Architectural Products Update

 
Bamboo Houses — International Building Code Certified

The use of bamboo in home building is growing. There are many reasons for choosing this beautiful and versatile material for houses including environmental, structural, and aesthetic properties. It takes an acre of trees to build a typical house, but because bamboo grows so quickly and densely, the bamboo for a house can grow in an area the size of the house itself. Additionally, bamboo's strength exceeds that of construction wood by several times. With Bamboo Living, homebuyers can choose from 20 house models and select sizes, floor plans, options, costs, details, and finishes to their needs and tastes.

www.bambooliving.com

 
Bosch Adds High-Powered Gas Cooktop to Its Lineup

Providing consumers with more options in gas cooktops, Bosch introduces the new PGL Gas Cooktop. With powerful output and sleek design, the PGL features five burners with a center wok element so large it can accommodate a 14” skillet, allowing for maximized pan spacing and increased cooking flexibility. With its powerful 15,500 BTU output, the PGL is unmatched in its price category and gives users faster boiling and better searing capabilities. The dual-flame power burner provides better heat distribution for more even cooking results. Safety features include the thermocouple flame safety system, which automatically shuts off gas flow should the flame blow out.

www.boschappliances.com/cooktops/

 
"Sphere Glass" from Nathan Allan

The latest in 'Glass Edge' technology, "SPHERE Glass," is now in production at Nathan Allan. Sphere Glass is designed for vertical wall partitions, backbars, sidelites, door lights, feature walls, and overhead hanging panels. The spheres are produced in three different diameters and can match the color of the background panel, or be totally different. They are available in clear, crystal clear and myriad colors including aqua blue, cobalt blue and cognac. The background panel can be an assortment of colors and textures as well. Sphere Glass provides the ultimate in three-dimensional glass.

www.nathanallan.com