The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Applauds RONAs Leadership in Forest Management

November 22, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) program congratulated RONA on its new wood procurement policy, a step that positions RONA as a leader in responsible purchasing in corporate Canada. The wood products procurement policy, which includes the SFI program, is the first phase of RONA’s forest products procurement policy and applies to wood products that are sold in all stores. An anchor of the policy is RONA’s inclusive approach to sustainable... 

American Honda Motor Co. Certifies Five Green Buildings in U.S. This Year

November 19, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has certified five new green buildings under the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards this year as part of an effort to further reduce the environmental impact of Honda’s operations and products in the U.S. One of these facilities – Honda’s Data Center in Longmont, Colo. – is the first LEED Version 2.2 Silver certified data center in the country. Data... 

Residence at 23 Oakmont Drive in Los Angeles California

October 29, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Residence at 23 Oakmont Drive in Los Angeles California

Typically American contemporary modern living residence design is has been done designed. The house is so beautiful with 6 bedroom, 9 bathroom contemporary home sits on over 2 acres in the Brentwood district of Los Angeles, California. The interior and exterior designed so stunning with connection of each room and made of the great combination of material. Such a stunning dream house to live, well done job done by the architect who designed this modern... 

WATER WONDERS – Horizon Falls Large Lightweight Slate Wall Fountain

October 15, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

mfr: Bluworld Innovations, LLC Dimension: 32.5″x 51″x 7″, Water Fountain Facing: Lightweight Slate, Natural Slate Surface. Frame Color: Copper with Unique Patina Finish. INCLUDES: Simple Wall Mount Bracket, Quiet Drive Pump, Accent Light, Adjustable Water Flow Suitable for Indoor and Outdoor Use

Sofa Ruché by Inga Sempé for Ligne Roset

August 10, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Sofa Ruché by Inga Sempé for Ligne Roset

French designer Inga Sempé has done a comfortable seating furniture design. This lovely furniture designer has created the Sofa Ruché for Ligne Roset. The challenge for the designer in designing this seat is to create The lovely elegant and modern sofa furniture that has a settee lifted from the ground by a simple, fine structure which supports a comfortable seat. This sofa furniture also made from a very friendly and comfortable material, it made... 

Hawco Provides Energy-Efficient Condensing Solution

March 20, 2009 Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate
Hawco Provides Energy-Efficient Condensing Solution

Hawco offers a refrigeration solution that combines high performance and energy-efficiency to provide a solution that reduces operating costs. Designated the Hawco Extra Cold, the rugged condensing unit incorporates energy-efficient hermetic compressors and condenser coils with an energy-efficient Zeil-EBM fan. The Hawco Extra Cold unit is available for R404a refrigerant across high, medium and low temperature ranges. Ideal for a wide range of applications,... 

Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao

June 8, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao Originally uploaded by Badger Bazzrett

The LumBar Stool by James Douglas

October 28, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The LumBar Stool by James Douglas

What a unique yet beautiful a contemporary chair furniture collection done by British designer James Douglas. This designer done stunning work of art in designing the LumBar Stool. The alien landscapes of weather eroded rock formations becomes the inspiration of the designer in creating this masterpiece of chair furniture, This The LumBar Stool made of Plywood, this material used for reason that this material was the perfect material to use because... 

The 5IVE House in Minneapolis Minnesota

May 13, 2011 Filed Under: Construction
The 5IVE House in Minneapolis Minnesota

The 5IVE House is a new contemporary modern house located in Minneapolis Minnesota. This absolutely outstanding design of contemporary modern house is designed by Jeff and Salena Gallo which are dreaming to build a super green, eco-friendly, modern home with the help of Shelter Architecture. and here is the result. via

LEED Rated PrecisionCraft Log Home

November 21, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
LEED Rated PrecisionCraft Log Home

For Mark and Crystal Ryan, building their dream mountain house was synonymous with building what is commonly referred to as a “green” home. This Oregon couple turned to award-winning Mountain Architects and PrecisionCraft Log Homes & Timber Frame to help them design and manufacture a log home that is now in the final certification process to be awarded the LEED Platinum rating. LEED, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a...