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...
Victoria Gardens by Shea Homes announced today that solar power systems will be an included optional feature on its Shea Green Certified (TM) homes, beginning immediately. As part of its ongoing commitment to reduce the cost of home ownership and improve environmental performance, Victoria Gardens teamed up with BP Solar, a global leader in solar energy, to offer solar panels at no additional cost and reduce electric bills by up to 60 percent per...
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., the leading owner and manager of corporate and Internet gateway datacentres, has completed a Turn-Key Datacentre(TM) lease agreement with IBM. Under this agreement, IBM will establish a new hosting datacentre in Digital Realty Trust’s property located in suburban Paris. “IBM understands the value of green datacentre design both in terms of the impact on the bottom line and its importance for corporate responsibility....
Home ownership is once again becoming a reality for thousands of Americans. The federal government has just announced a $7,500 Housing Tax Credit for homebuyers, and one Harrisburg homebuilder is helping their cause by implementing green building practices that save homeowners even more money. Triple Crown Corporation has dubbed its environmental program “Living Green.” This set of environmentally-friendly initiatives reduces pollution...
All segments of the construction industry are finding that building with energy efficient and environmentally friendly features is more than a passing trend. In Montserrat, a gated community in Ft. Worth, Texas — a lush hilly area with views of the city — is the setting for an energy efficient custom home built by John Askew Company that will be featured in the Kaleidoscope of Homes tour this year. Montserrat is located in West Fort Worth...
Michigan Avenue is the most enduring image of the Chicago skyline, and the district contains many historically- and architecturally-significant cultural institutions, clubs, hotels, and office buildings. The site was one of only two vacant lots in the district, and the first new construction project in over 50 years. The new 10-story building for the Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies has a unique, faceted-glass curtain wall with butt-glazed joints...
The insurance industry’s recognition of the recent Architectural Testing certification of MonierLifetile products will have positive implications for homeowners and builders in U.S. hail regions providing further confidence in the product’s known durability and performance in all climate regions. In an average year, hail causes more than $1.6 billion worth of damage to residential roofs in the United States, making it, year in and year...
Thermafiber, Inc. officially announces the launch of the RainBarrier product line. RainBarrier 30 (3 lb. density) & RainBarrier 45 (4.5 lb. density) have been specifically engineered to repel water and efficiently drain moisture in rain screen and cavity wall construction applications. RainBarrier provides thermal insulation, fire protection, and acoustical control while efficiently draining water from a wall cavity system. Highly UV resistant,...
Designed by Oak Point, the LEED-registered Foster Student Innovation Center was created as an incubator for knowledge-based business ventures that will lead to the creation of new Maine-based industries. Oak Point’s goal was to provide a stimulating environment that fosters innovation and creativity within a solution that encompasses a vision for the future through adaptability and green design.
Energy Focus, Inc. announced a corporate reorganization to reposition Energy Focus, Inc. as a turnkey lighting energy solutions provider. The reorganization will capitalize on the growing demand for lighting and energy services in the commercial buildings marketplace. “At Energy Focus, we are committed to creating shareholder value by leveraging our unique technology and expertise to aggressively address opportunities in the global lighting...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
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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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