SHEFFIELD, UK (31 January 2011) - Lightworks, the world's leading supplier of rendering solutions for developers of advanced 3D computer graphics software, today announced that Andrew Parks is the winner of the latest Lightworks Image Competition. Andrew is a designer at Archimania in Memphis, Tennessee, where he utilises 3D visualisations as a design tool. He uses FormZ software for his modelling and rendering throughout all phases of the design process, continuously manipulating and refining the designs to create a unique atmosphere for each project. His winning image of a house in rural Arkansas uses very simple materials and forms but conveys a richness in character. Its simplicity adds a depth of realism to the image which particularly impressed the judging panel. David Forrester, Managing Director at Lightworks, commented; “Once again our users have demonstrated how they are able to create wide-ranging images using Lightworks technology. The detail within Andrew’s interior image is a perfect example of the fantastic results that Lightworks is giving users on a daily basis: photorealistic imagery at its best!” For his winning entry, Andrew receives a 16GB wireless iPad – the latest must-have gadget from Apple. The runners up in the competition were Griff Wason, a trueSpace user based in The Channel Islands, and Marius Louw, a South African user of Caddie Vio software; both of which integrate Lightworks rendering technology. Entries are now being received for the next competition where the prize will be a top of the range camera – the Nikon D3100. Lightworks users are encouraged to send their images in quickly for a chance to win the prize! To view the winning image as well as the runners up and highly commended entries, please go to the competition results page at: http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/bit.ly/hAkM2l

(Manchester, NH), (January 23, 2011) – Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC, New London, NH, received the Merit Award for Residential Architecture for their Lakefront Cottage Renovation. The project was also awarded the People’s Choice Award. Each entry is judged on overall design excellence including aesthetics, clarity, creativity, appropriate functionality, sustainability, building performance, and appropriateness with regard to fulfilling the client's program. The entries were also previewed in the January/February 2011 issue of NH Home Magazine. Winning entries will be featured in a future issue. Residential Architecture: Lakefront Cottage Renovation Architect: Jeremy Bonin, Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC Client: Gerry and Sheri Weber Merit Award and People’s Choice Award, Residential Architecture Project Description: Originally one of eleven cabins on “The Point”, the recently subdivided property left this and one other cabin in close proximity to the beautiful beach and lake. Removal of the ‘point’ cabin allowed for a meandering path from renovated cottage to the dock as well as substantially opening the view to the lake from the remaining cabin. A newly exposed cathedral ceiling is warm and inviting as are the reused and repositioned windows and doors for capturing lakeside views and breezes. Salvaged and refinished from the cottage are framing lumber, T&G boards and floors. Finishes and materials are low or no VOC products and even the woodstove is a found item making a new home in this beautiful location. With material reuse and minimal site impact as two principal goals throughout the design and renovation process, the resultant cabin provides for three seasons of comfortable lakefront access and family gatherings. The 2011 jury was comprised of representatives from the State of Maine’s architecture community: James A. Sterling, AIA, Portland; Ellen Belknap, AIA, SMRT Architects, Portland; and Walter Arsenault, AIA, Fraser Matson Architecture & Planning, Falmouth. Juror Comments: “Understated, simple, cost effective renovation. Excellent use of limited space. Restrained and authentic in use of materials and details. In some ways, this is the most appealing project …. maybe it speaks to the desire for simplicity in all of us.” “This project was fantastic to work on,” commented Architect Jeremy Bonin, AIA NCARB LEEDAP. “It involved preservation, restoration, adaptive reuse and repurposing. The process of working with a site and existing building always presents unique challenges and opportunities for creativity in the design dictated by necessity.” Bonin Architects’ Principal Partner Kimberly Bonin added, “The owners were very considerate of the environment throughout the whole project, and took into consideration the site’s future use in site planning, as well as its historic precedent. We were thrilled to contribute toward the stewardship of the Point, a landmark on Pleasant Lake.” When asked about the key to success in the quality of this project, Jeremy Bonin commented, “In any project the first step is design itself. A careful consideration of the existing conditions of the property, the collaborative design process with the owners, and an on-going relationship between the owner, builder and architect all brought about an award-winning project.”

Yorkville, NY--- Driving innovation for kitchen and bath products today, Meyda Custom Lighting introduces Custom Fused Glass Bowl Vessels, for residential, retail, hospitality and commercial environments. Meyda Tiffany is America's leading manufacturer and designer of custom lighting solutions and decorative accessories. Meyda Fused Glass Vanity Bowl Vessels feature a broad range of colors and designs. Contemporary, fun, transitional, elegant and creative, Meyda showcases a stunning, innovative art piece featuring "Tropical" (113016) kiln-fired, fused glass in colors of Blue, Yellow, Green and Red swirl and stripe motifs. The Tropical Fused Glass Bowl Vessel stands 4.25 inches tall and 15 inches wide. The vessel is perfect for fine kitchens and baths in residential and hospitality applications. Endless custom color, design and size options are available. Meyda's Fused Glass Bowls are custom crafted in the company's manufacturing facilities in Upstate New York.

– National Certification from NAHB Research Center – FLUSHING, NY, January 14, 2011 – Crystal Window & Door Systems, the award winning national manufacturer, is proud to announce that one of its leading product lines has received major industry recognition for its environmental benefits. The Crystal Series 200 vinyl window line has been certified as a Green Approved Product by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center. Crystal Windows is one of only half-dozen or so manufacturers to have products achieve this certification. The NAHB Green Approved Product designation signifies that the approved products have received independent third-party verification that they meet specific scoring criteria in the ICC-700 2008 National Green Building Standard. As such, the certified products are pre-approved for use by builders and contractors to earn points toward National Green Building Certification for their projects. The Crystal Series 200 Green Approved Products can contribute up to 15 points towards a new or renovated home’s certification. The National Green Building Certification Program is one of the nation’s leading initiatives driving green construction and the use of environmentally beneficial building materials and products. NAHB Research Center certified Green Approved Products are intended to provide builders with a simple, seamless product selection option. The NAHB Research Center has issued Crystal Windows a certificate for the Series 200 windows and listed the manufacturer and the certified product line on its website www.GreenApprovedProducts.com. Crystal is also now permitted to use the NAHB’s “Green Approved” logo to promote the Series 200 vinyl window line. “I am extremely proud that our most popular vinyl window product line has achieved this prestigious national certification,” said Steve Chen, Executive Vice President for Crystal. “Attaining NAHB Green Approved Product Certification, along with our other notable accomplishments, such as selection for the Department of Energy’s R-5 Program, prove that Crystal’s commitment to Energy Star® and the ongoing pursuit of ever greater energy efficient, high caliber products was a very wise decision. Besides being the right thing to do for the environment, these efforts have helped drive our sales growth through the current prolonged economic downturn and will propel our sales in the future.” The Green Approved Product Certification applies to Crystal Series 200 vinyl windows when ordered with the company’s advanced Performa TC low-E glass coating and argon gas filling. The 3-¼” jamb windows feature 7/8” dual-glazed insulating glass units, beautiful styling and superior thermal performance which exceeds Energy Star® criteria. U-values for the Crystal Green Approved Products range from 0.27 to 0.29 and SHGC ratings are as low as 0.25. Crystal also offers an even more advanced version of the Series 200 line, the Ultra R-5, with U-values of 0.20 and 0.22. The Green Approved Series 200 is available in several styles including double-hung, picture, casement and slider. Windows can be ordered with between-the-glass grids, and they are available in two extruded colors and 10 exterior painted finishes. While the Series 200 is normally a replacement window, optional nailing fins and J-channels easily facilitate its use in new construction applications. The NAHB Research Center is an independent subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Originally founded in 1964 as a product testing laboratory, it is now a full-service consulting organization with a focus on improving quality, durability and environmental performance of housing. Besides being an accredited testing laboratory and inspection agency, the NAHB Research Center is the certifying body for the National Green Building Certification Program.

Hampshire, IL – ADI-CON CW PLUS is a dry, free flowing powder containing a blend of inorganic and organic chemicals, a small amount of sand and silica-based materials. The reactive materials react with lime generated by the hydration reaction of cement and plug the capillary porosity, making concrete watertight under water head pressure. ADI-CON CW PLUS, when mixed into concrete, works well in foundation waterproofing and all concrete waterproofing applications. ADI-CON CW PLUS is an integral waterproofing admixture for Portland cement based concrete and mortars. ADI-CON CW PLUS features many features and benefits, including: - Product is chloride-free. - Provides integral waterproofing. - Increases chemical resistance. - Product has minimal effect on setting times. - Simple to use. - Dry powder. - Economical. W. R. MEADOWS, under partnership with GEMITE PRODUCTS, is the exclusive U.S. distributor of ADI-CON CW PLUS.

Columbia, Md. (January 6, 2011) – Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc., in conjunction with Nemetschek Scia and the buildingSMART alliance, will present part two of the AIA continuing education webinar “openBIM - Real Interoperability, Practical Collaboration” on Thursday, January 20 at 2:00 p.m. EST/7:00 p.m. GMT. Building Information Modeling (BIM) interoperability is possible with openBIM—the use of internationally recognized open standards to exchange building information. These open standards include the use of Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) for building geometry and data. IFC is supported by more than 70 international vendors and 110 applications and is used today to create, analyze and distribute building information models. Organizations across the globe are developing IFC-based BIM guidelines for project designs to facilitate the use of data across multiple vendors, applications and end-users. Presented by Jeffrey W. Ouellette, Assoc. AIA, Project Architect at Nemetschek Vectorworks, this webinar will define openBIM and IFC and explain the advantages of using openBIM workflows and IFC technology. It will also demonstrate a case study in the use of openBIM workflows using architectural, structural and HVAC BIM-authoring applications. Webinar attendees are eligible to receive one American Institute of Architects (AIA) learning unit hour. “This webinar will take our discussion of the principles of openBIM and IFC to the next level, using the DC Riverside Office Building project as an example,” said Ouellette. “This urban commercial development proposal is a demonstration of true interoperability, as it involved the exchange and coordination of important model information between Vectorworks Architect, Scia Engineer and DDS-CAD MEP.” To register for this webinar, visit https://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/www2.gotomeeting.com/register/257444827. To view part one of this webinar, which was held in November 2010, visit: http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/download2CF.nemetschek.net/www_movies/webinars/OpenBIM_Part_I.mov.

GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK –To complement with popular Quick Connect™ glass pendants, WAC Lighting has introduced Decorative Art Glass Wall Sconces. These handblown glass sconces will accentuate nearly any residential or commercial décor with these unique, classic styles. WAC Lighting, a prominent manufacturer and designer of track, recessed, undercabinet, monorail and decorative lighting, has crafted the pendants in the company's clean, family-owned manufacturing campus featuring zero landfill status and inhouse UL Labs. Derived from popular Quick Connect Pendant styles, WAC's new decorative wall sconces feature energy efficient compact fluorescent lamping options. High power factory electronic ballasts are available. Shallow low profile backplates make the sconces ADA compliant and allow the art glass shades to sit flush against the wall without any visible backing. Pictured are four new sconces: Flava in Black and White (top left) which offers a Chocolate Dripped look on White glass; Flava (top right) features a stunning Amber and Orange Fishscale motif; Aurora (bottom left) offering a Yellow and Red mottled look; and Tigra (bottom right) features Tiger-like Amber and Black stripes. The sconces are offered with hardware in Brushed Nickel and Chrome finishes. The sconces are 11 inches tall, 4 inches deep, and 7.75 inches wide.

Yorkville, NY--- Driving innovation for kitchen and bath products today, Meyda Custom Lighting introduces Custom Fused Glass Bowl and Vanity Combinations, for residential, retail, hospitality and commercial environments. Meyda Custom Lighting is a Meyda Tiffany Company, America's leading manufacturer and designer of custom lighting solutions and decorative accessories. Meyda Fused Glass Vanity Bowls feature a broad range of colors and designs. Contemporary, fun, transitional, elegant and creative, Meyda showcases a stunning, innovative art piece featuring "Marina" (115433) kiln-fired, fused glass in colors of Amber, Beige, Smoke and Clear Iridescent. The Marina Fused Glass Sink/Vanity Combo stands 35 inches tall. The vessel style sink includes a matching vanity cabinet and is perfect for fine kitchens and baths in residential and hospitality applications. Endless custom color, design and size options are available. Meyda's Fused Glass Bowl/Vanities are custom crafted in the company's manufacturing facilities in Upstate New York.