RREEF Real Estate and Kennedy Wilson today announced that 901 Fifth Avenue in Seattle, WA, a 41-story 558,607 sq. ft office tower has achieved LEED-EB™ (existing building) Silver certification. The certification marks the completion of one of the largest environmental retrofits in the industry for an existing property and Seattle’s first full city block targeting LEED certification. The new ownership and management of Seattle’s 901 Fifth Avenue have taken groundbreaking steps to create an environmentally...
What must I do to install an elevator in my two-story home? Can I retrofit my master bathroom to include a spacious roll-in shower? How can my flower garden be made more accessible? The architecture staff of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) has been solving these and other issues issues
Outdoor clothing manufacturer Patagonia has set up shop in downtown Austin with the opening of its 25th retail store and its first location in Texas. The new 7,000-square-foot Patagonia store at 316 North Congress is located in a historic building that began life as the W.B. Smith dry goods store in 1884, four years before the state capitol down the street was completed. The store carries Patagonia-branded outdoor sports and lifestyle products tailored to the Austin market. Items range from layering...
MAXXAM Inc. reported a net loss of $65.4 million, or $14.34 per share loss, for the third quarter of 2008, compared to a net loss of $10.5 million, or $2.00 per share loss for the same period a year ago. The Company’s results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 were negatively impacted by a $52.3 million provision for federal income taxes, or $11.47 and $11.02 per share loss, respectively, reflecting the write-off of deferred tax assets expected to be utilized upon recording...
The cost of heating and cooling is reaching new levels, causing builders to look for new alternatives to increase the energy efficiency of residences and commercial buildings. A traditional route is installing multi-pane glass windows. However, besides being heavy, breakable and challenging to install, glass is falling behind in the drive for higher insulation values. To address these drawbacks, SABIC Innovative Plastics has developed a new 9-wall Lexan* Thermoclear* sheet as an excellent candidate...
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and KB Home announced their newest project — an active adult community in La Quinta, California. These new KB homes created with Martha Stewart will represent KB Home’s first community built exclusively for adults 55 and over. “I’m very excited about our newest Martha Stewart community with KB Home created especially for mature adults who lead active lives,” said Martha Stewart. “As in all of our communities, these homes will be affordable and beautifully...
Outdoor Furniture Cushions that endure. Our outdoor cushions and pillows stand up to whatever Mother Nature throws their way! Our pillows and cushions are made from durable, fast-drying fabrics and is the perfect accompaniment to our outdoor furniture collection – as well as many of our indoor pieces. Filled with mildew-resistant poly/foam to endure countless storms, storms,
Sunstar Patio Heater 40,000 BTU Stainless Steel – Propane. 44030000. This durable Sunstar infrared heater comes in a sleek stainless steel finish. The patio heater provides radiant heat uniformly distributed in a 20′ diameter circle. Has a powerful 40,000 BTU burner. An included portable wheel kit allows for added mobility and four cup holders in the the
Enjoy the warm summer breeze as you swivel on the Estancia Sling Swivel Bar Stools. This set has taken the Tommy Bahama Lifestyle and put it into a relaxing Outdoor Furniture set. The Estancia set will add a lot of fun to your evenings out on the patio or yard. The elegant, streamlined look of this this
About Olefin: Olefin is produced in much the same way as polyester and nylon. The chemicals used to make olefin are melted and fed through a spinneret head (similar to a large showerhead) where it then forms a long fiber. The fiber then solidifies by some cooling process. Variations and additives used during the manufacturing process of of
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...
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