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Turning Recycled Computer Game Consoles into Eco-Friendly Furniture

A South East London furniture manufacturer is turning recycled computer games consoles into eco-friendly furniture

10 Jun 2008

St Pancras Station Gets Award from English Heritage and RIBA London Award for Building in a Historic Context

The outpourings of praise and admiration that followed the unveiling of the newly restored and extended grade l listed St Pancras station have today (29 May 2008) been formally recognised by the announcement that the ren...

10 Jun 2008

High Performance Lexan Thermoclear Sheet for UEFA Euro 2008 Stadium Roofs

SABIC Innovative Plastics’ high performance Lexan* Thermoclear* sheet is used for the roofs of four renovated or newly built stadiums for the UEFA Euro 2008 football championship, taking place in Austria and Switzerland from June 7 to 29, 2008. These include the Tivoli NEU Stadium in Innsbruck, Salzburg Wals-Seizenheim Stadium in Salzburg, Wörthersee Stadium in Klagenfurt, all three based in Austria, and Stade de Suisse Wankdorf stadium in Bern, Switzerland. Building on a legacy of leading-edge products, SABIC Innovative Plastics continues to push forward with state-of-the-art materials designed to further help our customers to achieve competitive differentiation through new designs, safety, durability and comfort

10 Jun 2008

Fibonacci Sequence to Decorate Nanotechnology Building

A famous mathematical pattern has inspired the stunning curved sail façade of Bristol University’s new £11 million Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Information. The façade, which was completed this week, features cladding based on the Fibonacci sequence. It is isolated from the rest of the building to prevent vibration from the wind travelling across it, affecting experiments taking place inside the Centre.

6 Jun 2008

Thin Film Solar Cell Technology Developments

Abu Dhabi-based alternative energy firm Masdar PV will be investing US$2 billion in thin-film photovoltaic solar technology, as part of its drive to become a world leader in renewable energy. Applied Materials will provi...

6 Jun 2008

Incorrect Positioning The Main Cause of Falls from Ladders and Scaffolding

Adopting incorrect positions is the main cause of work accidents produced by falling from platforms and ladders, and is also related to workers’ lack of knowledge of regulations, according to a study prepared by re...

6 Jun 2008

Two Week Construction Time for New Bridge

With new bridge-building materials, industrial production methods, and an efficient construction process, it will be possible to start using a bridge only two weeks after construction starts on the site. This is shown in...

6 Jun 2008

Silicon Based Sealants and Glass Protecting Homes from Hurricanes

With the Atlantic hurricane season starting June 1, builders are increasingly relying on silicone glazed impact-resistant glass and silicone waterproofing sealants to protect property from sustained winds and pounding rains

6 Jun 2008

Water Saving Homes on the Way

Homeowners can save water by using WaterSense label products, and in the near future new homes can have WaterSense built into them. EPA is asking for comment on a WaterSense draft specification for water-efficient single...

6 Jun 2008

Solar Cell Manufacturing Video Report on Evergreen Solar

Reuters is reporting on production and efficiency developments in solar cell manufacturing from Evergreen Solar. The company's CEO Richard Feldt says Evergreen's research and development facility is leading to...

5 Jun 2008

Dual LEED Gold Certifications for Solaris Home Systems

Solaris Home Systems, a provider of green home automation and remodeling services, is pleased to announce their most recent achievement - dual LEED Gold certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for the...

5 Jun 2008

Online Database of Green Buildings

The California Department of General Services today announced it has developed the nation's first statewide online database of "green" buildings that employs Geographic Information Systems mapping technolog...

5 Jun 2008

Environmental Consultants Back HSE Warnings on Asbestos

Asbestos surveying, management and environmental consultancy Redhill Analysts is offering refurbishment and demolition advice, asbestos consultancy services to ensure clients keep in line with CAR 2006. Recently the H...

5 Jun 2008

Unitized Curtain Walling Facade Specified for Complex Building

Unitized curtain walling from Wicona Projects has been specified for an 18-floor office tower in the heart of Manchester

5 Jun 2008

Centre for Low Carbon Technology in Buildings Set to Fight Climate Change

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has welcomed a brand new centre for low carbon technology in buildings at London South Bank University (LSBU) which will help put London at the forefront of the fight to tackle climate...

4 Jun 2008