The Fault Line Bench by Cameron Van Dyke

Another great bench seating furniture is done by American furniture designer and builder Cameron Van Dyke. This furniture designer has designed the Fault Line Bench. The idea of creating this bench is the designer inspired from the earthquake pattern. this is the beautiful creation for both interior or exterior furniture and even you can put it in the park or yard. A puzzle of interlocking Ipe plates makes up the seat surface and the 11’ long powder... 

Hongodai Christ Church School and Nursery by Takeshi Hosaka

Japan beautiful architecture called Hongodai Christ Church School and Nursery is originally design by Takeshi Hosaka Architects in Yokohama. Having theme a glass house, This modern architecture is the combination between complex facility made up of a private school and a nursery. The site is in a green area of Yokohama, surrounded by playgrounds, parks and small hills. The plan is to blend a place for children ranging from 3rd year high school students... 

Groves help with restoration of buildings destroyed by earthquake

Two all-terrain cranes from Manitowoc’s Grove brand are working to rebuild the central Italian city of L’Aquila, which means “the eagle”, after it suffered extensive damage from an earthquake in early 2009. High performing GMK5220 cranes have been recruited for the delicate resurrection of the prestigious San Massimo cathedral and the historic Piazza del Duomo both of which were severely damaged when the earthquake, which measured 6.3 on the... 

Rediscovering Traditional Japanese Architecture with ArchiCAD

The 30 meter high, five-story scarlet stupa graces the grounds of the Hokekyo Temple of the Buddhist Nichiren-sect in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Built in 1622, it is the only 5-story stupa in Chiba and a designated “national cultural property.” The wooden structure has survived 400 years of varied weather conditions and earthquakes, and is still visited by worshipers. Originating in India, the stupa tradition eventually spread to China... 

2008 U.S. Olympians and Paralympians Join Colorado Springs’ Habitat for Humanity for Olympic and Paralympic Build Day Nov. 22

Members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams, as well as Olympic alumni and hopefuls, joined together to celebrate the spirit of the Olympic Movement on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Olympic and Paralympic Build Day with Habitat for Humanity in Colorado Springs, Colo. Also as a part of the Team for Tomorrow humanitarian fund, U.S. athletes around the country are working with their local Habitat for Humanity affiliates, spreading the spirit of Olympism... 

Hurriquake 21-Degree Plastic Collated Stick Framing Nails 4,000-Qty. 2-1/2 x .131-inch

The Bostitch Hurriquake Sheathing Nail delivers outstanding performance in roof, wall, and floor sheathing applications. The nail delivers up to 2-times the resistance to high winds and is rated for hurricane wind conditions and gusts up to 170 MPH. The Bostitch Hurriquake Nail reduces the potential for major structural damage and can offer your home up to 50 percent more resistance to earthquake conditions. With its head and shank technology, the...