Expanding Architecture: Design as Activism

Expanding Architecture presents a new generation of creative design carried out in the service of the greater public and the greater good. Questioning how design can improve daily lives, editors Bryan Bell and Katie Wakeford map an emerging geography of architectural activism–or “public-interest architecture”–that might function akin to public-interest law or medicine by expanding architecture’s all all

AbitibiBowater announces intention to sell approximately 76,700 hectares of select timberland assets in Quebec

AbitibiBowater announced that it intends to divest three forest units located in the Mauricie and Bas-Saint-Laurent regions in the Province of Quebec, Canada. These timberland assets include the Seigneuries of Perthuis, Nicolas-Riou and Lac Metis, which comprise a total area of approximately 76,724 hectares (or 189,508 acres) and have a timber inventory of over 7.7 million cubic meters. Scotia Capital Inc. has been retained as exclusive financial... 

Greenplay Children’s Furniture from Skyline Design

Skyline Design’s Greenplay furnishings for children’s environments include tables, seating, shelving, and play spaces. Products are made with environmentally responsible and healthy materials and finishes, including post-consumer recycled plastic, sunflower hulls, and FSC-certified wood. All paints and coatings are zero- or very low-VOC; adhesives are entirely avoided in favor of mechanical attachments, improving end-of-life recyclability. Skyline... 

The Alfa Table designed by Paolo Cattelan

Cattelan Italia, The Italian manufacturer that produced home furnishing collection such as tables, chairs, beds, coffee tables, complementary, tv stands, lamps and so on, present one of their contemporary table furniture collection called The Alfa Table designed by Paolo Cattelan. Alfa table offers the Distinctive, stylish and elegant table furniture made of Extending glass table with curved clear glass legs, top and extensions. Extensions slide on... 

LAMPS PLUS Sun Spot Solar Powered LED Motion Sensor Outdoor Light

This motion sensor outdoor light features a sleek solar panel that powers 24 super bright LED lights. Position the solar panel to catch the sun, then place the LED unit where needed. 30 foot motion sensor range. Silver ABS construction. With 24 LED lights. 5 rechargeable batteries. Light unit is 10 1/2″ high, 6″ wide. Extends 5 1/2″ from the wall.

Realty Income Retires $100 Million 8.25% Monthly Income Senior Notes Due November 2008

Realty Income Corporation (Realty Income), The Monthly Dividend Company, announced that it retired all of its outstanding $100 million, 8.25% Monthly Income Senior Notes, NYSE ticker symbol OUI, due November 2008. The CUSIP number for these Notes is 756109203. The 2008 Notes were retired at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2008 Notes, plus accrued interest. Commenting on the retirement of the Notes, Chief Executive Officer, Tom... 

Classy Coffee Finish Bedroom

Spectacularly styled, the impressive Classic bed and has four large fluted Corinthian columns joined with a delicate metal canopy. Constructed of wood solids and veneers with a dark Coffee finish, the beds headboard and foot board have generous leather accents in a complementary brown color. The leathers cushion padding and decorative stitching offer additional layers of comfort and style. When you buy this item you will get : * 1 x 4pcsQueen Bed... 

roTeg AG develops gripper for buckets and pails

roTeg AG developed a solution for picking up rimmed objects without any loading of the lid by gripping under the rim. The gripper is constructed according to a newly registered design and works in a material-sparing and process-proof way. Three gripping fingers pick up the object by the underside of the object rim by means of laterally inward-turning support planes.

Lofts Yungay II by Rearquitectura

Great design of architecture is coming from Chilean architects Antonio Menéndez Ferrer and Cristian Barrientos Vera of Rearquitectura. This architects and designers have designed the Lofts Yungay II in Valparaíso, Chile. This apartment design has Fantastic contrast and compliment of local vernacular. The idea of designing this building is to bring the color to the live, and this colorful building design bring fun to your life as your apartment.... 

Maine Mission Style Tall Back Rubberwood Bench

This handsome bench made from rubberwood and rubberwood veneers is in the very popular Mission-style, and is a great storage and seating solution for your entranceway or hallway. The slat back and sides makes it comfortable to sit on. SmartBargains Style #3058497462 Buy From Amazon