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Courthouse ruling favors county Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:58AMMore than three years after an application was denied, a ruling has been made stating the Seneca County commissioners may proceed with demolition of the 1884 courthouse without a certificate of appropriateness.
One of three villas at Oyster Bay project sold pre-construction priced Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:00AMPorter VanArsdale Construction company President Larry Porter announced the pre-construction sale of one of three villas the Naples firm is building on a corner lot at Blue Point Avenue and Clam Court at Oyster Bay.
Architectural turning point Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:00PMAlso on the dais at the Town Hall event were B.M. Khaitan, the chairman of KMOMA, and artist Jogen Chowdhury, who gave the vote of thanks.
Theatre Review: Common Sounds @ The Commonwealth Institute Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:29AMBuilt in the midst of Britain’s Sixties flush of post-colonial munificence, the Commonwealth Institute in Holland Park was designed as the home of the eponymous educational charity and as a permanent exhibition for all things related to Britain’s former empire. Recognised for its distinctive parabaloid roof, the building is one of the most striking of its period, but as the Commonwealth ...
Stacey McMahan: Taking the First Steps Toward Progress Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:27AMThe CNIAH's resurrection and role in helping to revitalize Haiti is an important step toward a sustainable and stable recovery after the devastating earthquake.
Two housing estates offer tranquil living amidst lush greenery Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:39PMBM Utama and Jesselton Hills in Bukit Mertajam are two prestigious projects by DNP Land, with living spaces that are stylish and comfortable, and much thought given to the natural environment.
Opponents of "One" File Appeal, Accuse Board Member of Conflict Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:38PMOpponents of downtown Greenville's "One" development have filed an appeal in civil court, claiming a member of the panel that approved the project should have recused himself from voting. That board member denies a conflict of interest.
IMAGES: World's tallest residential buildings Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:30AMDubai reigns supreme in residential skyscrapers.
Design for new Walgreens on Magazine moving in a more historical direction Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:00PMRobert Morris / Uptown Messenger NEW ORLEANS -- Developers of a new Walgreens proposed for the old American Legion Hall on Magazine Street presented three renovation designs concepts to a crowd of Uptown residents Tuesday evening, saying that they are moving away from the more modern storefront design that initially bothered some neighbors. "What we showed before was a very modern design, and a ...
Humane Society acquires land Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:08AMThe Leavenworth County Humane Society announced Monday its acquisition of a piece of land in the county that the organization hopes will eventually serve as a center some of its operations.
Gennum Snowbush IP Group Launches New Multi-Standard PHY IP Platform on TSMC 28nm Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:30AMPerformance SerDes IP Platform Supports 10GBase-KR, CEI-11G, PCIe
New park dedicated in Allston Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:38AMIn these times of budget cuts, news about parks often includes staff reductions and broken equipment and infrastructure. But this week, the city of Boston opened a 1.74-acre green space behind the Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library.
Cartilage-like car has 3D-printed body Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:39AMThe Semi-Rigid Concept car designed from Los Angeles architectural practice Emergent is designed to solve several current transportation problems by invoking biological concepts in vehicle design and construction.
JAMES BORCHUCK | Times Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:44PMBy Mark Albright, Times Staff Writer Friday, July 8, 2011 Walmart is getting a makeover. Think more color, more design flair, more Internet savvy and definitely smaller, at least in terms of the size of stores. Just look at the new supercenter opening July 20 in St. Petersburg. The company designed a new "bungalow" facade to fit in with the nearby Kenwood area. It puts another look in its ...
2011 Market Facts Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:40PMEDMONDS — Sound Transit will celebrate the completion of construction upgrades at its Edmonds Sounder station at a dedication ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Friday.
1st environment-friendly building in NorMin inaugurated Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:33AMCAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 7, 2011—The first eco-friendly 10-storey condominium building in Northern Mindanao that was designed and built by a Filipino-Italian company noted for its environment-friendly and out-of-the-box architecture designs was inaugurated here early this week. read more
Leaked email outlines DSS at Walmart plan Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:32AMCould the Columbia County Board of Supervisors be secretly planning to expedite the move of the Department of Social Services into the old Walmart building on Fairview Avenue, ahead of other county departments or even the completion of the extensive renovations necessary?
Couple incorporates cutting-edge water-savers in their home Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:54PMResidence could be one of the most water-efficient houses in L.A. as the city seeks better models of conservation.
Leadership amp; Initiative at the Davis Monthan Dormitory Project Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:28PMAn existing dormitory was scheduled to be demolished at our Davis Monthan Dormitory project. Three RQ employees Tyler LaBelle, Sunday Gannon, and Manny Araux stepped in and coordinated the donation of the existing furniture to 51 homes and the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program. Both programs house medically-vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness in the Tucson area. The...
Cagayan de Oro News | Philippine News | Kagay-an.com Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 6:36PMNorthern Mindanao’s first eco-friendly condominium kicks off its Grand Launch Tuesday, July 5, 2011 with a motorcade around Cagayan de Oro City and a Grand Launch and Blessing at its work site along Trade Street, Pueblo de Oro Business Park.
New lifeguard towers add style to Clearwater Beach Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:44PMBy Katie Park, Times Staff Writer Friday, July 1, 2011 Clearwater Beach’s tower No. 3 is designed to recall the style of Seaside. CLEARWATER When beachgoers visit Clearwater Beach, they'll now get a taste of Key West, the Everglades and Seaside. The three Florida locations are represented in three newly designed lifeguard towers. Taller and more colorful than the towers they replaced and ...
Deer Meadow roof remains a concern Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:13PMWhile the leaking roof of Deer Meadow Primary School continues to be a problem for the Greencastle School Corporation, the exact solution remains unclear. Fanning Howey, the architectural firm in...
Window/Building Washing System is automated solution for high-rises. Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 7:48AMOperating up to 3 ft away from target surface, Dual Skydrowasher(TM) cleans high-rise building windows and exterior using high-pressure water. Automated system features 2 high-pressure spray bars and offers 9 ft wide cleaning path. Weighing 400 lb with hoses, system uses turbo nozzles mounted within high-impact plastic shell and does not require electricity. Water pressure-based operation ...
Event Center is back on the table for GRF Board consideration Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 4:59PMThe newest configuration of the GRF Board will waste no time getting down to business, beginning with the top priority identified at its mid-month meeting June 14: the Event Center at Creekside.
Reader Opinion: Sufi Reoriented sanctuary project should be an asset Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 12:19PMThe religious community of Sufism Reoriented, though present and active in Contra Costa County for many decades, has been quiet about itself. Its members follow the teachings of well-known religious leader Meher Baba, and they set a high bar for their own religious practice.
Developer proposing homes for Clayton Road near Woods Mill Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 6:32AMA new subdivision of 69 homes could soon be built at the western end of Town & Country, at the city's border with Chesterfield and Ballwin.
Salvage firm finds diamonds in the rubble Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 5:02AMST. JACOBS — Artefacts Salvage & Design is celebrating 25 years in business, but co-owner Chris Blott admits there were times when he wondered if the business would survive.
Experts challenge building design, codes after Joplin tornado Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 10:19PMJOPLIN, Mo. | As the monster tornado bore down on them, Rusty Howard and his two small children sought refuge in a Home Depot store. But instead the young father, the children and four other people died when the roof came off and the walls came down, crushing them beneath a 100,000-pound concrete panel.
Poetry Foundation Christens New Headquarters Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:26AM We received a preview of the Poetry Foundation's new headquarters, which opens to the public today. [ more › ]
CoA Paris study abroad program suspended Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:08AMThe College of Architecture (CoA) has decided to suspend the operation of its Paris Program for the 2011-12 academic year.
An Argentine Seduction Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 10:22AMMonths after our reluctant departure from Buenos Aires , its jacaranda-scented breezes and seductive mix of music and laughter continue to unfold in my dreams.
Village Residents, Trustees Weigh in On Fence Debate Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 12:14AMBoard Defers Vote on Zoning Code Amendments Until July 21 For the second time this month, the Garden City Board of Trustees deferred voting on approving amendments to the village’s zoning code at a the June 16 village board meeting. Prior to closing a public hearing on the issue, the board of trustees discussed what the appropriate distance of fences from the front of property lines is ...
AESL clarifies issues on the cost of infrastructure for schools Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:31AMAccra, June 23, GNA - Mr Louis Satchmo Atongo, Acting Managing Direc= tor of Architectural and Engineering Services Limited (AESL) on Thursday said the first batch of infrastructure for basic schools comprising a six-unit classroom block and ancillary facilities awarded in 2003 was valued at GH¢66,358. He said the contract comprised of a six-unit classroom block with office, store, staff common ...
CS trustees discuss tax hike, budget and renew Coulson's contract Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 1:16AMEagle Staff Report A 4.8-cent increase is likely for College Station school district taxpayers after officials said Tuesday that the final $41.7 million of a $144.2 million bond package will be sold in September. That means the total tax rate is ex ...
Buying clothes made locally Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 6:08PMMore apparel companies are finding it pays to produce their garments in the U.S. and in Southern California. And shoppers are coming around. Watching people shop farmer's markets religiously on Sundays, splurge on locally grown blueberries at Whole Foods and select dishes from fancy menus that name-check family farms got me thinking. Localism is a huge trend in food; why not in fashion?
Move over, Mike Brady: Now Barbie’s an architect too Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 7:54AMBarbie's latest career is architecture. And as she tackles the office and the construction site — at a time when only one in five architects is a woman — she also challenges common misconceptions, all while wearing lipstick and a smile.
Spotlight on sector at Light ME as global market expected to be worth US$ 24 Billion by 2015 Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 5:50AMPotential savings of US$ 400 MN and 5.1 Megatonnes of CO2 emissions annually across the GCC Growing global demand for energy-efficient and ecologically friendly lighting solutions is positively impacting the market for LED (light emitting diode) and CFL (compact fluorescent lamps) powered lamps and installations.
Five Ways Businesses Are Coping With Rising Health-Care Costs Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 9:47AMSome owners have found innovative ways to manage change amid health-care reform.
Tour the Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 8:17AMResearch plantings, Demonstration/show garden, Shade structure, KU Student Farm, Natural dye garden
North Andover looks at shuffling its buildings Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 9:29PMTo shape North Andover’s future, town officials are looking at its past. Municipal buildings that are no longer suitable for their original use could be repurposed to fit in with the town’s vision of its future for at least the next decade. Shifting town offices to make the best use of what the town already has is cost-effective and could ...
Intel to reunite notebook, desktop chip architectures Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 8:15PMIn the past, notebook chips derived from desktops. But with power consumption a growing problem, the desktop family will now come out of notebook designs.
Federal courthouse design set Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 1:12AMWhen most people think of an American courthouse, they think of tall columns, an elevated ground floor, and a majestic entrance.
COLLISION COURSE: Attorneys Steve Amerikaner, Marc Chytilo, square off at City Hall over Valle Verde project Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 1:55PMValle Verde wants to add 37 new rooms, redesign some of its current buildings, add a bed-and-breakfast building and banking office, and create additional parking.
Plant Receptors Reflect Different Solutions for a Fundamental Signaling Problem Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 8:22AMBirds do it, bees do it, and for most things biological, even plants do it. But not necessarily like their animal counterparts. A study led by Salk Institute scientists shows that a plant receptor does one of the most fundamental cellular "its"--the delivery of a hormonal signal from outside the cell to the nucleus--in a radically different way than its animal cousins. Knowing that could aid ...
Ballarat icons named Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 10:06AMWhat makes Ballarat Ballarat? The answer to this would probably differ if you asked 1000 Ballaratians the same question.
Company news for June 13 Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 11:09PMCOMPANY NEWS FOR JUNE 13
Hasselbeck, Forsett Lead Disciplined Workout under Guidance of Carroll Disicples Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 9:38PMIn the beginning of June, the Seahawks finally gathered for an organized, unofficial two-day workout at the University of Washington ; no longer one of the few teams to not work out in a large group this offseason. The workouts at the Dempsey Indoor Facility featured about 40 players on the first day, less on the second; mostly signed/unsigned Seahawks with a few former UW athletes and other NFL ...
Landmark Treasures Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 6:33PMThe discovery of a noted Tampa architect's lost drawings will benefit students and the community.
County of San Bernardino Central Valley Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center Wins Award Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 12:29PMFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Amanda Fier / Lynita JohnsonOlson Communications480-368-7999amandaolsoncomm.comlynitaolsoncomm.com SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. June 10, 2011 The County of San Bernardino Central Valley Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center built by Sundt Construction, Inc. is nearly complete and already an award-winning facility. This 59 million...
CityPlace developer tries something new inside Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 9:11AMQuartz designers Raw and figure3 attempt a seamless interior layout