The facade of 520 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan is nearing completion

Exterior work is nearing completion at 520 Fifth Avenue, an 88-story, mixed-use supertall skyscraper in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by Rabina, the 1,002-foot-tall structure will span 415,000 square feet and house 100 condominiums. The project also includes 25 floors of boutique office space, ground floor retail space and an extensive… Continue reading The facade of 520 Fifth Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan is nearing completion

Bigg Boss 19 October 24 Episode Highlights: Amaal has a heated exchange while Tanya tries to balance constraints with Neelam

Bigg Boss 19 October 24 Episode Highlights: In the latest episode, Bigg Boss asked the contestants to nominate two players they would like to see as captain. Among them, Mridul Tiwari and Pranit More received the most votes, with the former being chosen as this week's captain. The bitterness between Tanya and Neelam continues After… Continue reading Bigg Boss 19 October 24 Episode Highlights: Amaal has a heated exchange while Tanya tries to balance constraints with Neelam

California officials are proposing to reduce fire-resistant landscaping requirements

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – After opposition from Southern California officials, California officials are considering making their proposed fire-resistant landscaping rules more flexible. What happened: The Board of Forestry and Fire Protection proposed in a new draft Thursday to exempt more plants from proposed requirements that property owners in fire-prone areas remove all combustible material, from wooden… Continue reading California officials are proposing to reduce fire-resistant landscaping requirements

Corn-based roof renovation is breaking new ground

Colorbiotics, a Sika company, has partnered with Roof Rejuvenate to offer a product designed to restore aging asphalt shingles. The solution is corn-based, free of harsh chemicals, and can extend the life of roofs on homes, condominiums, and businesses. Roof Rejuvenate is a bio-based asphalt shingle rejuvenator, not a coating or sealer. It penetrates the… Continue reading Corn-based roof renovation is breaking new ground

The 4 Vintage Rug Styles That Never Go Out of Style

The power of a rug is undeniable. Given their ability to transform a room in an instant, it's understandable that they've long been relied on to pull a design together. Although rug trends change every year, many vintage styles have long been valued for their character and charm. From the world-famous Persian carpet to the… Continue reading The 4 Vintage Rug Styles That Never Go Out of Style

Living Outdoors: 7 Noteworthy Private Equity Deals

Despite the economic uncertainties that marked the first half of 2025, private equity investment in the outdoor living and systems market was busy. Because local and regional operators dominate certain geographic regions, the fragmentation of the sector made it attractive to buyout companies. As more homeowners prefer outdoor living spaces and systems — a holdover… Continue reading Living Outdoors: 7 Noteworthy Private Equity Deals

View on Views: The work of our Shade Tree Committee – Making Amherst greener, cooler and more beautiful.

By Hetty Startup This is the second installment of View on Views, a series of 10 columns about landscaping in Amherst. Read the first part here. This time I want to highlight trees as a key design element and the work of the city's Public Shade Tree Committee, which is helping to create a greener,… Continue reading View on Views: The work of our Shade Tree Committee – Making Amherst greener, cooler and more beautiful.

Innovations in sustainable, natural fiber-reinforced composites: surface treatments, material advances, and applications in environmentally friendly packaging and structural systems

Natural fiber-based biocomposites have emerged as a compelling alternative to synthetic materials, which are often non-renewable, non-biodegradable and produced through environmentally harmful processes [1]. The growing focus on sustainability and environmental protection has fueled demand and interest in bio-composites in recent years. An important trend in this area is the use of natural fibers as… Continue reading Innovations in sustainable, natural fiber-reinforced composites: surface treatments, material advances, and applications in environmentally friendly packaging and structural systems