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Fort Phantom Hill project: A closer look Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:00PMThe Fort Phantom Hill historic site enhancement project first was proposed in 1999 and it was approved for funding in 2000. The project has yet to be completed, and in the 12 years that have passed since the proposal was drafted, the scope has changed because the cost of construction has gone up.
The Man With the Plan Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:55PMDOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s nomination of Michael LoGrande as Director of City Planning last July raised some eyebrows in local planning circles. For one, LoGrande had worked in the planning department for 15 years, but not as a planner — he was more of a code wizard. Before being tapped to head the department, he was the city’s chief zoning administrator.
Something to build upon in Fonthill Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:45PMPELHAM — Finding a flexible way to improve downtown Fonthill and Fenwick to Todd Barber was what the creation of a community improvement plan was all about. A building he designed at 1471 Pelham St. plugged a long-standing gap on Pelham St.[...]
Movie Theater Design Approved for Shops at Stonefield Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:40PMA mega theater in Albemarle County is coming closer to reality. The Board of Architectural Review has given thumbs up on one part of the project.
Sarasota, Florida Re-Lights Downtown Streetscape with Hubbell Lighting’s Beacon Products Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:54PMGREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sarasota FL relights downtown streetscape with Hubbell Lighting's Beacon Products Acorn lighting fixture. Locally manufactured lighting saves 85% of energy, reduces maintenance, improves lighting.
Voluntary Standards Cover the Spectrum: from Off-Highway Vehicles to Architectural Hardware Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:11AMIn an effort to communicate the vital role that standards play in daily life, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) will publish, on an ongoing basis, a series of snapshots of the diverse standards initiatives undertaken in the global and national standards arena, many of which are performed by ANSI members and ANSI-accredited standards developers.
Sparkling Hill Resort is a North American First Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:53AMWhen it opened in May 2010, Sparkling Hill Resort, in Vernon, British Columbia was one of the most talked about spa destinations in North America -- as much for its unique range of treatments as for its use of more than 3.5 million Swarovski crystals. It quickly earned the prestigious 2011 Senses W
Briefs: Minnesota River park, trail plan will be on display at open house Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:10PMMembers of Dakota Electric Association and their families can get free admission to the Minnesota Zoo during the electric co-op’s annual member appreciation day on July 28.
Crystal Point’s best attributes are available in current home inventory Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:30AMJersey City building already has sold 75 percent of its homes.
Five Questions With Randy Burkett Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:53PMAmong firm’s latest projects is the lighting for the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.
Art and science IN UNISON Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:50PMSingapore has a ship floating in the sky and now a giant white lotus blooming in the new Marina Bay financial district. The Merlion from the other side of the bay has a great view of both architectural wonders, and perhaps it's not happy to see a rival landmark.
Hogan Center awarded LEED certification Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:12PMAlma College's Hogan Center, home of the maroon and cream, is certified green.
Beverly Elementary looks for new cafeteria, kitchen Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:13AMThe 20 people in attendance at Randolph County Superintendent Dr. James Phares' summer forum at Beverly Elementary agreed the number one priorities for the school are a new cafeteria/kitchen and air conditioning.
University Middle School working to 'de-Trojanize' old high school Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:40AMThe Waco ISD school faces the task of making the old high school campus its own through student-designed input.
Planning Commission approves church’s plans for 84 Lumber Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:14AMA former lumber business that now sits vacant is getting a new life – a new life given from an area church.
New Aluminum Channels from Elemental LED Add the Finishing Touch to LED Strip Lighting Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:00AMElemental LED Introduces Three Aluminum Channels, Creating New Aesthetic Options for LED Lighting Design (PRWeb July 13, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/aluminum-channels/led-strip-lighting/prweb8637493.htm
Some Serious Business To Present Robert Wilson's "I Was Sitting On My Patio This Guy Appeared I Thought I Was ... Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:41PMPerformance co-directed by Wilson and Lucinda Childs Premieres at REDCAT January 26, 2012 (PRWeb July 12, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8637481.htm
450 West 37th Street Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:32AMIn the high-stakes real-estate environment of New York City every square foot counts — especially for spaceand cash-starved arts organizations.
Business Digest for July 12 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:06AMChen named vice president at Babson College; Training Associates hires Moore as finance director; Marlborough property sells for $235,000; State gas prices reverse course, jump 6 cents; Milford's Clarke expects energy consumption savings; Milford Regional receives third Gold Stroke Award; Masters Touch of Medfield acquires Durning Electric
Architecture done with mirrors Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:18AMThe downtown Sheraton has finally done something about its forbidding blank walls, using big mirrors to "borrow" the attractive architecture of ACT across the street. Plus one great big flower pot. It doesn't really add up.
Marion Streetscape project to be rebid Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:45PMMarion’s Streetscape II development is on hold pending rebidding after a contractor’s low bid for the project and other projected costs exceeded money available for the work by $76,825.
Lumenpulse Founder Francois-Xavier Souvay Named as Quebec Finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:22AMMONTREAL--(Marketwire - Jul 11, 2011) - Lumenpulse Inc. ( www.lumenpulse.com ), a leading innovator and manufacturer of high performance, architectural LED-based lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments, today announced that François-Xavier Souvay, founder, president and CEO of Lumenpulse, has been named one of three Quebec finalists in ...
Architectural Lighting Luminaire operates in wet locations. Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:07AMIncorporating 10-year continuous duty-rated white LED light engine and driver, PathMaster features horizontal design that eliminates visible fastening hardware. Luminaire seamlessly blends into interior spaces as well as outdoor areas to support low-level illumination. Housed in powder painted cast aluminum with variety of standard finishes, unit includes satin acrylic lens and user-selectable ...
The Man With the Plan Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:27PMDOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s nomination of Michael LoGrande as Director of City Planning last July raised some eyebrows in local planning circles. For one, LoGrande had worked in the planning department for 15 years, but not as a planner — he was more of a code wizard. Before being tapped to head the department, he was the city’s chief zoning administrator.
Vancouver business licenses Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:07AMBusiness licenses issued by the city of Vancouver in June.
Hospital wins beauty contest Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:27AMTAVARES THERESA CAMPBELL | Staff Writer theresacampbell@dailycommercial.com Florida Hospital Waterman attracts attention for its eye-appe ...
Let there be light: TxDOT, city, locals working to replace lighting on arched bridges of Southwest Freeway Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:07PMJust a decade ago, people driving into Houston along U.S. 59 were treated to a stunning sight: six steel tied-arch bridges spanning the freeway lit up in an array of colors.
Lake Quinsig bridge debated Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:43PMArea lawmakers are rebelling against state transportation officials' plan to build a lower-cost bridge over Lake Quinsigamond to replace the deteriorated Kenneth F. Burns Memorial Bridge linking Worcester with Shrewsbury.
Altered Plans for Shops at Stonefield Move Forward Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 5:25PMAlbemarle's Architectural Review Board was pleased with what it saw Tuesday. But more tweaks will be needed heading into a final meeting on the plan later this month.
First Drafts: James Corner's High Line Park Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:13AMA renowned landscape architect describes the interplay between the natural and unnatural world that informs his creative process
Outdoor LED Luminaires help minimize light pollution. Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:57AMSuited for parking lots and walkways, Tersen Ratio 1.5 supports 48 LEDs that produce illumination equivalent to 175 W metal halide lamp. Unit has finned shape that serves as both heat sink and architectural statement, and luminaire achieves 50,000-hr life at 1,000 MA with 70% lumen maintenance. American Electric Lighting® AVPL(TM), featuring die-cast aluminum construction and Valiant Colonial ...
Lumens.com Announces Fourth of July Lighting and Fan Sale, July 1-5, 2011 Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 5:12AMLumens.com announces its 4th of July Lighting Sale and Fan Sale, where customers can save up to 75% off list prices on 18 top contemporary lighting and fan brands from July 1-5, 2011. Lumens.com is offering exclusive savings on all lighting products by Illuminating Experiences, Forecast Lighting, Le Klint, FontanaArte, Viso and more.Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) July 01, 2011 Lumens.com announces its ...
Avenger's new exterior design features smooth lines flowing over a wedge-shaped body Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 4:55PMHEALDSBURG, Calif. -- A wiggly blacktop strip called Chalk Hill Road slithers through a lush landscape of vineyards in California's Sonoma Valley.
Cooper Lighting and Cooper Controls Products Honored for Design Excellence Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 3:33PMProducts from Cooper Lighting and Cooper Controls, divisions of Cooper Industries plc , have been selected as 2011 Award for Design Excellence winners. This year, Cooper Lighting received a total of eleven product awards, including four Platinum awards, three Gold awards and four Silver awards, while Cooper Controls received one Platinum award.
Four U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 Teams Rely on Lighting Science Group's Products for a Competitive ... Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:00AMFour U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 entrants announced today that they will rely on lighting solutions offered by Lighting Science Group , one of America's premier LED lighting companies and an industry leader in ENERGY STAR qualified bulbs, as they prepare to submit their solar home prototypes for final testing and judgment this fall.
Demand for energy-saving lighting solutions growing: GE official Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 2:32AMJEDDAH: Lighting can be effectively integrated in infrastructure development for promoting sustainable energy use in the long run.
Entech® Solar Successfully Completes Certification Testing of Its Latest Daylighting Product Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 6:31PMEntech Solar today is very pleased to announce the latest progress in its daylighting line of products. Â On June 27, 2011, Entech Solar's latest skylight product, the Entech Collimating Skylight Model 900 , successfully completed all testing in compliance with OSHA Fall Protection and all testing in compliance with AAMA, WDMA and CSA requirements for air infiltration, water infiltration, design ...
$4.3 million upgrade previewed Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 11:52PMshare: digg facebook twitter With seven months of construction due to start in February, Bexar County officials showed architectural drawings, explained design concepts and fielded questions from about three dozen curious residents who gathered at the Harlandale Civic Center. Residents generally embraced the designs they were shown: the restored rotunda, large new pavilions, picnic areas ...
“DALVEY Place” launches “HAUS 23” condominium project at Ratchada-Ladprao with distinguished design under ‘creating ... Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 11:50PMÇÑ¹·Õè 29 ÁÔ¶Ø¹ÒÂ¹ 2554 11:38 ¹. After three successful condominium projects launches, DALVEY Place --a joint venture from Singapore-- is introducing a new stylish condominium project in the CBD area “HAUS 23 Rachada-Larprao”, which is located just 190 meters from MRT Ladprao station.
Stage designer gets a final bow Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 10:29PMOn the Web For more information about the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival go to www.kcshakes.org. The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival’s production of “Macbeth” is performed on a set designed by Jim Lane of Olathe.
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Achieves Gold Certification Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 1:45PMSCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The HKS-designed Salt River Fields at Talking Stick achieved LEED Gold Certification for New Construction from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
Hendrick Construction to Build Uptown Charlotte Restaurant Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 9:21AMHendrick Construction, Inc. will build an Uptown location for Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen in 1 Bank of America Center's Urban Garden â the second location for the popular SouthPark restaurant.
Green Community In Baltimore City Begins Construction Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:07AMConstruction is now underway at a new community development in Baltimore City that will feature unique green elements and nearby mass transit options thanks to STV's planning and design expertise.
UZO: The impacts of the proposed zoning ordinance on local property owners Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:19PMA look at how the proposed Unified Zoning Ordinance, would impact homeowners, developers and businesses Something called the Unified Zoning Ordinance, now four years in the making and considered decades overdue, will make its public debut Tuesday. The Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission staff will release the final draft of the proposed zoning bylaws for public review and ...
Youngstown's second federal courthouse crumbling already Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:09PMThe Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 10 E. Commerce St., and its parking lot are undergoing more than $1.3 million in remedial work and improvements because of questionable construction.
Born to love Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 4:15AMIt likely happened when you left the front door wide open or your jacket in a heap on the floor. But most kids - even adults - have heard this refrain:
Interiors: Landscape lighting Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 9:04PMWell-placed exterior lighting enhances the look of your home and adds a bit of safety.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION OPENS 28th BRANCH IN OCEANSIDE Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 1:44PMKMA Architecture Engineering KMA has announced that construction is complete for a new San Diego County Credit Union SDCCU branch in Oceanside. The facility, a freestanding building within the Towne Center North retail center at College Boulevard and Mission Avenue, is now open for business at 625 College Boulevard. The 4,700 square-foot SDCCU commercial tenant improvement project began in...
Summer homework Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:21AMSummer homework
2011 Lumen Award Recipients for Lighting Design Announced Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:19AMThe annual June awards gala had more than 700 lighting industry leaders attend