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Gesterbine: A visionary skyscraper inspired by human kinetics

Posted by DeshRaj on 13/03/2010

At the eVolo Skyscraper Competition, the Polish architecture firm Mode:Lina Architektura Consulting suggests a solution to lower precipitation, high evaporation and high permeability of soil in the central part of the Warta River bed in Greater...

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LEED Support Slips Again in Construction Industry

Posted by Environmental Leader on 12/03/2010

Nearly 93 percent of design and construction professionals continue to endorse green building despite the recession, according to a new green building survey. The survey also finds that support for the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certif ...

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Loblaw Launches Four Rooftop Solar Pilot Projects

Posted by Environmental Leader on 12/03/2010

As part of the company’s effort to reduce its carbon footprint through the use of renewable energy, Loblaw has launched a rooftop solar pilot project at four stores in Ontario –Ajax, Orleans, Toronto and Whitby.The Canadian food distributor has applied for more than 100 rooftop solar ...

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APS wind-power unit features propeller-like blades for highest efficiency

Posted by DeshRaj on 12/03/2010

Franziska "Frenchy" Krauss is almost there to announce the arrival of a versatile, portable wind-powered electricity generating system for emergencies. The Air Power Systems wind power unit is a wind-powered turbine that features a triangular,...

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SilverTree: New residential eco-tower for Borough of Newham

Posted by AditiJ on 12/03/2010

The Borough of Newham, one of Londons poorest boroughs, will soon see an eco-friendly development. In an effort to develop the area with a new residential eco-tower, Studio RHE has been hired. The recent plan drawing submitted to the Borough of...

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