How to Choose the Right *Green Architect* for Your Project

Dan Heinfeld, President of green design firm LPA Inc, shares practical tips on finding the right architect for your project. It's not easy to know who's really green, who's experienced in sustainable design and who's simply putting on a front. Heinfeld brings more than 40 years of industry experience to the table in an honest, unpretentious manner.

Deciphering the Web: A Designer's Guide

Via this video, explore the landscape of the web today. Understand what technologies are available to you, when and how to use each technology to add richness and interactivity to your designs. ~ Adobe TV

Cooper-Hewitt: 2009 The Business of Design

Business leaders discuss how design impacts their overall strategy and affects their bottom line. Moderated by Daniel H. Pink, the panelists discuss the role of design-thinking in the workplace as it relates to consumer goods, as well as overall company vision.

Moderator:

Daniel H. Pink,
Author of A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future

Panelists include:

Bill Moggridge,
2009 Lifetime Achievement National Design Award Winner, co-founder of IDEO

Sam Lucente,
Vice President of Design, Hewlett-Packard Company

Jeanne Liedtka,
Professor, University of Virginia's Darden Graduate School of Business

Donald Harvie's Diverse, Exquisite Paintings

Today's Feature: Beautifully finessed artwork by Don Harvie.

Don Harvie's paintings have been accepted in over 200 National and International Exhibitions, winning many awards along the way.

His works have been shown at the famed Salmadundi Club in New York on six different occasions and at the National Arts Club, also in New York, in three International exhibitions.

His work has been featured in the "Artist Magazine" and has been published in the famed William & Mary Review for the past three years in succession. The recently published art book -- "Splash 10 " -- also featured his work.

He states -- " Although my work is varied and diverse, every painting happens because of my personal involvement in the situation.

The scene has to really strike excitement into my feelings before I can wet the brush and start in----- And I hope you like the results !"

Chateau Sonoma Antiques: Beautiful French Treasures for All Occasions

Today's feature: Chateau Sonoma, located in a spacious, loft-like building and expansive garden court just off Sonoma, California's town square, offers an ever-changing, artfully arranged selection of unique antiques and accessories for your home and garden.

Sarah Anderson, Chateau Sonoma's proprietor, travels to France several times a year in search of irresistible architectural artifacts and vintage items for their standout beauty and craftsmanship.

Chateau Sonoma is a rare combination of formality and whimsy, featuring a dynamic collection of treasures for all occasions. ~ Chateau Sonoma

Custom Designed STONECO Cottage Home at The Landing of Chimney Cove on Lake Wedowee

Today's feature is a cottage that's custom designed and built by STONECO Custom Homes. The stunning home is in The Landing of Chimney Cove on Lake Wedowee, in Alabama. The exterior features include: professionally landscaped grounds, timber-frame accents, cedar shake, board & batten siding, Pella doors & windows, golf-cart garage & screened-in outdoor living room complete with rock fireplace. As you view the home you'll see the authentic heart pine floors, vaulted ceilings, timber-frame beams and posts, top-of-the-line stainless appliances, granite countertops, oil-rubbed bronze hardware throughout, custom wood cabinetry and custom wood arch-panel interior doors among the many gorgeous details, as well as the serene views of Lake Wedowee. ~ Chimney Cove