Texas Stadium Implosion Set for April 11, 2010

Sunday, January 17th 2010
Texas Stadium Implosion Set for April 11, 2010

The City of Irving announced today that Texas Stadium, the iconic facility that served as home of the Dallas Cowboys for 37 years, will be imploded at daybreak on Sunday, April 11, 2010. “City officials are currently determining logistics such as staging and viewing areas, parking, and how to manage traffic around the stadium.” Interest is building and outlets are being developed so the public can be involved in the demolition progression from... 

Hidden Hills Residence Modern Green Building

Wednesday, December 30th 2009
Hidden Hills Residence Modern Green Building

Designed by Peterson Architecture – Erik Peterson AIA, this Modern residence is located in the Hidden Hills area of North Scottsdale and offers a glorious setting in the exclusive custom section of Boulder Park. Working very closely with the Owner, the Architect created a lasting, loft-influenced luxury home that takes full advantage of the desert setting with elegantly designed outdoor patios, view-walls and dramatic volumes of space. The interiors... 

Modern Green Living at Troon Tusayan Hillside Home

Wednesday, December 30th 2009
Modern Green Living at Troon Tusayan Hillside Home

The panoramic valley, city light, and mountain views are just the beginning of the highlights for this Troon Tusayan hillside home. Built by Construction Zone, the simple concept was to create a home that is conscious of its environment and will provide generations of modern green healthy living. Glass, steel, stone, and concrete are the building blocks, and the mountain’s constant breezes are fully utilized to aid in cooling and heating the structures. Solar... 

Factory Expo Home Centers to Exhibit a Mobile Home in 5th Annual Arizona Home & Garden Show

Wednesday, December 23rd 2009
Factory Expo Home Centers to Exhibit a Mobile Home in 5th Annual Arizona Home & Garden Show

Factory Expo Home Centers announce that it will exhibit a new cottage style Mobile Home in the 5th Annual Arizona Home & Garden Show. The event that homeowners and green thumbs throughout the Valley have been waiting for, the Home & Garden Show will be returning to Phoenix on January 8th, 2010 at the Phoenix Convention Center. The 3 day show will feature thousands of square feet of exhibits highlighting the latest in home and garden products... 

Architectural Resource Wins Multiple Design Awards

Wednesday, December 16th 2009
Architectural Resource Wins Multiple Design Awards

Architectural Resource, LLC, a leading Ann Arbor architectural design firm, was honored at the national Remodeling Show 2009 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards, receiving design awards in seven different categories. This marks the second year in a row that Architectural Resource was the single most recognized firm at this prestigious design competition. The awards included two Gold awards; one for Michigan’s first USGBC LEED for Homes Platinum... 

Blinds Chalet Introduces Greenguard Certified SilverScreen & AlumaScreen Roller Shades

Sunday, December 13th 2009
Blinds Chalet Introduces Greenguard Certified SilverScreen & AlumaScreen Roller Shades

SilverScreen Roller Shades offer the classic lines of a roller shade with improved temperature and draft control, providing thermal comfort in both summer and winter. Roller shades give UV protection and almost disappear when rolled up. SilverScreen Roller Shades offer increased solar energy using a revolutionary technique that coats the exterior side with aluminum. AlumaScreen 5% Solar Screen Roller Shades diffuse UV rays, control light and reduce... 

Christmas Tree Safety Tips To Avoid Holiday Christmas Tree Fires

Monday, December 7th 2009
Christmas Tree Safety Tips To Avoid Holiday Christmas Tree Fires

It’s pretty hard not to notice the merry transformation happening in cities, towns and neighborhoods across the country as homes and businesses decorate for the holidays. To make sure this year will be a very happy holiday season, the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA) is urging consumers to take special precautions with their Christmas trees and Christmas lights to avoid Christmas tree fires. “If your household includes a natural... 

Phoenix Luxury Home by Architect Logan Van Sittert

Monday, December 7th 2009
Phoenix Luxury Home by Architect Logan Van Sittert

This gracious North central Phoenix Luxury home by Architect Logan Van Sittert AIA offers a timeless elegance and high quality materials very seldom found in today’s throw-away world. located on the charming Wilder Road, this home envelopes you with warm and tradition redefined in a contemporary architectural form. With a healthy palette of renewable and durable materials, this home is naturally efficient and effortlesly “Green”. Widely... 

Kohler Acquires Historic Hamilton Hall in St Andrews

Saturday, December 5th 2009
Kohler Acquires Historic Hamilton Hall in St Andrews

Herb Kohler, Chairman and CEO of Kohler Co., announced that the company, through its subsidiary, The Old Course Limited, has purchased Hamilton Hall of St Andrews, Scotland, one of the most photographed buildings in the world of golf. Kohler Co. emerged as the accepted party from a competitive bidding process for the property conducted by Jones Lang La Salle and the Bank of Scotland. The Old Course Limited now owns and operates the 5 AA Red Star Old... 

Best Integrated Home System Award from Leading Home Automation Manufacturer Given to DSI Entertainment Systems

Friday, December 4th 2009
Best Integrated Home System Award from Leading Home Automation Manufacturer Given to DSI Entertainment Systems

DSI Entertainment Systems, a leading electronic systems contractor specializing in home theater systems, media rooms, and home automation, won Crestron’s “Best Integrated Home System” Award for 2009, a prestigious award from the leading manufacturer in the home automation, systems integration, and controls industry. The winning home is a contemporary Malibu beachfront residence owned by the well-known philanthropist Wallis Annenberg. The Crestron...