Expolux brings together the most important industries in the lighting sector. Event is part of the International Construction and Lighting Week in São Paulo, which takes place between 8th-12th April at Anhembi, in São Paulo
With revenues of US$ 1 billion a year and 604 companies the Brazilian lighting sector recorded growth of around 7% in [...]
Rear Admiral Kevin McCoy of the US Navy, and Rear Admiral Bob Love, CVF Team Leader, Ministry of Defence head the international line up of speakers from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, The Netherlands, Sweden, UK and USA at the 9th International Naval Engineering Conference (INEC 2008) being held in Hamburg, Germany 1-3 [...]
Leipzig’s duo event comprising the Z - Subcontracting Fair and the intec is once again expecting more than 1,000 exhibitors from all over Europe from February 26 to 29, 2008. Both trade fairs are closely connected with the industrial development taking place in Central Germany, where the most prominent industrial segments are automobile and [...]
As a professional interior designer with Birmingham-based Maddalena Design, Sally Matak spends her days in a swirl of color, pattern and textures. So, when she heads home, it’s to a purposely serene and simple space where she can relax and refuel.
The 30-something Matak, who grew up in a “teeny, tiny town in Ontario two hours [...]
Never underestimate the power of a tree fort.
That’s what set the career path of groundbreaking, “genericaâ€-bashing architect Travis Price.
The D.C.-based innovator and Catholic University professor has embarked on a tour to introduce his new book, “The Archaeology of Tomorrow: Architecture & the Spirit of Place†and rally support for a built environment infused with “spirit [...]
A new roof clip, developed by injection moulders Koves Plastic Industries Ltd. of New Zealand, is made of glassreinforced DuPont™ Zytel® nylon, which was selected for its strength and durability. An integral part of the ‘Dimondek 630’ concealed fixed roofing profile from Dimond, the Zytel® clip replicates the strength of its metal predecessor whilst offering [...]
Participant in the infrastructure build-up to the soccer World Cup Murray & Roberts Construction is re-evaluating its business processes and systems and consolidating its resources, driven by an expect-ation that the current boom in the civil engineering and construction sectors will continue well beyond 2010.
“It is to the overall benefit of the economy that our [...]
In the age of environmental awareness, greening your home is the next frontier. The question is how do you green your house and what are the benefits? The answer is, it is easier than you think. Greening your home is affordable, good for the environment, increases its value, lowers your utility bills and makes [...]
ETH research group and geometry consultant join forces as ‘designtoproduction’. The joint expertise promises a quantum leap in precision and cost effectiveness in the realization of free forms.
Just in time for the new year, a promising collaboration emerges in European building industry: The Stuttgart based architect Arnold Walz founds the company ‘designtoproduction’ together with a [...]
Art isn’t easy. Imagine the burden for a visionary architect, who doesn’t merely have to snare the commission and make the beauty. Then people dare to live in one of his objects, name it after themselves and expect the roof not to leak.
We ponder a bit of that almost superhuman dilemma in “Frank’s Home,” [...]
NiteLites of Charlotte, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, will demonstrate home expansion techniques at the Southern Spring Home and Garden Show, the South’s premier home and garden, indoor and outdoor living exposition. The show, scheduled for February 28 through March 4, will be held at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart, and includes eight distinct areas - a [...]
ANYK, renowned New York-based Interior Architecture & Design firm, announces the completion and grand opening of Sitaras Fitness in Midtown Manhattan. ANYK blends modern utility and refined contemporary luxury to achieve owner and fitness expert John Sitaras’ vision for this stylish training facility.
The ANYK team, lead by principals Anurag Nema and Orit Kaufman, was commissioned [...]