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Energy Positive House to Supply Power to Grid in Sweden
inhabitat.com - 16 days ago
Energy Positive House to Supply Power to Grid in Sweden
— inhabitat.com — We’ve seen some pretty energy efficient homes here at Inhabitat, but houses that actually give back to... the grid seemed to be a thing of the future — until now. Swedish designers are currently constructing Villa Akarp , a residence that ... (more) Energy Positive House to Supply Power to Grid in Sweden

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Design for World’s Largest Man-Made Mountain Would Tower Over Berlin
inhabitat.com - 23 days ago
Design for World’s Largest Man-Made Mountain Would Tower Over Berlin
— inhabitat.com — German architect Jakob Tigges has unveiled a plan for a 1,000m tall faux mountain at the site... of the former Tempelhof airport in Berlin, and his supporters are taking it rather seriously. Dubbed “ The Berg ,” the snow-capped colossus ... (more) Design for World’s Largest Man-Made Mountain Would Tower ...

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cobe.dk - 29 days ago
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usatoday.com - 28 days ago
Landscapes now get 'green' ratings
— usatoday.com — As of Thursday, even open-air spaces — from parks and parking lots to corporate and college campuses... — will have their own environmental rating system. "The recognition of the need to address climate change and sustainability is going up and up," says ... (more) Landscapes now get 'green' ratings

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joneslanglasalle.com - 24 days ago
Sustainability Research. Sustainable Real Estate. Jones Lang LaSalle
— joneslanglasalle.com — Sustainability is a core research topic at Jones Lang LaSalle. Our teams around the world have been... generating a growing body of technical and strategic research and valuable insights since we launched our first report in Australia in 2004. Our aim is ... (more) Sustainability Research. Sustainable Real Estate. Jones ...

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Brooklyn Bowl: World’s First Green Bowling Alley
sustainablog.org - 21 days ago
Brooklyn Bowl: World’s First Green Bowling Alley
— sustainablog.org — brooklyn bowl bowling lanes Picture a bowling alley, and you likely come up with images of tacky... shoes, greasy food, and lots and lots of beer bottles. Energy efficiency, reuse and recycling, and local food probably don’t come to mind at all — we’re ... (more) Brooklyn Bowl: World’s First Green Bowling Alley

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Green Building Creates Green Jobs for a Green Economy
usgbc.org - 22 days ago
Green Building Creates Green Jobs for a Green Economy
— usgbc.org — Find a Green Job Green Building Education Government Resources Research Green Economy in the News Green building... creates green jobs, and green jobs will be crucial as we build a new green economy. A new Booz Allen Hamilton study released by USGBC on ... (more) Green Building Creates Green Jobs for a Green Economy

Comments vote down Green Building : Jetson Green found this 22 days agofound this
gulfnews.com - 20 days ago
Recycled boats float eco-awareness message
— gulfnews.com — Money from event will help protect critically endangered hawksbill turtles... (more) Recycled boats float eco-awareness message

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greenholidaygiftguide.inhabitat.com - 6 days ago
Inhabitat Green Gift Guide 2009
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nj.com - 24 days ago
Mars unveils 18-acre solar garden in Hackettstown
— nj.com — By Danny Teigman/The Star-Ledger November 09, 2009, 7:50PM HACKETTSTOWN -- Victoria Mars says her favorite M color... is green, a fitting choice for a company that today celebrated its recent installation of one of New Jersey’s largest solar systems. ... (more) Mars unveils 18-acre solar garden in Hackettstown

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Stumped By A Tree
yankodesign.com - 28 days ago
Stumped By A Tree
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Recycled pictures of Michelle Obama and the Queen
telegraph.co.uk - 24 days ago
Recycled pictures of Michelle Obama and the Queen
— telegraph.co.uk — Artist makes intricate images of celebrities out of recycled items.... (more) Recycled pictures of Michelle Obama and the Queen

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The Green Building Market and Impact Report 2009
greenerbuildings.com - 18 days ago
The Green Building Market and Impact Report 2009
— greenerbuildings.com — Download Website: GreenerBuildings.com This second annual report, researched and written by Rob Watson, the "Founding Father of... LEED," explores the impacts that LEED-certified buildings have already had on energy, water, waste and employee ... (more) The Green Building Market and Impact Report 2009

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Uber-Thin Modular Solar Panels Energize Any Building
inhabitat.com - 16 days ago
Uber-Thin Modular Solar Panels Energize Any Building
— inhabitat.com — The recent evolution of solar technology has been nothing short of amazing, and we are continuously impressed... by all the products hitting the market that make it easier to integrate clean tech into our daily lives. One innovative company at the ... (more) Uber-Thin Modular Solar Panels Energize Any Building

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Flapping Wind Turbine Inspired by Bumble Bee Wings
treehugger.com - 29 days ago
Flapping Wind Turbine Inspired by Bumble Bee Wings
— treehugger.com — The xBEE has a19-foot wingspan and swoops in a majestic back-and-forth pattern. Green Wavelength CEO Sabri Sansoy... (an MIT grad with a master's in Aeronautics and Astronautics) says, "the prototype represents an attempt to break the mold of everyday ... (more) Flapping Wind Turbine Inspired by Bumble Bee Wings

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Toward an Ethic of Place: Experiments in Regional Governance
planetizen.com - 29 days ago
Toward an Ethic of Place: Experiments in Regional Governance
— planetizen.com — Matthew McKinney argues that regional governance is essential to address transboundary issues like climate change, wildlife corridors,... shared water resources, and energy development. read more (more) Toward an Ethic of Place: Experiments in Regional Governance

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World’s Largest Solar Energy Belt Across Sahara Takes Giant Step Forward
inhabitat.com - 28 days ago
World’s Largest Solar Energy Belt Across Sahara Takes Giant Step Forward
— inhabitat.com — A giant step has been made in what will be the world’s largest renewable energy project .... While previously just a grand vision for the production of clean energy in the Saharan desert, the project now has a core group of backers and a signed ... (more) World’s Largest Solar Energy Belt Across Sahara Takes ...

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LED Sparks Create Energy Efficient Light Sculptures
inhabitat.com - 28 days ago
LED Sparks Create Energy Efficient Light Sculptures
— inhabitat.com — What if you could design your own lighting fixture in the time that it takes to unscrew... a light bulb ? That’s the premise behind Daniel Becker ’s Spark system, a series of energy-efficient LED bulbs that can be linked together to form ... (more) LED Sparks Create Energy Efficient Light Sculptures

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