Green Void / LAVA

Architects: LAVA - Chris Bosse, Tobias Wallisser and Alexander Rieck Location: Sydney, Australia Project year: 2008 Project Team: Chris Bosse, ... in naturally evolving systems, feeds directly into a production-line of sail-making-software and digital ... , the work succeeds in its quest for optimum efficiency in material usage, construction weight [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 13:30:19

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Cal-a-Vie: French Romance in Southern California

Remember this house designed by Cote de Texas Top Designer #7 Gerrie Bremermann?   The house is owned by Terri and John Havens, of New Orleans ... on a massive restoration and remodeling, turning the picturesque property into a French dream.  California ... trek to France each year to collect furniture, construction materials and even buildings to bring [more...]

Date: 2008-10-11 07:30:00

red red wine.

finally we got a fridge! in the house... ...we spend months with out one and is nice to finally have where to put the ice that used to just melt in ... about those nothing x nothing houses made with cheap construction material that probably made the houses feel like they were on fire.if matucana was a private thing i wouldnt care at all but being [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 15:51:00

UN wants all Gaza borders opened (AP)

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Date: 2009-01-21 00:46:06

Unique, giant coconut shell-made products

Three craftsmen from the southern province of Ben Tre, or the kingdom of coconuts, used 25,000 coconut-shell buttons to make a huge tea pot, ... and processing.Other commercial activities were also highlighted during the festival, such as high-quality products in agriculture, industry, aquaculture, garments and textiles, and construction materials [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 06:03:00

Knoll? Twist Stool with Seat Cushion

Designed by AMAT-3 The celebrated Spanish manufacturer, AMAT-3, adheres to a philosophy of designing products that are elegant and functional ... environmentally friendly; constructed of recyclable materials and GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified ... AMAT-3′ chairs and bar-height tables. Indoor or outdoor, residential or commercial, the Knoll [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 12:27:27

Revamped LEED ratings emphasize climate, energy conservation

By Michael Burnham Greenwire: BOSTON — The U.S. Green Building Council is remodeling its LEED rating system for buildings, ... construction materials, optimizing indoor air quality and reducing water consumption. However, a full ... that is 12 percent more efficient than the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 17:54:22

EDAG To Unveil Light Car Open Source

EDAG (Engineering & Design, AG) from Germany has just unveiled its concept that will see action at the Geneva Motor Show in March, boasting key elements that center around materials and construction. The official name isn’t easy to remember though - Light Car - Open Source is not precisely what… software news iphone windows [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 22:44:29

QUEENS PIER, RAMSEY- WHY SAVE NOW? - MY WORLD

Queens Pier Ramsey - To save or not to save?I was going to The Grand Island Hotel and it's close next month but today we had breaking news ... building materials during construction, ran along the centre and retained for baggage transport ... , the Manx government on saving or not saving. This means provide a £5million restoration plan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 00:01:00

I watched Obama’s speech today. It was a good speech but he continues not to give any specifics to what he plans to do ... to allow in construction materials, but so far only basic humanitarian supplies have been let [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 02:58:00

Our "Third Senator" Indicted by Grand Jury

The most senior (and it's said most powerful) Republican in the U.S ... and materials he received from a construction company. Veco Corp. actually lifted Stevens' house ... grill. If you have had any remodeling done lately, you know that's a pretty sweet deal. Normally [more...]

Date: 2008-07-29 23:37:05

Sitting Ergonomically Correct

The aerion chairs are not upholstered, but is constructed of a flexible mesh material called a pellicle ... is contoured to remove pressure from the thighs so circulation isn’t inhibited. 3. The patented Pellicle suspension distributes weight uniformly. 4. The soft flexible material molds itself to the shape [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 05:05:15

Covalence Ethical Ranking 2008

Press Release | Geneva (Switzerland) ... of production, Social sponsorship, Waste management, Information to consumer, Eco-innovative product ... ; Construction & Materials: Holcim; Financial Services: Goldman Sachs; Food & Beverages: Unilever [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 23:40:41

Tyvek why you should use it

Tyvek is a very common material that is used in home construction ... escape from the interior of the home, helping to prevent mold growth and rot, but it also resists any ... think about their house, they think about whether or not they want brick or wood, stucco or concrete [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 13:15:12

LAistory: Pilgrimage Bridge

Photo of Pilgrimage Bridge via Historic Bridges of the United States Recently there was a brief news item on LAist (and some ensuing traffic headaches) about some construction materials spilling onto the 101 Hollywood Freeway near the Pilgrimage Bridge [more...]

Date: 2008-09-21 14:21:49

EDAG presents Light Car concept for Geneva

German firm EDAG - short for Engineering & Design, AG - has unveiled its latest concept for a futuristic car ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The car's key elements center around materials and construction, though its official [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 01:11:14

Strong Building Foundations

Strong Building Foundations December 12th, 2008 Buildings and towers, in addition to their design and structure, ... concrete is an ancient type of construction material made with concrete cast in a reusable mold or “ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 11:38:18

Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre - HBBH Architects

Architects: Hotson Bakker Boniface Haden architects + urbanistes Location: Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada Principal in charge: Bruce Haden Project Architect: Brady Dunlop Project Team: Norm Hotson, Stephanie Forsythe, Tina Hubert, Julie Bogdanowicza Project year: 2006 Site Area: 1,600 acre Constructed Area: 1,115 sqm Materials: [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 11:56:58

HBPI - 75% Pullback From Lows

Huttig Building Products, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes millwork, building materials, and wood products used in new residential construction, home improvement, remodeling, and repair work in the United States. It offers millwork products that include exterior and interior doors, pre [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 14:59:37

Making Organic Wild Bird Seed Mix - IMPORTANT

Making Organic Wild Bird Seed Mixhttp://www.theorganicreport.com/pages/408_organic_wild_bird_feed ... for books with plans on constructing feeders, often out of recycled materials. Even if you live [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:38:00

Proposals . . . and proposals

Architectural, engineering and construction industry marketers face constant challenges in responding to RFP deadlines -- especially when technical staff fail to provide materials in a timely manner [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 11:31:00

Jimmy Fallon Taking “Late Night” In A Green Direction

SNL alum Jimmy Fallon is taking over for Conan O’Brien this coming March 2nd — and his new studio digs are going to be as green as ... with recycled metals and using all green lighting. We are starting (construction) from scratch so it is NBC’ ... . This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 02:41:34

A look back at 2007 housing predictions

#fullpost{display:inline;}In looking back at material from a year ago as part of doing the normal year-end things around here, ... housing reports."Although residential construction continues to sag, some indications suggest [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 16:13:00

New Building Materials Go Green

The year’s newest home-building technologies are related to green building and reducing the amount of energy that is consumed every day, such as  low-energy choices, including light-emitting diodes and manifold plumbing systems.  Whether residential or commercial and remodeling, they are becoming prevalent in new construction [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:52:19

Romero house / at103

Architects: at103 / Julio Amezcua + Francisco Pardo Location: Queretaro, Mexico Project Team: Jorge Vazquez, Arturo Peniche Constructed Area: ... The proposal responds to an specific program for a 4 members family. The design is developed ... the house, considering the use of materials and the program that each box contains. The stone [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 18:00:00

Green Houses Will Reap Sales in New Market

Home builders that embrace green construction strategies will be in the best place to increase sales as the housing market changes, ... to be looking for more than just energy efficiency.  Features like recycled materials, indoor air quality [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 15:02:36

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