December 22 Is Deadline to Apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans

November 20, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses of the deadline to submit disaster loan applications for economic injury as a result of the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 14-16, 2008. The deadline to file applications for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) is December 22, 2008. Small businesses and small agricultural cooperatives that suffered substantial economic injury in the following counties are eligible... 

The Nordquist Residence by John Lum Architecture

March 14, 2011 Filed Under: Construction
The Nordquist Residence by John Lum Architecture

The Nordquist Residence is a contemporary remodeled house residence located in the Eureka Valley area of San Francisco that is done by San Francisco based John Lum Architects. This architect show their great ability to change the old school house design the 1890?s two-flat Edwardian building into a great modern house living residence which has great rooms for each unit with newly remodeled kitchens. With great skill of the architect the design after... 

The Drops Chair by Camilla Hounsell Halvorsen

January 25, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Drops Chair by Camilla Hounsell Halvorsen

A design student at Norway’s Oslo National Academy of the Arts, Camilla Hounsell Halvorsen had exhibited her design furniture at the 2009 Stockholm Furniture Fair. In this exhibition she introduced and shown the Drops Chair. Drops consists of legs of stainless steel and an inner tube covered with recycled upholstery material. So fun, playful, and marvelous. And the most important thing of this Drops Chair by Camilla Hounsell Halvorsen is absolutely... 

Darlee Monte Carlo Cast Aluminum Club Chair With Cushions

June 28, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Cast Aluminum Construction. Color: Antique Bronze. Chair Dimensions (in inches): 29 1/2 W x 29 1/2 D x 32 H. Seat Dimensions (in inches): 23 W x 23 1/2 D x 15 H. Cushions included (Color: Brown). Some assembly required.

LaPolla Reports Third Quarter Profit

November 21, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

LaPolla Industries, Inc. (OTC BB:LPAD.OB ) (“LaPolla”), a leading manufacturer and supplier of spray foam insulation and coatings designed to reduce energy consumption in the commercial and residential new construction and retrofit markets, today announced results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008. “LaPolla continues to grow sales dramatically despite the current economic crisis. Mainstream acceptance... 

Skyline Design’s GreenPlay

July 25, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Skyline Design’s GreenPlay line of furnishings for children’s environments are something that both kids (and adults) can live with. These fun and durable tables, shelves, seating, and playspaces are made with sustainable and healthy materials and finishes including post-consumer recycled plastic, sunflower hulls, and wheat straw.

Ready Solar Announces Availability of Ground Mounted Solar in a Box Systems

September 16, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
Ready Solar Announces Availability of Ground Mounted Solar in a Box Systems

Ready Solar announced today the availability of a ground mount accessory for its fully pre-assembled Solar in Box™ photovoltaic systems. The ground mount accessory, which simply bolts onto the standard Solar in a Box frame, is available for immediate shipment. The product development continues Ready Solar’s mission of broadening the solar installation network by providing the industry’s easiest to install solar electric systems. The... 

The Strong Museum in Rochester, New York

October 30, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Strong Museum in Rochester, New York

This absolutely stunning modern building architecture is The Strong Museum located in Rochester, New York. This museum is actually part of The Strong which is an interactive, collections-based educational institution. The Strong opened to the public in 1982. Since then it has refined and increased its collections (hundreds of thousands of items), and it is now one of five Play Partners of The Strong, which is also home to the National Toy Hall of... 

Mountain Architects Recognized at Industry Premier Event

November 20, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Each year, leaders from all walks of the building systems industry come together to discuss and present the latest and greatest building trends and systems. The big event, appropriately named SHOWCASE, kicked off this week in Memphis, TN with an Awards Ceremony recognizing Mountain Architects and PrecisionCraft as leaders in home design. The award-winning pair managed to walk away with two “Excellence in Home Design” awards. The brilliant... 

Foster and Partners new performance venue in Saint-Etienne

February 28, 2011 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Foster and Partners new performance venue in Saint-Etienne

Foster + Partners architect has designed a contemporary beautiful art construction The new Zénith cultural destination which is located in the city of Saint-Etienne, France. This building architecture design by Foster + Partners is the result of a design competition in 2004. Designed to to accommodate 1,100 to 7,200 people, this public place is designed to support somekind of big event just like music and sport event. The aerodynamic roof and flexible...