Like many cities in China, Hangzhou is undergoing rapid urban change. While the city center had historically developed around the West Lake area, opportunities for industry and commerce have shifted the city’s expansion towards the Qian Tang riverfront. New construction has tripled the city’s size in the past 10 years leaving behind a modern architectural fabric that is powerful in scale, yet still in need of public place making. NBBJ, in collaboration...
A deceptively simple-looking tool, the BoWrench is a boon for both professional deck builders and do-it-yourselfers. The BoWench gives you a fast, one-person way to straighten decking boards. This is great, because decking material–whether redwood, cedar, or another, more exotic rot-resistant wood–is often warped, especially in 14- to 16-foot lengths. To operate the BoWrench, you simply fit the tool on a joist, swing the lever arm, and...
ITW Dynatec introduces new hot melt adhesive hose, the Gemini Automatic, for use on standard industrial adhesive supply units. All Gemini Hoses incorporate dual heaters and dual temperature sensors along with an automatic switching means to select between the first and second circuits. This new hot melt adhesive hose virtually eliminates line-down time due to hose failure. The Gemini hose gives customers the insurance that a hose heater or temperature...
Styrofoam SIS—structural insulated sheathing—from Dow Building Solutions provides wraparound insulation, a water-resistant barrier and drainage plane, and structural shear bracing (replacing OSB, wood let-in bracing, or metal T-bracing) in a single panel. The closed-cell polyisocyanurate foam core is sandwiched between a water-resistive outer surface and a structural inner layer. A half-inch-thick, 4-by-8-inch sheet weighs less than 16 pounds....
We started counting all the uses for this little dynamo, but we stopped at 967. We like it for delicate tasks and finer work because it isn’t as powerful as its big brothers, so it’s easier to control. It’s light, extremely maneuverable, the switch is exactly where you want it and heck, it’s just plain fun to use. It’s perfect for jewelry, electronics, tiny woodworking crafts like dollhouse furniture and other intricate hobbies. It uses...
MAXXAM Inc. reported a net loss of $65.4 million, or $14.34 per share loss, for the third quarter of 2008, compared to a net loss of $10.5 million, or $2.00 per share loss for the same period a year ago. The Company’s results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 were negatively impacted by a $52.3 million provision for federal income taxes, or $11.47 and $11.02 per share loss, respectively, reflecting the write-off of deferred...
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Are you working on building your own dream villa, here is a little aspirational contemporary villa design which is located in the southern Spanish village of Benahavis. This 13,000 square was built Built in 2003 and sitting on the beautiful hillside which has a great view of the hills and valleys of the surrounding. Although the minimalist exterior announces its contemporary design, the use of earth tones and natural materials instantly give this...
The Skystream 3.7 “residential power appliance” is a self-contained electrical generation system designed specifically for homes and small businesses. The controls and inverter are built right in, and there’s no need for batteries—it connects directly to a building’s wiring, working in conjunction with conventional grid electricity.
Analysts In Media (AIM) has recently launched the Real Estate Foreign Investment Showcase (REFIS). Two events will make up the showcase, which provides an opportunity for foreign investors to enter the real estate market in major cities worldwide. Current market research indicates a shift in global markets, making this event a timely strategic opportunity for developers and investors. The first REFIS event will take place in the second quarter of...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
Murillo, the Philippines based manufacturer has been involved in manufacturing furniture and...
Contemporary Office Designs from Triple Five Design
Looking for modern interior inspiration for your office, here we got some preview of the contemporary...
The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
Today’s modern house inspiration is coming from Richard Librach Architect, Toronto-based...
The Riedel Amadeo Decanter from Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, the company that serves cookware, cooks stool, cutlery, electrics, bakeware,...
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