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Philips Shows Future of Home Lighting at Museum of Modern Art Exhibition

Already illuminating thousands of commercial environments today, Philips' solid-state lighting technology moves into the home as part of Cellophane House, on view at The Museum of Modern Art's Home Delivery, Fabr...

3 Oct 2008

Massive Solar Energy Production Base to be Built in China

Dou Jinming, Development and Reform Commission deputy director of Kunming, Yunnan said today that Kunming will take the lead in developing the solar energy industry ( http://www.new-energy-supply.com/ ) in China, thereby...

3 Oct 2008

Construction Jobs Growing but Not for Women or African-Americans

As Congress contemplates another economic stimulus bill focused on transportation construction, a new report shows that women and minorities are least likely to receive the benefit of those jobs. The report, "The...

3 Oct 2008

Leading Movie Studio Now an Imaginative Leader in Environmental Design

Plymouth Rock Studios -- the face and future of Massachusetts' emerging movie industry -- will also be an industry leader in sustainable, green design. The studio announced today that it has registered its entire ...

3 Oct 2008

Marshalls Helping to Make Future Water Strategy for Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems Simple

The Government’s Future Water strategy makes clear that Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS), including permeable paving, will be central to the country’s water management plans to tackle the ever increasing risk of flooding in our streets, towns and cities

2 Oct 2008

Improved Silicone Sealants Showcased by Wacker

To supplement its existing construction sealants range for window construction, door seals and sanitary applications, WACKER has developed three novel silicone sealants

2 Oct 2008

Glass Tiles Give a Luxury and Old World Finish With Contemporary Style

Glass tiles have become a very popular choice in surface coverings because they lend both a contemporary and old world look to any room environment

1 Oct 2008

Three New LED Drivers Launched by Diodes Incorporated

Diodes Incorporated, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete and analog semiconductor markets, today announced that it has further expan...

1 Oct 2008

Environmentally Friendly Disposal for Wood Chip Building Material Waste

Used in production of beautiful hardwood flooring and furniture, pecan is highly valued for its durability and strength. The pruned wood of pecan, a byproduct of forested trees, is usually burned as an economical means of disposal

30 Sep 2008

PCBs and Paint Pigments Polluting Chicago Air

Polychlorinated biphenols or PCBs have been found in air samples collected in the city of Chicago

30 Sep 2008

Advanced Technology in Energy and Water Conservation, Green Building and Pollution Prevention to be Promote at Chinese Expo

China’s Ministry of Construction has partnered with China Eco Expo to create Green Building - Green Cities Expo a high level and highly promoted showcase for advanced green products, technologies and services from ...

30 Sep 2008

Revolutionary, New Spyder Scraper from Simple Man Products

New Spyder Scraper blades from Simple Man Products are a patent-pending, revolutionary new tool that eliminates hand-scraping by attaching easily to all brands of reciprocating saws

29 Sep 2008

HSE Guide to Using Your Ladder Safely

Part of HSE’s Ladder Exchange initiative, HSE has provided a step by step guide to using your ladder safely

29 Sep 2008

Toyota Selected On Panel to Speed Up the Development of Energy Efficient Building Technologies

Toyota has been selected as one of just 21 companies - and the only automotive company - to participate in a special Department of Energy (DOE) program to speed the adoption of energy-saving building and facility technologies

29 Sep 2008

High Tech Windows Stop Heat Loss With Electricity

A greener, more cost effective solution to heat loss through windows -- using electricity -- is among the features on the latest edition of ElectricTV.net. A joint production of the National Electrical Contractors Associ...

26 Sep 2008