Ten lighting designs by students at the University of East London
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Ten lighting designs by students at the University of East London

Dezeen School Shows: a lamp made out of recycled leather from the sports car industry and light consisting of a cluster of tubes are included in Dezeen’s latest school show by students at the University of East London.

Also featured is a light source embedded inside a miniature brutalist residential block and an undulating mood lamp that is made from industrial tubing and concrete.


Institutions: University of East London
School: Interior Design and Interior Architecture
Courses: BA Interior Design
Tutors: Pol Gallagher, Keith Winter, Dominic Eley, Lilly Nguyen and Nayden Hadzhiev

school statement:

“Focusing on personality, materiality and making, the

Shapiro + Raj Launches Dedicated Technology Practice, Strengthening Its Industry Expertise
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Shapiro + Raj Launches Dedicated Technology Practice, Strengthening Its Industry Expertise

Published: Jul. 10, 2023 at 3:55 PM EDT|Updated: 3 hours ago

CHICAGO, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Shapiro+Raj, the largest minority owned insights consultancy, is pleased to announce the launch of its dedicated Technology Practice. This dedicated team will complement Shapiro+Raj’s already established Life Science, Home Improvement, and Financial Services Practices, solidifying its position as a top 25 most innovative agency and #1 strategic consultancy globally. With a focus on delivering future-forward insights and empowering clients to shape the future, the Technology Practice will provide invaluable support in today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Shapiro + Raj Launches Dedicated Technology Practice, Strengthening Its Industry Expertise
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.5 million renovation of USI Health Professions Center underway
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$18.5 million renovation of USI Health Professions Center underway

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – University of Southern Indiana is using $18.5 million in state funding to revamp its Health Professions Center.

The funds were first awarded in 2019 by the Indiana General Assembly and the multi-phase renovation project began in May of this year.

The University is planning to use these funds to enhance equipment and expand learning.

USI nursing student, Mikaylah Boulds says she’s excited to get this opportunity.

“It makes me feel very proud because we worked so hard to get into this program and now we have all these new rooms and opportunities,” said Bould.

The current

Social housing in Edmonton gets money for renovations, repairs – Edmonton
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Social housing in Edmonton gets money for renovations, repairs – Edmonton

Nearly 2,000 affordable housing units in Edmonton are set to be renovated and repaired in the next three years, according to a funding announcement to the tune of $66 million from the city and federal government Friday.

Social housing in Edmonton gets money for renovations, repairs – Edmonton

“Studies show that the environment you grow up in will dictate a lot about your success in life, so we need to make sure that the homes are the places they want to call home,” said Randy Boissonault, MP for the Edmonton Centre.


Click to play video: 'New affordable housing units in south Edmonton changing lives for residents'


New affordable housing units in south Edmonton changing lives for residents


Almost 900 social housing units across 12 sites

The Importance of Sustainable Features in Modern Housing
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The Importance of Sustainable Features in Modern Housing

The Importance of Sustainable Features in Modern Housing

Sustainability has become an increasingly important consideration in modern residential development. As Singapore continues to balance urban growth with environmental priorities, homeowners are paying greater attention to how properties use energy, water, materials, and natural resources. Sustainable features can also contribute directly to everyday comfort through better shading, ventilation, greenery, and efficient building systems. For homebuyers, understanding these features can help distinguish between developments that simply include environmental elements and those that genuinely integrate sustainability into the residential experience.

Energy Efficiency Can Reduce Everyday Consumption

Energy-efficient design can help homes manage electricity use more effectively. Efficient lighting, appliances, air-conditioning systems, …

A Beautiful Christmas Garden Party
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A Beautiful Christmas Garden Party

Such a fun week full of Christmas goodness in July!

A Beautiful Christmas Garden Party

Christmas Garden Party

I want to thank you for your kind words and pre-orders of my new Christmas book yesterday! You moved the book to #1 in just a few hours- that is how amazing you are! I am grateful for your support and am so excited that you are excited about it! I can hardly wait to share more behind the book soon! But today, it’s all about celebrating and ambiance and we are back in the garden for a Christmas in July inspired gathering full of beautiful twinkling

HGTV is making our homes boring and us sad, one study says
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HGTV is making our homes boring and us sad, one study says

A pair of professors found that home renovation media leads homeowners to decorate for the masses, not for their own happiness

A large HGTV camera points at a woman who is covering a vibrant living room with beige paint.
(Masha Krasnova-Shabaeva for The Washington Post)

If you’ve ever watched a home makeover show on HGTV, you know the key “before” sequence. It’s when the camera critically pans over the house and the host points out everything that needs to be fixed. The décor? Cluttered. The paint? cringe. The overall takeaway is that the home is an utter embarrassment and needs a total overhaul before anyone of

Boutique Home Remodeling Highlights Why Working with Professionals is an Excellent Idea
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Boutique Home Remodeling Highlights Why Working with Professionals is an Excellent Idea

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Published June 14, 2023

Boutique Home Remodeling Highlights Why Working with Professionals is an Excellent Idea

Boutique Home Remodeling is a top-rated kitchen remodeler. In a recent update, the company explained why working with professionals is essential.

San Jose, CA – In a website post, Boutique Home Remodeling outlines why working with professional plumbers is essential.

Boutique Home Remodeling noted that the most significant benefit of hiring professionals when remodeling a kitchen is that they understand precisely what is required to do the job properly and efficiently. The kitchen remodel contractor San Jose can address all the potential problems that could arise upfront, helping to prevent added costs or potential