PCBC 2011 kicks off tomorrow and runs through Friday at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. With so many unique challenges facing the building industry, PCBC is a conference that focuses on elevating dialogue and exploring new perspectives to help guide the future of community building. Green building, universal design, remodeling — it’s all on [...]
Commentator Chuck Colson offers a recap of a recent panel discussion in which he took part, focusing on “doing the right thing” in business. He talks about the importance of business leaders not just acting in their own narrow self-interest but doing what’s right for the communities in which they work and live. He shares [...]
The AIA Convention begins today, May 12, in New Orleans. This is an exciting trade show and a chance for architects and design professionals to discover new products and ideas. Running through May 14, AIA 2011 promises to be full of information and education. According to AIA, the Exposition “introduces you to more than 800 exhibitors [...]
Susan Marvin, president of Marvin Windows and Doors, received Bemidji State University’s 2011 Distinguished Minnesotan Award during commencement ceremonies today. First presented by Bemidji State in 1981, the Distinguished Minnesotan Award acknowledges the contributions of current or former residents of the state who have performed exemplary service to the people of Minnesota or the United [...]
Marvin Windows and Doors brought its newest products to the annual International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida. This year’s show featured Marvin’s Clad Ultimate Glider — a classic window redone. Did you miss the show? Take a tour of the booth via this video.
What a week. The 2011 International Builders’ Show has had the construction industry hopping for the past several days, and as the show’s attendees get ready to head home, we thought it’d be a good idea to put the highlights of what Marvin has been up to this week in a nice little package for [...]
How many improvements has Marvin Windows and Doors made to its Ultimate Inswing French Door? How much time have you got? With both homeowner and builder in mind, Marvin is rolling out a host of changes to this popular door that will add to its performance, beauty and ease of installation. For the homeowner: Design [...]
Esther Greenhouse, an aging in place specialist and environmental gerontologist at Cornell University, tells us why lever handles are winning as universal design gains ground.
Esther Greenhouse, certified aging in place specialist and environmental gerontologist, discusses how universal design may already be in place in our home.
It’s Day Two of the 2011 NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla. To sort through some of the new products and trends and to take a pulse on the homebuilding industry, we interviewed Timothy Dahl, founder and editor of the popular home improvement blog Charles and Hudson. MLuxe: Every year, there are a few [...]
