Architecture & Design
Create Green, Permeable Parking Spots and Driveways with TerraFirm
Did you know that roads and parking lots in the United States cover more than 61 million square miles of the Earth’s surface? TerraFirm Enterprises is working to combat the problem of over-paving with 100 percent recycled permeable pavers made from high density polyethylene.
Special Report: NMHC/Kingsley Resident Lifestyle Survey Yields Unexpected Findings
The results of the NMHC/Kingsley Apartment Resident Lifestyle Super Survey delivered some surprises.
Construction Starts on Ismael Leyva Architects’ Designed Condominium
Construction got underway this fall on The Charles, a new luxury residential building at 1355 First Ave. on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
Crossville Launches Sideview Glass Mosaics
Prepare to bring some bling to your boutique apartment asset with Crossville’s Sideview glass mosaic wall tile collection.
Find Upgraded Security and Coolness in Touchscreen Locks
The Touchscreen Deadbolt from Schlage provides the option to go keyless and boosts convenience with customized temporary access codes for parents, friends, kids or the cleaning service.
Inland American Real Estate Trust Inc. Acquires Hotel Monaco Chicago;
Inland American Lodging Group Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Inland American Real Estate Trust Inc., recently announced the acquisition of three luxury boutique hotels from Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco collection. The three hotels, acquired for a purchase price of $189 million include the Hotel Monaco Chicago, Hotel Monaco Denver and the Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City.
Amenitize Your Shower with VOLA Round
Sometimes it is simple form that yields elegance. That is certainly the case with VOLA’s first ever round-head shower that is part of the VOLA Round range.
Development Slate: Amazon Makes Changes to Denny Triangle Spheres, GIS Rekindles Hotel-Condo Project and Belltown Site Trade Hands
Recent news regarding a number of new or resurrected projects have energized an already exciting development scene as Seattle is seeing large projects continue to take the stage in its downtown area. As Amazon continues to modify its artsy spheres, two high-rise projects promise to make their mark on the city’s skyline, as a mixed-use tower project emerged from the shadow of the economic downturn, and a brand new project might be on its way in Belltown after a development site recently traded hands.
Duravit Announces Designer Dream Bath Winner
Duravit has selected the winning projects for its first design competition, the Duravit Designer Dream Bath Competition.
Marazzi Introduces New Tile Offerings
Bathrooms and kitchens can close the deal for prospective residents, and there is no better way to make both spaces pop than with tile. Marazzi recently introduced three new collections that can bring your apartment design to a new level.