Top Projects Showcased In Latest Brick Bulletin

The new edition of Brick Bulletin is out – and it features some astounding projects from around the world. Each story dramatically demonstrates the scope of brick and the qualities that have for so long made it a favourite among architects, developers and the public. Among the case studies, there is an eye-catching spatial housing complex in Tokyo, an Australian nursing complex clad in ‘timber’ planks, and a wine factory built by robot bricklayers.... 

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

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,... 

General Dynamics Awarded $41 Million for U.S. Marine Corps Combat Operations Centers

General Dynamics C4 Systems has been awarded a $41 million contract modification from the U.S. Marine Corps System Command for the production of nine capability set II Combat Operations Centers and 18 common modules. The capability sets and modules combine to become nine operations centers used by Marine Corps commanders. Deliveries will be completed by March 2010. The Marine Corps awarded the first contract for Combat Operations Centers to General... 

Air-purifying church windows early nanotechnology

Associate Professor Zhu Huai Yong, from QUT’s School of Physical and Chemical Sciences said that glaziers in medieval forges were the first nanotechnologists who produced colours with gold nanoparticles of different sizes. Professor Zhu said numerous church windows across Europe were decorated with glass coloured in gold nanoparticles. “For centuries people appreciated only the beautiful works of art, and long life of the colours, but... 

ETHIOPIA – Beautiful old church

ETHIOPIA – Beautiful old church Many old churces with beautiful wall paintings exist on various islands in lake Tana in the Bhar dar region of Ethiopia. Originally uploaded by BoazImages

CHINA – Russian Orthodox church

CHINA – Russian Orthodox church A beautiful Russian orthodox church in Harbin,Heilongjinag , Manchuria, China Originally uploaded by BoazImages

JERUSALEM – The Church of All Nations

JERUSALEM – The Church of All Nations The Church of All Nations is at the foot of Mount of Olives.The Russian Church of Maria Magdalene can be seen on the left side of the photo. Originally uploaded by BoazImages

The beautiful old Russian Orthodox church in Alma Ata,Kazakhstan

The beautiful old Russian Orthodox church in Alma Ata,Kazakhstan Originally uploaded by BoazImages

Modern Church Architecture Circa 1963

Modern Church Architecture Circa 1963 The building itself is around 10,000 square feet. It was built by an architectural firm in San Francisco in the early sixties. It is an awesome and timeless design. Originally uploaded by cSc – formerly Paint with light

Integrated Welder is engineered for maximum rigidity.

Newtown, CT USA) Sonics & Materials, Inc. announces the full production roll-out of its new X-Press 20 kHz integrated welder – an all-in-one super-rigid ultrasonic welding press with a built-in microprocessor – that was previewed at NPE this June. Eliminating the need for a separate power supply, the press features a single-piece rigid cast aluminum machine base and column hub along with easy-access front panel pneumatic and microprocessor...