Congressional Solar Energy Tax Credit Bill Creates Affordable Renewable Energy Systems for Homeowners

A part of the bailout package recently passed by the U.S. government included a generous solar energy tax credit bill which will dramatically reduce the cost and hasten the payback to homeowners for installing residential solar energy systems. A full 30% federal tax credit is now available for solar PV and thermal installations starting January 1, 2009. The Renewable Energy Division of S+H Construction, Inc. of Cambridge, Massachusetts, one of the... 

Seven Houses on Lake Shore Drive District: 1530 North Lake Shore Drive

The seven grand mansions on the 1200- and 1500-blocks of North Lake Shore Drive are rare survivors of what was a prestigious residential street in late-19th century and early-20th-century Chicago. The residence at 1530 Lake Shore Drive was built in 1916 for Bernard Albert Eckhart, a prominent businessman, philanthropist, and politician. The architect, Benjamin H. Marshall, was renowned for the designs of the Blackstone Hotel, the South Shore Country... 

ARCADIS Divests Copijn to Hoek Hoveniers

ARCADIS, the international consulting, design, engineering and management services company, today announced that it will sell Copijn to Hoek Hoveniers from Voorhout, the Netherlands. Copijn, established in 1807, is a design and contracting firm specializing in green amenities projects in the Netherlands. Its sixty staff members will continue to work for Copijn. The company, with annual gross revenues of EUR 6 million, became a part of ARCADIS in 1994.... 

Munich design firm develops exclusive yacht interior

My yacht is my style – anyone who forks out millions for the ultimate status symbol of a luxury yacht has the right to an interior that looks more than merely ‘functional’. Taking design to a new dimension is the task that the team of the Munich architect Kathrin Haak have set themselves. In collaboration with their creative crew, they develop boat interiors that set new standards for both pragmatic and aesthetic excellence. Their idea is that... 

Amdega launches new range of summerhouses

Amdega, the world’s longest-established conservatory company, has launched a new range of contemporary summerhouses, in preparation for the forthcoming summer season. The modern designs reflect those of Amdega’s recently-launched contemporary range of conservatories.

Passport Furniture 1545 Classic Mahogany Set of Four Snack Tables

Passport Furniture 1545 This set of four snack tables are crafted of solid wood and wood veneers with a warm mahogany finish. These tables are great for everyday home use and perfect for parties. In addition to the four tables, with your order you will also receive a convenient storage stand. Features: -Warm mahogany finish -Four separate tables -Storage stand -Dimensions: 26.25″ H x 18″ W x 14.5″ D About Passport Furniture: Passport…... 

Porter-Cable PTS5 5-Inch Random Orbit Pnuematic Sander not Vacuum with 3/32-Inch Orbit

Perfect for professional woodworkers and automotive specialists, this 5-inch random orbit sander packed full of versatility for shaping, forming and fine finishing wood, body fillers, fiberglass and many other surfaces. A maximum operating speed of 12,000 OPM ensures fast removal of stock. A 3/32-inch orbit and random action ensure smooth, swirl-free finishes. A rear exhaust directs air away from the work surface for a finer workpiece. A lightweight,... 

Integrated Welder is engineered for maximum rigidity.

Newtown, CT USA) Sonics & Materials, Inc. announces the full production roll-out of its new X-Press 20 kHz integrated welder – an all-in-one super-rigid ultrasonic welding press with a built-in microprocessor – that was previewed at NPE this June. Eliminating the need for a separate power supply, the press features a single-piece rigid cast aluminum machine base and column hub along with easy-access front panel pneumatic and microprocessor...