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Modernising the Power Grid to be Helped by Stimulus Funding Electrical engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas and the University of South Carolina were informed this week that they will receive federal economic stimulus funds via the National Science Foundation to continue and strengthen their efforts to modernize the national power grid Full Story |
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Green Lab Helping Hospitals Turn to Sustainability Ascent Healthcare Solutions, a leader in delivering healthcare resource sustainability, announced today the unveiling of its innovative Green Lab™, a physical workspace that represents the company’s unique approach to the responsible use of resources in healthcare Full Story |
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Glow in the Dark Emergency Exit Signs Use No Electricity The new Eco Photo luminescent Exit Signs absorb and store ambient light, and are viewable from up to 100 feet without using electricity. In the event of an emergency with a blackout or smoky conditions this stored energy is immediately visible, creating a clearly recognizable, photo luminescent egress indicator Full Story |
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'Design Driven' Competition Creating the Perfect Home For a Maserati Sports Car Earlier this year, Maserati and Architectural Digest magazine together invited individuals who appreciate fine design in general and cars in particular to join in a competition titled "Design Driven." Two categories - Existing and Concept - asked entrants to submit a garage design that included a noted architectural element, uniqueness and individuality, while providing a complementary environment for a Maserati car Full Story |
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Frost Protection For Dormant Central Heating Systems Tyco Thermal Controls has developed and launched a new Raychem self-regulating electric heating cable for central heating pipework, capable of withstanding the high temperatures of active systems yet providing frost protection whenever the central heating is dormant Full Story |
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Sensacell Sensor Surface Module Gives New Freedom to Architects and Designers The Sensacell system is ideal for creating interactive brand experiences, combine the almost magical 'touchless' sensing capabilities with stunning color LED graphics and video, you then have the perfect platform for creating truly immersive interactive applications. Architects and designers love the flexibility of the Sensacell system because it plays well with so many architectural materials and can be elegantly integrated into floors, walls,
stairs, elevators, kiosks and furniture Full Story |
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Recyclable, Sustainable Options for Aluminum Decking Wahoo Decks, a leading manufacturer of aluminum decking products, has recently developed recyclable, sustainable options for deck boards, deck joists and deck railing allowing builders, contractors and homeowners to extend the sustainability of their homes to their outdoor living areas Full Story |
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Eco-Towns Given the Go Ahead in the UK Greener living in Britain's first eco-towns will become a reality for up to 30,000 people in five years' time, as Housing Minister John Healey today announced the four sites that have passed the Government's tough standards to go through to the next planning phase, full public consultation and local planning approval Full Story |
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Carpet Made From Recycled Plastics Gets Better With New Materials From SABIC Working closely with carpet maker Interface Americas and its converter, Universal Fibers, Inc., a leading supplier of high-end solution-dyed (melt pigmented) fibers, SABIC Innovative Plastics developed Valox iQ* 2205HV resin for carpet made from recylced plastics. The environmentally progressive, high-performance resin is used as a critical additive to provide permanent stain resistance and strong, consistent color, and to maximize PCR content Full Story |
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Researchers Constructing Buildings of the Future From Strraw Could straw houses be the buildings of the future? That's what researchers at the University of Bath will be testing this summer by constructing a "BaleHaus" made of prefabricated straw bale and hemp cladding panels on campus. And people around the world will be able to watch its progress online via "Strawcam" Full Story |
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Wooden Condo to be Given Destructive Earthquake Test Rensselaer Associate Professor Michael Symans and incoming Dean of Engineering David Rosowsky are among the team of researchers who will converge in Japan next week to perform the largest earthquake simulation every attempted on a wooden structure. The multi-university team has placed this seven-story building on the world’s largest shake table and will expose it to the force of an earthquake that hits once but every 2,500 years Full Story |
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New Publications Released On Fire Sprinkler Systems Two new reports, produced by BRE Global experts, have just been published, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems and Sprinkler Systems Explained. Both publications provide good practice guidance on designing, installing, commissioning and maintaining fire sprinkler systems to ensure performance in the event of a fire Full Story |
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