UK - Marquee Installations has recently completed the design and installation of the audio system for the Wahaca Southbank Mexican restaurant at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London. Designed by renowned architects Softroom, the innovative ...
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The University of California at Berkeley’s (UC Berkeley’s) newly opened Energy Biosciences Building is the most energy efficient building on campus, thanks in part to window systems from Wausau Window and Wall Systems. The ...
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The 2012 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo drew industry leaders from across the country and around the world to the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco for three days of sustainable energy discussion. Although the green ...
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Talk about your interior design accessory with a history! The candle has been a primary means of lighting for thousands of years, used in homes, public buildings, and of course in churches. The Ancient Egyptians used candles in an early ...
When it comes to bathroom trends, like any kind of trend, it all depends on cultural context, and timing. After all, what's in right now depends on how people value styles and function, as well as that hard-to-pin-down ex-factor that kicks ...
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As a recyclable, non-toxic and transparent material, glass is one of the most sustainability-friendly materials available for architecture and interior design. Recyclability is obviously a major factor in sustainability; but the benefits ...
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The color rendering index (CRI) has been used to compare fluorescent and HID lamps for over 40 years, but the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) does not recommend its use with white light LEDs. A new metric is under ...
The living room is the second most used room in the house after the kitchen. I don't mean a formal living room, like I grew up with. I mean the room you and your family actually 'live' in! Some people might call it a family room or the t.v ...
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS has named Marie Enterprises of Albuquerque, New Mexico as "US Top Ten" Custom Home Builder for 2012. Marie Enterprises, Inc., joins the list for Custom Home Builder of the Year for 2012. ...
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Well,this is the final entry in our living room design series.In this series,we've traced some of the trends in Mid-century modern,French style,Victorian living room design,country style,and traditional styles.But,how do all of these styles ...
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Partners from research and industry are studying the principles of next-generation cabin lighting Gradual transitions from day into night have become standard today on board of modern passenger aircraft. Bergische Universität ...
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The University of California at Berkeley’s (UC Berkeley’s) newly opened Energy Biosciences Building is the most energy efficient building on campus, thanks in part to window systems from Wausau Window and Wall Systems. The ...
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This time of year, it can be a bit easy to get down about the amount of darkness in our lives. Sure, it's the festive season and all, with plenty to smile about, but with most of us arriving at work before it's fully light out and leaving ...
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Yet another Brandix factory, Brandix Casualwear Ltd., - Giritale, has been accorded an 'Eco Factory Attribute' by Marks & Spencer (M&S), in recognition of its achievements in environmental sustainability and preservation. Strategically ...
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A giant warehouse, which will be the UK import and deconsolidation hub for the Asda George clothing brand is creating over 400 jobs at the Wynyard Park site in Billingham. The new facility, developed and operated by Leeds based Clipper ...
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