SBK Blog http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/ en Copyright 2008 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:24:28 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Spanish Fusion The open bath continues to stay popular, as evidenced by the new EME Fusion Hotel in Seville, Spain.

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]]> http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2008/11/spanish_fusion.html http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2008/11/spanish_fusion.html Architecture Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:24:28 -0800 Prefab Becomes a Reality The Palms House awaits it's finishing details.

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]]> http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2008/09/prefab_becomes_a_reality.html http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2008/09/prefab_becomes_a_reality.html Architecture Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:47:05 -0800 Karbon Credits Leave it to Kolher to re-invent the concept of the kitchen faucet.

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]]> http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2008/09/karbon_credits.html http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2008/09/karbon_credits.html Fixtures Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:39:25 -0800 Taps are the New Chairs Mies van der Rohe was quoted as saying "A chair is a very difficult object. A skyscraper is almost easier. That is why Chippendale is famous." I would argue that taps are equally difficult to design. The Italian manufacturer Bongio pushes the boundaries with the new Acquaviva collection..

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]]> http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2008/09/taps_are_the_new_chairs_2.html http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2008/09/taps_are_the_new_chairs_2.html Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:12:37 -0800 The Margarido House goes Hollywood The Margarido house hosted the Discovery Channel's Planet Green Network for the the day.
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]]> http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2008/05/the_margarido_house_goes_holly.html http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2008/05/the_margarido_house_goes_holly.html Architecture Mon, 12 May 2008 21:41:04 -0800 Margarido House 2:08 The LEED Gold Margarido house continues to take shape.

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]]> http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2008/02/margarido_house_208.html http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2008/02/margarido_house_208.html Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:36:21 -0800 Citterio Lite Antonio Citterio's new collection for Hansgrohe brings simplicicty into the bath.

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]]> http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2008/02/citterio_lite.html http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2008/02/citterio_lite.html Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:07:13 -0800 The Margarido House 1:08 Construction continues on the LEED project in the Oakland Hills.

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]]> http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2008/01/the_margarido_house_108.html http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2008/01/the_margarido_house_108.html Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:51:47 -0800 Green is the new Black The Luminas Lightrail brings a new level green technology to the home and office.

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]]> http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2008/01/green_is_the_new_black.html http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2008/01/green_is_the_new_black.html Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:25:45 -0800 Northern Lights - Dutch Wallpaper Dutch designer Jonas Samson uses new technology to create light emitting wallpaper.

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]]> http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2007/11/northern_lights_dutch_wallpape.html http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2007/11/northern_lights_dutch_wallpape.html Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:12:47 -0800 Wood Fired Bliss As the air begins to cool the idea of firing up the perfect neopolitan pizza becomes a reality with the Forno Bravo.

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]]> http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2007/11/wood_fired_bliss_1.html http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2007/11/wood_fired_bliss_1.html Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:15:48 -0800 The latest on the European design scene - Cersaie 2007 The Cersaie design fair just wrapped up in Bologna, Italy and with it came a number of new product introductions from some of Europe's top bath manufacturers.

600_01.jpgThe Zerosette colection by Q'in integrates decorative glass panels into the design of floating vanities and storage cases. The trend is rather decorative with a hint of 1970's design in the patterned glass.

]]> http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2007/10/post_2.html http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2007/10/post_2.html Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:26:10 -0800 Margarido House 9:07 The Margarido house begins to take shape.

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]]> http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2007/09/post_1.html http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2007/09/post_1.html Wed, 26 Sep 2007 21:34:59 -0800 Spanish Soaker The Hayon Colllection by Artquitect brings an elegant approach to the bath.

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]]> http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2007/09/spanish_soaker.html http://www.sbkinc.com/weblog/2007/09/spanish_soaker.html Tue, 04 Sep 2007 21:49:47 -0800 Green Design in the Oakland Hills Style Bath & Ktichen is pleased to be joining the team working on one of the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified homes in Northern California.

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