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ASHRAE Proposes Load Calculation Standard for Buildings

Engineers throughout the industry rely on multiple heating and cooling load calculation methods to accurately determine system and equipment sizes for buildings of varying size, materials and complexity. A proposed st...

18 May 2005

Builder Confidence Stays Strong And Steady In May

The nation’s home builders continue to maintain the high level of confidence that they have expressed for more than 16 months, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Marke...

18 May 2005

Graphisoft ArchiCAD Brings Original Frank Lloyd Wright Design to Life for the First Time

In testament to ArchiCAD's versatility and power, Graphisoft today announced that the original Frank Lloyd Wright design of a home is now fully modeled and documented in ArchiCAD, and the building itself is under con...

18 May 2005

Window Preparation Cuts High Utility Costs With GILA Window Film

With skyrocketing energy costs, homeowners will want to take time to get their house into shape to prepare for the warm weather workouts ahead. If properly outfitted you can avoid some of the hard-hitting power bills ...

18 May 2005

Trim Your Risk of Tree Problems

Spring and summer storms can bring high wind and heavy rain, causing trees and branches to come crashing down on homes or cars or in the yard, often leading to costly repairs for homeowners. That's why the Institu...

18 May 2005

Real Wood Floors: Grain and Cut Influence Appearance

When it comes to wood floors, grain and cut have a big influence on appearance and beauty. Knowing your options can help you choose the right species to achieve the look you want. Grain refers to annual growth rings i...

18 May 2005

Metabo Introduces Versatile Multi-Function Rotary Hammer

Metabo, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has expanded its line of powerful rotary hammers. T...

18 May 2005

Restoring the Past, Building the Future - Traditional Building: Exhibition and Conference; Call for Presentations

Traditional Building: Exhibition and Conference; Call for Presentations Chicago, Illinois April 5-7, 2006 Submission Deadline: September 9, 2005 Acceptance Notification: No later than September 30, 2005 Come ...

18 May 2005

Energy Efficiency Is Top HVAC Concern For Homeowners, According To A Decision Analyst Study

When it comes to improving their air conditioning or central heating systems, more American homeowners want greater energy efficiency than any other improvement, according to a major study by Decision Analyst. The Ame...

18 May 2005

Lowe's Shares the Latest Trends from the 2005 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show

Whether it's the nostalgia of retro-glamour or the clean, sleek lines of ultra-modernism, the latest trends from this week's Kitchen and Bath Industry Show bring high-tech precision and personalized style home. ...

16 May 2005

Durapipe ABS Meets Water Quality Standards

Aquious - PCI Membranes, a division of ITT Industries, has recently specified and installed specially developed Durapipe ABS pipework and an extensive array of Durapipe fittings for it’s new range of Fyne Package M...

16 May 2005

RIBA introduces Client Design Advisors

On 6 October 2005 the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) will launch a register of Client Design Advisors (CDAs) - architects and other construction professionals accredited by the Institute who will guide clie...

12 May 2005

The RIBA Stirling Prize - A Celebration Of British Architecture

The RIBA Stirling Prize is Britain’s most prestigious prize for architecture - it is awarded to the architects of the building judged to be the most architecturally significant of the year. To celebrate its tent...

12 May 2005

NAHB Releases New Version Of Award-Winning Teaching CD-ROM - Free Network Version of the Home Building Simulation Program Meets Teacher Demand

The wait is finally over. Educators from across the country are getting their wish this spring as the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) launches the new, much anticipated, Network Version 2.0 of the innovative...

12 May 2005

Latest Housing Consumer Trends Focus On Upscale Amenities

Given the choice between more space or higher quality features, new home buyers are overwhelmingly opting for the latter, according to the latest survey data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). When...

12 May 2005