Morgans Hotel Group Announces the Opening of Ames

Morgans Hotel Group Co. opens Ames in Boston, the latest addition to the company’s collection of Originals. Benjamin Franklin meets a supermodel with Morgans Hotel Group’s newest property, Ames in Boston. Morgans Hotel Group, known for introducing the boutique hotel with the opening of Morgans in 1984, is making its next bold move by bringing its provocative style to this rich and historic city. Ames represents a singular and authentic addition... 

Acme Brick to Distribute Green Building Products from VAST Enterprises, LLC

Acme Brick and VAST Enterprises, LLC announced that Acme has agreed to distribute VAST composite masonry products as an alternative for green building. VAST composite masonry products, which are manufactured in a patented blend of post-consumer recycled automobile tires and plastic containers, include Composite Landscape Pavers, Composite Permeable Pavers for stormwater management, Composite Deck Pavers, and Composite Thin Brick. Under the agreement,... 

Student Housing by ECDM

The conception of Student Housing by Emmanuel COMBAREL Dominique MARREC Architects (ECDM) project is from a second reading of the landscape, particularly the road of Saint leu, by integrating its history and transformations to assert its manners and qualities and to reveal the poetry of the place. The project will act as a catalyst to create a future district by outlining a territory. This consists of complicated relationships between industrial and... 

John Deere Launches New ZTrak PRO 900 Series Mowers

Professional landscapers continuously look for equipment to help bring more efficiency and productivity to their grounds care operations. Choosing a mower is one the most important business decisions these landscapers can make. John Deere is making the choice a little easier with its latest line of commercial mowers, the ZTrak™ PRO 900 Series and its “Work it for a Week” program. The ZTrak PRO 900s, which will be unveiled at GIE + EXPO,... 

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, set to open in 2010, is the world’s first Ferrari theme park and largest attraction of its kind. It will be an intense multi-sensory experience and a must-visit for enthusiasts, fans and families. The Park pays tribute to the passion, excellence, performance, technical innovation that Ferrari has established over the years and represents today. Its iconic sleek red roof is directly inspired by the classic double curve... 

Innovative Lighting Partnership Highlights Significant Architectural Achievement

It’s brand new. It can be seen from miles around. It’s an architectural landmark that embodies key influences and inspirations from ancient Islamic art and traditions, melded with the artistry and geometries associated with speed, movement and spectacle. Its visual impact is all made possible by leading-edge LED technology. It’s the Yas Hotel, a 500-room, 85, 000-square-meter complex recently completed by Aldar Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi’s... 

Greening Chengkung Market Roof for Taipei Floral Expo

The Taipei City Department of Economic Development has just completed the greening of the Chengkung Market roof under the Promotion Plan of Taipei Garden City in preparation for the 2010 Taipei International Gardening and Horticulture Exposition, the next major event to be sponsored by Taipei City Government following the just successfully concluded 2009 Deaflympics. Chou Ching-an, director of City Garden Center under the Development of Economic Development,... 

Copper Led Architectural Lighting

Cooper Lighting’s Lumière Cambria 203 architectural accent and landscape fixtures are now available with LED lamping. Designed for standard 12-volt systems, integrating this LED technology into new or retrofit applications is simple and seamless. The fixtures are available in 3000K, 4300K, or 6300K color temperatures in 7-, 20-, or 25-degree optical throws. Built like MR16 halogen modules, the lamps incorporate a thermal control circuit that optimizes... 

Modern Architecture Commercial Office

Pristine Commercial office by award winning architect Richard Doria. Beautiful build-out into two finished suites plus a third bonus space partially finished and easily converted. Roll-up door for rear access, beautiful desert landscape and DG drive. Ample parking. Hightlights: Published Design, Beautiful Offices, In Area of Intese Future development, Near ASU Downtown, 3 Leaseable Spaces, Turn-Key Building and Site Offers Great Density. [Property... 

Arcadia Ranch in Old Town Scottsdale

idden quietly within the East Arcadia district, this little gem is a superb affordable turn key residence. Almost everything is new! This home boasts new landscape, 2 car garage, concrete floors, new pool, new bath rooms, and is move in ready. Enjoy the 3 sets of sliding glass doors which open to the back yard suggesting indoor/outdoor living at its best or maybe a great evening of entertaining. Once outside the new pool is a perfect place to enjoy...