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Things are Looking Up: Ceiling Domes Define Home Decor Renaissance
Ceiling design was once an important facet of home decorating but over the years has fallen by the wayside due to changing tastes and high costs. New production methods have resulted in a recent ceiling decor renaissance and a wealth of new options for designers and home owners. - April 03, 2008 - InvitingHome.com
Proposed Medical Clinic on the North Shore of Lake Travis
Waterscape Villas, located on the north shore of Lake Travis, is in discussions with St. David’s Round Rock Hospital for a 10,000 square foot medical clinic to be located within the community. The clinic would service the community, the Jonestown and Lago Vista areas, as well as the immediate medical needs of Lake Travis boaters and pedestrians. Proposed services include internal medicine, family practice, and plastic surgery. - April 03, 2008 - Waterscape Villas
BJAC Announces New Intern Architect
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 Heidi Charron has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, Charron will join the architectural staff on projects for education,... - April 02, 2008 - BJAC
If the Cows Could See This Home Now
An historic Port Murray, NJ post & beam bank barn conversion was recently listed for sale through A Home For Sale Realty of Hackettstown, NJ. We are seeking a new owner to appreciate its civil war era history said Richard Rosenblum, the exclusive real estate broker handling the marketing of... - March 31, 2008 - A Home For Sale Realty
ASI’s Extreme Loading® Technology Allays Implosion Concerns
Extreme Loading® Technology was used to predict the collapse of St. Francis Hospital scheduled for demolition in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania last weekend. The building’s demise was historic to that locale, but for Applied Science International (ASI), the hallmark event is about the technology that showed the public what would happen beforehand – a new structural analysis technology now available to practicing engineers internationally. - March 27, 2008 - Applied Science International, LLC
Judy and Frank Harmon to Discuss "What I Learned Doing My Own House" During Boston Design and Construction Convention
Award-winning landscape architect Judy Harmon, ASAL, and her husband, architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, will participate in a panel discussion entitled “What I Learned Doing My Own House” during Residential Design & Construction (RDC), a two-day convention and trade show for design and... - March 27, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Architectura Launches New Website, www.architectura.tv
Architectural firm creates new online destination to showcase 100+ properties. - March 27, 2008 - Architectura
Makrolon® 15 Polycarbonate Sheet Now Available from Professional Plastics and Bayer Sheffield
Makrolon® 15 Polycarbonate Sheet - The First Glazing Replacement Option with a 15 Year Performance Warranty, Offers Long-Term Weatherability and is backed by a 15 Year Performance Warranty. - March 26, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
First Gala Night at Chicago's Legendary Blackstone Hotel April 4, 2008
Following a lavish $128 million dollar renovation, Chicago's legendary Blackstone Hotel, newly restored to its original glory, is being celebrated with a roaring gala honoring philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus on Friday evening, April 4, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails, dinner, music, dancing, a... - March 25, 2008 - The Benjamin Marshall Society
BJAC Wins Business Leader Magazine’s Business Champions Award
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 won the Business Champions award presented by Business Leader Magazine and Wake Technical Community College. The... - March 25, 2008 - BJAC
JDavis Architects Designed Development Recognized by Downtown Raleigh Alliance
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects (www.jdavisarchitects.com), PLLC, a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Carlton Place, a mixed-use, mixed-income development in downtown Raleigh, has been selected to receive the prestigious... - March 24, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Green Architect Creates Blog (http://timberframeblog.blogspot.com/) Focusing on Post and Beam, Timber Frame Homes, Structural Insulated Panels, and Sustainable Design Solutions
Architectural firm creates new timber frame blog on timber framing, structural insulated panels and sustainable living, as well as how to incorporate green design practices with alternative energy systems & energy efficient materials to achieve sustainability within budget. - March 22, 2008 - Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC
FreemanWhite Designs Mechanical Improvements for Roanoke-Chowan Hospital
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 mechanical improvements for Roanoke-Chowan Hospital in... - March 21, 2008 - FreemanWhite
Susan Jablon Mosaics.com Introduces "ORGANiKS" - 100% Certified Recycled Mosaic Glass Tile
International attention has been gained with the introduction by Susan Jablon Mosaics of "ORGANiKS" — 100% Certified Recycled Mosaic Glass Tile. This introduction has also brought jobs to the local economy. - March 21, 2008 - Susan Jablon Mosaics.com
Austin-Based Design Professionals Complete LEED Accreditation for Commercial Interiors
IDR Studio to Provide Independent Consulting for LEED Certification. - March 20, 2008 - IDR Studio, Inc.
BJAC Releases Podcast on Design Trends
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa, (www.bjac.com) one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced the release of a podcast on architectural design trends. In this podcast, Mark Sealy, design leader and manager of the firm’s Charlotte... - March 17, 2008 - BJAC
Weathered Stone Featured on ABC’s Extreme Makeover
Unique Solution Found in Weathered Stone™. - March 14, 2008 - Weathered Stone
Austin-Based Design Firm Completes Challenging Downtown Office Expansion; IDR Studio Creates Innovative Interior for Springbox’s Congress Avenue Offices
IDR Studio, an Austin-based design firm, recently completed a challenging office expansion project for interactive marketer Springbox’s Congress Avenue location. The challenge was both architectural and conceptual – bridging interiors of the two 19th century downtown buildings Springbox occupies with the web-design company’s fast-paced, creative environment. - March 14, 2008 - IDR Studio, Inc.
KEO International Consultants Accepts MIPIM AR Award at Ceremony Held in Cannes, France
South of Shamkha Master Plan Receives Commended Award in the ‘Regeneration and Master Planning’ Category at the 2008 MIPIM AR Future Project Awards. - March 13, 2008 - KEO International Consultants
JDavis Architects Named to List of Top Triangle Architects
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), has announced that the firm has been ranked fourth among the top architects in the Triangle by the Triangle Business Journal. Rankings for the list were based on the number of registered architects working in the Triangle,... - March 13, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
North Carolina Parks & Recreation Department Set to Break Ground on First "Green" Visitor Center at Merchants Mill Pond State Park
On Saturday, March 15, the North Carolina Department of Parks & Recreation will hold its groundbreaking ceremony to start construction of the LEED® Gold rated Merchants Mill Pond State Park Visitors Center in Gatesville, NC, the department’s first LEED®-rated building and a model... - March 13, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
SFL+a Architects Announces New Employee
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL+a Architects (www.sfla-architects.com), has announced that Kerryn House has joined the firm as an accountant. In this position, House will be responsible for personnel management, purchasing, auditing and bookkeeping. House has more than 25 years of... - March 12, 2008 - SFL + A Architects
BJAC, P.A. Named a Top Triangle Architect Firm
Lou Jurkowski, 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 been named to the Triangle Business Journal’s list of top Triangle architects. The Triangle Business Journal ranked... - March 10, 2008 - BJAC
Frank Harmon to Join Discussion at UNC-Greensboro's Design, Arts & Technology Symposium
Award-winning "green" architect will join a panel discussion during "Between The Lines: Innovation In Art, Architecture and Design" event. - March 08, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Strahan Associates, PC Announces Merger with Centrepoint Architecture, PA
The architecture and engineering design partnership was announced today. Jonathan Wolk, AIA, one of Centrepoint Architecture’s Principals stated as of March 2008 Strahan Associates, PC will merge with Centrepoint Architecture, PA. The new organization will retain Centrepoint... - March 05, 2008 - Centrepoint Architecture
BJAC Announces New Project Architect
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 Adam Grabiec, RA, LEED AP, has joined the firm as a project architect. In this position, Grabiec will produce construction documents, perform code... - March 04, 2008 - BJAC
FreemanWhite Project Manager Earns General Contractors License
Ned Jennings, principal at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), has announced that Michael Brantley, a project manager at the firm, has earned his general contractors license. The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors grants licenses to qualified contractors based on state... - March 03, 2008 - FreemanWhite
JDavis Architects Announces New Project Manager
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Sarah Yu-tung Alexander, RLA, ASLA, has joined the firm as a project manager. In this position, Alexander will draft... - February 29, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
SFL+a Architects Announces New Intern Architect
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL+a Architects (www.sfla-architects.com), has announced that Patricia Brezny has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, Brezny will be responsible for a large range of duties, including managing project progress, coordinating with... - February 28, 2008 - SFL + A Architects
BJAC Releases Podcast on Firm’s Building Expansion
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC (www.bjac.com), P.A., one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced the release of a podcast on BJAC’s expansion of its offices. In this podcast, Jota Samper, designer at BJAC, discusses the philosophy... - February 26, 2008 - BJAC
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 Carmen C. Dunn, office manager and human resources administrator, has been named an associate with the firm. Dunn has more... - February 21, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Artists Web Site Has New Work and Video
Artist Ron Teachworth has added new work and a video interview to his new web site. www.ronteachworth.com - February 18, 2008 - Ron Teachworth
Architect Frank Harmon Discusses Lessons Learned from Vernacular Structures on "The Story" with Dick Gordon
"Farmers had an instinctive way of building," Harmon explains. "They listened to the land." - February 17, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
JDavis Architects Announces Newly Licensed Architect
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 passed the Architectural Registration Examination (ARE). The... - February 11, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
"Sick Building Syndrome", by James Hewitt is a Must Read that is now available Worldwide.
Sick Building Syndrome, authored by James Hewitt, RN is now being sold internationally. It is now available worldwide. Sick Building Syndrome helps others learn about this poorly understood syndrome that affects many people worldwide. Indoor air quality, noise, and lighting affects all businesses. This book can help reduce your companies sick calls. - February 10, 2008 - Jim Hewitt Writing
Frank Harmon Presents Project, Opening Lecture at "Southern Exposure: Contemporary Regional Architecture"
When Modern architecture embraces the particulars of a place – the culture, climate, materials and landscape of the region in which it is built – it is no longer “stark” or “cold,” as detractors would suggest, but warm, charming and often quite... - February 09, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Dan Fields Named Impact Entrepreneur
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, p.a.. (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Dan Fields, principal at BJAC, has been named a 2007-2008 Charlotte Impact Entrepreneur by Business Leader magazine. The awards are... - February 08, 2008 - BJAC
West Elevation Bolsters Spectrum of Architectural Services
Firm hires new positions to increase focus on interiors and art projects - February 08, 2008 - West Elevation Architects
Painted Architectural Glass in Limitless Colors from WorldGlassAG.com
WorldGlass, the largest single source of decorative and architectural glass, introduces InVision™ Architectural Glass, high-performance painted architectural glass. Their exclusive glass line supports a full range of standard colors as well as infinite color variations. - February 08, 2008 - WorldGlass
The AVD and Project Connection White Paper - The Architect’s Guide to Home Automation
Australia’s only truly vertically integrated home automation solutions provider – AVD Australia and Project Connection Australia have released a world first – a White Paper titled The Architect’s Guide to Home Automation. - February 07, 2008 - Project Connection Australia Pty Ltd
Outdoor Lighting Business in Jacksonville to Participate in Upcoming 5 Star Design Television Series
The 5 Star Design Show to feature backyard makeovers in the Jacksonville area and NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Jacksonville has been chosen to particpate. - February 05, 2008 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
FreemanWhite Named Number One Largest N.C. Architect
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 has been ranked number one in the Triangle Business Journal’s annual 2008... - February 05, 2008 - FreemanWhite
Historic Initiative Results in Landmark Commitment to Sustainability
The North Carolina component of the American Institute of Architects will have a completely "green" new headquarters building in downtown Raleigh. - February 02, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Andy Osterlund of JDavis Architects Receives 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 Andy Osterlund, an architect in the Raleigh office, has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)... - February 01, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
A Sterling Accomplishment: Raleigh Intern Becomes Registered Architect, AIA Member
Frank Harmon Architect is pleased to announce that Erin Sterling has successfully completed her registration exams and is a registered architect and a member of the American Institute of Architects. Sterling, 29, has served as a project architect on many of the firm’s significant projects,... - February 01, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
BJAC Named a Top Triangle Architect Firm
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, P.A. (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced that the firm ranked at the top of the Triangle Business Journal’s annual 2008 Book of Lists for Triangle Architects. The Triangle... - January 31, 2008 - BJAC
"Floating" House on Raleigh Hillside Featured in January "Architectural Record"
A modern house perched on a steep hillside in Raleigh’s established Laurel Hills neighborhood is featured this month in Architectural Record, one of the profession’s most respected journal. Raleigh architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, designed the 1800-square-foot house for Lynda Strickland... - January 29, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
SFL+a Architects Announces New Interior Designer
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL+a Architects (www.sfla-architects.com), has announced that Lauren Paulson, CSI, has joined the firm’s Charlotte office as an interior designer. In this position, Paulson will be responsible for a range of tasks within project management, including... - January 28, 2008 - SFL + A Architects
KEO International Consultants CEO Chosen as One of 12 Most Influential Gulf Businesswomen
In the 18th January 2008 Issue of MEED Magazine, the 12 most influential businesswomen in the Arabian Gulf were announced. The publication features 4 prominent Kuwait business leaders as follows: Donna Sultan CEO, KEO International Consultants Donna Sultan is chief executive officer (CEO) of... - January 27, 2008 - KEO International Consultants
American Hydrotech, Inc. Promotes Edward J. Jarger to General Sales & Marketing Manager
Edward J. Jarger's increased responsibilities and knowledge of the construction and architectural community will help American Hydrotech continue with growth and strategic direction. - January 26, 2008 - American Hydrotech, Inc.