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The Architect's Newspaper introduces a new awards program to celebrate facade design
The facade often serves as a building's primary civic presence in a city. When AEC professionals design, develop and deliver buildings, they are serving a customer. However, the design of the external facade also has an impact on the general public. Therefore, façade design is crucial to larger conversations about the design of the space… Continue reading The Architect's Newspaper introduces a new awards program to celebrate facade design
Best CCRC/LPC Lite design of 2024: Live well while being eco-friendly
Kisco Senior Living's The Carnegie at Washingtonian Center project focused on two big ideas: enabling residents to live fully while promoting sustainability in the surrounding area. The community is designed to use 40% of its 8-acre urban site for reforestation efforts and amenities such as walking trails, biophilic landscaping and stormwater filtration systems, according to… Continue reading Best CCRC/LPC Lite design of 2024: Live well while being eco-friendly
Coyuchi launches its first mattress, a revolution in sustainable design and luxurious comfort
The Coyuchi Natural Restorative EcoMaterials mattress, also known as the Natural REM mattress, is made to order in the USA Use of high-quality, sustainably sourced materials. Certified organic cotton, wool and Dunlop latex work together to provide exceptional comfort, durability and temperature regulation. The 100% wool padding layer acts as a natural flame retardant, eliminating… Continue reading Coyuchi launches its first mattress, a revolution in sustainable design and luxurious comfort
This is how you wear the color of the year
This post may contain affiliate links, which will not change your price but will share a commission. As an Amazon influencer I earn from qualifying purchases. Some products may be from brands. You may be wondering what color the year is and who chooses it. Pantone chooses the color of the year and this year… Continue reading This is how you wear the color of the year
Pool fences save lives | Knox
A decline in drowning deaths among children under five is attributed to new pool and spa closure laws. However, water safety must continue to be a priority for pool and spa owners to prevent accidental drownings of children. Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death in children under five, with most deaths… Continue reading Pool fences save lives | Knox
A catalyst for renewal –
View of the valley from the lounge © Liu Guowei/Vector Architects Vector Architects from Beijing have realized several special cultural buildings for the development company Aranya. The most recent, in Wulingshan, 2.5 hours northeast of Beijing, is a small spa and bathhouse nestled in the immediate vicinity of a hot spring. Aerial view at night… Continue reading A catalyst for renewal –
Green or gray in the landscape! -Thomasville Times Enterprise
Green or gray in the landscape! Published on Monday, January 13, 2025, 9:33 p.m Beautify your outdoor space: Adding fire pits and stone work can be a great way to add financial and aesthetic value to your home. (Submitted photo) “If January is the month of change, February is the month of lasting change. January… Continue reading Green or gray in the landscape! -Thomasville Times Enterprise
Owners of new buildings claim that leaky roofs are causing misery
Dean Carpenter says he found patches of damp or discolored tiles, as well as accumulations of moss and mold, in the attic of his home [BBC] There are dark spots on the exterior walls of Dean Carpenter's newly built home, and when it rains, he says, water flows over the brickwork. Since buying his property… Continue reading Owners of new buildings claim that leaky roofs are causing misery
Conservation in Action: Success Stories from International Union for Conservation of Nature Projects
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies such as cookies to store and/or access device information. If you agree to these technologies, we may process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this website. Failure to consent or withdraw consent may adversely affect certain features and functions. Technical storage or access is… Continue reading Conservation in Action: Success Stories from International Union for Conservation of Nature Projects