North Carlton Green House by Zen Architects

North Carlton Green House is one of the project design of by Zen Architects, An architecture design studio that have commitment to innovative sustainable architecture and had Extensive experience producing energy and water efficient buildings in urban, rural and coastal locations. This magnificent house which is inspired by the owner’s intuitive connection with landscape and the sun is located in in Melbourne, Australia. This green house is... 

KCP&L Headquarters Awarded LEED Gold Certification

While the green building movement has swept the country, many businesses who lease space may not realize they also can work towards LEED® certification for their offices. KCP&L is leading that charge in downtown Kansas City. The company’s 12 floors in One Kansas City Place have now officially been LEED Gold certified within the LEED for Commercial Interiors™ rating system from the U.S. Green Building Council® (USGBC). The remodel, which... 

TJPA Unveils Final Design for New Transbay Transit Center

The Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) Board today heard a final design report prepared by Pelli Clarke Pelli, the project architect, for the new Transbay Transit Center and Park. The completion of the design will permit construction of this landmark facility to start in August of this year. The TJPA staff also presented a $1.589 billion budget for the first phase of the project, updated to include the cost of building the below ground train box.... 

Consumers Turn to Drip Irrigation in Tough Economic Times

In this economy, everyone is looking for ways to stretch their budget without changing their lifestyle. Our gardens provide a break from the pressures of job-hunting, bill paying, and everyday stress. According to the National Gardening Association, an estimated 43 million households gardened in 2009. People all over the world are turning to drip irrigation as a means to keep their landscapes and gardens green while conserving water and reducing their... 

Four-Leaf Clover Kindergarten by Ofis Arhitekti

The plot of the building is a four-leaf clover from which each leaf represents one department with associated facilities. Entrance leads to the central part with the common areas, which are positioned and distributed in three floors: ground floor with the main entrance and outdoor central common play area/playgrounds for additional activities, first floor with administration/offices and underground level with kitchen, services and technical areas. The... 

Custom Swimming Pool and Spa Designs by Cipriano Landscape Design

Cipriano Custom Swimming Pools & Landscaping’s Gold winning projects include an vanishing edge pool (also known as a infinity or negative edge swimming pool) with a roman end located on 10 secluded mountaintop acres in Kinnelon, NJ. A large spa and a sun shelf at the shallow end were added to allows users a chance for active and passive recreation. The pool include waterline tile consisting of a two-color hand-crafted iridescent glass tile... 

Xodtec Group USA, Inc. Releases New Directional Landscape Light

Xodtec Group USA, Inc. announced the release of LED directional landscape light (Model Number: G0101, G0102), suitable for garden projection lighting, lawn, landscape, and paver lighting. G0101 and G0102 both provide colors of light including red, green, and blue; color temperatures 3000K (warm white) and 6000K (cold white); beam angles 25o and 40o, waterproof rating IP66; life span 20,000 hours, and both have maximum power consumption 12 watts. “Directional... 

Energy-efficient Modular Frequency Inverter

Siemens Drive Technologies Division will be presenting its new modular frequency inverter SINAMICS G120P which has been specially designed for pump, fan, and compressor applications. This compact drive is particularly suitable for the energy-efficient operation of flow machines in building automation, the process industry and in the water management industry. The IP55 degree of protection also enables Sinamics G120P to be used under harsh ambient... 

GE Hybrid Water Heater

Now that the new GE® Hybrid Water Heater has been the first water heater to be ENERGY STAR® rated and first to be listed on the U.S. Department of Energy‘s website, it has reached yet another milestone. This new energy efficient heat pump electric water heater will reduce energy expenses up to 62%, saving as much as $320 annually on energy bills.* After air heating and cooling, home water heating is the largest in residential energy consumption.... 

Price Pfister Presents the Pasadena Lavatory Collection

Price Pfister®, a leading manufacturer of kitchen and bath fixtures, today announced the availability of the Pasadena® Lavatory Collection, featuring a complete solution for today’s bathroom upgrades. The Pasadena Collection includes two-handle lavatory faucets with a versatile design, coupled with coordinating tub and shower products that effortlessly complement a wide range of bathroom décor. Stylish with Eco-Pfriendly™ Options The clean...