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Italians Showcase Energy Efficient Building

DuPont Europe, Middle East & Africa employees participated in a workshop on homes of the future last week at Technology Innovation Südtirol Innovation Park in Bolzano, Italy. The workshop showcased t...

20 Nov 2007

Steel Framed Buildings to be Wrapped in Breathable Membrane to Ensure Long Term Structural Integrity

DuPont South Africa recently developed specifications in conjunction with the Steel Framed Housing Association that require all steel-framed houses be wrapped in a breathable membrane to ensure the long-term integrity of...

20 Nov 2007

Flexible Housing wins 2007 RIBA President’s Award for Research

Architectural Press, an imprint of Elsevier, is pleased to announce that Professor Jeremy Till and Dr Tatjana Schneider of the University of Sheffield have been awarded the 2007 RIBA President’s Awards for Research...

20 Nov 2007

Popular Science Magazine Names Solar Coating Innovation of the Year and Green Tech Grand Award Winner

Popular Science Magazine has named a special coating that generates solar electricity it's Innovation of the Year and Green Tech Grand Award Winner. The coating is the Nanosolar Powersheet and it works just like a co...

19 Nov 2007

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Provided Free by Californian Government Hit the Blackmarket via eBay

The San Francisco Chronicle newspaper is reporting on government subsidised, power saving lightbulbs been sold on the blackmarket. The compact fluorescent bulbs were supplied to residents of California under a governm...

19 Nov 2007

New Rustic Barnwood Faux Panels for Creating a Rural Country Theme

Texture Plus, the maker of high impact textured faux panels, introduces two new Rustic Barnwood designs created to evoke a rural country theme. Rustic Barn Wood comes in two versatile styles reminiscent of rural farm ...

19 Nov 2007

Metabo's Rotary Hammer Now Features an Integrated Dust Reduction Vacuum for Dustless Drilling

Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, now offers the BHE 20 IDR rotary hammer wi...

19 Nov 2007

Two New Building Certification Schemes Launched, One for Approved Certifiers of Non Domestic Buildings and One for Approved Certifiers of Homes

BRE Scotland has held a launch event to announce the opening of two new certification schemes - one for Approved Certifiers of non domestic buildings and one for Approved Certifiers of homes. The two schemes are appro...

19 Nov 2007

Legislation to Drive 3 Million Greener, More Affordable New Homes by 2020

A new Bill which will drive forward the UK Government’s pledge to build 3 million greener, more affordable new homes by 2020 to help first-time buyers and families was published by Housing Minister Yvette Cooper. ...

19 Nov 2007

Entries Called for in Seniors Housing Competition, The Best of 50+ Housing Awards

The National Association of Home Builders' 50+ Housing Council has issued a call for entries for The Best of 50+ Housing Awards 2008, the premier design and marketing competition for the seniors housing industry. Pro...

19 Nov 2007

Manhattan, Seattle, Plus Oregon, Vermont, Massachusetts Communities Praised for Environmentally Sensitive Development

EPA today recognized one state and four local authorities for innovative community development that protects the environment, preserves community identity and expands economic opportunity. The winners of the 2007 Nati...

16 Nov 2007

Thermoplastic Elastomer Replaces Cables on Lift Bridge

When large rubber-insulated cables for a lift bridge connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin failed after less than two years in service, Northwire Inc. had a ready solution: replacement cable insulated with DuPont™ Hyt...

16 Nov 2007

Modern, Affordable Green Home the Target of $100K Challenge

A new development company - postgreen - specializing in modern, "green" and affordable homes and buildings has begun their first development in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. The project wi...

16 Nov 2007

Innovative Paper Free All Service Pipe Jacket Blocks Moisture, Eliminates Mold and Mildew Food Sources in Pipe Jacketing and Increases Resistance to Damage

Owens Corning today introduced the industry's first paper-free all service jacket (ASJ) for fiberglass pipe insulation with the launch of FIBERGLAS(TM) Pipe Insulation with Evolution Paper-Free ASJ. This innovative s...

16 Nov 2007

Fixing Squeaky Wooden Floors

If you're a homeowner, chances are you have encountered a squeaky wood floor at some point. Those squeaks have nothing to do with the long-term performance of your floor, but they can become annoying, especially if t...

16 Nov 2007