ASLA’s Annual meeting and Expo will be held in Washington DC this weekend. More than 6,000 landscape architecture professionals from across the U.S. and around the world will gather in Washington, D.C., September 10–13, to earn up to 21 professional development hours, to enjoy the fellowship of our profession, and to reconnect with the fundamental elements of design. The theme […]
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September Is National Preparedness Month
What is National Preparedness Month? It is a program sponsored by the Ready Campaign in partnership with Citizen Corps and the Ad Council. The program is designed to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities. The Ready Campaign encourages house holds to plan, be prepared, and stay informed. To help you […]
Spas We Shed Our Clothes For
Diamond Spas is always thrilled when we get the opportunity to be part of a spas amenities. Knowing that we are contributing to others relaxation and wellness is a great feeling. We have been blessed over the years to be part of some amazing spas, and many of them have been graced with awards and accolades. Below are just some […]
The Soothing Sound of Water
You may not have thought about this, but actually there are many health benefits coming from water features and they are related to: art therapy, sound therapy, refreshing and purifying the air, stimulation of the vital energy (as desribed by Feng Shui philosopy) Let’s look at them one by one: An indoor or outdoor waterfall, pond, water garden, can add […]
High-design, high-efficiency Go Hand in Hand
Today more and more high-end designers are incorporating both beauty and water efficiency into bathroom design. Designers are choosing to use smarter plumbing products for toilets and lavatory faucets that reduce water consumption. When searching for plumping products search for toilets and faucets with WaterSense labels. The WaterSense label—like the Energy Star label for electricity usage—is easily identified on products […]