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ACT Global Sports Earns Synthetic Turf Council Certification
STC certification another recognition of quality and reputation for leading artificial turf manufacturer. - December 09, 2009 - Act Global
Great House Designs Delivers Dream House Plans and Custom Home Designs to Donna & Patrick Rowan
Great House Design, an online retailer of pre made house plans and home designs that also specializes in custom house designs, delivers a customized dream house design to the couple Donna & Patrick Rowan. The Rowans had bought a starter home in the beginning of 2004, but since then their... - December 09, 2009 - Great House Design
Pennsylvania Hospital Goes Green with LEED Silver Certification
The Critical Care Building (CCB) at Geisinger Health System’s Wyoming Valley campus, part of architecture firm Francis Cauffman’s master plan, has received a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification, highlighting the hospital’s commitment to green building and energy-efficient operations. - December 06, 2009 - Francis Cauffman
PDGFazio Design Group Wins Another Dental Office Design Award
PDGFazio Design Group produces another award winning design. Mint Hill Dentistry in NC, recently won the 2009 Matsco “Dental Office Design of the Year” for group practice as the top award given in the national Matsco Dental Design Competition. Matsco, a leading provider of dental... - December 05, 2009 - PDGFazio
New York City’s First ‘Zero Energy Building’ Coming to the Red Hook Section of Brooklyn
Designs for New York’s first sustainable zero-energy, live/work building are nearing completion, with ground-breaking scheduled for February and completion planned for summer 2010. This structure is expected to become a distinctive new addition to the Red Hook section of Brooklyn. As defined... - December 03, 2009 - Redhook Green
New Jersey Architecture Firm Recognized for Excellence in Civic Stewardship, Preservation
Two prestigious design and preservation organizations honored Farewell Mills Gatsch Architects, LLC for its preservation of New Jersey government and educational landmarks, including Cass Gilbert’s early 20th-century Essex County Courthouse and Princeton University’s Whig Hall, which was transformed in the early 1970s by the late Charles Gwathmey. - December 03, 2009 - Farewell Mills Gatsch, LLC
Trust for Architectural Easements Announces Tour of Historic New York Apartment Building Courtyard
The Belnord is privately owned and access to its 22,000-square-foot courtyard is normally restricted. The Trust for Architectural Easements is organizing self-guided tours of the courtyard from December 1st through December 16th (2 p.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays only). Reservations are required. Please email rsvp@architecturaltrust.org to make a reservation. - December 02, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
BJAC Names Nancy A. Padgett as Marketing Director
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Nancy A. Padgett has been named as the firm’s new marketing director. In this position, Padgett will use her decades of... - December 02, 2009 - BJAC
BJAC Names New Communications Director
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm has promoted Rebecca Edmunds, former director of marketing, to the firm’s new communications director. In this... - November 26, 2009 - BJAC
America's Best Architecture & Design Schools 2010
DesignIntelligence publishes 11th annual edition of definitive rankings. - November 26, 2009 - Greenway Group
NASA Names Thermablok® to Its Top 49 Product Spin-off List for 2009
NASA's new aerogel technology, the highest R-value ever developed, now set to change the world. - November 24, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Special Christmas Networking Reception for Built Environment Professionals at the East London Design Show, Friday December 4th
Business Junction and Design Minded are holding a special networking reception aimed at design and built environment professionals, at The East London Design Show on Friday December 4th at 6.00pm in Shoreditch Town Hall. The event will offer a unique opportunity for London designers, architects and other construction professionals to network over a glass of wine and food, with all the show exhibitors previewing their work. Book here: http://www.businessjunction.co.uk/index.php/fuseaction/events. - November 23, 2009 - Business Junction
Ned Jennings Appointed Vice Chair of Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Small Business Committee
FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations worldwide, has announced that Ned Jennings, principal, senior mechanical engineer, and Raleigh office manager, was elected to the 2009/2010 Greater Raleigh... - November 21, 2009 - FreemanWhite
St. Joseph's Health System Breaks Ground on New Critical Care Facility in New Jersey, Inaugurating Phase III of Francis Cauffman's $250 Million Master Plan
On Thursday, November 12, St. Joseph’s Healthcare System (SJHS) broke ground for a new, $100-million, 230,000-sq.-ft. Critical Care Building (CCB), launching the expansion and renovation of St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in downtown Paterson, New Jersey. The project is part of the hospital's plan to improve its services and revitalize the urban area. - November 21, 2009 - Francis Cauffman
VHDRI Skies: Magic Hours, Out Now
Hyperfocal Design releases new High Dynamic Range Image (HDRI) collection, 'VHDRI Skies: Magic Hours.' Digital Art developer Hyperfocal Design has bowed to demands for a VHDRI sunset and twilight collection by offering a huge VHDRI collection with 20 sunset and twilight HDRs. The sky panoramas in Magic Hours weigh in at 14,000 x 7,000 pixels with super high dynamic range - up to 20 stops. Magic Hours is the third product in Hyperfocal's "V Series" of products. - November 20, 2009 - Hyperfocal Design
AIA Iowa Uses Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard at New Office
AIA Iowa, a chapter of the American Institute of Architects, has moved to a new office and is using QA Graphics’ Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard (EEED) to educate the public on the office’s sustainable interior. After 15 years at the 1000 Walnut Street location, AIA Iowa has... - November 20, 2009 - QA Graphics
Six Flags Mexico Purchases Cafe Umbrellas from Shade Systems
Shade Systems announces it has provided its innovative Cafe Umbrellas to Six Flags Mexico. Cafe Umbrellas by Shade Systems feature a cantilevered (offset) design for maximum seating underneath, and one-crank opening and closing - suitable for restaurants, hotels, resorts, and theme parks looking for durable commercial umbrellas. - November 19, 2009 - Shade Systems, Inc.
BJAC Awarded UNCW Marine Sciences Biotechnology Research Facility
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that BJAC’s Charlotte office has been awarded the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) Center for Marine Sciences... - November 19, 2009 - BJAC
Brainworks, Inc. Launches a Much Needed New Service for the Design Industry
From "Thought to Finish" - the Brainworks, Inc. service revolutionizes business-as-usual in the architecture and design industries. Matching art and artisans, this creative services company focuses on the details of architectural design including decorative painting, venetian plaster, art procurement and consulting, mosaic tile, decorative metalwork, inlay flooring, signs and illustration, gold and silver leafing, architectural photography and more - November 18, 2009 - Brainworks, Inc.
Full Circle Marketing Now Offering Consulting Services for Architectural/Building Products Industry
Full Circle Marketing Communications, a full-service advertising and public relations agency, which has specialized in architectural and building product clients for the past 20 years is now operating as Full Circle Marketing Consultants. Gary Homsey, president of Full Circle Marketing, indicated... - November 17, 2009 - Full Circle Marketing
Balfour Beatty Construction to Acquire SpawMaxwell Company
Expanding capabilities for both companies, while increasing Texas footprint. - November 15, 2009 - SpawMaxwell
Birdair, Inc. to Exhibit at Expo Estádio 2009 in São Paulo, Brazil
Explore the Aesthetic, Functional and Sustainable Benefits of Tensile Architecture for Stadiums and Sporting Venues - November 13, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.
BJAC’s Chief Operations Officer Named Treasurer of Triangle CREW
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Jenna Geigerman, chief operations officer, has been named treasurer of the Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (Triangle CREW)... - November 13, 2009 - BJAC
GlacialLight Launches GL-BR20, a 5W AC-LED Bulb
New BR20 LED light from GlacialLight! The GL-BR20 replaces Halogen lamps and fits many traditional light sockets. - November 12, 2009 - GlacialTech Inc
FreemanWhite Honored as One of Charlotte’s Best Places to Work
FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations worldwide, has been named as one of Charlotte’s Best Places to Work by the Charlotte Business Journal. The award acknowledges companies in the... - November 12, 2009 - FreemanWhite
AIA Huron Valley Announces 2009 Honor Awards Recipients
Ann Arbor firms Lord Aeck & Sargent, Inc., David Milling Architects, Hobbs+Black Associates, Inc. Quinn Evans Architects and Cornerstone Design Inc. among those recognized. - November 12, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Huron Valley
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Wins More ‘Oscars’
Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands has been voted the ‘World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort,” for the second year running at the World Travel Awards 2009 grand finals held in London on Sunday. - November 11, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Awards Recognise Te Manava Luxury Villas as ‘Australasia’s Leading Villas’
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa (managed by Pacific Resort), Cook Islands has been voted “Australasia's Leading Villas” and “Cook Islands Leading Villas” at the World Travel Awards 2009 regional finals held in London on Saturday. - November 11, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Archinature Drafting and Illustration Services Firm Wins First Place in the Focal Press Photoshop Challenge
Archinature Drafting and Illustration services firm wins first place in the Focal Press Photoshop Challenge for their use of digital photo manipulation in Photoshop. - November 11, 2009 - Archinature
Altering Perceptions: Art Exhibition Reinforces International Real Estate Firm's Green Message
Environmental art exhibition at 499 Park Avenue, New York City provides a unique way to communicate Hines' leadership role in sustainable development and building's Energy Star rating to tenants, visitors and staff. - November 10, 2009 - DSA Fine Arts Ltd
All Eyes Should Continue on Biscayne Boulevard as a New, State-of-the-Art Office and Retail Center is Underway
Bay Point Center, located at 3915 Biscayne Boulevard, features a completely renovated four-story commercial building in the heart of Miami within walking distance of the Design District. The building’s design merges the charm of ‘Miami Art Deco’ with the clean elegance of modern, contemporary interiors - November 05, 2009 - Chariff Realty Group
Novoceram, French Leading Brand for Charme Ceramics, Presents Its World at Cersaie 2009
Novoceram, French leading brand for Charme ceramics, starts at Cersaie 2009 a new chapter for its creativity, showing the new stand EcoVintage, a magic woods made of eco-sustainable ceramics and vintage fabrics. - November 05, 2009 - Novoceram
Feyereisen Studios Presents Stillwater Lift Bridge Model for the Blind at Minnesota Architects Convention
The architectural model builder displays lift bridge model at American Institute of Architects convention to engage participation of low vision individuals - November 05, 2009 - Feyereisen Studios
BJAC Named to Zweig Letter 2009 Hot Firm List
Lou Jurkowski, founder and chief executive officer of BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional service for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm has been named to the Zweig Letter 2009 Hot Firm List. - November 05, 2009 - BJAC
FIFA Selects ACT Global Sports as a Preferred Producer for Football Turf
Governing body of soccer launches global initiative to enhance synthetic turf quality - October 31, 2009 - Act Global
Flying 3D Launches New Website for Low-Cost 3D Visualisations and Animations
Flying 3D, a sister company to creative agency Flying Kite, has just launched a dedicated 3D visualisation and animation website at www.flying3d.co.uk Flying 3D are a specialist design visualisation and animation company, creating 3D computer generated images (CGI’s) and animations for... - October 31, 2009 - Flying 3D
BJAC’s Construction Administrator Earns Certified Construction Contract Administrator Designation
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Christina Graham, construction administrator at BJAC, has earned the Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)... - October 30, 2009 - BJAC
Understanding the Love That Has Gone Into Creating a Beautiful Crafted Show Home in Tuscany
The meticulous renovation of an apartment in a historical villa in Tuscany. The materials used and hidden technology to create a home for the joy of living, a Realitalia Lifestyle Solution Home. - October 29, 2009 - Realitalia
Eco-Friendly Land Developer Dennis Gilligan Wins Lifetime Achievement Award from Home Builders Association of Maryland
Dennis Gilligan, a Maryland resident and land developer who believes in Going Green, has worked tirelessly to produce economically and environmentally viable communities throughout the tri-state area of Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania throughout the course of his lifetime. Gilligan has been honored with the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from the HBAM association. - October 28, 2009 - Craftsmen Developers, LLC
New Marble Borders Available in US Market
Stone Pride released a new marble border called Aroma. It’s picture is available at www.stone-pride.com and can be shipped immediately from Anaheim, CA. - October 28, 2009 - Stone Pride International Corp.
Hot Trends from Fall Furniture Market
The October 2009 High Point Furniture Market was trendsetting as always, leading the way for the top trends in 2010. Discover the top hot ticket items from market. - October 27, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
AREA International is Appointed the Exclusive Representation of Oasis12 Luxury Boutique Condominiums in Playa del Carmen
AREA International, a Real Estate Brokerage and Consulting firm, based in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, is proud to be appointed the exclusive representation of Oasis 12, Luxury Boutique Condominiums by the Canadian-Mexican partnership Lisgar Capital, S.A. de C.V. AREA International is launching a brand new ownership experience to accompany an already stellar level of development and design. - October 25, 2009 - AREA International
FreemanWhite Completes Bon Secours St. Francis Institute for Chronic Health Project
Frank Brooks, AIA, ACHA, chairman and managing partner at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations in the United States, has announced that the firm has completed construction on the Bon Secours St. - October 24, 2009 - FreemanWhite
BJAC Hires New Healthcare Architectural Intern
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Tan Zheng has been hired as the new healthcare architectural intern. In this role, Zheng will be responsible for producing... - October 24, 2009 - BJAC
AIA Grand Valley Among Collaborators for Joint Association Meeting
Presentation on Nov. 5 in Grand Rapids to discuss the legal issues of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and IDP (Integrated Project Delivery). - October 23, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Grand Valley
Carlton Hobbs and Jean-Luc Baroni Present "In the Grand Manner," an Exhibition of Master Works of Art and Furniture, Jan. 22-Feb. 2, 2010 at Carlton Hobbs, 60 E. 93rd St
Carlton Hobbs, the eminent international antiques dealer, and Jean- Luc Baroni, one of the leading international fine art specialists, are pleased to announce that an exhibition entitled “In the Grand Manner,” will open on January 22 to February 2, 2010 at the Carlton Hobbs Gallery, 60... - October 22, 2009 - Carlton Hobbs LLC
Construction Art Forms Strategic Alliance with MW Solar from Baden Baden, Germany Complementing Green Alternative Solutions Portfolio
Construction Art LLC, a leading energy alternative solutions provider for commercial residential and public sectors, announced today its alliance with MW Solar from Baden Baden, Germany to provide the latest European solar technology and German engineering precision in order to accelerate its growing demand for the implementation of Solar Projects across the nation. - October 22, 2009 - Construction Art a subsidiary of Krebs Ventures LLC
Gruskin Group™ Developed Leed® Prototype for New Verizon Wireless Store in Casper, Wy
Nation’s First Verizon Wireless Retail Store to Earn LEED Certification - October 21, 2009 - Gruskin Group
FreemanWhite Recognized Among Largest North Carolina Architectural Firms
Ned Jennings, principal at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations worldwide, has announced that the firm has been recognized as one of the largest architectural firms in North Carolina on the... - October 18, 2009 - FreemanWhite
U.S. Department of Energy Awards Thermablok-Insulated “Refract House” First Place in Architecture in the 2009 Solar Decathlon Competition
Team California took the lead in the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon by winning the architecture contest with a score of 98 out of a possible 100. A jury of professional architects praised the Refract House, calling it “beautiful in every respect,” and applauding Team California’s student architects and designers for its "excellent project documentation, crystal-clear concept, and successful translation of regional architecture." - October 17, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.