SunCache Solar Water Heating System from Harpiris Energy

June 20, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
SunCache Solar Water Heating System from Harpiris Energy

The SunCache integral-collector-storage (ICS) solar water heater uses a roof-mounted, water-filled, unpressurized, polyethylene panel and copper heat exchanger to pre-heat water for domestic use. Developed through research supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, the relatively inexpensive SunCache captures heat in 50 gallons of non-circulating water stored in a rooftop panel. When a hot-water tap is turned on, cold water from the supply line flows... 

Wellness Centre in the Exedra Nice Hotel by Simone Micheli

September 24, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Wellness Centre in the Exedra Nice Hotel by Simone Micheli

Great contemporary interior design done by Italian architect Simone Micheli. This famous architect and designer has designed a wellness centre at the Exedra Nice Hotel for Boscolo Hotels in Nice, France. Built in Sqm: 700 the theme and idea of the design is Planning a space designed for the psycho-physical regeneration and recreational relax. This modern contemporary Interior design is characterized by a reception zone, distribution paths, man and... 

New School Windows Resist Vandalism and Breakage Without Metal Screens

February 9, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
New School Windows Resist Vandalism and Breakage Without Metal Screens

When officials at the Dutch Broadway School in Elmont, NY considered updating their old windows, they wanted a glazing material that would give them long term resistance against vandalism and the effects of outdoor weathering. They also opted for maintaining an open environment without the enclosed feel of metal grill-work, often used to protect window systems. The solution came from Architectural Window Manufacturing of Rutherford, NJ. The company... 

Transbay Joint Powers Authority Closes on $171 Million TIFIA Loan for Transbay Transit Center Project

January 27, 2010 Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate
Transbay Joint Powers Authority Closes on $171 Million TIFIA Loan for Transbay Transit Center Project

The Transbay Transit Center Project reached another important milestone as the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) closed on the $171 million Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan for the project. The loan was made possible based on the TJPA’s sound finance plans, favorable audits and positive credit reviews—requiring an investment grade credit rating. The loan will fund 14 percent of the project’s $1.2 billion... 

Charleston 6-pc. Deep Seating Set

June 25, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Product Features * Cushy indoor/outdoor club chair, loveseat, sofa and ottoman; coffee and side tables * Cast aluminum chair frames & tables have weather-resistant powder-coat finish; 100% polyester cushions with soil/stain-resistant treatment * Part of the Charleston patio collection (each sold separately) * Club chair: 31.9Hx26.8Wx29.5D” loveseat: 31.9Hx52Wx29.5D” sofa: 31.9Hx76Wx29.5d” * Ottoman: 15.6Hx27.6Wx22.4D”... 

ClosetMaid 3051 Kitchen 11-Inch Cabinet Organizer, White

December 2, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

mount in lower cabinets to hold everything from canned goods to pots and pans. Top basket fits on top of any other basket. Coated wire. 11″W basket fits 12″ orwider openings, 14″ basket for 15″ or wider openings, 19″W basket for 20″ or wider openings, each basket is 20L x 5″H. Buy

REALTORS(R) Help Buyers, Sellers, With Short Sales Solutions

November 10, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

When families lose their homes to foreclosure, communities, the housing market and the economy all suffer. Short sales are one way that some troubled homeowners can avoid foreclosure, and Realtors® at the Short Sales Solutions session today at the 2008 REALTORS® Conference & Expo gained valuable insights into how to facilitate these complex sales. “Homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments must have more options available... 

Metropolis Bamboo City Toy Set by Israeli Designer Michal Zohar

June 10, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Metropolis Bamboo City Toy Set by Israeli Designer Michal Zohar Created as part of an exchange program between Shenkar design students and internatioanl bamboo toy company Hape, these super cool Metropolis city scape reflect modern toys and design for kids. And is also environmentally friendly! Read more about environmental initiatives by Israeli designers at www.designistdream.com Originally uploaded by designistdream

Dusit Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

June 8, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Dusit Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Dusit Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai architecture Originally uploaded by Badger Bazzrett

APS Environmental Showcase Home by Jones Studio

July 28, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
APS Environmental Showcase Home by Jones Studio

Award winning architecture by Jones Studio. ASU/APS Environmental Showcase Home. Originally designed as a cutting edge showcase featuring innovative and environmentally interesting materials, systems and concepts for APS, culminating as a highly successful marketing tool to gain community support for the Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant Expansion. A great showcase of ideas, it was later donated to the ASU Foundation who ran it open for tours and as...