Arkitekthus – Prefab Homes in Sweden

April 15, 2011 Filed Under: Construction
Arkitekthus – Prefab Homes in Sweden

The contemporary residence the Prefab Homes was born from the great hand of a collection of Swedish architects. The company based in Stockholm, Sweden, Arkitekthus is being trusted to build and sell this contemporary prefab homes which is consists of 11 home designs from four different architects. Available in two different design schemes includes the modern and classic, with a few carefully selected options, Their goal is to bring good design to... 

Residential Construction Workers Return to Work at SelectBuild After Striking to Protest Violations of Federal Labor Law

November 15, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement, Real Estate

Nearly fifty residential construction workers employed by SelectBuild returned to work after courageously standing up for their rights by walking off four different job sites in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada yesterday to protest against violations of federal labor law by the company. The construction crews at SelectBuild are demanding better pay, benefits and a safe working environment. They allege their employer has responded with threats and intimidation... 

Stewart Title Company Illinois Division Announces Two New Positions Director of Attorney Services and Manager of Customer Service

November 21, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Stewart Title Company – Illinois Division, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stewart Information Services Corp. (NYSE:STC), announces the hire of Robert (Bob) L. Canel, Director of Attorney Services, and Steve Kirin, Manager of Customer Service. Canel, a real estate attorney for more than 30 years, brings his sales experiences from the last 10 years in the title industry to Stewart Title Company – Illinois Division. As Director of Attorney Services,... 

Boston Children’s Museum Built by Shawmut Design and Construction

August 10, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction

Boston Children’s Museum New Addition and Renovation, Boston, MA Multi-phase project within an occupied museum; 23,000 sf new addition onto the existing building included ticket booth, lobby, flexible exhibit spaces, covered outdoor seating, and Adventure Center, hard scaping site work and landscaping;

Dusit Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

June 8, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

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The Bellows Collection by Toan Nguyen

August 9, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Bellows Collection by Toan Nguyen

Innovative and elegant seating and table design is done by Toan Nguyen. This lovely furniture designer has designed the Bellows stool and side table for Walter Knoll. The stool and table are the combination of a unique furniture design made from best quality leather material. The leather is gathered in soft, sturdy folds. And then it stretches. Bellows changes its height. In an uncomplicated way with just a single movement. The ring-shaped trigger... 

COLOR8952/8953

May 29, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

This black top grain Italian leather sofa/love seat combo adds style and comfort to any décor. Classic square design and large sectioned back cushions with stitched accents makes this set a handsome addition to any living room or den. The back and arm cushions as well as the seating area are covered in black top grain Italian leather. The rear, bottom, and sides of the set are covered in black leather match. Also available in bone or hunter green.... 

The Bondo Sofa from INNO

February 12, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Bondo Sofa from INNO

The Bondo Sofa is A new seating design of Harri Korhonen for Finland based manufacturer INNO. The design is inspired from the mane itself Bondo which has meaning a tribute to a tribe in India, struggling to preserve their identity and lifestyle. Provides you with the style and beauty, this sofa is designed to be a comfortable seating with modern aesthetic design. The word “bond” also refers to connection. Can be fixed and combined in different... 

Michigan School Pledges to Become First Carbon Neutral School in the World

December 16, 2008 Filed Under: Construction
Michigan School Pledges to Become First Carbon Neutral School in the World

Okemos High School launched its Alternative Energy and Sustainability Program and pledged to become the first high school in the world to go carbon neutral. The program aspires to attain this through energy efficiency, green energy and carbon offsets through mass volunteerism and global outreach programs. Given the enormous challenge of global warming and climate change Dr. John Lanzetta, Ph.D, Principal; Okemos High School said “This program... 

The Banyan Treehouse by Rockefeller Partners Architects

July 15, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
The Banyan Treehouse by Rockefeller Partners Architects

Beautiful modern unusual house design is done by Rockefeller Partners Architects. This house architects have designed a guesthouse and studio that resembles a treehouse. this house designed is very unique and sophisticated. The unique entrance becomes the most valuable design of this house. The interior and exterior design is made and created so chic and made people who visit this house feels like want to stay as long as possible. this house gives...