Modern Beach House in Truro by ZeroEnergy Design
Planning for the extreme variation in occupancy was an issue the designers dealt with from the start. The home is split into a ˜Living Bar’ and a ˜Sleeping Bar.’ The Sleeping Bar is the expansion module with numerous bedrooms & bathrooms to accommodate the entire family. The Living Bar includes the living and dining areas, as well as a secondary master bedroom – all that the couple needs when the children are away. This programmatic...
SunEdison and Developers Diversified Realty Celebrate the Activation of National Rooftop Solar Program
SunEdison, North America’s largest solar energy services provider, a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials (NYSE: WFR) and Developers Diversified Realty, the owner, manager and developer of a dynamic international portfolio of highly valued shopping centers, today announced the activation of five solar power projects in Princeton, Hamilton and Union, New Jersey. This activation is the first phase of Developers Diversified’s national rooftop...
Franklin Electric Taking Bold Steps into the Water Gardening Industry
Franklin Electric, a global leader in the production and marketing of water and fuel pumping systems, takes bold steps into the competitive water gardening industry. The financially strong, US-based company is investing heavily to prove their commitment to growing the water gardening and outdoor living markets while providing energy efficient and environmentally safe products. In less than three years, Franklin Electric acquired two respected industry...
KYOCERA and Independence Power Announce Completion of 268 kW Solar Power System in Burbank, California
As part of the construction of a new private aviation hangar at the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, Calif., Independence Power has completed a 268 kW solar power system which meets 100% of the requirements for the new hangar and attached office building. The structure was built by Shangri-La Construction, and is occupied by Avjet Corporation. The structure has been certified at a LEED Platinum level, and is the first aircraft hangar to be entirely powered...
MVRDV wins Gwanggyo City Centre Competition, near Seoul, South Korea
The Daewoo Consortium and the municipality of Gwanggyo announced the MVRDV concept design for a dense city centre winner of the developer’s competition for the future new town of Gwanggyo, located 35km south of the Korean capital Seoul. The plan consists of a series of overgrown hill shaped buildings with great programmatic diversity, aiming for high urban density and encouragement of further developments around this so-called ‘Power Centre’,...
The largest pellets heating system in Germany established in Remscheid
In Germany, one of the municipal housing companies is a permanently typical good example of an economical usage of energies. In Remscheid (Federal Republic Nordhein-Westfalen) there is the largest pellets heating system that ever was constructed within the residential building industry in the Middle Europe. Towards the end of October, GEWAG housing incorporated company replaced the oilbased heating system from 1970th years by pellets heating boiler...
Green Star’s Consumer Products Launches Supertherm Insulation Coating
Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC:GSPI ), Consumer Products Division announces their endorsement and commercialization of a new energy-saving and Earth-friendly insulation coating for industrial and residential applications – Supertherm® Insulation Coating. Supertherm is a ceramic based insulating and weatherizing coating. A 10-mil dry layer is equivalent to a R-19 insulation material. Its high reflectivity stops over 95% of the heat from loading...
Coulomb Technologies Announces California Smart Charging Infrastructure Installation in Service Stations
Coulomb Technologies announced it will provide the first smart charging infrastructure installation base for new and existing alterative fueling stations within California for extended range electric vehicles (EREV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and all battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Largely powered by solar electric panels, these new and existing alternative fueling stations are considered the wave of the future and will sell several...
The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Launches Development of Its New Health-Based Product Emissions Standard for All Indoor Environments
The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) announces initiation of its comprehensive product emissions standard for indoor products. Indoor air is known to be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. In newly constructed homes and buildings, levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and formaldehyde can be significantly higher. Exposure to these pollutants can lead to short-term irritation and discomfort and long-term exposure can lead to more...
Despite Economy, Study Reveals Greening of Building Portfolios Remains a Priority for Commercial Real Estate Industry
Despite a faltering economy, commercial building owners are continuing to allocate funds and resources to green their portfolios. According to the “2008 Green Survey: Existing Buildings,” the second annual national survey of the commercial real estate sector, more than 80 percent of respondents have allocated funds to green initiatives this year. In addition, 45 percent said that their sustainability investment will increase in 2009. Findings...
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Pac-Van Takes Top Honor in Modular Building Institute Awards of Distinction
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