Dessy and Pantone Announce PANTONE WEDDING Color Guide

Monday, January 25th 2010
Dessy and Pantone Announce PANTONE WEDDING Color Guide

The Dessy Group and Pantone LLC announced the 2010 PANTONE WEDDING™ color guide, the ultimate color reference tool for brides and wedding planners. The PANTONE WEDDING color guide is part of PANTONE WEDDING, a collection of color tools that make it easy for a bride to achieve a perfectly color-coordinated wedding – from inspiration to “I do.” With over 190 colors to choose from, the guide provides inspiration for brides to develop unique... 

Classic Family Residence

Saturday, January 9th 2010
Classic Family Residence

This classic solid brick 4 bedroom family residence superbly designed with the finest finishes and large flowing light filled rooms opening seamlessly to rear garden and swimming pool. Entry, formal sitting room, study, massive flowing kitchen with butlers pantry (with goods lift to basement), informal living, dining and media room all opening poolside. Upstairs: Grand master bedroom suite with dressing room and marble bathroom and 3 further bedrooms... 

Hidden Hills Residence Modern Green Building

Wednesday, December 30th 2009
Hidden Hills Residence Modern Green Building

Designed by Peterson Architecture – Erik Peterson AIA, this Modern residence is located in the Hidden Hills area of North Scottsdale and offers a glorious setting in the exclusive custom section of Boulder Park. Working very closely with the Owner, the Architect created a lasting, loft-influenced luxury home that takes full advantage of the desert setting with elegantly designed outdoor patios, view-walls and dramatic volumes of space. The interiors... 

Acadia Residence in Vancouver, BC

Tuesday, December 29th 2009
Acadia Residence in Vancouver, BC

Set out to create a “modest” house in an area where most take an exuberant design approach to private residences, Bing Thom applied his design philosophy to ensure the building relates to and is harmonious with its landscape. Like with most BTA house commissions, the design of the garden took place first, and for this particular house, a Suzhou inspired garden manifested. Consistent with Suzhou gardens, water was brought into the long... 

Now Import Directly from AutoCAD into VizTerra Landscape Design Software

Monday, December 21st 2009
Now Import Directly from AutoCAD into VizTerra Landscape Design Software

Structure Studios announce that 2D AutoCAD® files can now be imported directly into VizTerra landscape design software. Within minutes, a standard 2D AutoCAD file can be transformed into a fully interactive 3D presentation. The latest update introduces a new feature which allows information from DWG files, the native file format for Autodesk’s AutoCAD software, to be copied directly into VizTerra projects. This feature also allows for DXF... 

Roll-Out Concrete Floor Slab Reinforcement Beats Construction Blues

Sunday, December 13th 2009
Roll-Out Concrete Floor Slab Reinforcement Beats Construction Blues

Steel reinforcement specialist Hy-Ten, has achieved sales of 10, 000 tonnes for their innovative Bamtec floor slab reinforcement system this year, roughly equivalent to their record breaking year of 2007. This represents a real increase in market share for Bamtec in a sector that some commentators estimate has shrunk by 40 percent. Hy-Ten is the exclusive licensed manufacturer in the UK and Ireland for the Bamtec system which originated in Germany.... 

Christmas Tree Safety Tips To Avoid Holiday Christmas Tree Fires

Monday, December 7th 2009
Christmas Tree Safety Tips To Avoid Holiday Christmas Tree Fires

It’s pretty hard not to notice the merry transformation happening in cities, towns and neighborhoods across the country as homes and businesses decorate for the holidays. To make sure this year will be a very happy holiday season, the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA) is urging consumers to take special precautions with their Christmas trees and Christmas lights to avoid Christmas tree fires. “If your household includes a natural... 

Kohler Acquires Historic Hamilton Hall in St Andrews

Saturday, December 5th 2009
Kohler Acquires Historic Hamilton Hall in St Andrews

Herb Kohler, Chairman and CEO of Kohler Co., announced that the company, through its subsidiary, The Old Course Limited, has purchased Hamilton Hall of St Andrews, Scotland, one of the most photographed buildings in the world of golf. Kohler Co. emerged as the accepted party from a competitive bidding process for the property conducted by Jones Lang La Salle and the Bank of Scotland. The Old Course Limited now owns and operates the 5 AA Red Star Old... 

Best Integrated Home System Award from Leading Home Automation Manufacturer Given to DSI Entertainment Systems

Friday, December 4th 2009
Best Integrated Home System Award from Leading Home Automation Manufacturer Given to DSI Entertainment Systems

DSI Entertainment Systems, a leading electronic systems contractor specializing in home theater systems, media rooms, and home automation, won Crestron’s “Best Integrated Home System” Award for 2009, a prestigious award from the leading manufacturer in the home automation, systems integration, and controls industry. The winning home is a contemporary Malibu beachfront residence owned by the well-known philanthropist Wallis Annenberg. The Crestron... 

Morgans Hotel Group Announces the Opening of Ames

Sunday, November 22nd 2009
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...