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Headquartered in Elie, Manitoba, Canada, Isobord Enterprises Inc. manufactures Isobord, a premium engineered strawboard product. Made from finely-chopped wheat straw and non-formaldehyde resins, Isobord is an environmentally friendly product used in the construction of furniture, cabinetry, countertops and case good items.
Isobord Enterprises Inc. began operations in 1998 with the production of 4-foot by 8-foot Isobord panels in a variety of thicknesses. The formaldehyde-free product immediately caught the attention of furniture, cabinetry and countertop manufacturers for use as a component product.
Isobord’s ability to hold lamination, paints and veneers has made it a sought-after environmentally friendly product by industries worldwide.
Isobord Enterprises also produces several products that are sold directly to consumers in home improvement retail locations throughout North America. The environmentally friendly products currently available to consumers include Shelfbord shelving products; Storagebord attic storage system panels; and, Isounderlay underlayment panels for flooring applications.
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Concrete sidewalks are uplifted by tree roots, and trees struggling for air and water develop large and invasive root systems below concrete.
Rubber sidewalks are made of 100% recycled California tire rubber. Each square foot utilizes the rubber from one passenger tire. Tree roots grow less invasively beneath rubber sidewalks, offering a new strategy for sidewalk maintenance. The modularity of rubber sidewalks allows tree roots to be periodically inspected and trimmed.
Easy and economical to install, rubber sidewalks are available in 2’ x 2.5’ x 1.875” sheets and five different colors. They are pervious, allowing drainage at module seams, are flame resistant, non-toxic, and meet ADA requirements for slip resistance.
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Marko Simcic Architect is a small Vancouver-based practice. This project is a retreat for a couple who live in Victoria, BC. The program consists of an open kitchen, dining and living rooms, a study, and bedrooms. This building occupies the top of a sharp ridge, high above and inland from the surrounding ocean.
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Arrived at my doorstep today! 12 Volumes! Yes, those are the books that Taschen compiled for the past 80 years of Domus Magazine with CDs (The CD is super useful for quick search)! You can call this your architecture “Library” instead!
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