New Orleans Houses, Lower Ninth Ward by Graftlab

December 6, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
New Orleans Houses, Lower Ninth Ward by Graftlab

Graft’s proposal for housing in the Lower Ninth merges metaphorical abstractions of traditional and modern architecture, driven with the purpose of capitalizing on the more successful components within each as a means with which to generate a more robust whole. Sustainable features include: Solar panels, Water Catchments system, Geothermal system, With Heat pump, thankless water heater, high ceilings for stack ventilation, operable windows which... 

The Lobster Chair by Lund & Paarmann

August 13, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Lobster Chair by Lund & Paarmann

The Lobster Chair is a unique, dramatic and beautiful contemporary seating furniture that is designed by duo architects and designers Oluf Lund and Eva Paarmann. Being manufactured by Strictly Design, It is made of high quality material the laminated, bend wood with a walnut veneer at the back for the shell and The swivel base is chrome-plated steel. Taking a look at the shape and the name of the chair it self, It is clearly inspired by the natural... 

Trane Launches First High Performance Systems Portfolio for K-12 Schools at U.S. Green Building Council’s GreenBuild in Boston

November 19, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Specifiers and school engineers attending the U.S. Green Building Council’s International Conference and Expo in Boston, will be the first to try Trane’s new “High Performance Systems Portfolio for K-12 Schools.” Where: Booth #1201 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center When: Nov. 19-21, 2008 The High Performance Systems Portfolio is the first and only web-based tool available at www.trane.com/K12Systems... 

The Tutumu Armchair by Kaori Shiina

November 21, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Tutumu Armchair by Kaori Shiina

The Tutumu Armchair is a contemporary seating furniture design coming from Japanese designer Kaori Shiina. This designer created this Tutumu armchair for a furniture manufacture called Bonaldo. Tutumu is a Japanese word and the meaning is to wrap or to envelop, is entirely covered with removable fabric that can be used as a temporary mattress, a practical feature for small homes that do not have a guest room. Such a beautiful chair to purchase and... 

DuPont Introduces Sorona Renewably Sourced Fiber

June 18, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
DuPont Introduces Sorona Renewably Sourced Fiber

DuPont announced that Sorona® renewably sourced fiber is now available for the commercial carpet industry. Carpet made with DuPont™ Sorona® fiber offers customers uncompromised performance plus the added benefit of an environmentally sustainable offering. Sorona® polymer for commercial carpet is 37 percent renewably sourced by weight. Carpet made with Sorona® can contribute to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) credits in... 

Milwaukee 7140-21 1-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 15 Gauge Angled Finish Nailer

January 3, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

This angle finish nailer is one of seven new heavy-duty air-powered nailers from the venerable Milwaukee, and the whole series is another testament to the red label’s unflagging quality. Our first impression was how incredibly light this nailer is, and its compactness makes it a cinch to tote and use, especially in awkward positions and at the tail end of a long day of trim or floor installation. Still, it’s a heavyweight in the power department,... 

The ACBC Office Interior by Pascal Arquitectos

May 28, 2010 Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate
The ACBC Office Interior by Pascal Arquitectos

The brand new office interior design was made by Pascal Arquitectos in Mexico City. The main theme of the architecture office design is designed for company that develops shopping centers. The concept of the design is futuristic modern character. The aim of the building office design to create the assumption of office as a second home where he lives most of the time. so it should be made for comfortable situation for people inside there. The interior... 

The Zeeen Collection by Lund and Paarmann

February 16, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Zeeen Collection by Lund and Paarmann

Made of molded beech wood Either a walnut or olive ash veneer on top, This The Zeeen Collection of furniture was designed and created by Danish designers Oluf Lund and Eva Paarmann. These designers not only designing this Zeeen furniture but also manufactured it by them selves and market it through their company lop-furniture. Simple yet having such a beautiful aesthetic design. via

The Biplano Table by Alivar

August 18, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Biplano Table by Alivar

Known as the company that offer such highly recommended of minimalist and Brilliant furniture and Home project just like living area consisting of tables, chairs, cupboards and bookcases of minimalist and sleek design, a living room collection just like sofas, reclining chairs, armchairs, poufs and Tv support elements, sophisticated bedroom area with beds and furnishings. Here Alivar present one of their collection of contemporart table furniture... 

Cream and Sugar Set by Marek Cecula

July 12, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Cream and Sugar Set by Marek Cecula

You are a porcelain goods lover, you ain’t gonna miss this great porcelain collection from the designer Marek Cecula. This designer has created the Creamer & Sugar Set, A gracefully designed porcelain cream and sugar set. The design is so feminine and elegant, the soft oval openings, smooth rising spout, and subtle depth of the spoon result in a striking set of tableware. This beautiful creation of Marek Cecula is Spotted at Modus Design...