By Pat DrayThe garden square Pat Dray According to Earth.org, sustainability means “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” In general, sustainability refers to the ability to maintain a process or condition over time. In recent years, the term has been used by companies… Continue reading Here’s to a Sustainable New Year – Milford-Orange Times
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Gensler expands Seattle's innovation district with new design for medical research and development | News
anchor Photo by Heywood Chan Gensler's next foray into medical/life science research and development projects for Seattle's growing innovation cluster has been announced. Located next to the Space Needle, the nine-story 222 Fifth N is a 200,000-square-foot design characterized by its dramatic, displaced volumes that emphasize movement, flexible workspace layouts,… Continue reading Gensler expands Seattle's innovation district with new design for medical research and development | News
Inside the 5,000-square-foot modernist home built into a cliff
When Kerry Marsh turned 70 last July, his wife Corinne hosted a party at their ocean-view home in Del Mar. The relaxed celebrations took full advantage of the warm, open spaces. As a favorite musician performed Willie Nelson's “Always on my Mind,” the couple's three adult children and a few close friends toasted with the… Continue reading Inside the 5,000-square-foot modernist home built into a cliff
Plant selection with deer in mind, January 28 with Garden Club – The Newtown Bee
Published: January 10, 2025 8:00 am The Garden Club of Newtown's January 28 meeting will be held in the Community Room of the CH Booth Library, 25 Main Street in Newtown. The keynote speaker is Brid Craddock, senior landscape architect for Growing Solutions in Ridgefield. Craddock cares for hundreds of landscapes and gardens here in… Continue reading Plant selection with deer in mind, January 28 with Garden Club – The Newtown Bee
6 kitchen design trends for 2025, according to Houzz
It's a new year and maybe you're feeling inspired to make some improvements to your home. Well, the kitchen is generally considered one of the best places to start a kitchen renovation, whether you want to increase the value of your home or simply increase your own happiness. However, kitchen renovations can vary greatly in… Continue reading 6 kitchen design trends for 2025, according to Houzz
Bicycle patrol to prevent theft of fences along the country's highways – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to take action against the increasing incidents of cutting and demolition of steel fences along highways and directed the authorities concerned to start a pilot motorcycle service to ensure security and surveillance improve highways. Chairing a meeting, the minister said in… Continue reading Bicycle patrol to prevent theft of fences along the country's highways – Pakistan
The Novi Home Show will take place January 17th to 19th
“Timelessly trendy” at the Michigan Design Center Are you looking for fresh ideas for the new year and the upcoming spring season? Join award-winning Detroit firm Concetti on January 24 at the Michigan Design Center for “Timelessly Trendy: Use Trends to Unlock Your Authentic Style.” The free “Launch!” session will cover the latest design trends… Continue reading The Novi Home Show will take place January 17th to 19th
Storing carbon in buildings could help combat climate change
Building materials like concrete and plastic have the potential to store billions of tons of carbon dioxide, according to a new study by civil engineers and Earth system scientists at the University of California, Davis and Stanford University. The study was published on January 10th Scienceshows that, combined with steps to decarbonize the economy, storing… Continue reading Storing carbon in buildings could help combat climate change
Five injured in roof collapse
LAHORE: Five people were injured in a roof collapse in Sher Chowk area of Green Town on Thursday. Emergency services responded to the scene after receiving information about a room's T-beam roof collapsing. The accident occurred due to the impact of an out-of-control tractor-trailer that collided with the structure. 1,122 rescue vehicles and personnel arrived… Continue reading Five injured in roof collapse
The “Working To Sustainable Cities” workshop will take place on February 20th
The City of Warsaw, Warsaw Stormwater Utility, Clean Waters Partnership and Watershed Foundation are co-hosting a free “Working Toward Sustainable Cities” workshop on February 20 at 9 a.m. at the Zimmer-Biomet Center Lake Pavilion.This workshop will explore innovative solutions for creating environmentally friendly urban spaces.During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to network with… Continue reading The “Working To Sustainable Cities” workshop will take place on February 20th