Latest news releases for Architecture from PRWeb 2008-09-05T07:06:02Z http://ww1.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.gif PRWeb xml@emediawire.com http://www.prweb.com/atom10/ $lastmod A Florida home built by Sarasota's DwellGreen, Inc. has won four 2008 Aurora Awards, including one Grand Aurora, for excellence in the category of green building. This home was previously certified in June 2008 by the Florida Green Building Coalition as the highest performing green home in Florida built to date. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/green/construction/prweb1277664.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/green/construction/prweb1277664.htm $lastmod Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), a global architectural and landscape lighting company, has launched its newest franchise in Tulsa, Okla. (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1282484.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1282484.htm $lastmod New Logo Reflects Company's Longevity as well as Ongoing Commitment to Green, Sustainable Construction (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1274474.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1274474.htm $lastmod Hydronika Selection a Natural Fit for Leed Green HVAC site (PRWeb Sep 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1284154.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1284154.htm $lastmod New website, ConcretePoolDecks.org provides all-inclusive information on pool decks to help consumers get most out of their investment. The site covers design ideas, popular concrete deck surfaces, layout considerations, concrete benefits and includes numerous photos. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1277354.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1277354.htm $lastmod workingwonders, llc (www.workingwondersUS.com) offers a one-stop source where design-build professionals and consumers alike can quickly and easily find aesthetically pleasing eco-responsible products, knowledge and services to build out, furnish and accessorize green projects, homes and workplaces. From non-toxic paints and air-filtering systems, to bio-fuel powered fireplaces and fully installed kitchens, the eco-friendly products turn living and working environments into spaces that improve the health and well-being of families, coworkers and the planet as a whole. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/workingwonders/launch/prweb1277364.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/workingwonders/launch/prweb1277364.htm $lastmod MetoKote Corporation, Inc. is pleased to announce the recent addition of Roger Cook as Strategic Account Manager representing their Deere and Company Business. (PRWeb Sep 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/metokoteMetalFinishing/johnDeereAndCompany/prweb1278264.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/metokoteMetalFinishing/johnDeereAndCompany/prweb1278264.htm $lastmod Emerson, the global leader in technology and engineering innovation, has begun construction on a state-of the-art, energy efficient data center at its St. Louis-based corporate headquarters. In addition to a host of cutting-edge energy saving features, the facility will also showcase a full suite of technologies from Emerson Network Power. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1277294.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1277294.htm $lastmod Clark Construction Group, LLC used Latista field management software and Motion Computing tablet PCs to facilitate the quality assurance phase of the construction of the Washington Nationals baseball stadium. Latista and Motion have published a case study detailing their part in the Nationals Park project. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1279774.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1279774.htm $lastmod DuPont Building Innovations announces price increases up to 15 percent in the United States, effective Sept.30, or as contracts permit, for DuPont™ Weatherization Systems products. Due to the accelerating price increases of oil-based feedstocks and energy, raw materials continue to be subject to significant cost increases. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1281924.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1281924.htm $lastmod (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1284974.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1284974.htm $lastmod The Atlanta chapters of NKBA and NARI are hosting a joint event to showcase the latest and greatest advancements in residential building products, Earth-friendly innovations and related services. Targeted to design professionals, residential builders and remodeling companies, the expo features many unique products and services including Generation4™ electric radiant floor heating by Speedheat®. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1257034.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1257034.htm $lastmod IMAGINiT Technologies has developed a utility for Autodesk® 3ds Max®, which globally turns ON lights coming from Revit® product suite, the Autodesk building design software purpose-built for building information modeling (BIM). (PRWeb Sep 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1271894.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1271894.htm $lastmod Growth-minded government contractors and project-focused businesses benefit from role-based interfaces, more efficient billing processes, reduced training expenses and improved government audit compliance. (PRWeb Sep 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1278544.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1278544.htm $lastmod To celebrate Gardenvisit.com's 10th birthday, two eBooks are being offered for free download in October 2008 only. They are: The Principles of Garden Design (normally £9.50/$17.50) and 24 Historic Styles of Garden Design (normally £7.50/$13.50). They were written by Tom Turner, whose book on Garden History has come top on Amazon.com since publication in 2005. (PRWeb Sep 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1264364.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1264364.htm $lastmod The Spanish company will supply local contractors with Tygar's industry leading decorative curbing equipment, curbing products and additives, as well as provide training and support. (PRWeb Aug 31, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1256884.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1256884.htm $lastmod Group 70 Foundation has awarded a total of $107,230 to 21 local community organizations, continuing the employee-created foundation's tradition of giving back to the community. (PRWeb Aug 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Group70/Charities/prweb1266364.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Group70/Charities/prweb1266364.htm $lastmod London's highly fashionable Westbourne Grove has recently seen the addition of an exceptional new boutique apart-hotel in Kensington Gardens Square called naturally enough Space Apart Hotel. (PRWeb Aug 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/aparthotel/london/prweb1260974.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/aparthotel/london/prweb1260974.htm $lastmod CarltonArchitecture.com now offers a gallery with examples of both previous and current design work, biographies and photos of team members, a listing of awards received, and publications that have featured their work. (PRWeb Aug 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1256614.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1256614.htm $lastmod Formulators has introduced nine PowerGrip High-Performance Flooring Adhesives for VCT, sheet vinyl, rubber, wood, bamboo, quartz, linoleum, carpet tile and sports flooring. PowerGrip adhesives provide up to twice the moisture-resistance of conventional flooring adhesives and come with extensive 10 year warranties. Each PowerGrip flooring adhesive is custom-formulated to bond with a specific flooring material, forming an exceptionally strong, moisture-resistant bond. PowerGrip adhesives dry quickly and allow for same day installation. PowerGrip provides a ten-year warranted moisture resistance to eight pounds moisture-vapor-emissions-rate (MVER) at a cost of 16 cents per square foot for water-based chemistry and 26 cents per square foot for moisture-cure. (PRWeb Aug 29, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1255344.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1255344.htm $lastmod Hub Distributing and Anchor Blue name Regency Lighting their "Vendor of the Year" for successfully partnering on design and new construction of their stores. (PRWeb Aug 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1251764.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1251764.htm $lastmod HousePlanGallery.com, a leading designer of affordable and unique house plans, releases five new home designs. (PRWeb Aug 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/house-plan-gallery/house-plans-home-plans/prweb1248854.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/house-plan-gallery/house-plans-home-plans/prweb1248854.htm $lastmod HomeDesignCentral.com offers limited-time download of popular "New to House Plans?" special report. In the report, readers will learn how to save thousands on their new house plans… (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/blueprints/house-floor-plans/prweb1233154.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/blueprints/house-floor-plans/prweb1233154.htm $lastmod Online sales of tax lien properties, also known as tax lien certificates, are taking off says Denny Mitchell, owner of BuyTaxLiens.com. His tax lien auction website specializes in providing a free daily list of tax lien properties resulting from government tax lien foreclosures and has been growing at a break neck pace recently thanks to the distressed housing market fueling a new nationwide boom in online tax lien investing. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Tax/Lien/prweb1234624.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Tax/Lien/prweb1234624.htm $lastmod Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial greenhouses; conservatories; sunroom; and folding, tilting, and sliding glass doors, walls, windows, and screens, introduces ideas for passive energy greenhouse environments. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/greenhouses/SolarInnovationsInc/prweb1247274.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/greenhouses/SolarInnovationsInc/prweb1247274.htm $lastmod Insulated Concrete Form wall systems ideal for safe, strong and energy efficient residential and commercial construction. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1247084.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1247084.htm $lastmod Survey by nonprofit Public Architecture shows architects across the U.S. putting their skills and talents to work for the public good. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1252734.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1252734.htm $lastmod Solar Panels Plus LLC releases a new solar energy product, an alternative to petroleum based propylene glycol, in the form of a special corn glycol formula. This completely renewable and biodegradable glycol is made from corn and is non-toxic, outperforms traditional propylene glycol in heat transfer, has a solar- optimized solar PH, and provides superior corrosion resistance within solar thermal systems. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/solar-thermal/glycol/prweb1240384.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/solar-thermal/glycol/prweb1240384.htm $lastmod This quarterly report tracks recorded sales of 'Investment Properties', defined as the following building classes: Two Family Dwellings, Three Family Dwellings, Four Family Dwellings, Five or More Family Dwellings, and Mixed Use Properties. The regions examined include Los Angeles County, San Francisco County, and the five boroughs of New York City through the end of the second quarter of 2008 (Q2 2008). (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/multifamily/property/prweb1247684.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/multifamily/property/prweb1247684.htm $lastmod Aiea Team creates 'green design' structure using tuna cans and same Autodesk® Software that designs real buildings. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/uscad/hawaiicanstruction2009/prweb1249064.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/uscad/hawaiicanstruction2009/prweb1249064.htm $lastmod The First Season at Gauche Aquatic Park is a Success (PRWeb Aug 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Gauche_Aquatic_Park/LPA/prweb1251784.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Gauche_Aquatic_Park/LPA/prweb1251784.htm $lastmod Faux Casted Glass Radiates Contemporary Feel, at Affordable Cost ~ Jancik Arts International (JAI), creators of award-winning stained glass ceiling domes for the hospitality industry, will introduce a new technique in glass art at the HD Boutique Expo & Conference in Miami Beach, September 17 and 18, 2008. Faux casted glass offers an ultra contemporary look, requires minimal lighting and costs less than authentic casted glass with a shorter production time. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1239534.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1239534.htm $lastmod Online home furnishings retailer ClassyMirrors.com is doing its part to combat higher fuel prices. The company is offering customers a free gasoline card and free shipping during its Labor Day promotion. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/mirrors/mirror/prweb1240844.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/mirrors/mirror/prweb1240844.htm $lastmod Directional Audio Company Comes to Market With New Focused Speaker for Digital Signage (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/directional-audio/digital-signage/prweb1245824.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/directional-audio/digital-signage/prweb1245824.htm $lastmod CADLearning™ by 4D Technologies releases a 114 lesson Video Tutorial Series for users of Autodesk® AutoCAD LT 2009. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1240524.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1240524.htm $lastmod Newly launched, Guiding Graphics is the first and only graphics consulting firm to cater specifically to architects, engineers, construction industries and their allied professions. (PRWeb Aug 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1236434.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1236434.htm $lastmod Moore Design Group is proud to be recognized as a dual award winner in the 2008 Legacy of Design Awards, which was announced at a celebratory event in Dallas, Texas on the evening of Friday, August 15th. (PRWeb Aug 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1238074.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1238074.htm $lastmod It is part sculpture, part climbing wall and part architectural model. It is a problem solving exercise and an outdoor meeting space. BLOQX is the latest innovation in outdoor play from KOMPAN. Architects, planners and park designers are enthusiastic. (PRWeb Aug 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1230894.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1230894.htm $lastmod Concrete-Floors.org gives consumers comprehensive information about designing and incorporating concrete flooring in their homes or businesses. The site includes design tips, numerous photos, cost and maintenance information, and common questions about concrete floors. (PRWeb Aug 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1231914.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1231914.htm $lastmod The new CM8T15U™ automatically adjusts to preset positions for viewing. (PRWeb Aug 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1237084.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1237084.htm