Comfort Systems’ Brewster Earle Appointed as Chair of ABC National Green Building Committee

August 30, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Comfort Systems USA, Inc., a leading provider of commercial, industrial and institutional heating, ventilation and air conditioning services, today announced that W. Brewster Earle, President of Comfort Systems USA Energy Services, has been appointed the first chairman of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) newly formed National Green Building Committee. William D. Fairchild, National Chairman of ABC, officially appointed Brewster to the... 

Colman Triplex by Workshop for Architecture and Design

September 26, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction, Real Estate
Colman Triplex by Workshop for Architecture and Design

American modern contemporary residence design is done by Workshop for Architecture and Design. This architectural firm have completed the Colman Triplex in Seattle, Washington. This apartment is built in 3,750 sq.ft owner-occupied three-unit apartment building in Seattle, Washington. the design is so simple but has an aesthetic art value in every single part of the design. Colman Triplex apartment is designed just like a box that provides direct and... 

Energizer Launches Lumee Cordless Home Lighting System

June 11, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Energizer Launches Lumee Cordless Home Lighting System

Energizer Lumee is a clever new range of stylish, battery powered lamps for creating mood lighting around the home, and a safe, convenient nightlight for children. Lumee Ambiance is an easy and convenient way to transform any room and create a relaxed atmosphere. You can set the mood you want exactly where you want with these cordless, portable lights. The Lumee range taps into people’s growing interest in home decorating. Lighting is the most important... 

Universal Modular Delivers First of Three AAR Buildings to MCB Twentynine Palms

February 9, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Universal Modular Delivers First of Three AAR Buildings to MCB Twentynine Palms

Universal Modular Building Solutions, Inc. announced the delivery of a 1600 square foot After Action Review facility to 29 Palms, California, marking an important step in implementing cost-efficient training facilities to the United States Marine Corps’ largest base. The addition of this type of training facility will provide increased savings to the US Marine Corps through cost efficient and effective training. Construction of these buildings... 

Krk Kindergarten Building by Randic – Turato architects

February 9, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Krk Kindergarten Building by Randic - Turato architects

New kindergarten, on the island of Krk in Croatia, is located on northeastern border of the town, amongst mostly touristic apartments and shopping malls. In such unattractive neighborhood, this kindergarten is shaped as enclosed and introverted insula, surrounded with soaring stone walls. Inside of this small town-kindergarten, units-houses are combined with open gardens, placed next to pedestrian communications. Due to the rather small area of kindergartens... 

Public Art Sculpture in Tianjin, China

August 18, 2011 Filed Under: Architecture
Public Art Sculpture in Tianjin, China

China has a lot of beautiful and artistic public art sculpture. and here is one of the stunning and awesome sculpture art design located Tianjin,one of the famous place in China. Sitting in the middle of the way, this giant sculpture art seems like it has something to do with the intertwining male and female energies that when combined are a force of creation as well as destruction. via

Seating from IFDA 2008

March 23, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Seating from IFDA 2008

Here are some of the contemporary seating furniture that is found at The 2008 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa (IFDA). This furniture exhibition received 1,085 entries from 50 countries. Below are some example of the participant’s works. Barca by Jakob Joergensen (Denmark), Meditation Bench by Sehwa Bae (Korea), Low Swivel Lounge by Nicholas Dodziuk (USA), Star Chair by Sam-woong Lee (Korea), Chair Yoda by Jaenah Jung and... 

HOTO FUDO Restaurant by Takeshi Hosaka Architects

August 23, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
HOTO FUDO Restaurant by Takeshi Hosaka Architects

Beautiful architectural design is done by Takeshi Hosaka Architects. This architects have completed the HOTO FUDO restaurant in a town at the base of Mount Fuji, in the Yamanashi prefecture of Japan. The theme of this modern building restaurant is the designer wants to create a modern restaurant jist like something from a sci-fi flick. No one will ignore it, everyone will come to it. and everyone will take an eye on this lovely attractive modern restaurant.... 

Riverside Furniture 1163X A Splash of Color Entertainment Dresser in Classic Burgundy

June 24, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Riverside Furniture 1163X Simple lines, classic touches and electronic storage space in a vibrant Classic Burgundy finish is what you get with the Splash of Color Entertainment Dresser. This Entertainment Dresser features eight storage drawers and a center door perfect for your DVD player and more. With plenty of storage space and an intelligent design, this entertainment dresser is perfect for any home. Features: -Lightly distressed Classic Burgundy... 

MWH Leads Design and Construction Management of African Continent’s Tallest Dam

November 22, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
MWH Leads Design and Construction Management of African Continent's Tallest Dam

MWH, the global wet infrastructure sector leader and provider of environmental engineering, construction and strategic consulting services, and joint venture partner Energoprojekt Co. Ltd., helped celebrate the completion of the $350 million Tekeze Hydropower Project in northern Ethiopia. The government-funded project – and tallest dam in Africa at 188 meters-high – is expected to provide a reliable, renewable source of power for the country that...