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New Solar Electric Production Facility for Ascent Solar Technologies

Ascent Solar, developer of flexible thin-film solar energy modules for a variety of applications, including building systems, has opened a new production facility

26 Mar 2009

Lightscape Materials to Develop and Market New LED Lighting Products

Sarnoff Corporation today announced the creation of Lightscape Materials Inc., the latest in a series of independent company spin-offs. Lightscape Materials has secured $3 Million in Series A funding from Wisepower Co. L...

25 Mar 2009

Stairwell Evacuation Study Finds Out What We Know We Don't Know

Most of the time, we use the stairs in buildings—especially in high-rise structures—only as a back-up for faster elevators and escalators, but during a fire or other emergency, stairs become our primary passa...

25 Mar 2009

Pyramids Are The Latest Buildings to Join Earth Hour

The Sphinx and the Great Pyramids of Giza, icons of ancient splendor, will stand as modern day symbols for action on climate change as they become the most ancient of numerous monuments to go dark for Earth Hour

24 Mar 2009

NoiseBuster Uses Cutting-Edge Technology to Supress Power Equipment Noise and Save Your Hearing

The NoiseBuster Active Noise Reduction ("ANR") Safety Earmuff is specifically designed to reduce the noise generated by lawn, landscape and garden power equipment such as mowers, loaders, skid steers, compact excavators, chain saws, vacuums, blowers, and other noisy devices

24 Mar 2009

America's Watchdog Links Toxic Chinese Dry Wall With Illegal Workers and Drug Importing

Americas Watchdog has been blasting US homebuilders for years. The issues range from appraisal fraud, to using undocumented workers to build most new US homes since 2001, to the newest outrage--toxic Chinese drywall, that has now put upwards of 350,000 US homeowners at risk

24 Mar 2009

TileSizer Makes Cutting Small Tiles Easier

TileSizer(TM) has just been released, and it is the first adjustable tile cutting tool for wet saws that easily allows for tiles to be cut in a safer more effective manner. Utilizing patent-pending technology, TileSizer&...

23 Mar 2009

Six or More LEED Credits Available When Using VAST Composite Masonry Products in Green Building and Sustainable Development Projects

VAST Enterprises, LLC, a material science research and manufacturing company, announced that using its composite pavers in construction applications can contribute to six or more LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits

23 Mar 2009

Seven Wonders of the World Inspired Luxury Homes to be Built in Italy

Europe's fastest growing property developer is now introducing a new standard to luxury homes construction in southern Italy. Named "The 7 Wonders of the World," the gated community will feature indoor and ...

23 Mar 2009

Toxic Chinese Drywall Also in Canada and Australia Say America's Watchdog

Americas Watchdog's Homeowners Consumer Center is now saying the toxic Chinese drywall situation is 1000 times worse that they ever dreamed. Not only is the drywall in every US state, including Florida, California, Nevada, Arizona and Texas, it is also in Canada and Australia

23 Mar 2009

21st Century Pioneers Sought For World's Greenest Building

Independence Station, the Oregon development slated to become the World's Greenest Building when it opens in 2010, is now accepting priority pre-reservations for the 15 condominium-style homes included in the mixed-use development

23 Mar 2009

Actor Richard Dreyfuss Has Chosen S.K.I.N. Design and Architecture for Eco-friendly Renovation, Expansion of San Diego House

Actor Richard Dreyfuss has chosen the San Diego-based architecture and design firm S.K.I.N. to renovate and environmentally upgrade his 1970s Encinitas residence and property in order to cut his water and power bill to near-zero

23 Mar 2009

New Oak Ridge National Lab Research Facility to be Constructed With Obama Recovery Money

Oak Ridge National Laboratory officials announced today that construction will start in eight to 10 weeks on a major research facility made possible by $71.2 million from President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

23 Mar 2009

From Paper to Cement With New Process For Dealing With Waste

An alternative to landfill disposal for waste products of the paper industry that can be used to make clinker for cement production is reported this month by Portuguese scientists

23 Mar 2009

New Insulation Product from Bayer Solves the Problem of Heat Loss From Wooden Buildings

The detached wooden houses so typical of Scandinavian countries are an attractive complement to their surroundings and - what’s more - are also made using a natural product - wood. However, in the depths of winter,...

23 Mar 2009