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Construction to Begin on America's First Net Zero Energy House Powered by Solar and a Fuel Cell

A team of experts who have assembled the technology to build America's first Net Zero Energy house to be powered by solar energy and a hydrogen fuel cell will break ground and begin construction of the energy independent house of the future

7 Sep 2009

Environmental Excellence Award Given To Aggregate Industires

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has recognized Aggregate Industries with the 2009 Grand Prize Award for Environmental Excellence

7 Sep 2009

Using a Green Roof to Improve Storm Water Management, Energy Conservation, Biodiversity and Reduce Air Pollution

One way to maximize the eco-friendly factor of a structure is to include a green roof—and this doesn't refer to the paint color. "Greening" a roof, or covering a roof with vegetation, is gaining popularity in North America

7 Sep 2009

Sustainable Building Solutions Abound in Self Sufficient City Planned for Korea

A consortium has won an international competition to design the masterplan for the expansion of the Incheon Free Economic Zone in Korea. Conceived as a self-sufficient, sustainable development, the 300 square-kilometre masterplan will extend organically from a central transportation spine, creating a centre for green industry

2 Sep 2009

Kyocera Using Green Curtains to Make Buildings More Environmentally Friendly

As part of its environmental protection activities, the Kyocera Group is growing morning glories and goya (bitter gourd) to form "Green Curtains," which are erected over trestles to shade portions of the outer walls and windows of manufacturing and office buildings at 12 locations throughout Japan

26 Aug 2009

Office Buildings to be Used to Test For Climate Change Adaptation Methods

Bruntwood, in partnership with the University of Manchester, has announced that its Eco Cities Initiative for Sustainable Cities, will use office buildings as 'living laboratories' to test climate change adaptation methods

26 Aug 2009

Toxic Drywall Solution Now Available

The only effective solution with proven performance to manage and remove the harmful contaminants being emitted from Chinese Drywall is now available. The RISS System(TM) removes the inorganic and organic sulfur based contaminants from indoor air

26 Aug 2009

Green Buildings Being Built With Next Generation Silicone Adhesives and Sealants

A new generation of silicone-based adhesives and sealants from Dow Corning is helping enable architects to meet the growing demand for environmentally sustainable design and construction techniques

26 Aug 2009

OSRAM Building Lit With Energy Efficient LED Lights

The new, freestanding reception building at OSRAM Opto Semiconductors’ head office shows the variety of applications of
light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with all the lighting functions – workspace, general room, effects and outdoor lighting – handled by LEDs

26 Aug 2009

New York City's Largest Green Roof Completed

Turner Construction Company, the nation's largest green builder, has substantially completed New York City's largest green roof for the United States Postal Service

25 Aug 2009