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Sustainable Building Classes Opend to the Public by Siemens

The Education Services department of Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. is offering a sustainability and environmental management course. Open to the public, building owners, building managers and others are welcome to ...

30 Oct 2008

Bamboo Structure from University of Queensland Gets International Recognition

A group of UQ students have won an international award for the intuitive design of an emergency bamboo shelter, which could be your saving grace when a natural disaster strikes

29 Oct 2008

Miniature Sensor to Monitor Everything from Greenhouse Gases to Chemical Weapons and Building Airconditioning

New European consortium, led by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, is developing a miniature gas sensor to detect greenhouse gases. The sensor will also be able to detect explosives vapours and chemical agents suc...

29 Oct 2008

Better Environmental Planning of Neighbourhoods Means Better Health for Children

Research shows that higher neighborhood greenness is associated with slower increases in children's body mass over a two year period, regardless of residential density

29 Oct 2008

Homes Showcase Goes Green

The Clayton Showcase of Homes returns to Knoxville Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 at the Knoxville Convention Center. This year, Clayton Homes will showcase its new i-house, a completely new concept in “green” housin...

29 Oct 2008

Bacteria Part of the Cause of the Deterioration of Old Buildings

The assumption that time, weather, and pollution are what cause buildings to decline is only partly true. Bacteria are also responsible for the ageing of buildings and monuments - a process known as biodeterioration, whe...

28 Oct 2008

Energy Savings by Using Window Film

October is Energy Awareness Month and across the country, businesses and home owners alike are looking to cut energy-related expenditures. Whether motivated by rising costs or a desire to reduce carbon emissions, propert...

28 Oct 2008

Best Residential Design Honored by Building Awards

BUILDER magazine's annual Builder's Choice Awards prove that residential design still matters in today's building industry

28 Oct 2008

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Showcases 6 Star Green Star Environmental Design

Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre has launched a new interactive section on its award winning website showcasing the impressive architectural and environmental design that earned the centre its '6 Star Green Star' environmental rating - the only convention centre in the world to have achieved this status

28 Oct 2008

American Institute of Architects Awards Biohabitats for Work in Green Design

Baltimore-based Biohabitats, Inc., the nation's leading ecological restoration, conservation planning and regenerative design firm, was honored with an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Baltimore Chapter "C...

28 Oct 2008

BREEAM Environmental Building Standards Launched Into The Gulf

BRE Global has launched its world-leading environmental standard BREEAM into the Gulf region. Speaking at the Green Buildings 2008 in Dubai, Martin Townsend, Director of BREEAM said "BREEAM is the oldest establis...

28 Oct 2008

Eco House Shows Future of Home Heating

Mitsubishi Electric is using Interbuild to demonstrate its comprehensive range of Ecodan residential water and space heating products which offer UK households reduced running costs from a viable and sustainable low carbon alternative to gas and oil

28 Oct 2008

Using Faux Wood, Brick and Stone to Build Your Home's Resale Value

Beautiful faux wood, brick and stone products offer an affordable and easy way to add distinctive character and style, increasing your home's value

27 Oct 2008

New, Modern Residential Building Code Now in Effect in Michigan

A long-awaited state energy code, requiring homebuilders to use modern energy efficiency measures in new home construction, will now be in effect as the Ingham County Circuit Court, on October 22nd, ruled in favor of the...

27 Oct 2008

RAK Ceramics Introduces Unique 'Stone Art' Stone Look Tile Series

RAK Ceramics has launched a unique tile series replicating stone looks. Developed using the latest technology that involves the latest digital ink application technology in tile printing / production, STONEART is virt...

27 Oct 2008