Barbacco in San Francisco by CCS Architecture

Owners Umberto Gibin and chef Staffan Terje saw the need for a more casual option to serve the neighborhood, and when a space next door became available, they engaged CCS Architecture to develop a trattoria that would convert to an enoteca or wine bar at night. The result is Barbacco Eno Trattoria. Barbacco, with 66 seats, occupies a long, narrow room within the 1912 Hind Building. Inspired by traditional wine bars in Milan and Rome, the space is... 

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Many Save on Utility Bills Indoors, but Not with Their Yard, Lawn, or Garden

While most (96 percent) of U.S. adults have personally adopted sustainable or energy efficient practices at home, comparatively fewer (58 percent) use energy or water saving techniques in their yard, lawn, or garden, according to a new national survey about sustainability. Conducted online by Harris Interactive® on behalf of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the results were presented at the ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO in Philadelphia. Of... 

Aloft Breaks Ground in Mount Laurel, New Jersey

aloha! Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® and its stylish, new lifestyle brand AloftSM hotels today announces it will break ground on an Aloft hotel in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. City officials, meeting planners and VIP guests are expected to attend the groundbreaking celebration on September 18, a gala event that will include live music by the Hegeman String Band, cocktails and lavish prizes. Owned by Delco Development and developed...