Aquarium of the Pacific Chooses VAST Composite Landscape Pavers for Walkways at Drought-Tolerant Garden

Thursday, June 10th 2010
Aquarium of the Pacific Chooses VAST Composite Landscape Pavers for Walkways at Drought-Tolerant Garden

VAST Enterprises, LLC, the material science research and manufacturing company that specializes in composite masonry for green building, announced that the Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, Calif., selected VAST Composite Landscape Pavers for walkways in its new Earth-Friendly Garden. The design of the drought-tolerant, native garden includes four walkways, measuring 205, 178, 166, and 168 square feet. VAST Composite Landscape Pavers in the 4×8-inch... 

The Montecito Residence by Barton Myers Associates

Saturday, June 5th 2010
The Montecito Residence by Barton Myers Associates

Architects Barton Myers Associates have completed a new home in Montecito, California. Associate in Chargeof the architecture is Thomas Schneider. The Project Architect by Yianna Bouyioukou. Landscape is located in Rios Clementi Hale Studios. Structural Engineer designer is Norman J. Epstein. Engineering done by AGME Engineers, mechanical & plumbing; Smith Engineering Associates, electrical; Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc, envelope consultant;... 

The Merlimau House by Aamer Architects

Saturday, May 29th 2010
The Merlimau House by Aamer Architects

Architect of The Merlimau House is Aamer Architects, the Main contractor is KLT Builders, Landscape of the building is Nature Landscape, Structural Engineer is JS Tan & Associates, and the Photos are taken by Amir Sultan. Merlimau House is beautiful architecture design designed by Aamer Architects located in Singapore. the most prominent feature of the house is the dramatic front roof that slants from the attic to the car porch, giving the house... 

Custom-Bilt Metals Covers Rincon Band Chapel with FusionSolar Solar Power System

Tuesday, May 25th 2010
 Custom-Bilt Metals Covers Rincon Band Chapel with FusionSolar Solar Power System

Custom-Bilt Metals, a company with a long history of environmental leadership through product innovation, and metal roofing contractor, Unique Concepts Inc., announce the completion of a 5.7kw solar system integrated with standing seam metal roofing on the newly rebuilt St. Bartholomew’s Chapel on the Rincon Reservation, Valley Center, CA. The original, historic St. Bartholomew’s Chapel on the Rincon Reservation was burned down as a victim of... 

Caterpillar AP500E Asphalt Paver

Wednesday, March 17th 2010
Caterpillar AP500E Asphalt Paver

Caterpillar Inc. announces the addition of the AP500E Asphalt Paver to the Paving Products machine family. Excellent mobility, superb visibility, powerful C4.4 engine, quick setup, and a comfortable operating environment are just some of the features that you can expect from the AP500E wheel-type asphalt paver. The compact, lighter weight design allows contractors to haul the paver along with other necessary job site equipment, maximizing machine... 

Aloft Tallahassee Downtown Hotel Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Development

Wednesday, February 17th 2010
Aloft Tallahassee Downtown Hotel Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Development

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has selected Aloft Tallahassee Downtown as the 2009 New Build of the Year Award winner at the recent Starwood North America Owners Conference held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 162-room property was developed by McKibbon Hotel Group, Inc., of Gainesville, Georgia, and is owned and managed by McKibbon Hotel Management, Inc. of Tampa, Florida. Aloft Tallahassee Downtown opened in August 2009 at 200... 

Filadelfie Administration Building, Prague, Czech Republic

Sunday, February 7th 2010
Filadelfie Administration Building, Prague, Czech Republic

The structural work for the Filadelfie building complex in Prague with its interesting ground plan is very close to completion. With the help of the PERI formwork solution, the 17-floor multi-storey building – constructed in the form of a four-blade propeller – will shortly be finished. The MULTIFLEX slab formwork system, in particular, showed itself to be extremely flexible and adaptable for forming the curved upper and massive basement slabs. Comprehensive... 

Cottage & Lakefront Living Show Opens February 25 in Novi

Saturday, January 23rd 2010
Cottage & Lakefront Living Show Opens February 25 in Novi

The third annual Cottage & Lakefront Living Show returns to Rock Financial Showplace in Novi Feb. 25 through Sunday, Feb. 28 with information, experts and exhibits for vacation homeowners as well as those in the market to buy, build or rent. Exhibits include log, timber frame and cedar homes, cottage rental, designers, cottage furnishings, lakefront homebuilders and realtors, lakeshore maintenance, boats and docks, outdoor recreational equipment,... 

Innovative Decorative Concrete Company Taking the Intermountain West By Storm!

Friday, January 22nd 2010
Innovative Decorative Concrete Company Taking the Intermountain West By Storm!

Now anyone can afford to have durable, long lasting, decorative concrete in and around their home without the high cost and hassle of tearing out and replacing old concrete. Xtreme Resurfacing is quickly becoming the leader in the concrete restoration business. This material is being looked at in so many new ways. Not only is Xtreme Resurfacing getting more calls from general contractors, but now Xtreme Resurfacing is getting just as many calls from... 

Stonemakers Turns Concrete Into a Warm and Inviting Landscape

Saturday, January 9th 2010
Stonemakers Turns Concrete Into a Warm and Inviting Landscape

Homes should be sanctuaries, and there is a unique kind of peace that is created when the surroundings perfectly complement the home. Hardscape can calm, inspire and. welcome. A beautifully planned landscape with charming hardscape features increases the value of a home and adds warmth, color and structure. Creating a warm and inviting landscape is all part of the master plan, and customers appreciate the transformation. StoneMakers Artisans’...