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"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.
ClubFurniture.com Launches New Contract Furniture Line
ClubFurniture.com, a major internet retailer of home furniture and accessories, is launching a new line of contract furniture especially for architects, interior designers and hotels. - January 25, 2008 - ClubFurniture.com/One Source Plus, Inc.
JDavis Architects Announces New Intern Architect
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Brian King has joined the firm as an intern architect in the Philadelphia studio. In this position, he will be responsible... - January 24, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Detroit Architect Stephen E. Smith Elected 2008 President of the American Institute of Architects Michigan
The American Institute of Architects Michigan (AIA Michigan) announced the election of Detroit architect Stephen E. Smith, AIA, as its 2008 president. - January 24, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Instant Unit Mix and Financial Scenarios Available Using Virtual Self-Storage Design Studio
U.S. Door & Building Components once again maintains leadership in the self-storage industry by introducing a Virtual Design Studio. Participants are able to immediately see how changing their designs will affect their unit mix design and self-storage project return on investment. Additional features include financial modeling based on different “what if” scenarios. Monthly and yearly returns can be calculated immediately on-line. - January 23, 2008 - US Door & Building Components
Lou Jurkowski Named Impact Entrepreneur
BJAC, P.A., (www.bjac.com) has announced that Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer, has been named a 2007-2008 Triangle Impact Entrepreneur by Business Leader magazine. The awards are presented to recognize outstanding achievements and contributions made to the Triangle business community. - January 22, 2008 - BJAC
Vi Becker, Vice President of Marketing Resources and Communications for Stantec, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member
Vi Becker, Vice President of Marketing Resources and Communications for Stantec, has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member. Vi earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Economics from the University of Alberta in Canada. As Vice President of Marketing Resources and Communications, Vi... - January 22, 2008 - Princeton Premier
Hopfoot Faucet Lines Approved by NYC Building Code
Hopfoot Designs LLC, an interior-exterior space and furniture design company is pleased to announce that their Italian faucet collections have recently passed New York City Department of Buildings Code. This development enables local architects, designers and builders to integrate Hopfoot faucet... - January 17, 2008 - Hopfoot, LLC
EcoPinion Survey Points to Negative Customer Perceptions of Green Products and Services
New survey results on customer perceptions of green technologies, products and services. - January 15, 2008 - EcoAlign
JDavis Architects Announces Completion Of Carlton Place
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced the completion of Carlton Place. Designed by JDavis, the project is the first large downtown Raleigh development featuring rental... - January 15, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
When Objects Become Art: NC Architect Turns to Artists to Get the Job Done
“We talk about a concept and the artists take it from there,” Raleigh architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, told Residential Architect magazine in a recent article on the benefits of working with artists, rather than contractors, when a design detail needs a creative and often handmade solution. - January 14, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Keystone Design Group and Barry Wood Earn Top AIA Mid-Michigan Honors
Keystone Design Group and one of its co-owners, Barry Wood, earned top firm and individual honors at the 2007 American Institute of Architects Mid-Michigan chapter (AIA Mid-Michigan) Design and Recognition Awards Celebration. The event, which capped off the national organization’s yearlong... - January 12, 2008 - AIA Mid-Michigan
Castle Windows Inc. Donates $35,000 Worth of Windows & Products to Habitat for Humanity
Castle Windows Inc., one of the nation’s leading sources for windows for over thirty years, recently donated $35,000 worth of merchandise to Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County. - January 10, 2008 - Castle Windows Inc.
JDavis Architects Announces Completion of First Phase of Palladium Plaza
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced the completion of the first phase of Palladium Plaza. Designed by JDavis, the project faces Blount Street and City Market along a... - January 07, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Envirobidnet.com Continues to Grow, Expanding Services
Envirobidnet.com, the leading resource for obtaining government bid opportunities in the environmental field, announced today the expansion of their services to include new categories of bid notices, substantially broadening business opportunities for their customers. - January 04, 2008 - Envirobidnet.com
BJAC Releases Podcast on Interior Design
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 interior design. In this podcast, Linda Kulka, ISAD, interior design leader and BJAC Partner, offers insight into... - January 04, 2008 - BJAC
SFL+a Architects Announces New Project Manager
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL+a Architects (www.sfla-architects.com), has announced that Neill Dalrymple Jr. has joined the firm’s Fayetteville office as a project manager. In this position, Dalrymple will oversee the management and coordination of multiple projects committed to... - January 03, 2008 - SFL + A Architects
JDavis Architects Announces New Intern Architect
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Barry S. Mitchel has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, he will be responsible for creating... - January 02, 2008 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
ParaCloud Released Version 1.0 of ParaCloud Modeler - A Generative Parametric-Modeling Application for Rhinoceros 4.0.
ParaCloud Modeler is a low-cost software solution converting Microsoft Excel spreadsheets into a powerful parametric modeler that drives Rhino. ParaCloud offers a unique “Scripting without Scripting” approach making design computation approachable to all. - January 02, 2008 - ParaCloud
JDavis Architects Designed Commercial Property Recognized by City of Raleigh
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC (www.jdavisarchitects.com), a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that the HighPark Shopping Center, located in Raleigh’s historic Five Points district, has been named a recipient of the... - December 28, 2007 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Realstone Systems LLC Announces Additional Natural Stone Veneer Wall Products
Realstone Systems, an innovator in the natural stone veneer cladding and flooring market announces two new profiles to its natural stone veneer panel system. These new profiles are called Accent Stone and Mari Stone. Both products use the same natural stone veneer materials used in other popular... - December 28, 2007 - Realstone Systems LLC
BJAC Announces New Hire
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, p.a., (www.bjac.com) one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Tapati Bose has joined the firm as an intern architect. In this position, Bose joins the architectural staff on projects for education, healthcare... - December 27, 2007 - BJAC
BJAC Hires New Project Architect
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 BJAC has hired Jonathan Hutchinson as project architect for the Charlotte office. As project architect, Hutchinson will be responsible... - December 21, 2007 - BJAC
Firstfloor K-12 Solutions Releases White Paper Titled “Some Children Are Still Left Behind”
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of Firstfloor K-12 Solutions, LLC (www.firstfloor.biz) and SFL+a Architects (www.sfla.biz), has announced the firm’s formal release of a white paper addressing the local, regional and nationwide need for sustainable, adaptable and cost-effective public school... - December 19, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
JDavis Announces New Intern Architect
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Casey Coppola has joined the firm as an intern architect for its Philadelphia studio. In this position, he will be responsible for drafting and creating... - December 18, 2007 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Lorraine Anderson Joins BJAC, P.A.
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 BJAC has hired Lorraine Anderson as computer aided drafting (CAD) manager, first-tier IT support and draftsman. In her new position,... - December 17, 2007 - BJAC
Center City Church Commissions "Green" Architect Frank Harmon for New Master Plan
First Presbyterian Church has hired an award-winning designer to bring visual unity and sustainability to its historic urban campus. - December 16, 2007 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Rami K. Nimeh Joins JDavis Architects
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Rami K. Nimeh has joined the firm as a construction administrator. In this position, Nimeh will be responsible for managing the construction phase of... - December 13, 2007 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Ede I. Nemeti, President of Architectural Services International, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Ede I. Nemeti, President of Architectural Services International, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Ede makes his home in Houston Texas and earned his Bachelors Degree from the Technical University of Budapest. As President, Ede runs the overall operations... - December 13, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Lou Jurkowski Named 2007 Women Extraordinaire
BJAC, P.A., (www.bjac.com) has announced that Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer, has been named a 2007 Women Extraordinaire by Business Leader magazine. The awards are presented annually to a select group of women who have made outstanding contributions to their professions, companies and the... - December 12, 2007 - BJAC
SFL + a Architects Wins Triangle Business Journal’s 2007 Fast 50 Award
Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SFL + a Architects, a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural solutions to educational institutions, has announced that the company has won the Triangle Business Journal’s 2007 Fast 50 Award. The Fast 50 Award recognizes the fastest-growing... - December 11, 2007 - SFL + A Architects
Design Judge Has High Praise for AIA Seattle Architecture Awards Program
According to Raleigh, NC-based architect Frank Harmon, FAIA, the Seattle chapter of the American Institute of Architect’s 2007 Honor Awards program, which took place in November, is “the best state or local design awards I have juried. They should all be done this way.” Harmon,... - December 09, 2007 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Designer Pages and Archinect Sharing News and Products
Archinect.com joins forces with Designerpages.com to fuel growth of unprecedented user-generated application for sourcing products in architecture and design. - December 07, 2007 - Designer Pages
New Book for Churches Needing to Build
Few church leaders have the experience or training to navigate a building program in a manner that minimizes the risk and maximizes satisfaction with the resulting project. Written by an experienced church building consultant, "Preparing to Build" provides best practices and real world tips to help church leaders build with less stress, risk and cost. - December 06, 2007 - AMI Church Consulting Services
Speedheat® Generation4™ Electric Radiant Floor Heating Featured in the Alliance Children’s Theatre’s 2007 Christmas House - La Maison Enchantée
Since 1975, the Alliance Children’s Theatre Guild has organized an inspiring showcase home to raise funds for their programs. La Maison Enchantée - the 2007 Christmas House - features the ageless beauty of a French manor home and proudly displays the latest and greatest concepts in home design. Among the many unique products featured throughout the estate, Generation4™ electric radiant floor heating by Speedheat® is showcased as a luxurious floor warming solution in the master bath. - December 05, 2007 - Speedheat US