Read Top Architecture Headlines and Articles from http://architectureprnews.com en-us http://architectureprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/07/al-maabar-awards-program-management-contract-to-keo-international-consultants-106443.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Jordan's $10 billion Marsa Zayed development to be overseen by KEO International Consultants http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/07/leed-building-maintenance-management-firm-greenefficient-is-taking-a-stance-on-green-building-compliance-106302.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT GreenEfficient, a well-known LEED building maintenance and management firm with 12 US offices, has long been a business dedicated to changing the way business owners look at sustainable green building operation and maintenance practices. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/07/craftsman-direct-handyman-home-improvement-of-durhamchapel-hill-north-carolina-now-available-for-plumbing-repair-106160.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Small to medium plumbing projects - toilets, sinks and dishwasher installations and repair - Craftsman Direct will come to your house to give you a guaranteed quote. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/07/aegis-metal-framing-releases-new-ecofriendly-catalog-106205.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Aegis Metal Framing, a division of MiTek Industries announced today the release of their new eco-friendly Ultra-Span Cold Formed Steel Trusses catalog. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/eco-homes-that-turn-rubbish-into-energy-105908.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT 100 green apartments to be built in Luton by the end of 2010 as part of Milieu ArchitectsâEUR environmentally sustainable project http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/over-25-morso-castiron-stoves-already-qualified-for-tax-credit-105765.htm Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, with renewable energy provisions that allows the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) to be accessible to bio-mass burning stoves, is a welcomed initiative for Danish cast-iron wood stove manufacturer Morso. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/solar-innovations-inc-introduces-their-new-stacking-glass-wall-systems-105774.htm Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial conservatories; greenhouses; sunrooms; skylights; folding, tilting, and sliding glass doors, walls, windows, and screens; introduces two new stacking glass wall systems. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/cadac-organice-introduces-organice-2007-r4-build-20416-105328.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Cadac Organice introduces Organice 2007 R4 build 204.16. Build 204.16 is the last build in Organice 2007 prior to the release of a new Organice version later in 2009. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/online-garden-products-retailer-announces-grand-opening-with-10-savings-on-all-premium-cedar-sheds-and-premium-cedar-playhouses-through-june-30-2009-105473.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT SpiritLiving Co. is offering 10% off all premium cedar sheds and premium cedar playhouses through June 30, 2009 to celebrate the grand opening of four specialty web sites focused on outdoor garden/yard storage solutions. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/the-morso-8188-pedestal-stove-expands-fireside-view-104732.htm Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The new Morso 8188 represents an exciting expansion of the 8100 series - with exclusive side windows. It's easy and intuitive to use, with single-handed control for clean combustion and regulated heat output. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/the-lakeside-living-expo-highlights-free-seminars-on-green-homebuilding-by-nh-architects-bonin-architects-associates-104503.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP of Bonin Architects and Associates, will be presenting three Free Seminars on Green Homebuilding at the Lakeside Living Expo, Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford, NH from July 17-19, 2009 http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/xlerator-highspeed-hand-dryer-wins-platinum-adex-award-for-excellence-in-design-104524.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT - The hand dryer was also recognized as the most affordable option in the industry due to its low initial purchase and operating cost - http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/frederick-frederick-architects-win-southern-living-award-104528.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Frederick + Frederick Architects in Charleston, SC recently won Southern Living Magazine's 'Best Before and After' award for their remodeling of a Quonset hut. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/building-information-modeling-grows-in-green-building-104409.htm Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Building information modeling (BIM) is shifting the way buildings are designed, providing a more cost-effective way to share a building's energy efficiencies with the occupants and the public. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/actual-example-of-cost-savings-of-61-with-keidel-softwares-drainstar-siphonic-calculator-103626.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT DrainStar is the cost-effective, intelligent siphonic drainage calculation technology that offers simplicity and real cost savings. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/metal-works-and-improvements-of-raleigh-nc-now-certified-as-metalpro-contractors-for-metal-roofing-103803.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Metal Works and Improvements of North Carolina completes MetalPro Contractor Installation Training with Union Corrugating Company http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/thermafiber-inc-celebrates-its-75th-anniversary-103352.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Providing innovative insulation products, services and solutions since 1934 http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/sandra-smith-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-103599.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Possessing 38 years of expertise in historical structures, Sandra Smith loves a great revival http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/industry-leader-daniel-croft-added-to-the-cambridge-whos-who-network-103746.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Daniel Croft celebrates 10 years in project management and strategy http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/pardee-homes-wins-gold-nugget-awards-102966.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT San Diego LivingSmart Community Honored http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/global-warming-comes-to-maplewood-city-cuts-down-specimen-trees-to-make-way-for-sidewalks-103438.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT When Mitra Joseph, 39 and his wife Karen decided to move to Florida, they called a concrete guy to give them a bid on a new sidewalk. The chain of events has left them poorer, by some $2500 + dollars and the loss of a Tree devaluing their property. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/solar-innovations-inc-ranks-35th-in-reading-pa-chamber-growth-103301.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The Greater Reading (PA) Chamber of Commerce and Industry, along with consulting firm KPMG, recently ranked Solar Innovations, Inc., 35th in its Greater Reading Top 50, which ranks member companies based on increased revenue growth. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/avas-choice-featuring-italian-architect-and-interior-designer-carola-vannini-only-on-avalivingcom-103389.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Italian Architect and Interior Designer Carola Vannini, Elvio Dario Avila of Argentina, and US designer Monique Lafia among the Multi-Award winning designers in this week's Interior Design Showcase. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/designer-pages-launches-first-twitter-campaign-for-ad-industry-at-neocon-worlds-trade-fair-103413.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Power of community, collaboration, user-generated content extends visibility for the latest trends in A+D http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/kevin-d-holdridge-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-103314.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Kevin D. Holdridge pioneers the green market in residential design http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/raphael-thomas-justewicz-named-to-exclusive-membership-organization-103332.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Raphael Thomas Justewicz honored by Cambridge Who's Who for leadership at EDAW/AECOM http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/construction-deaths-take-toll-103092.htm Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Last year's spate of crane-related construction deaths in New York City transformed impersonal statistics into very personal tragedies that shook the city. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/sales-strong-at-new-pardee-neighborhood-in-pacific-highlands-ranch-18-homes-sold-in-12-weeks-102851.htm Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT New home sales are on the rise in North San Diego County where 18 homes were sold in two weeks at Manzanita Trail. Priced from the low $700,000s, these coastal close homes offer homebuyers four great floor plans and many energy saving features. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/loftwall-creates-design-a-wall-online-designer-102889.htm Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT LOFTwall , a manufacturer of divider screens for living and working environments, has developed an online tool that allows visitors to customize their own LOFTwall. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/solar-innovations-inc-announces-the-completion-of-florida-impact-testing-on-two-new-skylights-102901.htm Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of conservatories; greenhouses; sunrooms; folding, tilting, and sliding glass doors, walls, windows, and screens; announces the completion of Florida Product Testing on two skylight options. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/aleksey-kazakov-showcases-professional-brand-through-cambridge-whos-who-102938.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Aleksey Kazakov, Founder and Owner of Dfergos, LLC, celebrates 22 years of professional success http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/hot-snow-offers-low-cost-3d-rendering-service-102756.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Hot Snow Oy offer cutting edge 3D rendering and animation services that help to bring your any vision into life. The company is based in Espoo, Finland. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/pacific-marine-expo-announces-2009-seattle-show-dates-exhibit-space-is-selling-fast-for-west-coasts-largest-commercial-marine-tradeshow-102373.htm Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Pacific Marine Expo will be held November 19-21, 2009 at Seattle's Qwest Field Event Center. Exhibit space is selling fast for the Expo, which is the only trade show dedicated to the pacific maritime industry and is the largest and longest running commercial marine tradeshow on the West Coast. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/gordon-atlantic-development-corporations-quest-for-national-surfrider-museum-site-leads-to-meeting-with-middle-east-surfing-for-peace-movement-leaders-102413.htm Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Gordon Atlantic Development to Donate Firm's Signature Skateboard to Metropolitan Washington's Explore Corp http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/sharpe-images-opens-new-location-in-raleigh-102408.htm Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Family-owned business for over 60 years opens its fourth location http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/avas-choice-this-week-featuring-childrens-room-designs-only-on-avalivingcom-102228.htm Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The popular weekly interior design showcase called Ava's Choice is this week entitled "Play, Dream and Grow," and is featuring Children's Rooms by Ava Living Designers from around the United States. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/pardee-homes-noted-in-green-building-awards-102011.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT San Diego LivingSmart Community Honored http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/06/condominium-concepts-management-awarded-exclusive-management-for-upscale-buckhead-properties-102196.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Atlanta-based Condominium Concepts Management has evolved to one of the leading property management firms in the Southeast and was recently named managing agent for the prestigious 05 Buckhead rental apartments and Buckhead Place. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/05/firethorne-positive-residential-real-estate-news-on-houstonarea-home-front-masterdesigned-community-celebrates-third-anniversary-with-772-home-sales-to-date-102121.htm Sun, 31 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT Firethorne residential community in Katy/Fulshear has been holdings its own in new home sales thanks to the continued growth in the area and for being part of one of the best school districts in Texas. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/05/interfaceflor-australasia-launches-new-campaign-showcasing-the-5th-wall-102021.htm Sat, 30 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT InterfaceFLOR, the world's largest manufacturer of carpet tiles, has launched new campaigns in Australasia, designed to change the perception of carpet tiles from an often overlooked flooring finish, to a creative design palette for the floor. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/05/one-source-of-nc-expands-business-services-101936.htm Sat, 30 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT One Source of NC announces the addition of three new services to help professionals who are seeking to fine-tune a career search, make a career change, or improve job security. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/05/carlsbad-department-of-development-recognized-for-prestigious-interactive-media-award-101627.htm Thu, 28 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT Carlsbad Department of Development Wins at the 8th Annual Horizon Interactive Awards Competition http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/05/recycling-beverly-hills-home-will-help-lowincome-families-environment-community-101687.htm Wed, 27 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT Deconstruction and ReUse Network Maximizes Environmental Savings for Homeowner Under City's New Building Program http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/05/chicago-department-of-transportation-approves-armortile-tactile-systems-100999.htm Thu, 21 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT The nation's leader in detectable warnings manufacturing, Engineered Plastics, Inc., is proud to announce that the Chicago Department of Transportation has specified its flagship product, Armor-Tile Tactile Systems, as approved for use in Chicago http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/05/shade-systems-continues-supplying-shade-structures-for-multiple-miamidade-county-parks-100900.htm Thu, 21 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT Shade Systems continues long standing relationship with Miami-Dade County http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/05/solar-innovations-inc-announces-the-completion-of-their-latest-decorative-institutional-greenhouse-100970.htm Thu, 21 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of greenhouses; conservatories; sunrooms; folding, tilting, and sliding glass doors, walls, windows, and screens; announces the completion of their latest decorative institutional greenhouse. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/05/elevator-accidents-in-arizona-100830.htm Wed, 20 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT Elevators should be properly maintained, if you or a loved one are hurt by a faulty elevator then you deserve justice. This can be very traumatizing so it is important in these situations to consult an attorney to discuss what your options may be. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/05/economic-recovery-nh-green-architects-bonin-architects-associates-hires-intern-architect-for-growing-business-100792.htm Wed, 20 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT Signs of an economic recovery: Bonin Architects and Associates, PLLC, a NH firm focusing on green residential and light commercial projects, hires intern architect for growing business http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/05/chinese-drywall-causing-problems-in-florida-homes-100626.htm Tue, 19 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT Homes built or remodeled between 2004 and 2008 may be affected by Chinese drywall problems. Homeowners who have been harmed by Chinese drywall have important legal rights. An attorney can ensure that your rights are protected. http://architectureprnews.com/architecture_articles/2009/05/government-to-regulate-conservatory-building-in-uk-100585.htm Mon, 18 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT The United Kingdom Government is focusing on conservatories and home extensions to help reach its carbon reduction target by 2020.