The following building permits were issued in November 2024. CHICOPEE MSJ USA LLC460 New Ludlow Road$1,000 – Insulate and paint the storage area NPSSA Chicopee LLC425 Meadow St$15,000 – Build wall to create new electrical room EASTHAMPTON Easthampton Savings Bank52 Main Street$463,000 – First floor demolition; two new bathrooms; new HVAC, electrical and finishes Eastworks… Continue reading Building Permits – BusinessWest
Kengo Kuma towers over the sculptural community center with a curved bamboo roof
An oversized bamboo-clad roof connects the spaces of the Bamboo Gate community center designed by architectural firm Kengo Kuma and Associates in Mabi Reconstruction Disaster Prevention Park, Japan. The building is designed to frame views of the surrounding area. It consists of two volumes separated by an opening, giving it the shape of a gate.… Continue reading Kengo Kuma towers over the sculptural community center with a curved bamboo roof
Ask the Gardener: Decorate your garden with boughs of holly this winter
With the holiday season upon us, the temperatures quite cold, the leaves all on the ground, and the official start of winter just days away, my attention is drawn to the anchors of the garden: evergreens. Often outshined by their showier and flowerier relatives in the garden during the warmer months, winter is the time… Continue reading Ask the Gardener: Decorate your garden with boughs of holly this winter
Top interior design trends for 2025
With 2025 just around the corner, we asked local designers and boutique owners to identify the trends they think we'll see more of in the new year. “The combination of old and new will continue to become increasingly popular in 2025. Most of the clients I currently have are interested in combining antiques with their… Continue reading Top interior design trends for 2025
Old Universal Orlando signs removed, construction begins on digital signs
The old Universal Orlando signs have been removed and construction is currently underway to replace them with new digital signs. Universal Orlando Sign Construction Universal announced in October that all five street signs would be replaced. The new signs will have a similar design, with Universal Orlando Resort in the center against a blue background.… Continue reading Old Universal Orlando signs removed, construction begins on digital signs
Despite increase in climate finance, food system share fell to 2.5%
4 Min. read While public climate finance increased between 2017 and 2022, the amount going to food and agriculture decreased during this period. There is a critical gap between the money the food system needs to protect itself from the climate crisis and the funding it actually receives, according to a new report. Although public… Continue reading Despite increase in climate finance, food system share fell to 2.5%
What it means to you
Face it – companies are facing a perfect storm of increasing customer requests, talent shortages, hybrid operations and rising customer expectations. To be successful, customer service organizations must curate a range of technologies that support their operations. To find out which ones are most important, we asked technology decision-makers, suppliers and other subject matter experts… Continue reading What it means to you
Climate smart solutions
As the world grapples with the increasing impacts of climate change, countries like Pakistan are on the front lines, bearing the brunt of extreme weather events, rising temperatures and resource depletion. By prioritizing innovation in agriculture, energy and urban planning, Pakistan can address its climate vulnerabilities while promoting growth and improving the quality of life… Continue reading Climate smart solutions
Weyerhaeuser Distribution expands TimberTech, AZEK distribution in the Northeast
Weyerhäuser company has announced that Weyerhaeuser Distribution will expand its footprint from AZEK Building Products, a wholly owned subsidiary of The AZEK Company, to two new markets: Easton, PA and Richmond, VA. Weyerhaeuser Distribution's offerings in these markets include low-maintenance and environmentally friendly TimberTech products Decking and railings as well as AZEK Outdoor products. With… Continue reading Weyerhaeuser Distribution expands TimberTech, AZEK distribution in the Northeast
Corbet creates the American dream/nightmare in “The Brutalist”
cinema | December 17, 2024 By Greg Carlson gregcarlson1@gmail.com Brady Corbet, the American film actor and author, is only 36 years old. It doesn't enjoy the same level of fan adoration as the projects of Paul Thomas Anderson, Wes Anderson, Christopher Nolan and others, but one can imagine the filmmaker hoping his third feature might… Continue reading Corbet creates the American dream/nightmare in “The Brutalist”