UBPA B3-2 Pavilion by Studio Archea

Beautiful architecture design is coming from Italian architects Studio Archea. They have designed a modern building called the pavilion for the Urban Best Practice Area at the Shanghai Expo 2010. this Project is by Exhibition pavilion is located in Shanghai, China. The Client is World Expo Shanghai 2010 Holding Company. With Plot area: 3,000 sq.m and Built area: 2,000 sq.m the Contractor Shanghai Construction Company success to create a very beautiful... 

Student Apartments at William Jessup University Honored with Architectural Award

William Jessup University’s newly constructed student apartment building recently won an Award of Honor from the American Institute of Architects San Joaquin Chapter. The organization awards buildings and architects that are contributors to a high quality and standards of excellence. As part of the AIA San Joaquin’s bi-annual awards program, eligible projects and architects from the region are submitted for award consideration. The Award... 

KhepriCoat Solar Anti-reflective Coating System further Optimized

DSM Functional Coatings announced the further optimization of its KhepriCoat™ solar anti-reflective coating system. The improvements have already resulted in a significant contribution to the first multicrystalline-silicon solar panels in the world to achieve a conversion efficiency of 17%, which were produced recently by REC and ECN (Energy research Center of the Netherlands). DSM’s KhepriCoat™ solar anti-reflective coating system boosts light... 

DSM contributes to world record for most efficient solar module

Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, announces today that its KhepriCoat™ anti-reflective coating system has contributed to achieving the highest energy conversion ever of a full-size solar module. The world record of 16.4%, achieved by the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN), was verified by global certification and testing organization TÜV. The previous record of... 

7-Eleven Plans Aggressive Expansion

While many retailers are contracting or limiting expansion, 7-Eleven is aggressively growing and expects to add more than 200 new stores this year. Plans call for the company to accelerate store development over the next several years through organic growth, acquisitions and its Business Conversion Program. 7-Eleven has a multi-pronged approach to growth that includes in-line, end-cap space in shopping centers, freestanding stores, urban locations... 

Hilton Hotel Owners Spend More Than $131 Million Upgrading 11 Hotels in Central U.S.

Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels Corporation’s global brand of upscale, full-service hotels, today announced that eleven of its Hilton brand hotels in the central United States are in the process of completing renovations, which combined are valued at more than $131 million. These projects are part of an ongoing initiative by the Hilton brand to upgrade its facilities and guest accommodations in order to exceed guest expectations for... 

Developer Closeout Auction of Chicago Condominiums & Townhomes

Rick Levin & Associates, Inc., a Chicago-based real estate auction marketing firm, announced it will conduct two multiple-property auctions of condominiums and townhomes located in Chicago, Illinois. The auctions will take place on December 9, and December 10. “The owner of these properties has decided to offer them via auction to eliminate the time and expense associated with a conventional marketing program,” said Rick Levin, president... 

Many Doors – One Operator – LCO75 Gives Installers More Application Options with One Unit

Linear LLC, an innovator in the garage door and gate operator market, today announced the release of the LCO75 garage door operator for light-duty commercial and residential carriage house-style door applications. The LCO75 is easy to install, offering dealers and installers a range of superior options and flexibility. Rated at ¾ HP and loaded with a robust feature set, the LCO75 can operate with rails from 7- to 14-feet, making it a unique operator...