Located in the northern part of Dresden, a spectacular museum development is taking shape – an eye-catching structure from the renowned architect, Daniel Libeskind. His concept, split between the old and the new, was the eventual winner of the architectural design competition: the former Saxonian arsenal building restored to its original state and supplemented by an integrated, modern new structure. A bold, almost 100-metre long wedge construction...
On December 12, Europe, Flanders and The Netherlands have joined forces within the framework of an Interreg IV project and allocated €21 million to Bio Base Europe. Bio Base Europe is the largest Interreg project ever granted to the Dutch-Flemish border region. Bio Base Europe will build research and training facilities for biobased activities, in order to speed up the development of a sustainable biobased economy in Europe. Bio Base Europe is...
Okemos High School launched its Alternative Energy and Sustainability Program and pledged to become the first high school in the world to go carbon neutral. The program aspires to attain this through energy efficiency, green energy and carbon offsets through mass volunteerism and global outreach programs. Given the enormous challenge of global warming and climate change Dr. John Lanzetta, Ph.D, Principal; Okemos High School said “This program...
More than a hood, and more than a living room lamp. How can we best describe Mirabilia series, which combines the modern trend in all at once to be multi-functional and fashionable. Mirabilia, available both as a free-hanging or væghængt model, gives a beautiful light over the table, while that behind the artistic outer hiding an effective and quiet hood of one of the world’s leading producers Falmec. The glass in the new Mirabilia-range hoods...
The developer of the 244-acre Sacramento Railyards project announced today that approximately 3,000 new jobs will be created in 2009 as a direct result of voter passage of Proposition 1C, the $2.8 billion Housing and Infrastructure Bond and Proposition1B, the $19.9 billion Transportation Bond as well as other local and federal infrastructure funds. The announcement comes as the Obama administration considers a federal economic recovery plan with a...
RedBrick Pizza Worldwide, Inc. has announced the signing of a new Development Agreement with Eat Inc., which grants the Maryland company exclusive rights to develop up to 50 RedBrick Cafes in Delaware and Maryland. “We are thrilled to expand in the Northeast with Eat Inc., a company that has tremendous experience in the fast-casual restaurant business,” RedBrick Pizza Worldwide, Inc. President Jim Minidis said. “RedBrick Pizza’s...
Members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams, as well as Olympic alumni and hopefuls, joined together to celebrate the spirit of the Olympic Movement on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Olympic and Paralympic Build Day with Habitat for Humanity in Colorado Springs, Colo. Also as a part of the Team for Tomorrow humanitarian fund, U.S. athletes around the country are working with their local Habitat for Humanity affiliates, spreading the spirit of Olympism...
Dangerous times have created new business enterprises. Recent catastrophes have fostered the need for preventative and remediation industries, with the U.S. Department of Labor ranking the “security sector” the single largest area of need. “September 11, 2001, Hurricane Katrina, and this year’s Mississippi River floods were all tragic events that underscored the need for increased levels of homeland security,” says former Maryland Congressman...
November 22, thousands of people from the D.C. metropolitan area came together on the National Mall for the 21st annual Help the Homeless Walkathon. The Help the Homeless Program provides assistance to 165 organizations that work to prevent and end homelessness. The program also seeks to educate people about the issues facing homeless people. “We are facing one of the most serious housing and economic crises in our lifetime. In trying economic...
Wealthy U.S. consumers report that owning a vacation home is the item they most desire, and taking exotic vacations is their most sought-after luxury experience, according to a Luxury Institute survey of U.S. consumers with average household income of $332,000 and average net-worth of $3.3 million. The study was developed with Resonance Consultancy Ltd. According to the survey, wealthy U.S. consumers place more importance on experiences such as owning...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
Murillo, the Philippines based manufacturer has been involved in manufacturing furniture and...
Contemporary Office Designs from Triple Five Design
Looking for modern interior inspiration for your office, here we got some preview of the contemporary...
The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
Today’s modern house inspiration is coming from Richard Librach Architect, Toronto-based...
The Riedel Amadeo Decanter from Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, the company that serves cookware, cooks stool, cutlery, electrics, bakeware,...
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