KPMB Will Design Balsillie School

Thursday, November 20th 2008

The Balsillie School of International Affairs continues to move forward with the selection of Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects (KPMB) of Toronto as the firm to design its new home. The project will be directed by Bruce Kuwabara, design partner, and Shirley Blumberg, partner-in-charge. Internationally recognized for its design excellence, KPMB is the recipient of 10 Governor General’s Awards, Canada’s highest architectural honor.... 

MetLife Foundation and Enterprise Recognize Exemplary Models in Affordable Housing

Thursday, November 20th 2008

MetLife Foundation and Enterprise announced the 2008 recipients of the MetLife Foundation Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing this morning at the Enterprise Community Conference in Baltimore. Six community-based organizations were awarded a total of $180,000 for leadership, innovation, and effectiveness in the fields of supportive housing and property and asset management. Celebrating its 13th year, the MetLife Foundation Awards program has... 

Champion Exhibits Introduces Multi-Level Trade Show Booth Structures

Thursday, November 20th 2008

Champion Exposition Services (“Champion”), a leading provider of comprehensive event solutions and exposition services, today announced the company’s Exhibits unit will offer two-story trade show booths for rent. Champion Exhibits™ utilizes their outstanding service and creativity to construct customized multi-level structures, crafting modified solutions based on each client’s unique trade show requirements. All production is done in-house... 

Paradise Found in the Heart of Arizona

Thursday, November 20th 2008

Tucked away in the elevated desert hills above Phoenix is Paradise Reserve, one of the last luxury gated communities and multi-acre parcels bordering the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. Poised at the “crossroads” of Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, downtown Phoenix and the Biltmore area, Paradise Reserve is a rare gem and outstanding investment opportunity, offering a lifestyle of prestige, exclusivity and environmental stewardship and responsibility.... 

The Streets of Buckhead Enhances Collection of Luxury Retailers

Thursday, November 20th 2008

The Streets of Buckhead, a world-class luxury destination that combines international boutiques, fine dining and exclusive residences in a streetscape setting welcomes upscale clothiers Brioni, Leggiardo and Shirts & Co. by Domenico Vacca. Ben Carter, founder and chairman of Ben Carter Properties, is creating the region’s premier luxury shopping experience in the heart of Atlanta’s affluent Buckhead community. The development already boasts... 

Dahlin Group Noted for Seniors Design

Thursday, November 20th 2008

Dahlin Group Architecture Planning announces top honors for innovative senior housing design in The Green House® Design Charrette, sponsored by the Ideas Institute of Kirtland, Ohio. The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) hosted the awards as part of its annual conference, held in mid October in Philadelphia. The Green House model aims to de-institutionalize long-term care by eliminating the need for large nursing facilities,... 

Significant Energy Savings with LED Fixtures from Pegasus Associates Lighting

Thursday, November 20th 2008

Responding to customer requests and positive customer comments, Pegasus Associates Lighting continues to add highly sought after, energy-efficient LED products to its e-commerce web site. Today, the company introduced four new LED fixtures to its expanding LED light fixtures web site section. The new LED products include three LED recessed mini swivel lights and an award-winning LED 4-inch recessed downlight. The newly introduced 4-inch LED recessed... 

Crystal Properties Holdings Inc. Announces Strong Gains Are Projected for 2008

Thursday, November 20th 2008

Crystal Properties Holdings Inc. announced the selling trends of the Las Vegas area bank-owned real estate are much more favorable than previous estimated. The acquisition team is projecting strong gains based on the quarterly market analysis and forecast. If real estate trends continue, the original projections of $12 million will reach closer to $18 million by the end of 2008. Peter Anello, the president of Crystal Properties Holdings Inc., stated,... 

Kudzu.com Survey Reveals DIY Projects Are an Unreliable Way to Save in Today’s Economy

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

You might cut back on cups of fancy coffee, purchasing designer duds or even that new car. But according to a new national survey commissioned by online review site Kudzu.com, trying to save money by taking on Do-It-Yourself Home Projects might end up costing you more than hiring a pro. In fact, one in four (25%) Americans have hired a professional to fix or finish a home improvement project they first attempted themselves. The study, conducted by... 

Metrostudy: Housing Starts at the Local Level

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

The drop in national housing starts reported today by the U.S. Department of Commerce indicates that home production is down 65.7 percent from the recent peak. The latest research from Metrostudy, a national housing market research company, indicates significant differences in the trends across local markets. Metrostudy collects data on a much more detailed basis than the Commerce Department does, rolling up from a 100 percent count of activity in...