Setia Eco Villa by TWS Partners

Monday, June 14th 2010
Setia Eco Villa by TWS Partners

The modern house architecture is designed by TWS Partners. This manufacture have designed the Setia Eco Villa in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The idea of this archtecture is to create an unique, modern, sustainable architecture style without leave tropical aspects as a starting point. The site itself was a part of master plan of integrated mixed use and residential function called SETIA ECO PARK, which carried the GREEN ENVIRONMENT concept. This development... 

Aquarium of the Pacific Chooses VAST Composite Landscape Pavers for Walkways at Drought-Tolerant Garden

Thursday, June 10th 2010
Aquarium of the Pacific Chooses VAST Composite Landscape Pavers for Walkways at Drought-Tolerant Garden

VAST Enterprises, LLC, the material science research and manufacturing company that specializes in composite masonry for green building, announced that the Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, Calif., selected VAST Composite Landscape Pavers for walkways in its new Earth-Friendly Garden. The design of the drought-tolerant, native garden includes four walkways, measuring 205, 178, 166, and 168 square feet. VAST Composite Landscape Pavers in the 4×8-inch... 

The Montecito Residence by Barton Myers Associates

Saturday, June 5th 2010
The Montecito Residence by Barton Myers Associates

Architects Barton Myers Associates have completed a new home in Montecito, California. Associate in Chargeof the architecture is Thomas Schneider. The Project Architect by Yianna Bouyioukou. Landscape is located in Rios Clementi Hale Studios. Structural Engineer designer is Norman J. Epstein. Engineering done by AGME Engineers, mechanical & plumbing; Smith Engineering Associates, electrical; Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc, envelope consultant;... 

Indian Suzlon One Earth Corporate Headquarters by CCBA Architects

Sunday, May 16th 2010
Indian Suzlon One Earth Corporate Headquarters by CCBA Architects

Based on the essential green building concepts of energy efficiency and sustainability, Suzlon One Earth Corporate Headquarters can be considered as a Zero Energy Project. This Indian architecture project is an engineering marvel in all respects including excellent architectural design and seamless integration with building services. Located in Pune, Maharashtra, India, Suzlon Headquarters rest upon a built up area of 816,171 square feet with 45,393... 

Soucie Horner Designs Downtown Chic for The Setai Wall Street

Wednesday, May 5th 2010
Soucie Horner Designs Downtown Chic for The Setai Wall Street

Architectural interior design duo Shea Soucie and Martin Horner of Soucie Horner Ltd. unveiled their newest home design project last night at a private cocktail reception held at The Setai Wall Street. This project is the result of an exclusive design partnership between The Setai Wall Street and Soucie Horner Ltd. and marks the Chicago-based company’s first large-scale endeavor in New York. As the preferred interior designers for residents of... 

Construction Resumes at 1015 Half Street in Washington D.C.’s Revitalized Riverfront Redevelopment Area

Wednesday, May 5th 2010
Construction Resumes at 1015 Half Street in Washington D.C.'s Revitalized Riverfront Redevelopment Area

Construction of a 400,000-square-foot office building at 1015 Half St. SE resumed on Monday, April 26, according to the receiver of the property, Douglas Wilson, owner of the Douglas Wilson Companies (DWC). Currently owned by Half Street SE, LLC, construction of the building was halted when the owner’s parent company, Opus East LLC, filed for bankruptcy in mid 2009. The property is located in Southeast Washington D.C.’s burgeoning Capitol Riverfront... 

TJPA Unveils Final Design for New Transbay Transit Center

Thursday, April 29th 2010
TJPA Unveils Final Design for New Transbay Transit Center

The Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) Board today heard a final design report prepared by Pelli Clarke Pelli, the project architect, for the new Transbay Transit Center and Park. The completion of the design will permit construction of this landmark facility to start in August of this year. The TJPA staff also presented a $1.589 billion budget for the first phase of the project, updated to include the cost of building the below ground train box.... 

Leviton Urges Consumers to “Switch” to “Green” Alternatives

Tuesday, April 13th 2010
Leviton Urges Consumers to "Switch" to "Green" Alternatives

Leviton Manufacturing, a leader in energy-efficient electrical devices and sustainable solutions, is urging consumers to choose “green” alternatives to standard electrical switches when purchasing or installing these devices in residential and commercial buildings. Leviton’s “Make the Switch” campaign kicks off on April 22nd, the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, and provides consumer education on lighting control products that can easily substitute... 

Rheem HP-50 Heat-Pump Water Heater

Friday, March 19th 2010
Rheem HP-50 Heat-Pump Water Heater

Intended for residential use, this Energy Star-listed heat-pump water heater features an integral 50-gallon tank. While not the highest-efficiency heat-pump water heater on the market, it is the first relatively affordable, integral storage offering from a large national company to enter the North American market. It is also the market’s quietest (rated at 49 dB), and has the longest warranty. Rheem Manufacturing Company; Montgomery, AL. 334-260-1500;... 

Pentadyne GTX Flywheel Energy Storage

Friday, March 19th 2010
Pentadyne GTX Flywheel Energy Storage

Pentadyne’s GTX flywheel is a short-duration energy storage product used to replace batteries in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) in data centers, healthcare, manufacturing, and other commercial applications. Pentadyne utilizes a graphite-composite flywheel magnetically levitated in an argon-filled, vacuum-sealed unit to store kinetic energy for use when the normal power supply is disrupted and before a backup generator starts or power is restored....