PRWeb: Architecture http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Architecture from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prw_logo.jpg http://www.prweb.com 163 51 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Samson Carts Introduces First Sustainable Dolly http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1680874.htm New Dolly Could Save 175,000 Trees and Reduce CO2 by 61,764 Tons per Year (PRWeb Dec 1, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1680874.htm Shaikh Holdings Wins Best International Golf Development Award For Sanctuary Falls http://www.prweb.com/releases/Shaikh_Holdings/Best_Golf/prweb1685664.htm Shaikh Holdings, a leading Dubai based real estate investment and development company, has won the 2008 'Best International Golf Development' award for their Sanctuary Falls development at the International Property Awards held at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida on 7th November, 2008. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/Shaikh_Holdings/Best_Golf/prweb1685664.htm Industry Experts to Headline the NDRExpo's Debut Conference Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1680844.htm National disaster recovery and reconstruction experts headline the first National Disaster Reconstruction Expo's (NDRExpo) conference program. The NDRExpo was developed to unite the numerous vertical markets associated with disaster preparation, response, recovery and rebuilding. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1680844.htm The Marketing Directors' Jacqueline Urgo Named "Person of the Year" by The Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York (ABO) http://www.prweb.com/releases/marketing/Directors/prweb1683474.htm The Marketing Directors' Jacqueline Urgo has been named the 2008 Person of the Year by The Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York (ABO). Ms. Urgo was awarded the prestigious honor during ABO's 98th annual Anniversary Dinner-Dance which was held on Thursday, November 6th at the New York Marriot Marquis Hotel in New York City. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/marketing/Directors/prweb1683474.htm CADsmart Releases Revit Skills Assessment Software The First Independent Live Skills Assessment to Capture the Proficiency of Revit Users http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1675764.htm Leading developer of CAD & BIM skills assessment software for the AEC sector, CADsmart today announced another world first - a fully interactive skills assessment module for Autodesk's popular Revit® platform. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1675764.htm Architectural Services Firm Launches Design Efficiency Website to Help Developers Maximize Profits http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1679214.htm New website will offer developers a no cost, no obligation review of existing drawings, leading to recommendations that add project value or verification that existing drawings already achieve optimum design efficiency. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1679214.htm Master Mind Group For Architects Created http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1684334.htm New Master Mind Group now available for small architectural firms. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1684334.htm HQ of Leading UK Supermarket Chain Adopts Rainwater Harvesting to Help the Environment http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1677714.htm Involvement in what is probably the UK's largest rainwater harvesting scheme at Morrisons' headquarters in Bradford prompted Mike McKee, managing director of gutter and roof trim specialist, Guttermaster, to consider how this technology can be used in other building applications. Rainwater harvesting is a simple and relatively low cost technique that can deliver immediate benefits, have a short pay back and produce an enduring legacy. (PRWeb Nov 29, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1677714.htm Tallest Building in China Breaks Ground http://www.prweb.com/releases/worlds_tallest_building/shanghai_china_gensler/prweb1674494.htm Design completes super-tall district, showcases sustainable public space. (PRWeb Nov 28, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/worlds_tallest_building/shanghai_china_gensler/prweb1674494.htm Savvy Affluent Clients Can Save Big Spreading the Holiday Cheer with One-of-a-Kind Stone Furniture On Sale 10% Calculates To Hundreds in Savings! http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1678444.htm Hard as a rock to stand the test of time, ergonomically designed for a happy little behind!Cool new designs pulled from the ground, come check us out and the perfect holiday gift maybe found! www.Stone2Furniture.com. (PRWeb Nov 28, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1678444.htm Carlton Architecture Wins National Award from Builder Magazine http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1670974.htm Carlton Architecture of Asheville recently won a Builder's Choice Award from Builder magazine for its design of a residence in The Ramble, Biltmore Forest, Asheville. (PRWeb Nov 28, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1670974.htm Custom Wall Murals Build a big Impression at new LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Chicago http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1675234.htm Commerce Color worked with Sally Corporation, a leading animatronics, amusement park and retail entertainment design and development company, to build a big impression at the newly opened LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Chicago. (PRWeb Nov 28, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1675234.htm 4Window.com, The Premier Custom Window Fashions Site On The Web Offering Additional 10 Percent Off On Any Order http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1669474.htm This exciting website www.4window.com brings a new generation of the way window fashions are going to be introduced to the people that are interested in upgrading their window fashions. Its main focus is on combining affordability, high-end quality and most importantly, hands on experience with the product before you buy it. (PRWeb Nov 26, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1669474.htm ConcreteNetwork.com Releases New Concrete Calculator Widget for Contractors http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1662974.htm ConcreteNetwork.com offers a downloadable concrete calculator widget for convenient calculations. The calculator widget allows contractors to calculate precise amounts of concrete needed to complete concrete slabs, footings and columns. (PRWeb Nov 26, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1662974.htm Construction Management Software Integrates Schedule http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1664014.htm Architects, contractors, construction managers and developers can now view the complete schedule from within the Construction Communicator online construction management software. This helps the construction team share information, analyze schedule updates, and manage the building project more effectively. (PRWeb Nov 26, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1664014.htm Buy Railings New Handrails and Footrails to Provide Steadier Footing this Winter http://www.prweb.com/releases/hand-rails/foot-rails/prweb1668564.htm It's winter time, and if the snow hasn't hit yet, it will soon. In all conditions, however, safety is always an issue. It's not unusual to hear stories from friends about accidents involving slips, trips and falls, but BuyRailings.com has things covered. Especially now, with the tretcherous weather looming, and the busy holiday season approaching, it may be a good idea to invest in some functional additions to home and business decor. (PRWeb Nov 26, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/hand-rails/foot-rails/prweb1668564.htm Artist Discovers What Cats Have Known For Ages http://www.prweb.com/releases/UltimateCatBed/MyCatsCradle/prweb1670544.htm Glass artist Joy Day created what was to be a gorgeous molded glass decorative bowl, but her cats had other plans for it. After setting the first art bowl down for only seconds, she turned to find one of her cats in it, already pretending to be asleep. She has stumbled upon what her cats claim is the best cat bed in the world. (PRWeb Nov 26, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/UltimateCatBed/MyCatsCradle/prweb1670544.htm Sagus International Gives Classrooms New Life http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1663874.htm Sagus International revitalizes classrooms in two Chicago high schools, transforming their physical environments to improve educational results. (PRWeb Nov 26, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1663874.htm Television Show Expands to Cities Across America by Adding New Programming Focused on Green Companies http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1663324.htm Weekly program expands to feature companies offering environmentally friendly products and services in their own television markets. It also produces regular segments on food, entertainment, design and wellness. (PRWeb Nov 26, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1663324.htm 50th Anniversary of Chicago's Our Lady of Angels School Fire http://www.prweb.com/releases/school/fire/prweb1659064.htm On December 1, 1958, a fire broke out at the Our Lady of Angels Elementary School in Chicago, Illinois. The fire left 92 children and three nuns dead. Many others were seriously injured. This fire, which occurred 50 years ago, is still one of the deadliest school fires in the history of the United States. (PRWeb Nov 25, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/school/fire/prweb1659064.htm I.M. Pei Joins His Son To Create The Centurion http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1649764.htm New luxury building is the world's first ground-up condominium designed by Pei Partnership Architects with Pritzker Prize Award-winning architect, I.M. Pei. (PRWeb Nov 25, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1649764.htm Mississauga, November 24, 2008 - Stone Selex Chosen as Official Canadian Distributor for Canyon Stone's Manufactured Stone Veneer http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1621834.htm Manufactured stone veneer (also known as artificial or faux stone) is a perfect building material for fireplaces. With its low weight, durable finish, and wide range of colors and textures, manufactured stone veneer offers greater flexibility in design and construction than natural stone. While virtually indistinguishable from natural stone in appearance, manufactured stone is easier to install and costs less. (PRWeb Nov 25, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1621834.htm Send Technology Announces First User-Friendly E-Mail Encryption Service for Businesses and Individuals http://www.prweb.com/releases/free-secure-email/email-encryption/prweb1660254.htm Easy-to-use Send.™ free secure e-mail for protecting confidential information now readily available to small- to medium-size business and individual e-mail users. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/free-secure-email/email-encryption/prweb1660254.htm Aftercad Software Reveals Commercial Version of Aftercad Online CAD File Sharing and Management Service http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1660724.htm Aftercad Online worlds first Service to offer File Management and CAD file viewing, markup & collaboration in a Web browser with no special software. Aftercad Software today unveiled the commercial release of Aftercad Online (ACO), a Software as a Service (SaaS) offering that allows businesses to view, mark-up, manage and publish large and complex CAD files onto the Web, without the need for proprietary viewers. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1660724.htm Improved CAD File Management To Be Showcased In Preview Of Latest Document Locator Release at Autodesk University http://www.prweb.com/releases/cad/files/prweb1644194.htm System utilizes RealDWG technology to extend a unified approach for managing drawings along with the documents and email communications that make up a complete record of project information. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/cad/files/prweb1644194.htm Battle Creek Unlimited Announces Major Downtown Transformation Plan http://www.prweb.com/releases/battle_creek/michigan_economic_develop/prweb1660004.htm Battle Creek Unlimited is unveiling a strategy for redevelopment of downtown Battle Creek. The plan leverages current and future investments in food science, technology, and education to revitalize its downtown. The plan for downtown Battle Creek calls for a new six story "green" office building (planned by Kellogg Company), a program to form and attract other companies, and other collaboration to expand and create education and recreation facilities in downtown. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/battle_creek/michigan_economic_develop/prweb1660004.htm First-Ever Live 3D Design Competition to Take Place at Autodesk University's Design Slam, Powered by Cut&Paste http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1657454.htm Industrial and Architectural Designers Will Go Head-to-Head in Live Competition in Las Vegas December 3 and 4 (PRWeb Nov 24, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1657454.htm Owners Release a Two-Bedroom Condominium Residence for $495,000 and Unveil a Two-Bedroom Model Home at Adams Square in Hoboken, NJ http://www.prweb.com/releases/hoboken/condos/prweb1652004.htm The best value in Hoboken, NJ just got better as the owners of Adams Square have released a spacious two-bedroom residence at the luxury condominium building for just $495,000 -- which includes parking. Less than 10 homes remain available at the historic condominium building. (PRWeb Nov 22, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/hoboken/condos/prweb1652004.htm AVID Home Studios Says Borrowed Home Plans May Prove Costly http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1647694.htm According to AVID Home Studios, using duplicated or borrowed architectural plans for a new home could cost more than the house itself. Little known copyright laws prevent the use or duplication of any home plan without the permission of the original designer. These laws encompass more than just the drawings; they protect the design of the actual structure itself. Even after modifying an existing plan, a home owner or home builder could face huge fines and penalties by using a home plan without proper licensing agreements. (PRWeb Nov 22, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1647694.htm Proceq Launches the New PROFOSCOPE Rebar Detector and Covermeter http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1647414.htm The Swiss-made instrument has made rebar detection easier, faster and more accurate in every language around the globe (PRWeb Nov 22, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1647414.htm Quality First Home Improvement Inc. Receives Prestigious Diamond Certification http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1648104.htm Diamond Certification give customers added confidence (PRWeb Nov 22, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1648104.htm Costa Pacific Communities Begins Construction on Villebois Village Center http://www.prweb.com/releases/Villebois/Costa_Pacific_Communities/prweb1653244.htm Costa Pacific Communities recently began construction on the Village Center in its award-winning master-planned community, Villebois, in Wilsonville, Ore. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/Villebois/Costa_Pacific_Communities/prweb1653244.htm Concrete-Countertops.org: New Website Explores Concrete Countertop Design Options http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1641814.htm New website, Concrete-Countertops.org offers consumers detailed information on choosing concrete countertops over other leading countertop materials. Built to guide consumers looking for alternative countertop materials, the site covers design ideas, how concrete countertops are made, how they perform and their eco benefits. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1641814.htm OCV Architects: Making A Better New York with a Cinderella Story YWCA http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1618154.htm A New York Architect takes on a challenging gut rehab: transforms an Historic Binghamton building into a cheerful, revamped YWCA (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1618154.htm AnchorBayTile.com Now Offers Beautiful Collection of Glass Subway Tiles http://www.prweb.com/releases/glass/tile/prweb1638844.htm This latest new product announcement from leading online tile supplier AnchorBayTile.com introduces their first store branded product called the Solana Glass Subway Tile collection. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/glass/tile/prweb1638844.htm Maxon Furniture Introduces an Easy-to-use Online Space Planning Tool for Office Cubicles http://www.prweb.com/releases/maxon-office-cubicles/floorplanner/prweb1643444.htm The Maxon Floorplanner is a simple drawing tool that lets you see what office cubicles and desks will fit in an office space. Used in conjunction with Maxon Furniture's online Estimator, it makes budgeting for an office furniture purchase easier than ever. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/maxon-office-cubicles/floorplanner/prweb1643444.htm Sales Begin at Murray Hill's First Eco-friendly Building http://www.prweb.com/releases/eco-friendly_building/condominium_construction/prweb1649394.htm 303e33 Offers Green Condominiums Studio, One-, Two- and Three-Bedroom Residences (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/eco-friendly_building/condominium_construction/prweb1649394.htm Plumbtile.com Helps Improve Home Values with Affordable and Eco-Friendly Upgrades for Bathrooms and Kitchens http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1643944.htm Plumbtile.com introduces new "Luxury...made affordable", collection of Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures. Plus new customer friendly programs including "Go Green" to support environmentally responsible choices and "Design Center" for money-saving remodeling tips and ideas. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1643944.htm O Ecotextiles Selected As BuildingGreen Top-10 Product for 2008 http://www.prweb.com/releases/green/textiles/prweb1636354.htm Seattle-based O Ecotextiles, debuting in the U.S. this year, was announced today at the Greenbuild Int'l Expo as one of BuildingGreen's 2008 Top-10 Green Building Products by the editors of Environmental Building News and GreenSpec®, the leading national directory of green building products. This seventh annual award recognizes the most innovative and exciting green building products added to the Directory during the past year or covered in Environmental Building News. Products are selected based on criteria developed over the past 15 years. O Ecotextiles' message is that being an "organic textile" means not just that a fabric uses organic fibers in the yarn, but that every step of the production process has been certified eco-friendly. The company produces elegant, sumptuous organic fabrics for residential and contract/hospitality design use. LEED points generated. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/green/textiles/prweb1636354.htm Harrison Leigh, LLC To Represent Renlita Doors, USA in NYC Area http://www.prweb.com/releases/windows_and_doors/custom_doors/prweb1565974.htm Harrison Leigh, LLC, an independent representative for specialty window and door manufacturers, will now represent Renlita Doors North America in the NYC Metropolitan area. Renlita Doors, an Australian-based door manufacturer, has recently expanded operations to the United States due to increased demand for the company's specialty doors. Harrison Leigh, LLC hopes to introduce several brands of innovative windows and doors to architects in the NY and NJ areas. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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