Starwood SK80TT Thermal Break Series

The system is designed to enhance the quality of the two materials used and to avoid the problems caused by each of them. The result is a product of the highest quality in terms of both design and technical features. The materials used – aluminum and wood – are combined by using the Starwood patented system and provide excellent rigidity features to the resulting frames. The Starwood SK80TT Thermal Break Series is characterised by an... 

Brookfield Properties 1225 Connecticut Ave. in Washington, DC Earns LEED Platinum Certification

Brookfield Properties Corporation announced that its recently redeveloped 1225 Connecticut Ave. office building in Washington, DC has earned LEED Platinum certification – the industry’s highest rating for environmental sustainability. It is the first redeveloped office building in the Eastern United States to achieve LEED Platinum certification. The following building features facilitated the LEED-CS (Core & Shell) Platinum rating from the... 

A Mansion within the Castle, The Plazas State Suite Residence Offered for Sale

A spectacular 14-room mansion within the castle on the park, the State Suite at The Plaza is being offered for sale for $39 million. This exceptional, approximately 10,000-square-foot home is comprised of The Plaza’s former State Rooms which were originally used as lavish, private entertaining spaces when the landmark hotel was built in 1907. The State Suite combines the epitome of classic elegance with state-of-the-art luxury and technology that... 

New Dow Impact Modifier for Rigid Vinyl Material Greatly Boosts Impact, Gloss and Processing Performance

Producing vinyl window profiles remains a highly competitive contest that pits increasing performance against decreasing manufacturing costs. Dow Plastics Additives, a division of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:Dow), is now providing answers for both of these contrasting demands with their recently introduced Paraloid™ KM-X100 Pro impact modifier. Even while rigid vinyl demand for construction applications is forecast to be weak until housing starts... 

Svalson Sliding Window model NJORD

Sturdy, vertically sliding window for wide openings. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation. The sliding window has a 115* mm aluminium frame and can be equipped with insulating glass or up to 20 mm thick safety glass. The Njord model can be produced with two, three or more moving sections, so that the largest possible part of the opening can be put to use. In its standard version, the sliding window is satin anodized and is equipped with... 

Trinity Transforms Oceana Restaurant to Reinvent New York Dining Institution

Trinity Building and Construction Management Corp., a Mass-based general contracting and construction management firm, announced today that it has completed construction at Oceana Restaurant’s new location, inside the McGraw-Hill Building, at 1221 Avenue of the Americas at 49th St, New York, NY. Oceana has been recognized as one of New York’s most well-known seafood destinations since 1992. Trinity provided the restaurant with a modernized and... 

Ballauff Woven-Wood Sliding Panel

Ideal as room divider, the sliding panels can also be used for large windows. All panels are finished with a co-ordinated viscose trim. Established in 1872, Ballauff is the major european manufacturer and supplier of high quality woven wood fabrics and blinds. Ballauff combine traditional knowledge using modern materials and methods to ensure endurance an performance. Bearing in mind “our passion for wood” Ballauff carefully select producers... 

Hitachi Gas Powered 18-Gauge Finish Nailer Cordless

Hitachi Power Tools announced the introduction of a new 2in. gas powered 18-Gauge finish nailer, the NT50GS. A combination of lithium ion battery technology and a gas fuel cell offers the convenience of a cordless tool with the power of pneumatic! Lightweight and loaded with features for performance, user comfort, and safety, this nailer is ideal for a variety of applications including molding installation, cabinet assembly, wainscoting, chair rail,... 

Monterrey Ranch Adobe in the Historic Willo District

Rare Monterrey Ranch Adobe in the Historic Willo District. Many of the original Fixtures and Features of this 1936 – 14 inch thick walled Adobe remain. Very bright and spacious. Large Bedrooms with walk-in closets. Master bath offers Dual Vanities. Large Kitchen has charming Breakfast Nook. There s a bay window in the living room, and wood burning fireplace. Long Driveway to Garage through covered portico. A must see.

OSRAM Ceramic Lamps Now as 100W Systems

With its Powerball HCI 100W lamps Munich lighting manufacturer OSRAM now provides 100W systems for halogen metal halide lamps with ceramic burners for the first time. It means the company is meeting the demands of OEMs and lighting designers for a Powerball lamp solution between 75W and 150W. Now 100W luminaires can be equipped with tried and trusted Powerball technology for various applications. PowerballHCI-T, HCI-T/P und HCI-E/P lamps are now available...