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Green Buildings Do Double Duty: Reduce Energy Use, Lower Financial Risk

Posted by Environmental Leader on 18/11/2009

The potential for energy use reductions in old and new buildings is significant, according to a report from KPMG. The study finds that energy consumption in buildings can be cut by 30 to 50 percent and still produce a positive return on investments. Plus, real estate groups can get a business boo ...

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Extraordinary designs displayed at Green Life competition

Posted by AditiJ on 17/11/2009

A competition to encourage green design and lifestyle was conducted by designboom in partnership with Incheon metropolitan city, Korea recently. Dubbed as the Green Life competition, the contest saw nearly 3709 participants from 96 countries. Among...

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Villa Akarp: Green design house to provide power to grid

Posted by AditiJ on 17/11/2009

A new energy-efficient house that is capable of providing energy to the grid is being constructed outside of Malmo, Sweden. The house amalgamating energy preservation, energy revitalization and energy generation is a result of joint efforts by Karin..

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NYK Super Eco Ship 2030 is the vessel of the future

Posted by DeshRaj on 17/11/2009

With a reduced vessel weight and a minimal drag, supplementary deployment of fuel cells, solar panels and wind turbines, the concept NYK Super Eco Ship 2030 went on to bag the Japan Good Design Award 09 for its outstanding design and eco-credentials..

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South Region High School #15 set to be Americas greenest school ever

Posted by DeshRaj on 17/11/2009

Soaring high on hopes, the South Region High School #15 in the City of Angels will soon be generating 100 percent of its own electricity, and almost certainly will register itself to be Americas greenest school ever. Soon youll see its roof...

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