Design Details for Health: Making the Most of Interior Design’s Healing Potential (Wiley Series in Healthcare and Senior Living Design)

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

Using design details to improve today’s health care-an inspiring, comprehensive guide As Cynthia Leibrock writes in the Preface, “The power of a healing environment comes from the little things, the design details that empower patients to take responsibility for their own health.” In Design Details for Health, she offers offers

Breakthrough Technology can save Homeowners Money on Their Heating Service

July 13, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Recent years have seen many technological breakthroughs that let homeowners save money on a cooling or heating service. One of the best new advancements is the Hybrid cooling and heating system. What differentiates the Hybrid from other types of heating service products is the fact that the Hybrid operates with dual fuel. This means that the system uses both gas and electricity for power. The Hybrid system automatically chooses the energy source that... 

Tempe Urban Living by Baldinger Architectural Studio

June 15, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Tempe Urban Living by Baldinger Architectural Studio

Modern architecture design is designed by Baldinger Architectural Studio. This beautiful design is called Tempe Urban Living, a fifteen unit residential project, located in the university town of Tempe, Arizona. Tempe Urban Living is a fifteen unit urban infill project located in the university town of Tempe Arizona. The dwellings are designed as modern Tri-level units. The three levels are connected by an open stairwell that acts a light shaft, drawing... 

Magna Cart Personal Hand Truck

January 14, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Ideal for travelers, trade show exhibitors, and anyone else who frequently schleps boxes and other gear from place to place, the Magna Cart personal hand truck is engineered with toughness in mind. The 7-pound hand truck is made of sturdy rustproof aluminum, with a telescoping handle that extends to 39 inches tall. As a result, both tall and short users can comfortably haul up to 150 pounds at once. The 5-inch rubber wheels, meanwhile, roll smoothly... 

Lavezzorio Community Center by Studio Gang Architects

March 8, 2011 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Lavezzorio Community Center by Studio Gang Architects

Studio Gang Architects has recenly finished designing one of their project Located on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois which is the Lavezzorio Community Center building. This public place building is part of the SOS Children’s Village, which provides counseling, daycare, and recreation services for foster care families. Maximizing the low budget since many of the materials were donated, such as various types of concrete, which resulted in a series... 

The SP210 Rocking Chair by Shawn Place

October 2, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The SP210 Rocking Chair by Shawn Place

The SP210 Rocking Chair is a beautiful piece of art that has been designed by Shawn Place, a Canadian designer/craftsman, This handmade contemporary seating chair furniture is introduced for the the first tome to public at the IDSWest show in Vancouver exhibition. The chair is made of rift-cut white oak with a soap finish, and hand woven binder cane for the seat and backrest. Every piece is hand-built by Shawn Place, from the shaping of the timber... 

Entertainment Center with Storage Classic Soft Collection by Jaycee Furniture – OFG-EF0040

June 17, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Jaycee Functional Furniture Classic Soft Collection TV stand is constructed of engineered wood with genuine wood veneer.TV stand features 3/4” thick panels and shelves, tempered glass doros, five adjustable shelves, six side storage cubbies, and a wood veneer finish. Hutch has three adjustable shelves. One bookcase is 19-1/2”W and has one door and shelf on bottom and glass door with three glass shelves on top. CD tower has ten shelves... 

DEERE ROLLS OUT TWO NEW WHEELED EXCAVATORS

October 27, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

John Deere Construction & Forestry has introduced two new wheeled excavators, the 190D W and the 220D W, featuring Tier 3-certified engines and significant increases in horsepower, weight and digging forces over their predecessors. Both units have fuel-efficient 5.2-L diesel engines rated at 159 hp, with the 190D W weighing in at 44, 974 lbs. and the 220D W at 51, 368 lbs. when both are equipped with two-piece booms and front and rear outriggers.... 

Leatherman 830039 New Wave Multitool with Leather Sheath

January 6, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

The most popular full-size Leatherman tool is now better than ever. Larger knives, stronger pliers, longer wire cutters and all-locking blades make the new Wave an essential piece of equipment for any job or adventure. The pliers have been redesigned to withstand more than double the previous squeezing load, and the new bronze bushing makes one-handed knife access a smooth operation — plus, the one-at-a-time blade selection function means that... 

Oxford Garden Classic Dining Set 101304299/214212199

September 24, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Oxford Garden This simple yet classic wooden dining set allows you to enjoy any meal on your deck or poatio. With a mortise and tenon joinery, strong and durable shorea wood, a well-designed structure and unyielding comfort, this dining set will hold up to everyday use while adding to the comfort and enjoyment to your next dinner party. Features: -Includes 4 Classic Armchairs and 42″ Dining Table -Optional cushions available -Heavy and durable,...