In this edition we're showcasing 3D models from Anamese Garden & Home, Mid-America Siding Components, and nVent Thermal Management. We've also gathered projects from Planters Unlimited, Stone Yard, Inc., and UltraBaseSystems.

3D Model Highlights

Anamese Garden & Home - Tall Temple Jar no Lugs

A stylishly simple, tall urn.

nVent Thermal Management - Hot Water Temperature Maintenance Unit

The nVent RAYCHEM Hot Water Temperature Maintenance (HWAT) single pipe system ensures instant water at the tap, is easier to design and faster to install than traditional recirculation systems, ideal for commercial buildings that demand regular and reliable water usage.

Mid-America Siding Components - Oval Standard Gable Vent

Accentuates the height of the exterior with its smooth, elongated shape.

Project Highlights

Planters Unlimited - Acklen Apartments

Acklen Apartments owner, Forestar, came to us requesting large planters for apartment rooftops they were building in Nashville, TN. Their initial idea was to add green plants in planters to bookend seating areas of a large, open area. We suggested artificial plants - specifically our popular succulents - thereby eliminating costly maintenance that live plants would require. We selected modern fiberglass planters with a black fox semi-gloss finish that would accent their existing furniture perfectly. We then proposed "planting" 24-inch Duraleaf Macroacantha Agaves, finishing it off with a soil topper. Because the rooftop received lots of wind, the company was concerned about potential tip-over damage to the large planters. Our solution was to add a false bottom and include a layer of gravel as weight, 200 to 300 pounds that would be hidden inside each planter. They loved the idea! The finished look is clean and crisp, with Forestar adding a finishing touch of glistening black rock to each planter. 

View the full project here.

Stone Yard, Inc. - Delano Las Vegas

An artful interpretation of a desert theme, the design of the Delano Las Vegas is a modern masterpiece of nature-inspired design elements. To complement their rugged, textural lobby design, they chose Stone Yard's sculptural Lacchi Jars, with their uneven silhouettes that worked beautifully with the surrounding stone-inspired design. This hotel's entryway design was so stunning that it won the coveted HOSPY award in 2014. 

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UltraBaseSystems - Basketball/Game Court

In February of 2006 we successfully installed modular sport tiles over our interlocking base panels, replacing the need for concrete and asphalt sub base construction. We knew immediately this technique would prove to be an important advancement in the court construction industry. The subsequent patenting of the UltraBaseSystems® panel for court construction has now made concrete base replacement and permeable base construction a reality. Superior stability, unequaled drainage, and excellent playability underfoot makes our system the clear-cut choice for athletic court construction. Whether it is permeability issues, accessibility difficulties, or the need for a temporary installation, UltraBaseSystems® has got you covered.

View the project here.