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Green Building With Sustainable Retaining Walls

When retaining walls are required, it makes sense to use an earth-friendly alternative for which up to eight LEED credit points are available

22 Oct 2008

New Appliance Shows Consumers How to Save Money, Energy and the Environment

With electrical consumption in the U.S. up 54% in the past twenty years, rising fuel costs, and growing concerns about the environment, who wouldn’t want to make better use of one’s energy while saving money ...

21 Oct 2008

University Recognised for Building a Cleaner, Greener Campus

Dalhousie University in Halifax Nova Scotia has been twice recognized for its efforts to create a greener, more sustainable campus

21 Oct 2008

Largest Solar Cell Manufacturing Plant Opened in North America

SolarWorld, a world leader in high quality solar power technology, has opened North America's largest solar cell manufacturing facility. The new plant is located in Hillsboro, Oregon and is expected to reach a capaci...

21 Oct 2008

Christmas Lights Go Environmentally Friendly and Energy Efficient

Christmas Lights Etc, one of the largest U.S. suppliers of premium Christmas trees, decorations and holiday lighting is proud to announce its' partnership with ENERGY STAR

21 Oct 2008

World's Most Relaxing Room Created by Scientists

Psychologist Professor Richard Wiseman has designed and constructed a large-scale multi-media space that aims to calm even the most stressed out of minds

21 Oct 2008

Creating an Energy Efficient House of the Future from a 1930s Home

The 1930s semi is an icon of its age. Three million were built and they are still a major part of our current housing stock. Now a three year research project is about to start at The University of Nottingham that will h...

20 Oct 2008

Using Fibre Reinforced Composites to Repair Damaged Buildings

The repair of deteriorated, damaged and substandard civil infrastructures has become one of the most important issues faced by civil engineers worldwide. Strengthening and rehabilitation of civil infrastructures using fi...

20 Oct 2008

Green Building With Energy Smart Insulated Panel System, eSIPS

Leading the way in green building and energy efficiency, Davis Timber Frame Company has launched a new line of insulated panels called, Energy Smart Insulated Panel System, or eSIPS made with soy foam

20 Oct 2008

Chemical Free Mold Remediation

Staying on the cutting edge of new technologies, Alliance Environmental Group is now using patented Electric Radiant Heaters for bed bug removal, mold remediation and other processes

17 Oct 2008

Demolition Hammer from Metabo Combines Heavy Duty Performance With Anti-Vibration Technology

Metabo Corporation has introduced a new demolition hammer that combines a powerful 15 A motor with Metabo VibraTech (MVT) technology

17 Oct 2008

Waterless Concrete for Building Construction on the Moon

Houssam Toutanji, a professor at The University of Alabama in Huntsville, wants to demonstrate a concept of creating concrete structures on the lunar surface without water. Astronauts can turn to a new type of waterless concrete that uses lunar soil as the aggregate and sulfur as a binding agent

17 Oct 2008

Better Buildings, More Efficient Energy Supply and Biofuel Heating to Reduce CO2 Emissions

Better house envelopes, more efficient energy supply systems, and use of biofuels for heating buildings would reduce CO2 emissions in Europe. Buildings account for 36% of Sweden’s energy consumption, and many homes...

16 Oct 2008

New Swift Bi-Fold Door From Jewers

The new Swift door opens the way to the future of bi-fold door design. It has aesthetically pleasing styling, many safety features and is easy to install

16 Oct 2008

"Greenest of the Green" Campaign Launched by Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association

The Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association (CIMA) launches "Greenest of the Green" industry campaign in conjunction with a new industry website to educate consumers, architects, builders and contractors about Cellulose Insulation

15 Oct 2008