A Visual Dictionary of Architecture

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

This book defines over 5,000 terms relating to architectural design, history, and technology. It is the only dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings, each executed in Mr. Ching’s signature style. View product detail on Amazon.Com

House Beautiful 500 Makeovers: Great Ideas & Quick Changes (House Beautiful)

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

You don’t have to revamp everything to revive your home; little things actually do make a big difference. Approaching your space with a fresh eye can lead to simple changes that miraculously create a whole new look overnight. Whatever the scope of your project—small space or large, minor update or major overhaul—House Beautiful can help. The The You don’t have to revamp everything to revive your home; little things actually do make a big... 

The ALV Showroom by Fabio Novembre

July 7, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
The ALV Showroom by Fabio Novembre

For some people, shopping is must in their life, when they do shopping it fells like the world is better, from this philosophy the Italian architect Fabio Novembre has designed the ALV Showroom in Milan, Italy. The showroom for any apparel and accessories, bag shoes and another fashion stuff. The sinuous lines of the surfaces of the display units flow inside the display space, which revolves around a central fulcrum, the ‘atom’, consisting of... 

Staircase Inspiration from Basis Design Build

May 3, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Staircase Inspiration from Basis Design Build

The Architect John O’Connor from Basis Design Build presents you with his inspirational staircase design that was design as a part of one of his project that involved an interior rebuild of a heritage Victorian house in Toronto, Canada. A modern staircase for modern house interior that respects the historic exterior of this tall and narrow home. via

B & C Eagle A3X120C Round Head 3-Inch by .120-Inch 15 Degree Wire Collated Coil Framing Nail (400 per Box)

June 22, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

3 inch x .120 plain shank coil framing nails fit the following nail guns: Hitachi NV83A, NV83A2; Bostitch N80C, N80CB, N86C, N100C; Senco SCN60, SCN65; Porter Cable Coil 350.

Porta-Nails 42623 2" Nails (10,000-Pack)

January 3, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

The wide head and sharklike serrated-tooth design of these nails provide a tighter, longer hold for your hardwood floor. Coverage is approximately 1,000 nails per 200 square feet of standard 2-1/2-inch strip flooring. These nails are an accessory item for the 401 and 501 Porta-Nailer.

THREE NEW COMPACT TRACK LOADERS EXTEND THE CATERPILLAR® RANGE OF RUBBER-TRACK MODELS

September 6, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Three models of compact track loaders, the 279C, 289C and 299C, are the newest additions to the Caterpillar® line of rubber-track loaders. The new loaders feature durable, steel embedded track and steel undercarriage components for maximum life in aggressive applications. The new tracked machines deliver solid traction and reduced wear on sites with sticky, rocky soils. The new compact track loaders combine a freshly engineered suspension-type undercarriage,... 

U-House by Natalie Dionne

February 6, 2011 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
U-House by Natalie Dionne

One of the successful project in designing a residence of the architect Natalie Dionne was The U-House, Natalie Designed this marvelous modern house residence located in Montreal, Canada. Designed to have a double function house both the family residence and her office space, this house is designed along with her partner, who works in cinema, working together to design a nice house with great aesthetic design. Designed so awesome this residence exploits... 

The Bistro Armchair by Vico Magistretti

October 11, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Bistro Armchair by Vico Magistretti

The Italian manufacture De Padova present one of their contemporary seating furniture called The Bistro Armchair. This minimalist yet elegant armchair is designed by Vico Magistretti. Steel structure completed with comfortable injection molded polyurethane foam and Back seat in birchen plywood veneered with wengé suitable not only for home furniture but also for restaurant and even office. The dimension of this chair is 24.4″w 24″d 27.2″h... 

Chopstick-Steamer Stool by Ryan Horsman and Jason Dembski

January 4, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Chopstick-Steamer Stool by Ryan Horsman and Jason Dembski

Students at the Taubman College of Architecture at the University of Michigan, Ryan Horsman and Jason Dembski, welcome you with one of their collection that is made of wasting material, re-used it and make it into a brand new pieces of work of art. These two inspiring people have designed the Chopstick/Steamer Stool that is made of excess/waste material and make it useful and re-use in different new ways. The Chopstick/Steamer Stool takes traditional...