Campbell Hausfeld CHN10399AV 3/8-Inch to 1-1/4-Inch 18 Gauge Narrow Crown Stapler

July 4, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Whether you’re tired of that manual stapler or just ready to upgrade, this 18-gauge pneumatic crown stapler from Campbell Hausfeld offers a world of user-friendly features for stapling delicate trim work, light cabinet assembly, and more. This versatile stapler accepts a wide range of staples from 3/8- to 1-¼ inches in length. The narrow, ¼-inch staple width provides steadfast attachment with minimal surface impact. An adjustable depth control... 

Bayberry Non-Swivel Counter Stools – Classic Oak – Set of 2

May 25, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Finished in a classic oak, our Bayberry stools combine the clean lines of a transitional design with the unique addition of a bamboo effect in the stool back. These stools have a cream colored fabric seat.View product details at Amazon

Artist Jenness Cortez Exhibits Contemporary American Realism Paintings

January 23, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Artist Jenness Cortez Exhibits Contemporary American Realism Paintings

Following last year’s spectacular, sold-out show, DeBruyne Fine Art will host their ninth solo exhibition by artist Jenness Cortez. “Homage to the Creative Spirit,” on view January 28 through March 31, 2010, presents a captivating selection of Cortez’s most recent contemporary American realism paintings. For centuries artists have been challenging their intellect and skills by paying homage to the painters who preceded them. In her new work,... 

Rental successes at Capital Square in Budapest

December 2, 2008 Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate

HOCHTIEF Development Hungary, the Hungarian subsidiary of HOCHTIEF Projektentwicklung, has found more tenants for Capital Square. The Hungarian electricity provider Budapesti Elektromos Müvek Nyrt (ELM?) signed up for almost 4,000 square meters of space. On another 1,500 square meters, the first office services center of FirstClients, a newly founded company providing office services, will be opened on April 1, 2009. CA Immo International had bought... 

Villanueva Public Library by Alejandro Piñol, Germán Ramírez, Miguel Torres and Carlos Meza

December 7, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture
Villanueva Public Library by Alejandro Piñol, Germán Ramírez, Miguel Torres and Carlos Meza

If sustainable buildings can be understood as the resourceful result from the use of local materials, local workforce, economical restrictions, climatic particularities and a projected low maintenance, the Public Library for the tropical city of Villanueva in Colombia can be understood as such. Before the project had to face with such realities, we began intuitively with a strong urban spatial proposal, dressed in a minimal handcrafted technical solution.... 

LiveRoof

July 20, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction

LiveRoof is a green roof system that uses 100 percent pre-consumer recycled polypropylene planting modules. They come pre-filled with an engineered growing medium and pre-planted with drought-resistant flora chosen on the basis of client preference and local growing conditions.

KBR Awarded Contracts by Refineria de Cartagena (Reficar) S.A. to Upgrade Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit

October 28, 2008 Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate

KBR announced that it has been awarded two contracts by Refineria de Cartagena S.A. to provide technology licensing and related services to upgrade its Cartagena refinery’s fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) unit. Reficar is a joint venture between Ecopetrol S. A., the national oil company of Colombia, and Glencore International AG. KBR will provide proprietary licensed technology as well as detailed design engineering and procurement services for the... 

Oriental Furniture VENSHOJI-Rosewood-3_Panel Classic Venetian Room Divider in Rosewood

September 19, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Oriental Furniture VENSHOJI-Rosewood-3_Panel An attractive, well-crafted room divider, perfect where a simple, contemporary look is preferred. The Venetian blind design allows air and light to pass through 3/8″ off set slats. It will go effortlessly with the rest of your decor due to its simple and clean design. It is also lightweight for easy portability so you can easily move if from one desired space to the next. Features: -Panels are constructed... 

U.S. Architects Report Increased Adoption of Green Building

November 19, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Greenbuild Expo — Autodesk, Inc. and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) have announced the results of the 2008 Autodesk/AIA Green Index, an annual survey that measures how AIA members are practicing sustainable design, as well as their opinions about the green building movement. This year’s index shows an increase in the implementation of sustainable design practices from architects and building owners. In addition, it shows that... 

Color for Interior Design

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

Color has always played an important role in interior design, from the earth-toned halls of ancient Cretan palaces to the bright surfaces of modern homes. Yet most people are largely unaware of the way in which color affects their surroundings. In this comprehensive introduction, readers discover the impact that color has on the way they see see