near the edge of the forest in Hamburg-Bergedorf, Germany, The building architecture Home.Haus is designed as a Home for Children and Adolescents by J. MAYER H. Architects and Sebastian Finckh. The design of this house is a two color relief facade embracing a compact house volume and completed with central staircase penetrates the division between floors in favor of communication to create a central open space for the community. So great... 

Edwardian House Style: An Architectural and Interior Design Source Book (House Style)

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

Illustrated throughout with specially commissioned photographs and extensive contemporary source material, this sumptuous volume will enable anyone who wishes to create or preserve period interiors to do so with complete confidence and success. The suppliers list, covering both the UK and US, is indispensable. View product detail on Amazon.Com

The Chronos Sconce by 2nd Ave Design

August 10, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Chronos Sconce by 2nd Ave Design

2nd Ave Design is known as the manufacture that provide a full range of interior and exterior lighting fixtures just like Chandeliers, Sconces, Pendants, Foyer Lanterns and L.E.D.’s, Brass and Steel Lanterns, Shrouds and Street Lighting. And here is one of their lighting collection called The Chronos Sconce, a beautiful, elegant and stylish lighting design for your home. via

HANDI-RAMP EXPANDS LINE OF UNIQUE NON-SKID STAIR TREADS

September 25, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

As winter approaches, it has become even easier to safeguard homes and small businesses by using the best-selling Non-Skid Stair Strips from Handi-Ramp. Enthusiastically adopted by homeowners as well as commercial and industrial users, the 1/8” thick extruded and dimpled aluminum strips are now available in a variety sizes and wide range of colors to meet customer needs. Easy to install in a matter of minutes and backed by a lifetime guarantee,...