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Unique Homes Magazine Recognizes Breckenridge Parcel as an Estate of Distinction
One-of-a-kind parcel located at the new Peak 7 base area. - June 05, 2008 - Hall-McNeer Development
Jdavis Architects’ Staff Participate in the 18th Annual American Diabetes Association’s Tour De Cure 2008
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the firm will participate in the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 18th Annual Tour de Cure on June 7-8, 2008. The... - June 04, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Representative Wins MAME Award
Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that builder representative Ashley Wilson was awarded a Major Achievement in Marketing and Excellence (MAME) Award for Silver Top Producer. Wilson had more than $29 million in... - May 29, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Solid-State Lighting Provides a Warm and Inviting Atmosphere for Starlight Casino
The solid-state lighting product from Act One provides a warm and inviting atmosphere for Starlight Casino in New Westminster near Vancouver, Canada. The alluring lighting effect is generated by dispersing the color light from 200 LED lighting tubes for a total length of 700 feet over the draped mesh-screen curtains. - May 28, 2008 - Act One
Studio A Reinvents "5 College Way" for College of Charleston
Charleston, SC, architect helps school reclaim historic building for new purpose. - May 24, 2008 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
JDavis Architects Sponsors Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Conference
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, (www.jdavisarchitects.com) a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the firm sponsored the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s 2008 Community Success Forum “Our Water, Our... - May 24, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
BJAC Receives Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability
Lou Jurkowski, founder and chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced that the firm has received the 2008 Pinnacle Award for Steady Growth and Profitability, presented by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of... - May 23, 2008 - BJAC
KEO Achieves First LEED Certified Design in Kuwait
Sabah Al Ahmad International Financial Center sets new benchmark for Sustainability in the region. - May 22, 2008 - KEO International Consultants
JDavis Architects’ Design Named Best New Retail Development
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that HighPark Village was named the Best New Retail Development at the Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) 2008 Champion... - May 21, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
The New Economic Stimulus Program by Valencia Stone Sarasota
Valencia Stone has launched their new Economic Stimulus Program in hopes of contributing to the betterment of our economy. They are offering a program to all taxpayers which would be one more step towards progressing away from our current economic crisis. - May 20, 2008 - Valencia Stone
Surface Consulting, Inc. Creates Exterior Finish at Orlando Street of Dreams
Surface Consulting, Inc. Creates Showcase Home’s Exterior Finish at 8th Orlando Street of Dreams. - May 20, 2008 - Surface Consulting
PF WaterWorks Introduces 'Clean and Green' Commonsense Drain Management
Three years ago, a team of professionals from Texas and Oklahoma oilfields concluded that there must be a better way to maintain a clean drainage system. Resolving to find a solution that enhanced self-sufficiency while protecting the environment, a technology was developed to simplify the obvious,... - May 17, 2008 - PF WaterWorks
BJAC Sponsors 2008 CED’s Biotech Conference
Lou Jurkowski, founder and chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced that the firm is a bronze sponsor for the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) Biotech Conference. The conference will be... - May 17, 2008 - BJAC
New Arts Documentary Series: The Russian Avant-Garde "Revolution or Renaissance" - Copernicus Films
The producer and director Michael Craig of Copernicus Films discovers inspiration in the pioneers of the Russian Avant-garde of the 1920s and 30s. - May 16, 2008 - Copernicus Films
Second Life - Monogram Virtua Brings Together Designers & Builders from Around the Globe in Virtual Space
Design/Build Expo May 17, 2008. - May 16, 2008 - Monogram Virtua
BluEnt Live in Action at the AIA 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition
BluEnt seeks to educate and inform the world of architectural design about innovative offshoring solutions at the 2008 AIA exposition - May 15th-17th, 2008 at Booth #23083 at the Boston convention and exhibition center. - May 16, 2008 - BluEnt
Miami Beach Landmark Building is Sold
The Lincoln Building, in the very heart of South Beach, is sold to a local partnership. - May 15, 2008 - MCJC, Inc.
JDavis Architects Designed Development Recognized by Downtown Raleigh Alliance
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, recently announced that Palladium Plaza has received the 2008 Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA) Imprint Award. Roland Gammon, president of White... - May 15, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Miracle Truss Steel Buildings Help You Save Money, Time and the Environment in an Inflated Economy
Got a dream home you want to build or do you need an office space for your business? Discover the ways a steel building can enhance savings in a chaotic economy. - May 13, 2008 - MiracleTruss
Michael P. Hanson of JDavis Architects Earns LEED Accreditation
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Michael P. Hanson, a project manager in the Philadelphia office, has become a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design... - May 11, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
U.S Patent and Trademark Office Approve Weathered Stoneâ as a Registered Trademark
Notification was received today by Sean Howard Productions, Inc from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that the application for Weathered Stone® as a registered trademark was approved for publication in accordance with Section 12(a) of the Trademark Act of 1946 and will appear in the... - May 10, 2008 - Weathered Stone
JDavis Architects Names New Employee
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Kevin R. Boyett, ASLA, has joined the firm as landscape architect, senior project manager. In this position, Boyett will lead... - May 08, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
American Institute of Architects Michigan Names Senator Jason Allen (R) Legislator of the Year
The American Institute of Architects Michigan (AIA Michigan) announced the selection of State Senator Jason Allen (R) as its 2008 Legislator of the Year. Allen’s selection by the organization’s Board of Directors is based on several criteria, including dedication to public service,... - May 07, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
SFL+a Architects Announces New Principal Architect
SFL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz) has announced that Thomas W. Hughes, AIA, has joined the firm as a principal. In this position, he will be responsible for strategic client management and special projects with a focus on K-12 projects in North and South Carolina. Tom Hughes has more than 25 years... - May 03, 2008 - SFL + A Architects
Joleen Lockhart of JDavis Architects Earns LEED Certification
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Joleen Lockhart, AIA, an architect in the Raleigh office, has earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)... - May 02, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Builder Homesite, Inc. Launches Condo Search Site
Platform makes it easy to search for the newest downtown digs. Builder Homesite’s (BHI) New Home Source (http://www.newhomesource.com), the leading consumer resource to new home communities throughout the U.S., has launched Urban Condo Living (http://www.urbancondoliving.com) – a comprehensive, new condo search website tailored to urban dwellers looking for their dream space in the sky. - May 01, 2008 - Builder Homesite, Inc.
Grand Opening Set for Local Hospitality House
The SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals will have its Grand Opening on Friday, May 9 in the Clark Courtyard at 123 Old Mason Farm Road in Chapel Hill. David Clinton, Design Principal with MHAworks, a Carolinas-based architecture firm, led the project team in the design of the 43,000-square-foot,... - May 01, 2008 - MHAworks
Unanimous Vote to Fund Scottsdale Soleri Bridge
After years of discussion and more than a hundred emails to the Scottsdale City Council in support, funding for the Paolo Soleri Bridge and Plaza was unanimously approved. - May 01, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
Act One's Solid-State Lighting Accents the Artistic Theme of Noho Art District in North Hollywood
The NoHo Art District in North Hollywood, California has added a solid-state lighting display to accent the artistic theme of the area. The 128-foot long, 7-foot high display nicknamed “Art Box” can be operated interactively to display lighting animations as triggered by the passing-by vehicles through the use of video monitoring cameras. Act One’s ActPixel technology is employed for this advanced LED lighting system. - April 30, 2008 - Act One
Home Plans Unveiled for Groves Park Commons Traditional Neighborhood Development
Builder Mike Stevens and partner Jon Stevens announce home plan designs for the Groves Park Commons Traditional Neighborhood Development. - April 28, 2008 - Groves Park Commons
Historic Charleston Foundation Honors "Green" Church Addition by Frank Harmon
Raleigh, NC-based architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, joined the Circular Congregational Church Building Committee on Thursday, April 24, in Charleston when the Historic Charleston Foundation presented the group with the Robert N.S. and Patti Foos Whitelaw Founder Award for the completely... - April 27, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Historic Preservation Tax Credit Seminar Added to Preservation Group’s Program
The Erie Center for Design & Preservation (ECDP) has announced an expansion of topics at their already scheduled free public seminar on historic preservation on Saturday, May 10 at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 20 East 5th Street. Topics include: an overview of the National Register of Historic... - April 26, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
JDavis Architects Announces New Associate
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Patricia Spinella, accounting manager, has been named an associate with the firm. Spinella has more than 12 years of industry... - April 26, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
InvitingHome.com Introduces Free Kitchen Design Guide
Home owners in search of inspiring new kitchen design ideas will enjoy this free Kitchen Design Guide which has loads of information on kitchen styles and architectural details. - April 25, 2008 - InvitingHome.com
BJAC Announces New Construction Administrator
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Christina Graham has joined the firm as a construction administrator. In this position, Graham will oversee construction documents, lead project... - April 24, 2008 - BJAC
FreemanWhite Completes Design for New Hospice Care Facility
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 the firm completed design of a new 9,800 square-foot hospice care facility for University... - April 23, 2008 - FreemanWhite
Robbie Ferris Named Impact Entrepreneur
SFL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz), a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural solutions to educational institutions, has announced that Robbie Ferris, president and CEO, has been named an Impact Entrepreneur by Charlotte Business Leader magazine. Charlotte Business Leader... - April 20, 2008 - SFL + A Architects
MHAworks Wins Renovation Project with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
MHAworks, a Carolinas-based architecture firm, has been selected to renovate Amay James School, a unit of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System. David Clinton, Education Design Principal for MHAworks, will lead the project team of the $4.3 million renovation. The project will convert the... - April 19, 2008 - MHAworks
The Culture of Place: Architects Discuss America's Regional Landscape
Frank Harmon, FAIA, to address the American Institute of Architect's 2008 National Convention in Boston. - April 19, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
MHAworks Chosen for New 4-H Conference Center
MHAworks, a Carolinas-based architecture firm, has been selected to design a new multi-purpose Conference Center for the Eastern 4-H Environmental Education Center. - April 18, 2008 - MHAworks
JDavis Architects’ Employees Participate in AIDSWALK and RIDE
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects (www.jdavisarchitects.com), PLLC, a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the firm will participate in the 2008 AIDSWALK and RIDE on Saturday, May 3 starting at the Halifax mall in downtown Raleigh. - April 18, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
BJAC Announces New Intern Interior Designer
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa, (www.bjac.com) one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Bailey Gatens has joined the firm as an intern interior designer. In this position, Gatens will coordinate interior design issues within architectural... - April 16, 2008 - BJAC
Italian Style… Made in Britain, But on the Web
Innovative architectural rendering provider, ArchRender, is pleased to announce the release of their new online presence. The company’s new online presence makes use of an interesting mix of technologies, provided and integrated by internet services provider Naxtech which is based in the UK... - April 13, 2008 - Naxtech.com
New Worship Center Dedication Marks Church Expansion
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Lutheran Campus Ministry dedicated a new $3 million worship center on Sunday, February 24. David Clinton, Design Principal for MHAworks, a Carolinas-based architecture firm, led the project team in the design of the 12,000-square-foot facility. The Rev. Leonard H. - April 12, 2008 - MHAworks
Carol Belk Building Rededication Highlights ECU’s 101st Birthday Celebration
East Carolina University rededicated the Carol Belk Building on Friday March 28, a day that honored the 101st anniversary of the university’s founding. David Clinton, Design Principal with MHAworks, a Carolinas-based architecture firm, provided design services for the $9 million complete... - April 12, 2008 - MHAworks
GTG Welcomes New Architect Nora Garcia
GTG Consultants, PC today announced that Associate Architect Nora Garcia has joined the architectural and engineering consulting firm's West Coast office in San Francisco. Initially, Garcia will work closely with company founder and principal George Wolodzko, but is expected to quickly assume... - April 11, 2008 - GTG Consultants, PC
JDavis Architects Sponsors Urban Land Institute (ULI) Triangle Program
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, (www.jdavisarchitects.com) a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the firm is a sponsor of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Triangle program “Creating Value through Sustainability: The... - April 11, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Gaylen Herman Joins Local Architectural Design Firm
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Gaylen Herman has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, Herman will be responsible for various tasks including code research and... - April 10, 2008 - BJAC
SFC Engineering Hires New Hampshire's Only ADA Code Review Specialist
SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc., Manchester, NH welcomes Cheryl Killam as Code and Compliance Specialist. - April 05, 2008 - SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc
New Organization Celebrates Preservation Month
In celebration of The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2008 Preservation Month theme, “Place Matters,” the Erie Center for Design & Preservation is hosting a lecture, seminar and walking tour on May 9th and 10th. All three events are free and open to the... - April 04, 2008 - Erie Art Museum