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The 5 best speakers at CES 2025

CES 2025 was another breakthrough for interesting audio devices. From new applications for innovations like spatial audio, to ever smaller and more powerful devices, to ideas for additional features or ways to leverage existing features, the world of speakers is constantly evolving. After my week in Las Vegas, I'm most impressed with these speakers, which… Continue reading The 5 best speakers at CES 2025

Perrysburg Historical Commission, downtown businesses argue over painting brick facade

The owners of a downtown Perrysburg business want to unify their two buildings with white exterior paint, but the city's heritage commission says the current brick look must be preserved. Matt and Lea Skotynsky, owners of the historic buildings that house their financial business on Louisiana Ave. 213 and 215 are appealing to the Perrysburg… Continue reading Perrysburg Historical Commission, downtown businesses argue over painting brick facade

Elements Landscaping clears Levittown Parkway site for headquarters

Elements Landscaping cleared about two acres of land in the 500 block of Levittown Parkway near the Church of Christ and sold the property to the company. Owner Larry Fulford, a Bristol Township resident, received approval from council in April 2024 to build the storage facility, staging area and offices. Here's what to expect. PreviouslyLandscaper… Continue reading Elements Landscaping clears Levittown Parkway site for headquarters

Lava stone countertops – the shiny kitchen surface you should know

I love spending time in the kitchen and I love designing kitchens, but as a long-term renter most of my ideas continue to be dreams. But with a degree in fine arts, I can bet my kitchen would be colorful, which is why I was so excited to discover lava stone countertops. Now, if you're… Continue reading Lava stone countertops – the shiny kitchen surface you should know

Optimizing LEED Certification for Modular Home Designs: A Cost-Effective Path to Sustainability

share Tweet share share e-mail At a time of urgent need for climate resilience, innovative approaches to housing design are gaining attention. Long known for its efficiency, modular construction is now emerging as a sustainable solution to urban housing shortages and environmental problems. Recent research led by Abhiram Reddy… Continue reading Optimizing LEED Certification for Modular Home Designs: A Cost-Effective Path to Sustainability

Shocked families begin visiting their charred homes in the Los Angeles area

Many watched in shock on television as their houses burned. Since the flames broke out in and around Los Angeles, scores of residents have returned to their still-smoking neighborhoods, even as the threat of new fires remained and the country's second-largest city remained unsettled. For some, it was a first glimpse of the harrowing reality… Continue reading Shocked families begin visiting their charred homes in the Los Angeles area

Here’s to a Sustainable New Year – Milford-Orange Times

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

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