MovinCool Spot Air Conditioners Use Environmentally Friendly R-410A Refrigerant

May 17, 2009 Category: Home Improvement

MovinCool Spot Air Conditioners Use Environmentally Friendly R-410A Refrigerant

MovinCool announced that it has upgraded all models in its Office Pro® and Classic Plus lines of portable spot air conditioners, as well as its latest ceiling-mounted CM12 model, to use the environmentally friendly refrigerant R-410A. Unlike hydrochlorofluorcarbon-based refrigerants such as R22 (Freon), R-410A does not contain greenhouse gases, which contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer. MovinCool’s portable spot air conditioners provide... 

HDR CUH2A Volunteer Initiative Receives Award for Work in Tanzania

May 8, 2009 Category: Architecture

HDR CUH2A Volunteer Initiative Receives Award for Work in Tanzania

Design 4 Others, (D4O), a volunteer organization of HDR CUH2A professionals designs and oversees the renovation and modernization of medical diagnostic laboratories in Tanzania, Africa. These projects were selected for “Honorable Mention” in the first “Inspirations Awards” program held by Contract Magazine. The Inspirations Awards recognize socially responsible design and actions by the commercial architecture and design communities.... 

192-Unit Mixed-Use Apartment Community at San Francisco’s Mission Bay

April 4, 2009 Category: Construction, Real Estate

192-Unit Mixed-Use Apartment Community at San Francisco’s Mission Bay

Urban Housing Group announced that its new luxury apartment community, Strata at Mission Bay, is open for leasing. The 192-unit mixed-use community is located on a new portion of Fourth Street and Mission Rock Street in San Francisco, near the growing UCSF Mission Bay life-science campus, amidst thriving Mission Bay and AT&T Park. Strata has opened strongly, already having leased over 30 residences. Strata’s eight floor plans offer up to approximately... 

Vader House by Andrew Maynard Architects

March 26, 2009 Category: Architecture

Vader House by Andrew Maynard Architects

The Vader House is an extension to a Victorian terrace in the dense inner-city. The high boundary walls, built in disregard of existing height regulations long before such rules were created, permitted a non-standard height along the northern boundary. The roofline then abruptly turns to follow the dictated set-back lines, resulting in a playful and telling interpretation of planning rules. All the new works surround an outdoor courtyard space which... 

UPM ProFi showcases sustainable building in Shanghai

March 23, 2009 Category: Architecture, Construction

UPM ProFi showcases sustainable building in Shanghai

The Finnish pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai will receive a modern shingle cladding made from wood plastic composite UPM ProFi. Finland will take part in the Expo with the Giant’s Kettle pavilion, designed y the Helsinki-based architecture agency JKMM Architects. The innovative Giant’s Kettle pavilion, which will be built on a 3, 000 square metre lot, stresses the importance of minimal environmental load in its material selection.... 

Franklin Electric Taking Bold Steps into the Water Gardening Industry

March 18, 2009 Category: Home Improvement

Franklin Electric Taking Bold Steps into the Water Gardening Industry

Franklin Electric, a global leader in the production and marketing of water and fuel pumping systems, takes bold steps into the competitive water gardening industry. The financially strong, US-based company is investing heavily to prove their commitment to growing the water gardening and outdoor living markets while providing energy efficient and environmentally safe products. In less than three years, Franklin Electric acquired two respected industry... 

Latitudes Launches Composite Board for Marine Applications

January 22, 2009 Category: Construction

Latitudes Launches Composite Board for Marine Applications

Universal Forest Products, makers of Latitudes® Composite Decking and Railing, announces the addition of Latitudes Marine composite decking. Latitudes Marine decking navigates innovation with composite dock boards specifically designed for use at marinas, on boardwalks, on floating docks or for applications such as stair treads, where more robust boards are needed. Latitudes Marine decking is fortified with the same proven Strandex® technology used... 

Shanghai Aquatic Sports Center, China

January 18, 2009 Category: Construction

Shanghai Aquatic Sports Center, China

As host to the 14th FINA World Championship in 2011, the city of Shanghai invited international bids for the design of a competition venue commensurate with the international standing of the city, to incorporate a swimming stadium, sports stadium and outdoor swimming pool for high-diving competitions. As part of a permanent improvement of the city, former industrial brownfield sites along the HuangPu river are being redeveloped. Like the World Fair... 

New MovinCool Spot Air-Conditioner Catalog

January 14, 2009 Category: Construction, Home Improvement

New MovinCool Spot Air-Conditioner Catalog

MovinCool announced publication of a new, expanded product catalog that conveniently offers complete features and specifications of all MovinCool industrial spot air conditioners and accessories in a single place. The 12-page catalog, which can be downloaded at http://www.movincool.com/catalog, covers the MovinCool PC7, Classic, Classic Plus and Office Pro® Series of portable spot air conditioners, as well as the latest CM12 model, the industry’s... 

Western Interiors Magazine Receives New Funding

January 14, 2009 Category: Home Improvement

Western Interiors Magazine Receives New Funding

Gerald T. Halpin, Chairman of Western Interiors & Design LLC, announced today that the company has received additional funding from some of its original investors to finance the company’s new initiatives and the continued growth of Western Interiors & Design magazine. “In this difficult economic environment,” says Publisher Jennifer Matthews, “it is wonderful to be able to put aside short-term distractions and focus on building the...