Serious Materials announced its new line of ThermaRock energy-saving drywall. ThermaRock XI (eXtreme Insulation), reduces energy costs up to 30%, with potential savings of $1,700 per panel over the life of the product. ThermaRock XI provides an insulation R-value of up to R4.1, compared to an R value of 0.5 for typical gypsum drywall. This dramatically higher R-value substantially reduces heat transfer through un-insulated or insulated exterior walls,...
The Closet Works, Inc., a local manufacturer of custom organizational systems sold in over 30 states, announces their new product line for garages, sold under the Garage Guru brand name. Garage Guru has on-staff designers and space optimization specialists specifically trained in garage design and organizational systems. Garage systems now join The Closet Works, Inc.’s list of offerings, which include cabinetry for kitchens, laundry rooms, pantries...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the introduction of The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa, Manchester Village to The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, a glittering ensemble of more than 69 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts in more than 26 countries in bustling cities and spectacular destinations around the world. Owned by HEI Hotels & Resorts, the iconic 195-room resort, which has served...
Yale University Sculpture Building Parking Facility and Exhibit Gallery New construction project that included four-story, 55,000 sf building, 134,000 sf, five-story, 300-car, cast-in-place concrete parking facility, and a stand-alone 3,000 sf gallery house, classrooms, studio and exhibit space, offices and craft shops; project was completed in just 18 months within the confines of a tight urban site and achieved LEED® Platinum Certification, and...
Advanced Data Centers (ADC), a leading owner and developer of corporate data centers, announced today that its McClellan Park data center has received Platinum Pre-Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council under the LEED® Green Building Rating System(TM). The McClellan Park facility, located in Sacramento, California, is the industry’s first and only LEED Platinum pre-certified data center. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental...
Millenia Wall Solutions, developer of the revolutionary Millenia Retaining Wall System, announced that its lightweight, eco-friendly retaining wall units have been selected for listing in the GreenSpec Directory. Building industry professionals rely on GreenSpec as the most accurate, unbiased and trustworthy source of authoritative information on products that are truly green. GreenSpec undertakes rigorous analysis of all products submitted for review...
One of the biggest challenges faced by homeowners updating their backyards is determining proper size and placement of a new patio. The Concrete Network has put together a short list of tips covering these challenges. From patio size and dimensions to placement and layout, these tips cover topics such as functionality, shade considerations, types of patios and more. When considering building a patio, it’s important to choose between one large...
Tables like these used to be a part of the prairie house kitchen, a table that was used not only for serving the family’s meal but also as a work table for kneading bread dough, holding crocks for pickle making or rolling out pie crusts for baking. Kids probably even used the table for doing their reading, writing and ‘rithmetic homework. While you may not use yours for such activities, you will find it a handsome piece for your dining...
Tables like these used to be a part of the prairie house kitchen, a table that was used not only for serving the family’s meal but also as a work table for kneading bread dough, holding crocks for pickle making or rolling out pie crusts for baking. Kids probably even used the table for doing their reading, writing and ‘rithmetic homework. While you may not use yours for such activities, you will find it a handsome piece for your dining...