World renowned and highly anticipated trend forecaster, ColourFutures™ 2013 has recently been launched by Dulux, a brand from the world’s number one paint company, AkzoNobel. The culmination of an annual gathering by the world’s foremost creative design, architecture and fashion experts, ColourFutures™ serves to predict key trends for the coming year. These insights are then [...]
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HP introduces entry-level, web-connected solutions for large-format printing from virtually anywhere
HP today unveiled the industry’s first web-connected, entry-level printing solutions for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) students and professionals, making in-house, large-format printing accessible to more users. Delivering large-format printing through the cloud from virtually anywhere, (1) the new HP Designjet T120 and T520 ePrinter series provide on-the-go professionals with simple and affordable printing [...]
Caesarstone Student Design 2012 Competition
Last Thursday night, the fifth, prestigious Caesarstone Student Design 2012 competition awards evening was held at The Venue at Melrose Arch, where nine competition finalists were honoured for their inspired entries to the competition, and the winner and runner up announced live. Johannesburg and Pretoria’s finest architects, interior designers, industry leaders, lecturers and students from [...]
Architectural Photography
It is said that there’s only two prerequisites for creating beautiful imagery, an interesting subject and beautiful light. If you bring those two elements together then something quite visually magical starts to happen. There’s sensational imagery to be found everywhere if one has a keen enough eye. Being passionate about architecture & construction and having [...]
From Vitruvius to virtue
According to Roman architect Vitruvius, architecture should satisfy the three principles of firmitas, utilitas and venustas or translated: durability, utility and beauty. However since the 1st century much has changed. Added to the strength, function and aesthetic of a building, architecture now has to satisfy the need for sustainability. Sustainability without compromise of the [...]
Dr Dieter Holm: Eskom eta Awards judge since inception in 1985
Since 1985, Eskom has been rewarding excellence in energy efficiency with their eta Awards. These prestigious awards recognise exceptional effort in the more efficient use of energy by businesses, industry and even individuals, encouraging people all over the country, in whatever capacity, to do their part in contributing to a “greener” world. The independent [...]
CMA adopts fresh approach to Awards for Excellence
Coinciding with its 40th anniversary celebrations, the Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) has announced that its 2012 Awards for Excellence competition will be run on an entirely new basis. Unlike in the past when the competition categories were product-based, this year the emphasis is on the core values and standards on which precast concrete products [...]
Nedbank finances upmarket development in Stellenbosch
Situated between lush vineyards of the Cape Winelands at the foot of the majestic Simonsberg mountains, Nuutgevonden – which literally translates to “newly discovered” – offers property buyers an unrivalled opportunity to enjoy the unique lifestyle offered by the second oldest town in South Africa. Steeped in rich history and adorned with fine examples of [...]
Decorex Joburg
Upcoming event: Decorex Joburg 8th – 12th August 2012 Gallagher Convention Centre For more information, visit www.decorex.co.za
Decorex Cape Town
Upcoming event: Decorex Cape Town 26th – 29th April 2012 CTICC For more information, visit www.decorex.co.za
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