While most (96 percent) of U.S. adults have personally adopted sustainable or energy efficient practices at home, comparatively fewer (58 percent) use energy or water saving techniques in their yard, lawn, or garden, according to a new national survey about sustainability. Conducted online by Harris Interactive® on behalf of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the results were presented at the ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO in Philadelphia. Of...
A partnership of real estate developers envisioned a complete revitalization of the South Park neighborhood in downtown Los Angeles. Their plan to rehabilitate a complete city block has become the first new residential neighborhood in this area in twenty-three years. The structures are also the first “green” residential high-rise buildings in downtown Los Angeles. Collectively, the development is one block comprised of many separate projects including...
The new Embassy Suites® Murfreesboro – Hotel & Conference Center in Tennessee at 1200 Conference Center Boulevard is open to the public. One of the largest facilities of its kind in the area, the 10-story, 283-suite hotel and conference center offers 80,000 gross square feet of flexible meeting and event space. Featuring a contemporary décor, the hotel is owned by hotel legend Mr. John Q. Hammons and is managed by Springfield-Mo.-based John...
A leading institutional investor is demonstrating confidence in the long-term prospects for Florida’s real estate market. Chicago-based real estate private equity investor Evergreen Real Estate Partners and its backers have committed $750 million to Palm Beach Gardens-based developer Kitson & Partners to pursue additional residential and commercial real estate development projects in Florida. Named 2007 Developer of the Year by Real Estate...
The Boston and Dallas offices of HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.) announced that they arranged a $90 million construction loan for the development of Archstone Avenir, a 241-unit multifamily community in Boston, Massachusetts. HFF executive managing director Jody Thornton, director Anthony Cutone and associate director John Ahmed worked exclusively on behalf of Archstone to secure the 36-month construction loan through NEBF Investments (National...
Hilton Garden Inn®, one of the fastest growing brands that is part of the Hilton Family of Hotels, announced today the milestone opening of its 400th location, the Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The hotel represents the newest addition to the brand’s growing portfolio of hotels throughout North America and Europe. The Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport is operated by Bona Building and Management, Ltd., under a license...
Staying lit all night long, this solar-powered step stone creates a clear walkway through the garden for safer strides and dazzling nighttime illumination. Equipped with an integrated solar panel and batteries, the unit charges by day and automatically turns on at night to provide safe lighting and décor all night long.
Keep the veggies growing and the grass green this summer without increasing the water bill with this environmentally friendly water barrel from Achla. This 75-gallon rain barrel features a safety grid and removable debris screen to keep leaves, bird droppings, and roofing materials from clogging the barrel for optimal water flow.
Add colorful light to the nighttime garden, home or pond venue with this color-changing light globe. This solar-powered floating globe shines in every color, casting brilliant reds, greens, yellows and more colors on landscape features, fountains, pathways and statues.
Raising your own plants is more fun than ever with Hydrofarm’s hydroponic kits. Emily’s Garden comes with Geolite Growing Medium, a lightweight, pH-neutral clay aggregate that captures just the right amount of moisture. Also, you can give your hydrogarden all the vitamins and nutrients it needs with the all-purpose nutrient solution that’s included.
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
Murillo, the Philippines based manufacturer has been involved in manufacturing furniture and...
Contemporary Office Designs from Triple Five Design
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The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
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The Riedel Amadeo Decanter from Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, the company that serves cookware, cooks stool, cutlery, electrics, bakeware,...
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