Clay bag construction is a cost-effective and sustainable construction method that is becoming increasingly popular in Africa. Minimal tools and cheap, reusable materials such as bags filled with soil are used, resulting in low labor costs and a smaller carbon footprint. These homes provide excellent insulation, save on energy costs, and promote community relationships through… Continue reading The future of cost-effective construction in Africa
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Outdated Entrance Colors to Avoid in 2025 (and What to Try Instead)
As the trend in interior design and interior design increasingly leans toward individual expression, our entryways are becoming increasingly important points of first impression. We no longer focus exclusively on creating order and calm (although we obviously still want to keep our entryways clean and tidy) and increase the warmth to create the ideal background… Continue reading Outdated Entrance Colors to Avoid in 2025 (and What to Try Instead)
The city presents the rest of the new zoning regulations
City staff released the final three chapters of Evanston's proposed new zoning code on New Year's Eve afternoon. The release comes just over a week before the Land Use Commission reconvenes to discuss the draft comprehensive plan and three weeks before the LUC is scheduled to discuss the proposed zoning ordinance. The chapters released Tuesday… Continue reading The city presents the rest of the new zoning regulations
Open fences are a waste
While traveling to Durango last week, I noticed a simple mistake someone made that just didn't make sense. South of Farmington Hill on Highway 550, the most recent project installed full-length deer fencing and, for a variety of reasons, added gates in places to allow access. I noticed that one of the gates was wide… Continue reading Open fences are a waste
New lifestyle facility 'more than a gym,' company officials say – The Champion Newspaper | 404-373-7779
“It's like a country club without a golf course,” noted Natalie Bushaw, vice president of corporate communications and public relations for Life Time, describing the national healthy lifestyle brand's newest location. Life Time recently expanded its footprint with the opening of its North Druid Hills location, Life Time's eighth in Atlanta and first in DeKalb… Continue reading New lifestyle facility 'more than a gym,' company officials say – The Champion Newspaper | 404-373-7779
The Gateway Project's exterior designs pass the Greenville Board of Review
The Greenville Design and Review Board unanimously approved a street lighting and landscaping design for the long-awaited Gateway project. The project is a 29-story multi-use project located at 250 North Church Street. Groundbreaking is expected to take place sometime in 2025. The new building will include 12,000 square meters of space for 342 apartments, up… Continue reading The Gateway Project's exterior designs pass the Greenville Board of Review
A couple's plan for an eco-friendly new home with a wildflower roof in rural Derbyshire is being foiled by the council
Check out more of our videos at ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! Now A couple's proposal to build an eco-friendly modern home in rural Derbyshire has been rejected by council planners. Mr and Mrs Lawrence applied to North East Derbyshire District Council for permission to build a single storey bespoke… Continue reading A couple's plan for an eco-friendly new home with a wildflower roof in rural Derbyshire is being foiled by the council
Westcoast Black Theater Troupe presents Fences
Art and culture DAILY SRQ TUESDAY DINING AND FOOD EDITION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2024 | From January 15 to February 23, 2025, the West Coast Black Theater Troupe presents its dramatic offering from its 25th anniversary season, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play Fences by August Wilson. “Fences” is part of Wilson’s famous ten-part… Continue reading Westcoast Black Theater Troupe presents Fences
Where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam's bustling southern metropolis pulsates with a vibrant energy that is impossible to resist. Whether you're enjoying a whirlwind weekend or gearing up for a deeper dive, this city offers an exciting contrast of old and new, where colonial architecture stands side by side with towering skyscrapers. As Graham Greene wrote The… Continue reading Where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City?
Oforikrom MP completes fencing project at Appeadu RC JHS
Emmanuel Kwabena Marfo cuts the ribbon The outgoing Member of Parliament for Oforikrom Constituency, Dr. Emmanuel Kwabena Marfo, has officially inaugurated a fencing project at Appeadu RC JHS School. Construction of the fence, which began earlier this year for an undisclosed amount, was completed and put into operation on December 27, 2024. The main purpose… Continue reading Oforikrom MP completes fencing project at Appeadu RC JHS