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Custom Home of the Year for Design Awarded for an Unprecedented 2nd Time to John Lively & Associates
John Lively & Associates is named the residential design firm for the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas 2009 "Custom Home of the Year" award for the second time. John Lively & Associates is named the residential design firm for the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas 2009 "Custom Home of the Year" award for the second time. This is the crowning achievement for the Dallas / Ft. Worth design firm who has a strong history of awards for industry-leading Architectural designs. - April 25, 2009 - John Lively & Associates
Donated Architectural Renderings from James Colucci Enterprises LLC Help Spur Construction Project for Vets
It’s hard to imagine that an architectural rendering could change an injured service member’s life forever, but in the case of Sgt. Mark Ecker and Sgt. Michael Downing, donated renderings from James Colucci Enterprises are a step in the right direction. - April 11, 2009 - James Colucci Enterprises
Dallas Design Firm Retained by Texas University
Nationally-recognized interior architecture and design firm, Staffelbach, has been retained by Texas State University for projects spanning “indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery” for the university’s San Marcos campus. This assignment names Staffelbach as one of three... - March 27, 2009 - Staffelbach
Staffelbach Names Individual and Collective Achievements
Nationally-recognized interior architecture and design firm, Staffelbach, is honored to announce the following achievements have been made: - March 27, 2009 - Staffelbach
Staffelbach Names New Vice President
Nationally-recognized interior architect and design firm, Staffelbach, has named Art Bloodworth, NCIDQ, to the position of Vice President. This is the first such executive promotion in the design department of Staffelbach which has always been (and still is) headed by founder and creative principal... - March 27, 2009 - Staffelbach
Callison Designs Cole Haan New York and Middle East Flagships
New Stores Mark Premier U.S. Retailer’s Entrance into New International Markets - March 25, 2009 - Callison
Tampa's Premier Land Surveying Firm Introduces "Green Surveying"
SurvTech Solutions Surveying & Mapping becomes an industry leader in "Going Green" in Tampa, Florida. - February 03, 2009 - SurvTech Solutions Surveying & Mapping
Pre-Designed House Plan Service Now Providing 3D Animations of All Their New Designs
Helps their customers better visualize the home prior to purchasing house plans. - January 23, 2009 - Simply Elegant Home Designs
Bonin Architects & Associates Becomes ENERGY STAR® Partner
Green Architectural firm Bonin Architects & Associates becomes ENERGY STAR Architect / Home Plan Designer partner. - January 15, 2009 - Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC
New House Plan Design Service Established Ahead of Housing Recovery
Offers creative new designs and services to help builders and developers reshape their brand image. - January 14, 2009 - Simply Elegant Home Designs
MyHome Reveals Revolutionary Calculators to Measure Amount of Construction Materials
The key to succeed with any remodeling project, from kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects to complete renovation, is to get your numbers straight. And by numbers, MyHome not only mean the total space area of the room, apartment or office that you wish to remodel, but also the estimated amount of materials needed for your project. - October 16, 2008 - MyHome
Lathams Architects Appointed for £8m 'Sea Change' Regeneration Project in Great Yarmouth
Architect and urban design practice Lathams has beaten national competition to design an eight million pound regeneration project in Great Yarmouth. The practice has been appointed by Great Yarmouth Borough Council to develop plans for the regeneration of the historic King Street area of Great... - October 16, 2008 - Lathams
The Building Studio Architects Earns First LEED® Certification for a Private Home in New York City
The Building Studio, one of New York’s boutique architectural firms, is pleased to announce it has completed New York City’s first LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Neighborhood Development) certification for a private single-family home. The Rauch residence,... - October 09, 2008 - The Building Studio, LLP
New Retail Liquor Store Prototype
JVB Architect has been awarded the contract to design 2 new national retail liquor store prototypes. - October 01, 2008 - JVB ARCHITECT, LLC
JVB Architect, LLC Provided Green Design
JVB Architect, LLC completed multiple green designed projects compliant to USGBC LEED Guidelines. - September 30, 2008 - JVB ARCHITECT, LLC
Sustainable Houses Could Signal UK House Price Stability
The recent downward trend in house prices could be reversed if more sustainable homes are built claim Leamington Spa based consulting engineers, jnpgroup. jnpgroup’s designs for a future with reduced carbon emissions, less dependency on mains services and a sustainable lifestyle have been... - September 05, 2008 - jnpgroup
Latham Architects Build on Social Housing Success
Derby-based architectural and urban design practice Lathams has beaten off national competition to work with one of the UK’s leading providers of affordable and supported housing. After a national tender process involved nearly 50 practices, Lathams has been selected as one of just a handful... - August 31, 2008 - Lathams
Drafting Consultants Offers Options in Making Floor Plans for New Homes
Drafting Consultants offers two ways to meet client's need for custom house plans. Blueprints can be obtained through the traditional method of hiring a drafter, or by taking two short courses that enables the client to do it for themselves. - August 13, 2008 - Drafting Consultants
Pixplant: Seamless Textures from Any Photo in a Few Clicks
FaronStudio has launched PixPlant, a new texturing tool that creates high quality seamless textures from plain photos. - June 19, 2008 - FaronStudio
Lathams Unveils New ‘Modern Movement’ Architecture in Derbyshire's Peak Park
Two strikingly contemporary new houses designed by Lathams have been unveiled in the heart of the Peak District National Park. The buildings, which nestle in the hillside overlooking the picturesque Derbyshire town of Bakewell, are rare examples of genuinely new Modern Movement design in a... - June 11, 2008 - Lathams
Green Architect Jeremy Bonin to Present Timber Frame Workshop in Harrisburg April 19, 2008
Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEED AP, Principal Partner of Bonin Architects & Associates, will be presenting the educational workshop “Designing Your Timber Frame Home” at the Log & Timber Home Show being held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex April 18-20, 2008. Bonin Architects... - April 10, 2008 - Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC
Green Architect Creates Blog (http://timberframeblog.blogspot.com/) Focusing on Post and Beam, Timber Frame Homes, Structural Insulated Panels, and Sustainable Design Solutions
Architectural firm creates new timber frame blog on timber framing, structural insulated panels and sustainable living, as well as how to incorporate green design practices with alternative energy systems & energy efficient materials to achieve sustainability within budget. - March 22, 2008 - Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC
Design Basic Announces Release of Leading St. Louis-Area Housing Expert's Annual Forecast
Design Basics of Omaha, NE, is pleased to announce that one of their Woman-Centric Matters(sm) licensees, CA Jones, Inc., of Columbia, IL, has released his eagerly-anticipated annual housing forecast for 2008. Chris Jones, owner of CA Jones, Inc., is one of the most respected homebuilders in the St. Louis metropolitan area. - January 11, 2008 - Design Basics
Mr. N.S. Babu Joins as Head-Automotive
Former Head of Research & Development, Tata Motors joins Tooltech as Head- Automotive. - December 05, 2007 - Tooltech Software
Lifestyle Plan Package Debuts in 2008 Spec Build Magazine
One basic floor plan, four different lifestyles with floor plan and elevation modifications to meet those lifestyle needs and desires. This brand new Lifestyle Plan Package is being debuted in the recently released 2008 edition of Spec Build magazine. Published annually since 1989 by Design Basics, this year’s edition of the popular Spec Build magazine focuses on ideas, advice and solutions to help homebuilders not only survive but thrive with today’s current housing challenges. - November 02, 2007 - Design Basics
3D AutoCAD Rendering Takes Cabinetry Design Presentation to the Next Level
Photo rendering provides impressive results for freelance drafting firm - November 01, 2007 - GSI Design Consultants
Innovative "Woman Centric" Homes Help Builders Thrive
Utilizing unique woman-centric floor plans, specialized customer service training, evocative signage, website design and other focused woman-centric techniques researched and developed by Design Basics, nearly 70 homebuilders in 27 states have become Woman-Centric Matters licensees since the program’s inception in 2006. And as their competitors are feeling the effects of the historic housing bust, Woman-Centric builders have success stories to report. - October 31, 2007 - Design Basics
GSI Design Consultants Offers Ultimate Output Convenience
GSI Design Consultants provides new output option and increases flexibility for clients - July 26, 2007 - GSI Design Consultants
3D AutoCAD Provides Impressive Results for Kitchen Design Applications
GSI Design Consultants, an out-source design contractor for kitchen, bath, whole house cabinetry and custom built in projects introduces 3D AutoCAD to their product line. - July 12, 2007 - GSI Design Consultants
Crafty Cabinet Suppliers Design Higher Profits by Outsourcing Design Work
Cabinet design outsource service provides higher profits and greater flexibility for clients. - June 28, 2007 - GSI Design Consultants
Crystal Coast Technologies Launches New Corporate Web Site
Crystal Coast Technologies announces the release of their new corporate web site. It shows an improved navigation over our previous web site and a "Web 2.0" feel. - May 24, 2007 - Crystal Coast Technologies, Inc.
Jorge H. Garcia of Garcia Stromberg Named Assistant Chair for ULI’s Southeast Florida/Caribbean District Council
Jorge H. Garcia, CEO of the International award winning Garcia Stromberg Architects of Boca Raton and Stuart, FL has been appointed Assistant Chair for The Urban Land Institute’s Southeast Florida/Caribbean District Council. In this role, Garcia will participate in all administrative and... - May 24, 2007 - Garcia Stromberg
Studio 5 Partnership Announces Promotions and Additions
Glen Rock Architect/Planning Firm Announces Promotions and Additions - May 16, 2007 - Studio 5 Partnership, Architects/Planners
Announcing the Promotion of Clemens Rossell to the Position of Design Team Leader
Trinity | ERD is pleased to announce the promotion of Clemens J. Rossell to the position of Design Team Leader. Clemens is responsible for the overall operations of the Trinity | ERD Design Team, including Engineering and CAD. With over 25 years of professional experience, Clemens joined... - February 28, 2007 - Trinity | ERD
Birmingham Based Structural Engineers, DTA Consultants, Expand into New Premises
As specialist "facade engineering" designers DTA Consultants specialise in low carbon footprint buildings. Recent projects include 950 student accommodation units for University of Birmingham, 2nd Phase of Custard Factory - offices and “hanging balconies”, HQ for Birmingham Institute for the Deaf, Indian Community Centre in Wembley etc. - February 23, 2007 - DTA Consultants
Charlies Angels Residential Designer Signs on with Vintage Cottage House Plans to Sell His Plans
Vintage Cottage House Plans is providing by making the process of buying house plans and building the home easier. He is selling his home designs on VCHP. - January 07, 2007 - Vintage Cottage House Plans
Exterior Research and Design Announces Name Change, Celebrates Anniversary
Exterior Research and Design has changed its name to Trinity | ERD. Along with the new name comes the unveiling of a new logo and website. The name change coincides with Trinity | ERD’s 20th year in operation. Trinity | ERD looked back to its roots for a name to celebrate that... - September 19, 2006 - Trinity | ERD
Crystal Coast Technologies Selected to Create Architectural Rendering for Wilson Home Builder
Rendering to accompany article in NC Boating Lifestyle Magazine. - April 06, 2006 - Crystal Coast Technologies, Inc.
Crystal Coast Technologies, Inc. Tapped to Create Web Presence for Local Non-Profit
Lenoir / Greene Partnership for Children of Kinston, NC selects Swansboro, NC based Crystal Coast Technologies, Inc. for web design project. - March 21, 2006 - Crystal Coast Technologies, Inc.
Randall Hall Shares His Knowledge to Support an Aging Need
Home modifications for the aging-in-place has quickly become the fastest growing segment in the remodeling industry. However, the program is so new that few remodeling experts have invested in the certification. As a result, Randall Hall has taken it one step further – he teaches CAPS courses to other remodeling professionals through the Dallas HBA. - October 11, 2005 - Randall Hall Design/Build
To Gain Insite, Click Here: Randall Hall's Latest Remodel
Recently, Randall Hall Design/Build gave their website a taste of what they’re famous for – remodeling. - August 11, 2005 - Randall Hall Design/Build
Unique Builders Marketing Concept Company is looking to expand internationally.
Looking to capitalise on the success of their Concept Plans Series in Australia, Sunchine Coast based Builders Marketing Company, Archilads Pty. Ltd., is looking to find international distributors. - July 25, 2005 - Archilads Pty. Ltd.