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Moonlight USA, Inc. Signs SESCO Lighting Hospitality Division for East Coast Representation

Moonlight USA, Inc. President Dieter Kondek has signed an agreement with SESCO Lighting Hospitality Division for representation on the East Coast of the United States. The agreement will provide a strong presence for Moonlight’s unique, unbreakable globe lighting to hotel and resort project designers. - April 27, 2009 - Moonlight USA, Inc.

Café Umbrellas from Shade Systems Win MVP Award Two Years in a Row

Café Umbrellas from Shade Systems, an innovative portable collapsible shade structure wins Most Valuable Product award two years running. - April 25, 2009 - Shade Systems, Inc.

Custom Home of the Year for Design Awarded for an Unprecedented 2nd Time to John Lively & Associates

John Lively & Associates is named the residential design firm for the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas 2009 "Custom Home of the Year" award for the second time. John Lively & Associates is named the residential design firm for the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas 2009 "Custom Home of the Year" award for the second time. This is the crowning achievement for the Dallas / Ft. Worth design firm who has a strong history of awards for industry-leading Architectural designs. - April 25, 2009 - John Lively & Associates

SUNOPTICS - High Performance Prismatic Daylighting Solutions - Energy Efficiency from the Sun for a Fraction of the Cost of Solar

Sunoptics, the inventor of the plastic prismatic skylight and leader in high performance prismatic daylighting solutions since 1978, is pleased to announce their latest innovation, the Sunoptics LightCube(TM). - April 23, 2009 - SUNOPTICS High Performance Prismatic Daylighting

BJAC’s Dan Ludwig Earns LEED Certification

Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Dan Ludwig, project architect at BJAC, has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design... - April 23, 2009 - BJAC

Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press Promote Sustainability and Historic Preservation in New York

Focusing on walkable urban centers and away from drivable suburban sprawl will require federal policy leadership and local action to change regulations. Many areas of the United States have zoning and building codes that discourage historic building rehabilitation and the creation of sustainable urban communities due to ambiguous terminology and the interpretive whims of the code officials. - April 22, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements

‘Place Economics’ Topic of Preservation Group’s Lecture Series

The Erie Center for Design & Preservation (ECDP) marks Preservation Month at a free public seminar on Saturday, May 9, 2 p.m. at the Erie Insurance Auditorium, 100 Erie Insurance Place. Architect and author Donovan Rypkema’s lecture,‘place economics’, will explain how... - April 22, 2009 - Erie Art Museum

Trust for Architectural Easements' Successful Sustainability and Historic Preservation Discussion Series Hits the Road. Next Stop - Boston and NY

The Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press, co-sponsors of the successful and innovative Sustainability and Historic Preservation Thought Leader Discussion Series held from January to March in Washington, DC, are taking the popular discussion series on the road. The first panel... - April 22, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements

Constructive Trade LLC Announces Partnership with Green Building Projects

Today, the buzz in the construction project industry is all about going ‘green’. But what exactly does that mean? And what’s the most cost-effective method of going about it? - April 22, 2009 - Constructive Trade LLC

Green Nanotech Helps Consumers and Industry Save Money While Saving the Earth

Nanotechnology has been the talk of science for creating new drug delivery systems and making electronics smaller, but a U.S. company, Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Ticker: INTK), has brought nanotech down to earth and made it ‘green’ at the same time. The company’s approach to... - April 21, 2009 - Constructive Trade LLC

RGC Design Introduces "The Complete Guide to Playground Development," a Comprehensive Guide to Building a Fun, Safe Playground

In his new book, The Complete Guide to Playground Development, author Robert Collins of RGC Design takes readers through the process of building a playground. From design through construction, and every step in between, this book will guide you to your dream playground. Written in a clear and... - April 18, 2009 - RGC Design

Birdair, Inc. Co-Sponsors Architectural Lecture at the University of Buffalo

Architect and Structural Engineer Charles Walker Speaks to Students, Local Architects on the Technical Realization of Complex Structures at Third Annual Birdair Lecture. - April 18, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.

MKW Industries Announces - TheCADVisors.com - a New Social Network for the AEC Community

A new Social Network has just opened that is geared to the Professional Engineer, Architects and CAD Community. The place to ‘socialize’ and find or give help and show off your work. - April 17, 2009 - MKW Industries, Inc.

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival Slates World Premiere of Eminent Domain Documentary "Begging for Billionaires" as "Best of Fest" Selection

Long-awaited public screening of "Begging for Billionaires: The Attack on Property Rights in America" slated for 3 p.m., Saturday, May 2, at the Oak Street Cinema, 309 Oak St. SE in Minneapolis, Minn. - April 16, 2009 - Begging for Billionaires

FreemanWhite Names Associate

Ned Jennings, principal at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations in the United States, has announced that Mary Miller has been promoted to an associate with the firm. Miller has been with... - April 16, 2009 - FreemanWhite

Sarasota Landscape Lighting Company Owners to Help Sponsor Meals on Wheels Fundraising Event

On April 18,2009, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Sarasota will help sponsor of the upcoming Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee 16th Annual Tropical Nights Event - the major fundraising event for Meals on Wheel Plus of Manatee. - April 15, 2009 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting

Lighthouse Launches HELIOS LED Informative System for Digital Out-of-Home Communication

Continuing to expand its lineup of innovative LED display products, Lighthouse Technologies Ltd., a leading LED technology provider announced today the launch of HELIOS (High Efficiency LED Informative Operations System), a powerful DOOH (Digital Out-Of-Home) system that delivers and manages your... - April 15, 2009 - Lighthouse Technologies Limited

Linda Kulka Named to the 2009 Book of Leaders

Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Linda Kulka, director of interiors, was named a Mover and Shaker by Business Leader magazine’s 2009 Book... - April 15, 2009 - BJAC

Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press Promote Sustainability and Historic Preservation in Boston April 23, 2009 at the Boston Public Library

In the next twenty years, the number of urban dwellers worldwide will swell to an estimated five-billion people. Redeveloping our existing built resources to accommodate this growth will determine the future of our cities and regions, the natural environment, and the health and human welfare of all of the earth’s inhabitants. As we face the challenges of climate change and diminishing fossil fuel resources, how will urban areas accommodate a growing population while minimizing resource use? - April 14, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements

Diamond Blade Dealer Provides Better Online Customer Experience

New DiamondBladeDealer.com website redesign offers same low prices with enhanced features. - April 14, 2009 - Diamond Blade Dealer

Cutting Edge, Responsible Lighting Has a New Place to Stay in Chicago

Lightswitch Architectural Brings Light to a New City Hotel. - April 11, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural

Museum Director Speaks at Mercyhurst, Pitt: Putting Green Ideas Into Action

Erie Art Museum Director John Vanco, joined by architect Anne Chen of Pittsburgh’s Edge Studio, will speak in conjunction with Earth Week activities sponsored by Mercyhurst College and the University of Pittsburgh. Both presentations will discuss the green-building aspects of the Erie Art... - April 11, 2009 - Erie Art Museum

Lead Sheet - Time to Dispel the Myths

From time to time lead sheet has been subject to public concern regarding its suitability as a roofing material. To address this concern head on, the European Lead Sheet Industry Association (ELSIA) has released a technical brochure that summarises the conclusions of independent research carried... - April 09, 2009 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association

Dan Fields Named to the 2009 Book of Leaders

Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Dan Fields, principal at BJAC, was named a Charlotte Impact Entrepreneur by Business Leader magazine’s... - April 09, 2009 - BJAC

OstermanCron Launches DIRTT Movable Walls and Access Floors

OstermanCron, a premier office furniture dealer headquartered in Cincinnati, unveiled DIRTT, a line of Agile Architectural Solutions including movable walls, access floors, and modular power. So what’s the DIRTT difference? It’s green and clean. DIRTT Walls are pre-engineered, pre-manufactured, and horizontally support new and existing office furniture and storage. They virtually eliminate construction waste and any future renovation waste – no demolition, dumping, procuring and re-building. - April 05, 2009 - OstermanCron

Anthony Murray Named Associate at FreemanWhite

Ned Jennings, principal at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations in the United States, has announced that Anthony Murray has been promoted to an associate with the firm. Murray is also a senior... - April 05, 2009 - FreemanWhite

A Ray of Light in the Dismal Building Sector

London Professor to Lead Summer Architecture Course in Florence. A ray of light in the dismal building sector -The Florence Institute of Design International is to offer a summer architecture course, to be led by Prof. Karin Templin, an authority in Florentine architecture from Kingston... - April 05, 2009 - The Florence Institute of Design International

World’s First Truly Sustainable Homes: Generates More Energy Than They Consume and Can Withstand the Forces of Nature

The ReGen Group™, LLC announced that it has signed a contract valued at over $2M with OceanSafe, Inc., a manufacturer of steel structural insulated panels, to develop the Nation’s first mass-produced truly sustainable homes: the OceanSafe Sustainable Home. The ReGen Group™, a... - April 03, 2009 - The REGEN Group

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to Receive Tensioned Membrane Roof from Birdair, Inc.

Birdair to Serve as Roofing Sub-Contractor for Three FIFA 2010 World Cup Stadiums - April 03, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.

Balfour Beatty's David Preston Inducted Into Constructor Hall of Fame

Since 2001, Texas A&M University has honored leaders in the construction industry with its annual Constructor Hall of Fame Award. On March 26, the university inducted David Preston, vice president at Balfour Beatty Construction, into its hall of fame as an industry leader who has significantly... - April 02, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Jim Briglia Earns LEED Certification

Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Jim Briglia, an architect at the firm who is responsible for architectural design, construction, construction... - April 02, 2009 - BJAC

Road Blocker and Boom Gate for Car Parks

Car park operators understand just how daring people can be when they do not want to pay for parking. Running through aluminum boom arms, tailgating or fooling safety equipment to hold open boom gates are just some of the tricks. - April 01, 2009 - Leda Vannaclip

Mod-Model - Beasley & Henley at Ovation Tower

The award-winning designers of Beasley & Henley Interior Design created a masterpiece with their newest model for JMC Development, The Ovation Penthouse. Located in St. Petersburg, FL, the Ovation is a new tower with million dollar condos and fabulous panoramic vistas! Principal Designer Troy... - March 27, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design

Birdair, Inc. to Exhibit at AIA Expo 2009

Explore the Aesthetic, Functional and Sustainable Benefits of Tensile Architecture at Booth #4863. - March 27, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.

Staffelbach Names New Vice President

Nationally-recognized interior architect and design firm, Staffelbach, has named Art Bloodworth, NCIDQ, to the position of Vice President. This is the first such executive promotion in the design department of Staffelbach which has always been (and still is) headed by founder and creative principal... - March 27, 2009 - Staffelbach

Staffelbach Names Individual and Collective Achievements

Nationally-recognized interior architecture and design firm, Staffelbach, is honored to announce the following achievements have been made: - March 27, 2009 - Staffelbach

Dallas Design Firm Retained by Texas University

Nationally-recognized interior architecture and design firm, Staffelbach, has been retained by Texas State University for projects spanning “indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery” for the university’s San Marcos campus. This assignment names Staffelbach as one of three... - March 27, 2009 - Staffelbach

Tennessee Selects Studio A, Inc., for Long-Range Rec Plan

Heritage Strategies Group, a subsidiary of Studio A., Inc. an architectural firm in Charleston, has inked a contract from the State of Tennessee to prepare that state's 2010-2020 Tennessee State Recreation Plan. The contract includes the state’s 2020 Land and Water Vision Plan as well as the... - March 27, 2009 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.

Exclusive Lighting Solutions Now Offering Complete Lutron Lighting Control Systems

Exclusive Lighting Solutions has just launched with an innovative approach to lighting control system design. With a comprehensive, easy-to-use site, ELS empowers project design team members who are not direct providers of Lighting Control Systems. ELS now provides full-service Lutron lighting control system design and engineering. - March 27, 2009 - Exclusive Lighting Solutions

The Castilian Dorm Serving the University of Texas Receives Upgrades

University of Texas students as well as those attending Austin Community College continue to rank The Castilian their #1 choice for student housing with new improvements almost complete and more on the way. The Castilian’s current amenities include: Newly renovated indoor heated swimming... - March 26, 2009 - Campus Acquisitions

Lightswitch Architectural Agrees, Your Lightswitch Is Your Vote

Lightswitch Architectural Observes Earth Hour on March 28th, 2009. - March 26, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural

Follansbee® to Exhibit at AIA Expo 2009

Visit Booth #6361 to Learn More About Follansbee Metal Roofing Products - March 26, 2009 - Follansbee

BJAC Wins Business Leader Magazine’s Business Champions Award

Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm that offers professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced the firm has won the Business Champions award presented by Business Leader magazine and Wake Technical Community... - March 25, 2009 - BJAC

Worlds Most Energy Efficient Source of Lighting

Worlds thinnest lamp and the worlds most energy efficient source of light. Visit lighttapemalta.com for all the info you need. Ideal lighting for architecture, marine, auto interior designs and much more.... - March 25, 2009 - LightTape Malta

PropertyShark.com Adds Hampton's Residential for Sale Listings; Over 2000 Million-Dollar Homes Currently on the Market

PropertyShark.com today officially announced the addition of a new residential for sale section dedicated to Hampton’s homes for sale. The continually updated Hampton’s listings are free to post and view. To browse Hampton’s homes for sale, go to:... - March 24, 2009 - PropertyShark.com

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