Cambria Natural Quartz Surfaces and Smokey Mountain Tops Form New Exclusive Partnership

November 24, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Cambria, the only producer of natural quartz surfaces in the U.S., announced today that Knoxville-based Smokey Mountain Tops is the latest Cambria fabricator business partner to be inducted into their Lexus Partner Program. The Lexus Partner Program, recently introduced by Cambria, was designed to further strengthen the relationship between Cambria and its fabricator partners as well as provide the highest possible service to the consumer. Smokey... 

The Bellows Collection by Toan Nguyen

August 9, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Bellows Collection by Toan Nguyen

Innovative and elegant seating and table design is done by Toan Nguyen. This lovely furniture designer has designed the Bellows stool and side table for Walter Knoll. The stool and table are the combination of a unique furniture design made from best quality leather material. The leather is gathered in soft, sturdy folds. And then it stretches. Bellows changes its height. In an uncomplicated way with just a single movement. The ring-shaped trigger... 

Modern Apartment Complex in Rotterdam, Netherlands

October 4, 2011 Filed Under: Construction
Modern Apartment Complex in Rotterdam, Netherlands

You are looking for a new place to live but do not find the right one for you, here is one of the Modern Apartment Complex located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. A beautiful apartment with modern architecture design located in one of the most dynamic, booming cities in the Netherlands, with a growing expat population and a refreshing lack of tourists. Cozy and homey and so wonderful. fully recommended for you who want to live in Rotterdam. via

PrairieFence

July 25, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

There’s a new breed of composite wood in town, and it’s made with annually renewable wheat straw mixed with post-consumer high-density polyethylene (HDPE). The first product from Heartland BioComposites to hit the market is the durable and attractive PrairieFence privacy fencing line, available in four low-fading integral colors.

Black & Decker 9074CTN 3.6 Volt Screwdriver

January 13, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Black & Decker’s 3.6-volt PowerDriver is perfect for assembling furniture, mounting shelving, changing hardware, or any project where turning a standard screwdriver would be a painstaking process. The rocker switch toggles easily between forward and reverse, and the automatic spindle lock allows you to manually start screws or finish them without stripping or overtightening. When installing hardware in hard-to-reach places, the narrow nosepiece... 

The Spiral Cafe in Birmingham, England

October 29, 2011 Filed Under: Architecture
The Spiral Cafe in Birmingham, England

This absolutely stunning building architecture is The Spiral Cafe in located in Birmingham, England. the 13th century mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci who identified the natural patterns of growth found throughout the universe become the inspiration of this cafe, from the shapes of sea shells and pine cones to fractal patterns within galaxies. The Spiral Cafe is designed by Marks Barfield. via

Echelon and ROMlight Smart Lighting System Reduces Energy Use

July 11, 2009 Filed Under: Construction
Echelon and ROMlight Smart Lighting System Reduces Energy Use

Echelon Corporation and ROMlight International, Inc. announced the first installation in Canada of a high bay lighting system featuring LonWorks® control networking technology to provide smart, two-way communicating lights. The new solution installed at the Kelly Western Services Ltd. aircraft hangar in Winnipeg uses energy efficient, individually dimmable lights to cut energy use by over 60 percent, or over 250,000 kWh per year. Combined with rebate... 

Consumer Search Trends Show Increased Interest in Real Estate by Potential Home Buyers

November 25, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

In the midst of one of the most challenging housing markets in recent history, the October comScore Media Metrics report[1] shows visitors on Realtor.com® are spending more time and viewing more pages as they closely track the pulse of the real estate market. Realtor.com, the official website of the National Association of Realtors, is operated by Move, Inc. “We’re encouraged to see continued increases in page views and the time our users... 

DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. Closes $100 Million Secured Loan, Suspends Santa Clara Development and Reports Leasing Activity

October 28, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

DuPont Fabros Technology, Inc. announced that the Company closed on a $100 million secured loan with a syndicate of lenders led by KeyBank National Association. The loan has a three-year term with a one-year extension at a floating rate of LIBOR plus 3.50% (4.0% in the extension period) and includes quarterly principal payments of $500,000. The loan is secured by the Company’s newly constructed ACC4 prototype data center asset in Ashburn, Virginia,... 

Latest Furniture from Kay+Stemmer

June 1, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Latest Furniture from Kay+Stemmer

Sarah Kay & Andrea Stemmer from Kay + Stemmer present you their latest creation and design of contemporary furniture collection These two designers were actually cabinet makers but they had expand their business into interior design and they have also created a line of furniture and here are their three latest designs, the Foxtrot Coffee Table, the Oscar Revolving Bookcase and the Juliet Dining Table. via