Learn How Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Remote Service Support Boosts Energy and Operational Efficiency

To meet growing demands for more efficient customer service and to adapt to an evolving workforce, the air conditioning and heating industry is looking at innovative ways to streamline equipment support systems. Trane Intelligent Service Engineer Paul Wheeler explains how remote service support for HVAC equipment can improve overall service planning, technician productivity and customer satisfaction in a new webinar, hosted by the Association for... 

Skystream Wind Generator

The Skystream 3.7 “residential power appliance” is a self-contained electrical generation system designed specifically for homes and small businesses. The controls and inverter are built right in, and there’s no need for batteries—it connects directly to a building’s wiring, working in conjunction with conventional grid electricity.

Capstone Quarters Student Condo Auction Results in $3.21 Million Sellout

Thursday’s auction of 29 units in the Capstone Quarters development was a complete sellout, with bidders snapping up all of the units for a combined $3.21 million. “We had a great product and a strong field of bidders. That led to an excellent outcome,” said Warren Ward, president of Albert Burney Auction Company, which managed the sale. Thursday’s sale was the second auction for the development. An auction in April had resulted in the sale... 

Local Gladstone Homes Continues to Thrive and Build Communities in Spite of Market Turn Down

The home building industry continues to endure challenging economic times as the state of the U.S. economy faces a slow down. According to a recent report by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), housing sector activity has declined by an additional 30 percent due to the credit market crisis. In fact, single housing starts are down 63 percent from peak levels of production with some of the most troubled markets down 80 percent or more.*... 

Clean, modern lines of the Newport District Modern House Project

Clean, modern lines of the Newport District Modern House Project Inspired by the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic, the Newport District Modern House Project cuts a bold profile among Bend, Oregon’s new construction, which is dominated by Craftsman-revival “conventionally built” homes. Originally uploaded by Ad HOC : Words + Ideas

Spa-like master bathroom

Spa-like master bathroom From the Italian glass tiles to radiant heat towel racks to the strategically place window that allow light to flood in without sacrificing privacy, the master bathroom typifies these eco-modern homes in Bend, Oregon. Originally uploaded by Ad HOC : Words + Ideas

Energy efficiency and creature comforts: this is the Lux Eco-Modern concept

Energy efficiency and creature comforts: this is the Lux Eco-Modern concept To minimize energy consumption, the Newport Modern House Project homes are constructed with slab-on-grade foundations. The polished stone-like concrete flooring provides radiant heating with an ultra-efficient on-demanding boiler that doubles as the home’s domestic hot water supply. Originally uploaded by Ad HOC : Words + Ideas

Is Bend, Oregon ready for Lux Eco-Modern living?

Is Bend, Oregon ready for Lux Eco-Modern living? All five Newport District Modern House Project homes share a common floor plan, but the exteriors are each as unique as the lucky people who will live in this community. Originally uploaded by Ad HOC : Words + Ideas

Classic Flame 28WM198BES-0721/28EF004GRS 28 Paramount Fireplace & Home Theater Set in Brown Espress

Classic Flame 28WM198BES-0721/28EF004GRS Enjoy the romance, ambience, and luxury of a fireplace, with or without heat, in any room in your home any time of year. The 28″ Paramount Fireplace & Home Theater with Electric Insert requires no outside venting. Simply plug into any standard 120-volt outlet, and you are ready to enjoy the romance of a fire without any of the inconvenience. Bringing a new level of design, style and craftsmanship... 

Constitutional machinery breakdown in Bengal: Sushma

Claiming total breakdown of the constitutional machinery in West Bengal, BJP leader Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday demanded dismissal of the Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee government and said that her party would seek the President`s intervention to stop the setting up of a special economic zone at Nandigram. “There has been a total breakdown of constitutional machinery in West Bengal and the state government should be immediately dismissed,” Swaraj...