Firm: Cromwell Architects Engineers, Inc.Project: University of Arkansas, Innovation CenterLocation: Fayetteville, ArkansasDescription: This project is a 2 story 35,000 square foot steel and glass building that houses the foundation of the Arkansas Research Technology Park, as well as provides office and laboratory space for technology-intensive companies to collaborate with faculty. This project is LEED Certified and the first the first building in Arkansas to achieve LEED Certification.
The new Hilti DCH 230 and DCH 300 Electric Diamond Cutters set new standards in performance, safety and comfort, proving that cutting and grinding with an all-purpose tool isn’t the best choice for every application. With a 2.6 kilowatt motor, clever design and new cutting depth adjustment mechanism, the DCH 230 and DCH 300 reach the unrivalled and impressive depths of 3.4″ inches and 4.7″ inches, beating their competitors – conventional angle grinders – that both cut...
New concept in multiple aimable LED landscape lighting increases output, flexibility, saves direct costs, installation and maintenance, at no sacrifice to extraordinary energy efficiency. SL-29 Trio — three versatile, aimable LED optical systems contained in a single in-ground landscape luminaire, has been recognized by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) as one of a select group of products introduced in 2008 that have advanced the art and science of lighting. Judging...
The almost 80 metre long and 5.40 metre high truss girders made of steel form the basic construction for the roofing of the new multi-functional hall in the Croatian city of Split. Each of the main constructional elements – the up to three metre wide pairs of trusses – weighs a massive 180 tonnes. In order to be able to cost-effectively assemble the roof, consisting of eight such gigantic components, contractors Dinarik, in co-operation with the formwork and scaffolding specialists PERI,...
Industrial Nanotech, Inc., an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, today announced that the Company’s patented Nansulate® PT thermal insulation and corrosion resistance coating has been incorporated into the first display home of a LandCorp alternative housing project in Seville Grove, Western Australia. The deal was finalized by the Company’s Australian distributor, Insulwest. The innovative new home was built by 20*20 Pty. Ltd. within 14 days as part of a Western Australia State...
Chino Hills’ first permanent Government Center is under construction at City Center Drive in Chino Hills. The $91 million project includes a new city hall, library, police station and fire administration headquarters as well as a parking structure with subterranean and four stories of above ground parking. T.B. Penick, one of Southern California’s largest and most trusted contractors, was selected to do the structural concrete work for the Chino Hills Government Center campus. Contracts were...
Elero’s Econom 0 is a maintenance-free electric linear actuator for active facade systems that control building heating loads and glare, and improve occupant viewscapes. These stainless-steel-clad, weather-resistant actuators are appropriate for outdoor or indoor use, and can also contribute to natural ventilation systems.
CEMEX Inc., the nation’s largest cement and ready-mix company, announced today that due to escalating fuel prices the company will raise concrete prices $25 per cubic yard nationwide effective October 1, 2008. “Mounting fuel prices have created the need for a ready-mix price increase,” said Gilberto Perez, President of CEMEX USA. “We have put forth this new, transparent pricing structure that will allow our customers to count on a firm price through January 2010. We are effectively removing...
The SunMate mounts vertically on the side of a home or building; it circulates cool room air through a solar absorber plate, and then sends it back inside, warmed. A thermostat turns on a small, 7-watt circulating fan in the system when the absorber plate heats up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit, and turns it back off again when that temperature gets down to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
TecCrete and Nexus access flooring from Haworth have achieved SCS Indoor Advantage Gold certification for low emissions. The TecCrete concrete-and-steel system, which requires no finish flooring, is quiet and sturdy underfoot.
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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