Vertical ArtsJust another Design-sherpa.com Blogs weblog2012-02-06T19:58:04Zhttp://blog.vertical-arts.com/feed/atom/WordPressverticalartshttp://feedburner.google.comjestroff<![CDATA[Construction Spending On The Rise?]]>http://blog.vertical-arts.com/?p=19392012-02-06T19:58:04Z2012-02-06T19:58:04Z<div id="attachment_1940" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 302px"><a href="http://dc.gov/"><img class="size-full wp-image-1940 " src="http://blog.vertical-arts.com/files/2012/02/construction.jpg" alt="" width="292" height="365" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo via U.S. Government</p></div>
<p>Is it good news is on the horizon for the housing market? <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-01/construction-spending-in-u-s-climbs-most-in-four-months-in-stability-sign.html" target="_blank">Bloomberg</a> is reporting that “Construction spending in the U.S. rose in December at the fastest pace in four months, reflecting broad- based gains that signal the industry is stabilizing.” Figures released by the Commerce Department are also showing a gain, the largest since August.</p>
<p>“There are certainly bright spots for the construction outlook,” Michelle Meyer, a senior U.S. economist at Bank of America Corp. in <a href="http://topics.bloomberg.com/new-york/">New York</a>, is quoted as saying in<a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-01/construction-spending-in-u-s-climbs-most-in-four-months-in-stability-sign.html" target="_blank"> Bloomberg News</a>. “Multifamily construction will continue to improve given the ongoing shift from owning to renting and the lack of supply in the market. It will still be a very slow healing process.”</p>
<p>According to the article, private construction spending rose 2.1 % in December. Although it is growing at a slower pace, the housing industry is better off today than it was last spring and it is looking like “home sales and construction will improve in 2012.”</p>
<p>To read the report from Bloomberg in its entirety visit <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-01/construction-spending-in-u-s-climbs-most-in-four-months-in-stability-sign.html" target="_blank">www.bloomberg.com</a>.</p>
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<p>Looking to brighten up the life of your favorite designer? Try one of these iPad and iPhone cases.</p>
<div id="attachment_1931" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 560px"><a href="http://www.styleathome.com/how-to/how-to-dress-up-your-gadgets/a/38979"><img class="size-full wp-image-1931" src="http://blog.vertical-arts.com/files/2012/02/tech-accessories-CB2-leather-cas.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="774" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">CB2, $24.95 to $44.95</p></div>
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<p>A designer’s favorite accessory is their Macbook Pro. Now they can outfit it with this great case from <a href="https://www.speckproducts.com/macbook-cases/macbook-pro-seethru-satin.html" target="_blank">Speck Products</a>.</p>
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<p>What girl wouldn’t want a Kate Spade bag? Especially this laptop cover one!</p>
<div id="attachment_1933" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 560px"><a href="http://www.styleathome.com/shopping/technology/10-red-tech-accessories/a/34099/8"><img class="size-full wp-image-1933" src="http://blog.vertical-arts.com/files/2012/02/Red-laptop-cvr-550.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="394" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Kate Spade laptop cover, $60</p></div>
<p>Last, but certainly not least is the iPad 2. If you haven’t already jumped on the iPad bandwagon it is about time you stepped aboard.</p>
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<p>There isn’t much time to pick up your loved one the perfect gift. We hope we were able to provide some assistance. Till next year…</p>
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<p>According to<a href="http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=18753" target="_blank"> WAN</a>, this perforated house in Melbourne, Australia “redefined for the contemporary Australian vernacular.”</p>
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<p>This next impressive house sits on Siglap Hill in Singapore.</p>
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<p>Located in Muskoka, Canada this lake house offers floor to ceiling views of the waterfront.</p>
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<p>To see the complete list of homes of 2011 visit <a href="http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.awardgallery&g=houseoftheyear11viewall" target="_blank">www.worldarchitecturenews.com</a>.</p>
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