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OFCDesk Interior Design CAD (IDC) focuses exclusively on commercial interior design. Based on the AutoCAD® platform, it features an easy interface with industry-specific tools and terminology, and includes a built-in content creator and customizable library. The IDC software is being introduced in the United States during the first quarter of 2008. Product demonstrations will take place in Indianapolis on January 31, in Chicago on February 19, and in Cincinnati on March 20. Future product demonstrations and webcasts will be scheduled for the East and West Coast regions in later months. Professionals in the interior design and architecture industry are invited to attend free of charge. |
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Caroma introduces the WALVIT INVISI, a high-efficiency wall-hung toilet with a concealed tank. The streamlined bowl projects only 22 inches (56 centimeters), and the sleek chrome flush-button plate mounts in the wall. The tank can be installed in the wall or ceiling, in duct, or behind mirror or cabinetry. Caroma's advanced dual-flush technology consists of an efficient 0.8-gallon (3-liter) flush for liquid waste and a 1.6-gallon (6-liter) flush for solids, reducing water use by 40 percent compared to standard single-lever models with 1.6-gallon flush volumes. For commericial and residential applications. |
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Tangent from Lightolier is a low-profile line voltage track lighting system that combines extruded aluminum and clear polycarbonate. It can be used in variety of configurations, including straight-run arrangements and architectural curves. The side-by-side busbar design allows the track to be surface-mounted flush to ceilings and walls for a streamlined look. Available in three track styles: surface-mounted, suspended in a solid I-beam, or suspended in a perforated truss. A selection of stylish low-voltage fixtures is available. |
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Erin Adams Design presents Luna, a new line of glass-and-aluminum tiles. Circles of colored glass are nested in aluminum frames with brushed, sandblasted, or vibrated finishes. The tiles are handcrafted in six-inch (15.2-centimeter) widths and in heights from one to six inches (2.5 to 15.2 centimeters). The glass is available in 36 colors, and both tile size and color can be customized. The aluminum is 100 percent recycled content, and the production process employs recycled car oil for heating. |
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Tuscan Resource imports Italian building materials for use in reproducing Tuscan and Mediterranean home styles in the United States. An extensive selection of natural stone is available for architects and builders, including marble, limestone, and travertine, in a variety of finishes. Reclaimed building materials from century-old Italian farmhouses include terracotta roof tiles and floor tiles, wood beams, and antique limestone, and decorative pieces such as antique olive jars and lemon pots. Tuscan Resource's master artisans can create custom fireplaces, fountains, and wrought-iron gates. The owners personally supervise stone choices, custom fabrication, and shipping. This family-owned business is based in Florence, Italy, and Menlo Park, California. |
