Watt Plaza Is First Class A High Rise in LA Area to Go 100% Waterfree With Urinal Retrofit, Saving 2.2 Million Gallons Per Year

The twin office towers of Watt Plaza in Century City are the first Class A commercial high rises in Los Angeles to undergo a 100% retrofit with Falcon Waterfree urinals. The resulting 2.2 million gallon per year water savings at this single building provides welcome relief for the drought stricken area and exemplifies the success of comprehensive planning by local officials. This retrofit of Watt Plaza’s urinals comes as Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa,... 

Pilz launches SW Tool–Safety Calculator

Pilz launches a software tool called PAScal, which verifies the functional safety of protection devices on machinery in light of current standards. The Safety Calculator supports manufacturers in the calculation of failure limit values, as required by standards IEC 62061 and prEN ISO 13849-1. The software tool enables a reduction in costs and the amount of time spent on the task, particularly as figures need to be recalculated each time the safety... 

Contemporary clocks from Diamantini & Domeniconi

Be ready to bring the beautiful stuff to your wall with the collection of clock from the Italian clock manufacturer Diamantini & Domeniconi. This clock not only tell the time but also add some significant design elements to your walls. unique and beautiful with great various design that you can choose by your self based on your favorite. via

Residential Construction Workers Return to Work at SelectBuild After Striking to Protest Violations of Federal Labor Law

Nearly fifty residential construction workers employed by SelectBuild returned to work after courageously standing up for their rights by walking off four different job sites in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada yesterday to protest against violations of federal labor law by the company. The construction crews at SelectBuild are demanding better pay, benefits and a safe working environment. They allege their employer has responded with threats and intimidation... 

Red Ribbon in Tanghe River Park

As the award winning of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Red Ribbon designed sitting In Qinhuangdao, China the Tanghe River Park features a new installation of a red steel bench that runs for half a kilometer through the park. This absolutely stunning work also chosen by readers of Conde Nast Traveller magazine as one of the seven new wonders of the architecture world. via

$12.5 Million Letter of Credit From Wal-Mart Foundation to Expedite Construction of Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial

The leadership of the Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc. announced today that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., through the Wal-Mart Foundation has provided a $12.5 million letter of credit which will expedite the beginning of physical construction of the memorial. The Wal-Mart Foundation’s latest effort is in addition to the $1 million donation it made in 2005. The generous support provided by Wal-Mart allows... 

The Knot #19 Sculpture by Damon Hildreth

The abstract sculptor Damon Hildreth presents one of his sculpture collection called The Knot #19 Sculpture. Knot #19 was made of Stainless Steel, Steel in 2007 edition 7 with dimension 34 x 33 x 30. The eye-catching and artistic design, attracts people who see and come in and enjoy every single detail and beauty of this sculpture. via

Trashlight by Craighton Berman

NYC Design Week 2010 is commingand one of the designer, American designer Craighton Berman has created beautiful furniture called the Trashlight. The light was originally created for “Uncomfortable Conversations,” an exhibition of conceptual objects. The main idean of this design is You can learn a lot about somebody by looking through their trash. Trashlight combines two household icons, the floor lamp and the trashcan. This unlikely combination... 

Campbell Hausfeld CHN10399AV 3/8-Inch to 1-1/4-Inch 18 Gauge Narrow Crown Stapler

Whether you’re tired of that manual stapler or just ready to upgrade, this 18-gauge pneumatic crown stapler from Campbell Hausfeld offers a world of user-friendly features for stapling delicate trim work, light cabinet assembly, and more. This versatile stapler accepts a wide range of staples from 3/8- to 1-¼ inches in length. The narrow, ¼-inch staple width provides steadfast attachment with minimal surface impact. An adjustable depth control... 

Entertainment Center for 36 Inch TVs or 60 Inch Plasma TVs – Bush Furniture – ENTCEN-SET-7

This furniture arrives unassembled. Combining traditional detail and contemporary functionality, Stanford’s casual styling is a comfortable addition to any home. Includes: 1 x 60 Inch Plasma TV Stand (VS53936) 1 x Audio Cabinet (AD53940) Features: TV Stand Features: Accommodates most 36″ conventional TVs up to 240 lbs. and 60″ flat panel TVs up to 154 lbs. Framed tempered glass doors protect components from dust Two adjustable shelves...