Mapledene Road House by Platform 5 Architects in Hackney, London

December 23, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture
Mapledene Road House by Platform 5 Architects in Hackney, London

Mapledene Road is situated in a conservation area in Hackney. The property had been stripped of virtually all its period features and had become run down and used as a “crack den” leaving it ripe for modernisation. Refurbishment was conceived of as a landscape of interventions and new components. The cellular ground floor was opened up and extended to the rear to allow the spaces to flow into each other and to the garden whilst the existing... 

American Furniture Classics 8 – Gun / Curio Cabinet

September 20, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

American Furniture Classics 8 – Gun / Curio Cabinet lets you proudly display your prized firearms and more in rich hardwood surroundings. Show off those guns your forefathers fought so hard to give you the right to own! This rich American Furniture Classics 8-Gun / Curio Cabinet is richly finished select hardwoods and oak veneers, no particle board, for long-lasting great looks. Plus three adjustable shelves to the side let you display other... 

The Series 200 Dining Table from Hansen Living

September 23, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Series 200 Dining Table from Hansen Living

The Series 200 Dining Table is one of collection of Hansen Living, the manufacture that produced range of high quality, solid wood kitchens, bathroom and other furniture. Whatever design of your house whether it is modern house, classic house, a summer house, a loft, a beautiful old flat, guest house, or pool house, This great craftsmanship offers the beauty and quality will fit in any kind of interior decor of hour house. via

Luxury Home on Lake Lanier to be Sold at Huge Discount in Gainesville

November 25, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
Luxury Home on Lake Lanier to be Sold at Huge Discount in Gainesville

The contemporary three-story home was appraised 18 months ago at over $2.2 Million Dollars. It is uniquely situated on almost 2 acres, with lakeside access to the rear of the estate, and a breath-taking view of another section of the lake in front. The home features soaring ceilings and stunning hardwoods. Besides the four bedroom, four bath home, a separate mother-in-law suite with 1.5 baths also resides on the estate, as does a lakeside kitchen... 

House in Los Angeles, California

May 7, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
House in Los Angeles, California

Great modern house living residence is found in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Manhattan Beach. he architects who designed this residence are The design team at Make Architecture. This house is a remodel house with 3rd floor addition. via

Video: The Pink Panther(TM) Breaks Silence: Identifies Biggest Energy Consumer

November 22, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Armed with survey results revealing public misperceptions about energy use, The Pink Panther(TM), Chief Energy Officer at Owens Corning, broke his decades of silence on October 9, 2008 to focus national attention on the massive amount of energy used to heat and cool buildings. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), 40 percent of U.S. energy is swallowed by buildings, yet most Americans believe transportation and industry are the largest... 

Bosch PS30 Drill Driver Packs Power, Pro Features into Lightweight Package

August 20, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

The latest foray into ultra-compact tool design from Bosch Power Tools and Accessories has yielded what may well become the ideal do-it-all tool for users looking for maximum versatility in a small package. Bosch’s new PS30 12V Max Litheon(TM) Drill/Driver takes the company’s successful ultra-compact platform one step further with best-in-class speed and torque and a host of new features. The most immediately noticeable feature is the... 

AIA extends deadline for 2007 Top Ten Green Project submissions

January 17, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

The AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) is accepting online submissions for the 2007 COTE Top Ten Green Projects awards program. The deadline has been extended from January 17 to January 31, 2007. Since 1996, this juried recognition program has celebrated the best in sustainable design. This unusual set of requirements is part of the program’s recognition of the importance of qualitative and quantitative elements of sustainable design. These... 

AXIS OVER CABINET X2 BASKET (Chrome) (12″H x 11″W x 5″D)

December 2, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Securian’s Web-Based “Encyclopedia” Helps Plan Sponsors Address Fiduciary Duties

November 20, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Plan sponsors who find the fiduciary duties of their plan administration daunting can find many of their questions answered in an online guide published by Securian Retirement called Fiduciary Focus. “Federal regulations about employers’ and plan sponsors’ fiduciary responsibilities are strict and complicated. Many plan sponsors are understandably nervous when carrying out these duties,” said Rick Ayers, second vice president,...