Cornell TranZform Fire Found Compliant for Means of Egress Openings

Cornell announces that TranZform Accordion Folding Fire Doors have been evaluated by the International Code Council Evaluation Service to be compliant for use in means of egress openings per the International Building Code®. Now, as per Evaluation Report ESR-2300, TranZform Fire provides an alternative equal for rated side-hinge swinging doors in means of egress openings such as elevator lobbies, horizontal exits and as opening protectives in fire... 

Burj Khalifa Dubai, the World’s Tallest Building Inaugurated

A dazzling fireworks display marked the inauguration of the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa (formerly known as Burj Dubai) in downtown Dubai. Burj Khalifa opened its doors to the public who rode Otis double-deck elevators to “At the Top, ” the 124th floor observation deck. At 828 meters high and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa is 319 meters taller than the previous record-holder Taipei 101. The official inauguration of... 

Houselike Villa in Great Grounds

With great gardens & even greater accommodation, this freestanding 3 bedroom villa unit is an upfront opportunity with houselike space. Sized up with separate lounge & dining & a flexible third bedroom, this stylish unit features a vibrant kitchen updated with De Longhi appliances & a well-positioned skylit bathroom with separate WC. Inside, ducted heating & cooling add to the comfort, but the biggest benefit is outdoors... 

Styled-up out front, sized-up out back fully renovated 3 bedroom home

With picturesque presence out front & surprising space to the rear, this fully renovated 3 bedroom home is pretty perfect! Step beyond a charming verandah into a stylish space with a large lounge (with fireplace) wrapping around to a generous dining area beside a streamlined stainless-steel appliance kitchen. Then step through dual french doors to family-sized gardens with an undercover al fresco deck for entertaining with, lawns to play on... 

Go-Go’s Jane Wiedlin Offers “Spacey” Luxury Loft For Rent in LA

Looking for an extraordinary place to live? Consider the convenience of downtown loft living, then imagine a residential loft clad in science-fiction and celebrity. A famous rock musician is offering to rent her very unique living space where she has spent the last few years creating a fantasy dream home. Actress and rhythm guitarist Jane Wiedlin, of the all-girl 80’s punk rock band The Go-Go’s, has been setting trends for decades in... 

Elegant Town Residence House

This most elegant town residence superbly constructed to the absolute highest of standards with superb timber work, marble bathrooms and stone kitchen. Situated in South Yarra’s finest location between Fawkner Park and the Botanic Gardens. Features superb balance of formal and informal living areas opening via French doors to private Northern courtyard garden. Entrance hall opening to formal sitting room, dining room, magnificent kitchen, living... 

Kwikset Expands Home Connect Product Line

Kwikset®, an innovation leader in the residential door hardware industry, today expanded its portfolio of Home Connect™ products with the introduction of the SmartCode™ Lever at CES 2010. This keyless, touchpad, electronic lock is developed for interoperability with home automation and security systems, and is designed for use on external and internal entryways, such as: the door from the garage to the home; the door to a home office, which may... 

Rolling Fire Door Model ERD10

Fire Doors are rated physical fire barriers that protect wall openings from the spread of fire. They provide automatic closing in the event of fire detection with governed speed control. Fire doors are also designed for daily use to provide security and access control, but are for use in openings that are not part of a required means of egress. Cornell Iron Works offers a complete line of labeled rolling doors for protection in wall openings where... 

MamaGreen Outdoor Furniture Opens Australian Showroom

MamaGreen has finally come to Australia with a brand new outdoor furniture showroom in Newtown, Sydney. Now open to the public, key elements of the Belgian designer range are on display and beckon visitors to sit on, lounge in, and experience MamaGreen. With a focus on eco-chic design, MamaGreen begun in 2001 with two Belgian designers Erik De Winne and Vincent Cantaert. The label wasn’t released until 2007, since which time it has grown to... 

Pental Granite & Marble Adds Line of Greenguard Certified Marble

Pental Granite & Marble, the Northwest’s largest importer and distributor of natural stone and tile, has announced the addition of the Danby Marble line from Vermont Quarries Corp. to its collection of products. Vermont Danby white marble are a Greenguard certified product and is the first line to have all marble grades certified under this program. Greenguard certified products must meet stringent indoor air quality standards and are screened...