Entries tagged “Buildings”

1. Plywood prefab could green your life

   By Jozef Winter Posted Mon May 5, 2008 12:01am PDT for ecogeek

   Why live in a typical condo when you can make a difference with this high-tech designer showcase home? Read full post »

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   • Design,
   • Buildings,
   • House

2. Architecture 2030

   By Hank Green Posted Thu May 1, 2008 1:04pm PDT for ecogeek

   Efficient building standards could swiftly eliminate the need for 20 coal plants. Read full post »

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   • Design,
   • Buildings,
   • Electricity

3. Solar shingles coming to a roof near you

   By Hank Green Posted Thu May 1, 2008 12:15pm PDT for ecogeek

   Dow and Global Solar Energy team up to make cheap building-integrated solar panels. Read full post »

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   • Solar Power,
   • Buildings,
   • House

4. Solar windows could slash energy loss

   By Andrew Williams Posted Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:48pm PDT for ecogeek

   New transparent dye-infused solar cells could make windows into clear, clean energy providers for buildings. Read full post »

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   • Solar Power,
   • Buildings

5. New Aerogel 37x better than fiberglass

   By Mick Skolnick and Hank Green Posted Wed Apr 9, 2008 2:45pm PDT for ecogeek

   Malaysian researchers turn rice husks into super-light building and insulating product. Read full post »

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   • Science,
   • Recycling,
   • Buildings,
   • Heating-Cooling

6. Clean tech tower harnesses the Windy City

   By Hank Green Posted Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:22pm PDT for ecogeek

   An architecture firm designs an office building that takes advantage of Chicago's famous winds. Read full post »

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   • Design,
   • Wind Power,
   • Buildings

7. World's largest retail building goes green

   By Hank Green Posted Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:15pm PDT for ecogeek

   The Chicago Merchandise Mart's recent retrofit uses 35% less water and 10% less energy. Read full post »

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   • Business,
   • Buildings,
   • Heating-Cooling

8. Solar-collecting roads heat Dutch buildings

   By A. Siegel Posted Fri Mar 7, 2008 8:41pm PST for ecogeek

   Hot asphalt generates energy for deicing in winter, plus keeps buildings going. Read full post »

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   • Solar Power,
   • Hydro Power,
   • Buildings,
   • Heating-Cooling

9. Europe's tallest (and greenest) tower from a gas company?

   By Hank Green Posted Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:36pm PST for ecogeek

   Russia's Gazprom builds a magnificent and seemingly sustainable spire in St. Petersburg. Read full post »

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   • Oil and Gas,
   • Buildings

10. Revolving door captures human power

    By Hank Green Posted Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:07pm PST for ecogeek

    Why not use everyday actions to generate energy? The Revolution Door demonstrates real people power. Read full post »

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    • Design,
    • Buildings,
    • Electricity