Staircases

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Low-Voltage DeckLites System From TimberTech

The low-voltage DeckLites system brightens decks with three light fixture models adding both safety and subtle illumination to backyard hangouts. The post cap fits any TimberTech RadianceRail or Ornamental Rail post caps; the accent lights, which install on posts or between balusters, provide a downlight effect; and the riser lights add safety to steps and elevation changes. Riser and accent lights come in architectural bronze, and the accent lights are also available in white. More

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Steel Stair, Seattle

A stair of perforated steel and solid steel plate brightens a once-dark stairwell. More

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Estes/Twombly's Shoe Bench Organizes a Massachusetts Mudroom

A cozy and convenient shoe bench helps organize a Concord, Mass., remodel. More

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Richlite Co. Cascade Collection

These paper composite surfaces feature solid-color tops with two- or three-tone edges in six color schemes. More

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New Chemical Emissions Standard To Be Developed By Greenguard and NSF

The Greenguard Environmental Institute and NSF International collaborate for the GEI-NSF standard addressing chemical emissions from products. In addition, NSF releases NSF/ANSI 332 regarding resilient floor coverings. More

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The Aerada 1200 Series CS Gooseneck Faucet From Bradley Corp.

The Aerada 1200 Series CS Gooseneck Faucet from Bradley Corp. features a 1.5-gallon (5.6-L) per minute laminar flow to conserve water. The faucet saves energy by automatically shutting off after a user’s hands leave the sensor area. The omni-directional detection zone surrounding the entire spout ensures easy activation. More

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laidley street residence, san francisco

Lise de Vito and Jim Zack, AIA, lavished attention on the design of the skylight-topped staircase in their San Francisco townhouse. More

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Stair Power

Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg is best known for turning American sportswear on its ear in the 1970s with her signature wrap dress. A savvy businesswoman and style icon, she is just as notable for hanging out with Andy Warhol (his portrait of her hangs prominently in her office) and as a regular at Studio 54 as she is for running her eponymous company. Given her A-list persona, there is, of course, a certain amount of blurring between her personal life and the DVF brand. Her new 35,000-square-foot headquarters, designed by architects Amale Andraos and Dan Wood, founders of the New York City-based WORK Architecture Company (WORKac), reflects this crossover. More

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the wind up

At its simplest, a stairway is an element that moves people vertically through space, but in architect Brad Lynch's house, it's also a means of passive heating and cooling. More

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aluminum foil

Studio Pali Fekete Architects (SPF:a): Bar grating from BarnettBates Corp. More

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