Archive for ‘Buildings’
Shopping For Homes? Look For These Green Features
February 10th, 2008
The Twin Cities Builder’s Association has agreed on some new “green-conscious” standards called Greenstar
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Long-ago lead exposure, and possibly other pollutants, may hasten old-age mental decline
January 28th, 2008
Could it be that the “natural” mental decline that afflicts many older people is related to how much lead they absorbed decades before? That’s the provocative idea emerging from some recent studies, part of a broader area of new research that suggests some pollutants can cause harm that shows up only years after someone is exposed.
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Architect Foster sees future in green desert city
January 22nd, 2008
Imagine a city of 50,000 with no cars, no carbon, no waste, a green city of the future. Now imagine it in the Gulf desert, where summer temperatures can hit 50 degrees and 24-hour air conditioning is a way of life.
Popularity: 7%
Insurers paying to rebuild greener homes
January 8th, 2008
Sean Walsh returned to his mother’s San Diego home after the October wildfires to find it charred to its foundation. He says he plans to help her rebuild the trilevel, five-bedroom abode — happily used to host 19 grandkids — exactly as it was, only greener.
Popularity: 3%
One Family Goes Green With Biodiesel
January 8th, 2008
Family goes green with biodiesel.
Popularity: 5%
Sailing towards lower emissions
December 17th, 2007
“MV Beluga Skysails” cargo ship has been fitted with a giant kite, which is attached to a 15-metre high mast and guided by a computer. The kite helps the engines to power the ship, thereby reducing fuel consumption and cutting carbon dioxide emissions. “Beluga Skysails” will make its maiden voyage…
Popularity: 4%
Fully Remodeled Green House Gets Final Walkthrough
December 3rd, 2007
a look at the fruits of a more than $1 million labor of love for the environment
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Solar Park Helps Power Denver Federal Center
November 28th, 2007
A year ago President Bush called on all federal agencies to increase the use of renewable energy sources.
Popularity: 4%
Couple Uses Solar Energy To Heat Home
November 27th, 2007
As Portland bundles up for what may be the coldest week of the season, one couple looks forward to living green in their solar-heated home.
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Crude Oil Rises Above $99 As Dollar’s Decline Boosts Appeal of Commodities
November 21st, 2007
Global climate change plan
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Greening the Office
November 12th, 2007
Rain powered fountains, floor to ceiling windows, and white roofs are some features of 7 World Trade Center, an energy conscious New York office building.
Popularity: 4%
Green House Saves Environment and Money
November 8th, 2007
Green House Saves Environment and Money.
Popularity: 5%
Germany Wins War With Americans
October 24th, 2007
Everything’s a competition, and this competition was no different. 20 teams from around the world competed last week for the title of ‘Best Solar-Powered Home’.
Popularity: 3%
Saving Water
October 24th, 2007
Warren Wilson College campus fights declining water supplies by building water-saving dormitories.
Popularity: 3%
Powering up with the sun
October 12th, 2007
Twenty universities from Canada, Germany, Spain and the United States are competing here in the 2007 Solar Decathlon to design and build the most livable, energy-efficient solar-powered house. An AFPTV voiced report.
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