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10/11/2026

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09/28/2026

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09/25/2026

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09/23/2026

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09/23/2026

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German Startup Turns Shop Awnings Into Mini Solar Power Plants

German startup Solar Markise has developed photovoltaic awnings that provide shade while generating electricity for homes and businesses. Its SolarMarkise systems are available in 1.35 kW and 1.8 kW versions, using rollable solar fabric mounted on aluminum frames.

The larger 1.8 kW model measures about 4.35 × 3 meters, while both versions provide waterproofing and UV protection. The awnings can also withstand winds up to Beaufort force 5 when fully extended.

The systems are designed mainly for self-consumption, making them particularly suitable for restaurants, cafés and other businesses with outdoor spaces. The company has already installed pilot systems at a café in Cologne, where the awnings provide shade while supplying electricity directly to the business.

Priced from €4,499 to €5,499, the solar awnings cost around 10%–15% more than high-quality conventional awnings. Solar Markise plans to expand across Germany, Austria and Switzerland while developing other solar-powered shading products such as roller shutters and parasols.

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09/21/2026

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Congratulations to all of our 2026 ASID National Award winners! Your talent, leadership and dedication demonstrate the incredible impact design can have on people, communities and the world around us.

Thank you to Cosentino for sponsoring the 2026 ASID National Awards. Visit ASID.org to learn more about this year’s honorees.

09/19/2026

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09/11/2026

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09/05/2026

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08/30/2026

Be inspired! Let’s get creative and use every space opportunity in your kitchen. Contact me today.

This clever kitchen design concept highlights built-in storage efficiency, featuring deep slate blue shaker cabinetry seamlessly integrated around a stainless steel French door refrigerator. Warm natural oak floating shelves installed on the cabinet end-wall provide open display space, softening the dark joinery. Brushed brass handles and cup pulls contrast beautifully against the dark blue finish, while white marble countertops, a white subway tile backsplash, and light grey floor tiles maintain a bright, spacious atmosphere illuminated by overhead skylights.

The layout maximizes every inch of vertical space through smart organizational features. A custom w**e rack grid built directly above the refrigerator keeps bottles neatly stored, while full-height pantry cupboards frame the appliance for a streamlined look. The open end-shelving offers accessible storage for glass pantry jars, cookbooks, and trailing indoor greenery, perfectly blending functional storage with decorative styling.

Installing a custom built-in refrigerator surround with integrated w**e storage, shaker cabinetry, and open oak shelving typically ranges between $8,000 and $18,000 for materials and specialized carpentry work. Please note that overall project costs will vary depending on your location, labor costs, and selected materials.