Container Architecture

A sensible answer to many of our most challenging housing problems, container architecture is the hottest thing in building today. Easy to transport, environmentally friendly, reusable and recyclable, container buildings are the home of the future today. Container Architecture presents the findings of three years of research into container architecture, showcasing more than 140 top projects projects

The World Bank Group Leases 100% of Office Space at Brookfield Properties 1225 Connecticut Avenue in Washington, DC

Brookfield Properties Corporation announced that the World Bank Group has signed a ten-year lease for 100% of the office space at 1225 Connecticut Avenue in Washington, D.C. totaling 227,000 square feet. The World Bank will begin to occupy the premises in the late winter/early spring of 2010. “This long-term agreement with the World Bank is a major achievement for our U.S. operations, and another example of the enduring strength of the DC office... 

KB Home and Martha Stewart Introduce New Active Adult Community in La Quinta, California

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and KB Home announced their newest project — an active adult community in La Quinta, California. These new KB homes created with Martha Stewart will represent KB Home’s first community built exclusively for adults 55 and over. “I’m very excited about our newest Martha Stewart community with KB Home created especially for mature adults who lead active lives,” said Martha Stewart. “As in all of our communities,... 

Green Can Mean Gold for Realtors(R) and the Home Buyers and Sellers They Serve

Green buildings and business practices help conserve significant amounts of natural resources and can mean added business opportunities for Realtors®. As environmental concerns continue to grow among consumers, Realtors® attending today’s “Making Green Building Work for You and Your Clients” session at the 2008 REALTORS® Conference & Expo learned more about how to help buyers and sellers bring green into their homes. Homes... 

Mobile File 3 Drawers – Nexera Furniture – 6092

This furniture arrives unassembled. 6092 Features: 3 Drawers (2 pencil drawers and 1 file drawer – letter and legal size) Drawers with smooth metal glides Metal handles in silver finish Easy Assembly Finish: Black Dimensions: 18 5/8″(W) x 17 5/8″(D) x 26 5/8″(H) Nexera is an environmentally friendly company and whenever possible uses recycled materials. Buy From Amazon

TexCote Introduces New Recycled Content for COOLWALL(R) System at Greenbuild 2008

TexCote, one of the largest exterior coating manufacturers in the world, refined the composition of its COOLWALL® System to make it even more environmentally-friendly and provide architects with additional LEED credits. The company will showcase this new formulation at booth #1047 at Greenbuild 2008 in Boston from November 19 to 21, 2008. The recycled composition of the COOLWALL® System is made of recycled glass material that gives architects the... 

Vacon 100 HVAC sets new standard in HVAC drives

The AC drives manufacturer Vacon introduces a new product range, specifically tailored to building automation industry, comprising of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning sector (HVAC) applications. Globally, 40% of the energy is used in buildings, where HVAC applications are the biggest consumers. AC drives can dramatically decrease the energy consumption of HVAC applications, thus contributing to a global reduction of CO2 emissions. “We... 

The Streets of Buckhead Pursues Certification for Environmentally Friendly Building and Construction

A lifelong resident of Atlanta, Ben Carter has made an environmental commitment to the community by seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for his company’s luxury mixed-use development, The Streets of Buckhead. Featuring more than 500,000-square feet of world-class retail, dining and residences, The Streets of Buckhead will be one of the country’s most expansive and affluent developments to be awarded Silver... 

Spertech Announces Greentech Wallboard(TM), an Environmentally Sustainable Alternative to Standard Drywall

In response to the lack of green alternatives to conventional drywall manufacturing, Spertech today announced Greentech Wallboard. This patented wallboard technology is developed from recycled materials without producing harmful carbon emissions during the manufacturing process. “Drywall is the most common indoor building material in the United States, but it’s produced in a manner that’s highly energy-intensive, emitting an excessive amount... 

Christmas Lights Etc. Partners with ENERGY STAR and Continues Its Commitment to a Greener Christmas

Alpharetta, Georgia-based Christmas Lights Etc., one of the largest U.S. suppliers of premium Christmas trees, decorations and holiday lighting for homes, commercial decorators and businesses is proud to announce its’ partnership with ENERGY STAR, a joint program by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). For years Christmas Lights Etc. has provided customers with low energy consumption, environmentally...