Architecture & Design
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.
Legrand’s Wireless Lighting System Seamlessly Blends Tech and Design
Do your renters need to control their lighting with a wireless remote or smartphone? No, but they probably don’t need a tanning bed or misting station either. That doesn’t mean they don’t want them.
SPECIAL REPORT: Development and Design Trends that Drive Occupancies
At a recent panel discussion presented by Multi-Housing News and sponsored by Interface and Universal Fibers an architect, investor and developer shared what they know about the development and design features that drive occupancies in apartments today.
Letter to the Editor
The recent article “Weather-Resistant Technologies” (MHN Magazine, August 2013, page 22) contained inaccurate statements regarding wood construction and the Florida Building Code.
Avesta Housing’s Pearl Place II Achieves LEED Platinum Certification
Avesta Housing, with the help of Thornton Tomasetti Inc., has achieved LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its Pearl Place II community in Portland, Maine’s Bayside neighborhood.
Mitigate Moisture with WhisperValue Ventilation Fans
Panasonic Eco Solutions North America has introduced a new generation of WhisperValue and WhisperValue-Lite ventilation fans.