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Award-Winning House by Frank Harmon to be Featured on Triangle Modernist Homes Tour
For the first time, the public gets to tour the intriguing modern home that seems to float high above Crabtree Creek in Raleigh. - March 15, 2009 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Toledo Outdoor Lighting Business to Feature Latest in Contemporary Outdoor Lighting Fixtures
Toledo Outdoor Lighting Company, NiteLites of Toledo Lima to unveil the latest in their line of outdoor lighting contemporary lighting fixtures at Toledo Home Remodeler’s Association (THRA) Home and Garden Show. The event runs from March 13th through March 15th at the Seagate Center in Toledo, OH. - March 13, 2009 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Wayfinding Solution Announces Full Webpage Update
Wayfinding Solution updates webpage design, and adds new project portfolio galleries. - March 13, 2009 - Wayfinding Solution
Surface Consulting Completes the Exterior of Lutgert Home on Venetian Bay
Surface Consulting is pleased to announce its involvement in the completion of a prominent residence on Venetian Bay. Utilizing specialty stuccos that bring authentic European character to home exteriors, the Naples-based company recently finished the exterior surface of the luxury home built for... - March 13, 2009 - Surface Consulting
InteliSum’s New Florida Office Reaches Out to Eastern United States
InteliSum announces the opening of its Eastern United States Office. - March 12, 2009 - InteliSum Inc.
Studio A, Heritage Strategy Group Join Forces
Studio A, Inc., an award-winning architecture firm in Charleston, SC, has joined forces with Heritage Strategy Group to bring a specialized planning component to the firm’s offerings. Heritage Strategy Group (http://heritagestrategy.wordpress.com) is a planning initiative, headed by Edwin... - March 12, 2009 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
Stephen Zwick Joins RipBang Studios as Principal
As Principal of Architecture and Interiors, Zwick will insure the quality of design and documentation across all projects. - March 10, 2009 - RipBang Studios
BJAC Named Fifth Largest Architect Firm in the Triangle
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 that the firm has been named the fifth largest architect firm in the Triangle by Triangle Business... - March 08, 2009 - BJAC
3M Company Provides Value Engineering for Buildings
3M Company has introduced new products to help the architectural community value engineer commercial buildings. In today's economic environment, building owners are seeking the input of architects to reduce costs in ongoing building projects. 3M Company has recently introduced DI-NOC Architectural... - March 06, 2009 - Energy Products Distribution
Lightswitch Architectural Provides Solid Insights at US Department of Energy Meeting
Lightswitch Architectural Principal, Avraham Mor, presents SSL facts and a call to press on with research at “Transformations in Lighting," a solid-state lighting workshop, hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on February 3-5, 2009 in San Francisco, CA. - March 06, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural
AVD Australia Wins AMX Best Projects 2009 Award for The Energy-Efficient Residence
AVD Australia has won the prestigious AMX Best Projects Award 2009 for its innovative and ground-breaking ‘Energy-Efficient Residence’. The residence, which was once a four storey- sweat shop in the heart of the city, is now a five-storey family home built around an atrium and central... - March 04, 2009 - avd.com.au
Duke's "Green" Conservation Center Wins Wood Design Award
Raleigh architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, uses wood construction and application for the university's first LEED Gold structure. - March 04, 2009 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Securapost Bollards Go Twisted and Grooved
Bollards made of pipe have traditionally come in a plain stainless or painted finish. Leda Vannaclip, makers of Securapost now have the added options of both grooved or twisted finishes. - March 04, 2009 - Leda Vannaclip
Balfour Beatty Construction Awarded $293 Million Jail Expansion Project
Balfour Beatty Construction announced today the award of the Mecklenburg County Jail expansion project in Charlotte, North Carolina. The award comes through a joint venture team composed of Balfour Beatty Construction, Rodgers Builders, Trotter Development Group, and Lockman-Brooks Marketing... - March 02, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Steven Burns Elevated to the AIA College of Fellows
Steven Burns, FAIA, President and CEO of Orange Loft, LLC, developers of ArchiOffice and EngineerOffice software is one of 112 architects who have been elevated to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) prestigious College of Fellows. This honor is awarded to members who have made a significant... - March 02, 2009 - Orange Loft, LLC
Pfister Energy Opens New Offices in Baltimore
Pfister Energy, Inc., in partnership with Cole Roofing, has opened new offices in Baltimore, Maryland in order to expand the company's installation footprint and deliver building-integrated solar and other turnkey renewable energy projects to the Mid-Atlantic region. - February 27, 2009 - Pfister Energy, Inc.
Hopfoot’s Vasca to be Featured in the Custom Home Magazine’s March Issue
Hopfoot, provider of fine Italian interior décor products, will be featured in the “Custom Home,” March, 2009 issue for their Vasca bathtub. - February 26, 2009 - Hopfoot, LLC
Muros Launches New European Wall Panel System in New Zealand for Stone, Concrete, Brick, Wood and Rock Settings
Proven Ceiling and Wall Panel System Provides Exciting Options for Architects and Designers. The Muros panel system brings to life real European environments – walls, ceilings, pillars, beams, arches, corbels, doors and more. The fibreglass-based decorative panels project an authentic colour, texture and appearance. To the eye and touch panels look and feel like natural materials - with all the benefits of wall panels. - February 25, 2009 - Muros International - Decorative Wall Panels
BJAC Announces New Intern Architect
Dan Fields, principal at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm that offers professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Benjamin Ward has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, Ward will assist in the design, production and... - February 23, 2009 - BJAC
Home That Was the Set for the 13 Academy Award Nominated Benjamin Buttons, is Offered for Sale in Luxury Homes Magazine, the duPont REGISTRY
The ultimate movie prop and a chance to own and live in a piece of Hollywood History. - February 21, 2009 - duPont Publishing, Inc
Delaware North Companies Select RipBang Studios as Its Preferred Architectural Partner
RipBang Studios will develop new branded restaurant concepts for airports, sports venues, parks and resorts on behalf of Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality and food service. - February 20, 2009 - RipBang Studios
Homebuyers Discover Julie’s Jewel Box Collection
Small Homes for a Simpler, Greener Way of Life - February 20, 2009 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Birdair, Inc. Awarded Red Bull Arena Contract
New Soccer Stadium to Receive State-of-the-Art Roof and Cladding Systems. - February 20, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.
Rainharvesting Systems Ltd, One of the Largest Rainwater Harvesting Businesses in the UK, Launches a New Garden Rainwater System
Rainharvesting Systems Ltd, part of the Greenshop Group based in Bisley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK, which works in both the residential and commercial sectors, has launched a new garden irrigation system. The new launch coincides with the timing of the new British Standard Code of Practice for... - February 18, 2009 - Rainharvesting Systems Ltd
Mott's Teaming with the Community
Mott’s Contracting Services, Inc. took part in a significant community revitalization project in connection with the 2009 Super Bowl which included a large rehabilitation effort on the former central business district of Historic West Tampa. - February 17, 2009 - Mott's Contracting Services, Inc.
Balfour Beatty Construction's Al Petrangeli Receives Community Service Award
Division President and wife recognized for volunteer efforts within local community. - February 16, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Granite Countertop Atlanta Introduces a Quartz Countertop
Marble Supplier announces the release of Masada Stone in Atlanta and Alpharetta Georgia. - February 15, 2009 - G & L Marble Inc
Trust for Architectural Easements Helps Place Historic Boston Building on the National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the federal program that provides public recognition of our nation’s historic resources, whether architectural, cultural, or archaeological. - February 14, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
AIA Detroit and Lawrence Tech Faculty Members LeRoy and Veryser Headline Forum on Sustainable Architecture
Lawrence Tech in Southfield will host the free Feb. 17 event from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. - February 14, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Rowena Macaraeg Named President of RipBang Studios
RipBang Founding Partner Rowena Macaraeg will oversee quality control as the firm’s work becomes increasingly focused on experiential branding and environmental graphics. - February 13, 2009 - RipBang Studios
Birdair Tensile Roofing Structure Remains Intact 35 Years Later
University of La Verne Boasts World’s First Permanent Tensioned Membrane Roof. - February 13, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.
Free Marble Medallion Design Service Attracts US Customers
Stone Pride’s Free Marble Medallion Program has attached interests of many US customers. Customers from California to Pennsylvania have taken advantage of the free service and had their medallions designed by Stone Pride. - February 13, 2009 - Stone Pride International Corp.
Simmons & White, Inc. Helps Webelos of Cub Scout Pack 714 Earn Their Engineer Activity Pins
West Palm Beach, Florida engineer firm helps local Cub Scout Pack earn their Engineer Activity Pins. - February 12, 2009 - Simmons & White, Inc.
Trust for Architectural Easements Sponsors Sustainability and Historic Preservation Thought Leader Series
Experts to discuss how we regulate development to create a future that is environmentally, financially and socially sustainable. Panel Moderator: Rebecca Flora, Senior Vice President of Education and Research at the U.S. Green Building Council. Panelists: Chris Leinberger, Martine Combal, Chris Zimmerman. - February 12, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Frank Harmon Wins Two Custom Home Design Awards
Two houses designed by Frank Harmon Architect PA of Raleigh, NC, have received 2009 Custom Home Design Awards in the “less than 3000 square feet” category. The awards are presented by Custom Home Magazine. The 1800-square-foot Strickland-Ferris house in Raleigh received the coveted... - February 11, 2009 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Studio A Helps SC Medical College Win Preservation Award
This past spring, the 1802 Anderson House in downtown Charleston, once in complete disrepair, was transformed into much-needed office space for the Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Pharmacy. Last month, the Preservation Society of Charleston honored MUSC for its adaptive... - February 11, 2009 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
David Gauld Architect Wins 2009 A.R.E. Store Fixture Award
David Gauld Architect's design for the Lion Brand Yarn Studio in New York City has won a 2009 Store Fixture Award from the Association for Retail Environments (A.R.E.). According to the A.R.E., "this recognition is only awarded for designs that exceed current standards of creativity and... - February 06, 2009 - David Gauld Architect
GetSolar Announces New Website and Fed ITC Tax Credit Info for Consumers
This press release introduces customers to GetSolar's new look and highlights the very significant enhancements to US solar incentive policy. - February 05, 2009 - GetSolar
Charleston Outdoor Lighting Business Brings Security Lighting Solutions to 2009 Home Show
NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Charleston to meet with the public to address their growing concerns for more home and business security at the 2009 Home and Outdoor Living Show in Charleston. This home show event is scheduled for February 20 through 22 and will be held at the Charleston Area... - February 03, 2009 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Nations Roof Install Energy Efficient Roof System for San Diego Airport
Nations Roof a leader in energy efficient roof systems and solar is proud to install a new energy saving cool roof and insulation system at the San Diego Regional Airport. - February 03, 2009 - Nations Roof
Frank Harmon Designs "Green" Oyster Research Hatchery
Frank Harmon Architect PA in Raleigh is designing a thoroughly “green,” 12,000-square-foot Oyster Research Hatchery facility on the Coastal Marine Sciences campus at UNC-Wilmington for the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries. The project is an outgrowth of a study Harmon worked... - February 01, 2009 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
All 3M Fasara Decorative Films Available
Energy Products Distribution (EPD) now carries the entire line of 3M Fasara Decorative Films. - January 28, 2009 - Energy Products Distribution
Architect Jeffrey R. Zokas, AIA, Named 2009 President of American Institute of Architects Detroit
Several Metro Detroit Companies Also Represented on AIA Detroit Board of Directors. - January 28, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Garment Center Historic District Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Garment Center Historic District's Contributing Property Owners Now Eligible for Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Programs. - January 24, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
MorrCo Refurbish the Head Offices of Mitsubishi UK
MorrCo, the office refurbishment and office fit outs specialists, today announced the comprehensive refurbishment of Mitsubishi’s UK Headquarters in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. At a cost of £1.3 million, the project encompassed 40,000 square feet of office space. Lead by Project Manager,... - January 21, 2009 - MorrCo
MorrCo Unveil Their Client Portfolio
MorrCo, the office refurbishment and office fit outs specialists, today unveiled its client portfolio. The client list is comprised of public limited companies and multinational corporations that MorrCo have worked with in the past. In terms of market capitalisation, MorrCo has worked for some of... - January 21, 2009 - MorrCo
Follansbee to Exhibit at International Roofing Expo 2009
Visit Booth #1626 to Learn More About Follansbee Metal Roofing Products. - January 21, 2009 - Follansbee
BJAC Named to Triangle Business Journal’s 2009 Book of Lists
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, P.A. (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm that offers professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm ranked at the top of the Triangle Business Journal’s annual 2009 Book of Lists for Triangle... - January 21, 2009 - BJAC
InvitingHome.com Debuts Architectural Storm Shutters Collection
Home decor retailer, InvitingHome.com, unveils a new line of storm shutters designed to help homeowners looking to sell make a better first impression. - January 20, 2009 - InvitingHome.com
Bifold Gates Take Off
Leda Vannaclip successfully installed the first Australian made Bifold Gate at a secured State Government location over a weekend in December 2008. - January 20, 2009 - Leda Vannaclip