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TRIO: Contemporary prefab eco home by Sustain Design Studio

Posted by AditiJ on 17/03/2010

The name behind the popular miniHome, Sustain Design Studio is back again with yet another contemporary prefab green home. Hailed the TRIO, the 400 square-foot cute little home has been designed keeping in mind aspects like passive ventilation..

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One-fifth of Renewable Energy Adopters See 15% ROI or Better

Posted by Environmental Leader on 16/03/2010

Among firms that have added renewable energy, 20 percent said they are seeing a return on investment of 15 percent or more, according to a new special report from Environmental Leader.About 40 percent of respondents to the survey said they spent $1 million or more, and another 20 percent spent at ...

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Environmental Groups, Window Makers Face Off in Energy-Efficiency Standard Debate

Posted by Environmental Leader on 16/03/2010

When Congress expanded a tax break cap to $1,500 to encourage homeowners to make energy-efficiency improvements, it also raised the eligibility requirements for product to qualify, which a group of window makers said shuts out the U.S. market, reports The Hill. AGC Flat Glass North America said t ...

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Inflatable Dome Home in Louisiana embraces energy-efficiency

Posted by DeshRaj on 16/03/2010

The monolithic dome home is Louisiana is a manifestation of its owners Charlie and Margaret Simmons pursuit for energy-efficiency. The steel-reinforced concrete tension rings support a plasticized, inflated airform (balloon) that further...

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LEED-certified campus center proposed for Miami Dade College

Posted by AditiJ on 16/03/2010

The Miami Dade College located at Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami will soon see a campus center fully loaded with green features. Proposed by Oppenheim Architecture + Design, the structure is designed to meet terms with LEED certification. The...

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