Classic Victorian house Design with new contemporary addition

December 10, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture
Classic Victorian house Design with new contemporary addition

This renovation to a single fronted terrace involves the storey of two pavilions, at the front a classic Victorian workers cottage and at the rear a new contemporary addition. The layout over the long narrow block involves a series of figure / ground relationships with 2 central courtyards mediating 3 built elements. The scheme is given additional resonance via level & material changes. The central mirrored courtyard acts as a powerful interstitial... 

The Skyscraper Vases by Paul Chung

August 20, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Skyscraper Vases by Paul Chung

Here are the brand new collection design of contemporary vases of the Hong Kong based designer Paul Chung called The Skyscraper Vases. This vases design are the exclusive collection of the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco. It is called Skyscraper because the design is so unique and great just like the real skyscraper building. The Skyscraper Vases is functional vases made of plywood and lacquer with dimension 16″ to 18″ tall. via

Number One Centaur by de Rijke Marsh Morgan

February 22, 2011 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
Number One Centaur by de Rijke Marsh Morgan

Living in London and looking for a nice place to live just check this contemporary house residence for sale through the Modern House Estate Agents. This agent offer you one of their list of a house for sale the penthouse in London’s One Centaur building that had been designed by de Rijke Marsh Morgan Architects. via

Garden Sun Stainless Steel Outdoor Table Top Patio Heater 11,000 BTU

November 8, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Dependable solid state easy-light push button ignition system never requires batteries or outside power of any kind, to light simply set your comfort level with the dial-a-setting knob and push the button. Your family’s safety is your number-one concern, in the unlikely event the heater tips over the built-in safety valve will immediately shut the unit unit

New Rocking Chair – The Cuna

June 23, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
New Rocking Chair – The Cuna

When you hear the word rocking chair you might imagine that the chair must be the grandmother’s antique furniture, That was yesterday, but now a new vision about rocking chair is brought by Paco Capdell who introduced The Cuna Rocking Chair, a modern rocking chair that uses two wooden squares as the frame and either metal bars or dyneema rope that allow the seat to swing back and forth. Introduced for the first time at the Salone in Milan, this... 

New rotating cabin lift truck

January 23, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

The Jungheinrich Lift Truck announces the EFG D30, the lift truck designed with a full 180° rotating cabin that significantly reduces operator injury and eliminates obstructed views and lengthy reverse travel by allowing the operator to rotate the cabin to face the direction of travel. This truck is the suitable for transporting high, stacked pallets, loading/unloading trucks from one side and moving large containers. Data shows that back injuries... 

Turn-of-the-Century House Designs: With Floor Plans, Elevations and Interior Details of 24 Residences

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

Designs and plans for constructing country homes with over 130 illustrations depicting interior and exterior designs, perspectives, and more. View product detail on Amazon.Com

How to Start and Operate Your Own Design Firm, Second Edition: A Guide for Interior Designers and Architects

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

For interior designers and architects who have always dreamed of having their own design firm…this book can make that dream a reality. How to Start and Operate Your Own Design Firm takes readers step-by-step through the process of establishing a business, from developing a business plan to running an office. This comprehensive guide is packed with with

GCS Modular Radiant Flooring Panels

July 19, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

GCS Modular Radiant Flooring Panels are 1.25-inch-thick, screw-down planks made with a lightweight concrete cast into postconsumer-recycled, high-impact polystyrene trays. PEX hydronic tubing fits into integral channels on the underside. One-third of the cement content is replaced with ground windshield glass and flyash.

Solar Air Heaters – Solar Energy on Any Budget

September 27, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Solar energy should play a part in every home’s energy economy. There are three ways one can take advantage of this renewable energy source in their home. Most common, photo-voltaic paneling is used to convert light into electricity. Photo-voltaic is the most expensive to integrate into your home. Next is solar water heat. This requires a plumber to install and might also freeze over in the cold if there is a leak US Solar Heating employs a...