A striking 17-story multifamily tower features a glass window wall system. Photo courtesy of Vista At 336 Douglass Street in Brooklyn's Gowanus neighborhood, a striking 17-story multifamily tower features a glass window wall system supplied and installed by Vista, a New York-based expert in commercial window and facade installations. The building features a modern, uniform… Continue reading The interplay of glass and metal defines a modern city facade
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Forest Preserve recognized for restoration work in Lockport Prairie
LOCKPORT, IL – The Forest Preserve District of Will County's Lockport Prairie restoration work has been recognized by the Chicago Wilderness Alliance, the preserve said in a news release. The award was accepted by Forest Preserve staff at a conservation ceremony Oct. 22 at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago. The Lockport Prairie The… Continue reading Forest Preserve recognized for restoration work in Lockport Prairie
Days after community meeting over burglaries, city is hit by burglars – Palo Alto Daily Post
BY ADRIANA HERNANDEZ Daily mail employee Burglars have smashed several glass doors in the last four days as they attempted to break into three homes in Atherton following a community safety briefing on burglaries in the town. The first reported burglary occurred on Faxon Road around 9 p.m. Saturday. The suspects broke a sliding glass… Continue reading Days after community meeting over burglaries, city is hit by burglars – Palo Alto Daily Post
Low-CO2 roof tiles give industrial waste a new home
Yulin Patrisia from RMIT, Samantha So from Bristile Roofing, Dr. RMIT's David Law and student Madushan Mudiyanselage at the Bristile factory in Dandenong. Photo credit: RMIT University A large-scale trial of sustainable roof tiles by RMIT and Bristile Roofing has shown that incorporating coal ash and glass waste can reduce their carbon footprint. The large-scale… Continue reading Low-CO2 roof tiles give industrial waste a new home
Wozart is shaping the future of the smart home – and selling Indian hardware worldwide
If based in Hyderabad Wozart began its journey in 2016 with a simple goal: to make homes smarter, simpler and more connected. India's first breakthrough came with the first smart switches that supported Apple HomeKit, allowing users to control lights and devices with just a voice command. Almost a decade later, the startup has emerged… Continue reading Wozart is shaping the future of the smart home – and selling Indian hardware worldwide
TC Backer Construction strengthens its local roots
Picture: https://www.globalnewslines.com/uploads/2025/10/1761567477.jpg With physical locations in York, PA, Bluffton, SC and Greenville, SC, TC Backer Construction is considered a trusted source of support for homeowners and business owners in multiple regions. Known for providing first-class roofing, siding, guttering and solar solutions, the company has built a reputation based on reliability, integrity and caring for the… Continue reading TC Backer Construction strengthens its local roots
How Jackie Kennedy changed the White House
It was the night she became a bona fide television sensation thanks to a groundbreaking CBS television special called “A Tour of the White House with Mrs. John F. Kennedy.” The TV special showcased the results of a year-long renovation project led by the First Lady herself. It attracted an audience of 56 million people,… Continue reading How Jackie Kennedy changed the White House
Meghan Markle's chic Jenni Kayne dining chairs are the perfect outdoor staple
2 minutes read Meghan Markle shared a glimpse into her family's Halloween preparations with a video posted to her Instagram on Sunday, and we spotted a familiar piece of furniture in the background. As the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry carved pumpkins in their Montecito backyard with their children and Meghan's mother Doria Ragland,… Continue reading Meghan Markle's chic Jenni Kayne dining chairs are the perfect outdoor staple
Kedis Mewali to Bali: The homecoming of the red-necked parakeet raises hope for Bali's natural recovery
DENPASAR, Indonesia, Oct 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The sky of Bali hold hope again. After years of silence in its tropical forests, the distinctive calls of the red-necked parakeet (Trichoglossus forsteni mitchellii) may soon echo across its homeland again. This colorful species of parrot was once an integral part of the ecosystems of Bali and… Continue reading Kedis Mewali to Bali: The homecoming of the red-necked parakeet raises hope for Bali's natural recovery
How a couple from Bengaluru turned their home into a mini forest
Amidst the concrete chaos in Bengaluru, a miracle is growing. When you enter Sumesh and Meethu Nayak's 1,500 square foot home, you are not entering a house; You enter a living and breathing jungle. Over the past 11 years, the couple has transformed their humble urban space into a vibrant ecosystem that is home to… Continue reading How a couple from Bengaluru turned their home into a mini forest