Victorian Gothic House Style: An Architectural and Interior Design Source Book for Home Owners

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

As Linda Osband demonstrates in this fact-filled volume, the Gothic Revival caught the fancy of many Victorians who sought refuge in supposedly simpler days. Picturesque castles and cathedrals with spiky towers, high-gabled roofs and medieval ornament provided just the escape needed from all the rigours and gritty reality of the industrial revolution. A celebration of one one

OSRAM equips hotel conference room with LED light

May 4, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Home Improvement, Real Estate
OSRAM equips hotel conference room with LED light

The Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Regensburg now has yet another attraction. In the newly refurbished conference room known as the “Light” room, linear modules with Golden Dragon LEDs from OSRAM are used to create any lighting of any mood, color and intensity. The LED modules are concealed behind a large panel. Depending on the purpose to which the room is being used, they can provide bright light for concentrating, soft calming light or exciting... 

Wooden Ergonomic Kneeling Posture Office Chair with Reclining Back [WL-SB-310-GG]

August 29, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Thick Padded Royal-Navy Blue Fabric Seat, Back and Knee Rest Provide Firm, Comfortable Support. Reclining Back allows for sitting/working position or lying down/relaxing position. Natural Wood Finish. Dual Wheel Casters. Height Adjustment Knob.

Ramsey-Shilling Negotiates 17,182 SF Medical Office Lease in Encino, CA

November 15, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate

Ramsey-Shilling Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc a full-service commercial real estate company based in Los Angeles, is pleased to announce Huntington Reproductive Center’s lease of 17,182 square feet of medical office space. This $9.4 million transaction has HRC part of the first and second floors at the Encino Arches, located at 15503 Ventura Boulevard in Encino, CA. Due to the lack of viable options for a large medical user, Ramsey-Shilling’s... 

Golden Oak MIMOWCB Mission Modular Office Computer Base

November 7, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Golden Oak MIMOWCB Marked by sharp right angles and the tight grain beauty of rift-sawn North American Red Oak veneers, Mission is a classic blend of Craftsman and Spanish designs. This dramatic yet straightforward architecture inspired the arts and crafts and art nouveau domestic styles, characterized by simplicity and function. Golden Oaks line mixes understated accents accents

Classic Daybed

June 5, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

An heirloom in the making… the classic wrought-iron bed. This is a bed that will last a lifetime a

A New Approach to Energy and Resource Monitoring and Conservation

December 18, 2008 Filed Under: Construction
A New Approach to Energy and Resource Monitoring and Conservation

Advanced Telemetry, LLC, a company committed to empowering resource conservation, has recently introduced EcoViewTM, a proprietary, real-time energy and resource monitoring and control system for the residential customer. With the touch of a button or the click of a mouse, users can see up-to-the-minute reports on their energy and water consumption and take action to cut their carbon footprint and reduce costly utility bills. Controlled through a... 

Arena Zagreb by UPI-2M

December 30, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Arena Zagreb by UPI-2M

Arena Zagreb is a multi-purpose sports hall that has been designed by Croatian architectural and engineering firm UPI-2M. This architectural firm studio designed this Arena Zagreb, located in the southwestern part of Zagreb, Croatia. The elegant and modern design with exterior just like a shell covering the interior arena. Basic shape and structural element of this hall are pre-stressed prefabricated reinforced concrete columns with the height up... 

Sustainable Architectural Aluminum Products From Alcoa’s Kawneer Business

May 17, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Sustainable Architectural Aluminum Products From Alcoa’s Kawneer Business

Curtain wall from Alcoa’s Kawneer architectural aluminum products business envelopes much of the vibrant colorful palette of the newly constructed Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. The facility incorporates a range of Kawneer products that maximize daylighting and thermal performance, including curtain wall, sunshades and thermally broken windows and doors. To learn more about Kawneer’s sustainable products visit www.kawneergreen.com.... 

Flooring 1-2-3: Expert Advice on Design, Installation, and Repair (Home Depot … 1-2-3)

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

This new Home Depot book takes the challenge out of installing and maintaining the most popular styles of flooring, and assures success even for beginners. The details that do-it-yourselfers want, and the education that buy-it-yourselfers need: Design and planning Selection and installation Care and repair In-depth information on virtually any flooring project: Proper preparation Detailed materials lists Step-by-step how-to photos Readers’...