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Ecology Meets Technology: Ecobuild America
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Staff Writer
Ecology meets technology at the annual combined Ecobuild America and AEC-Science and Technology Conference and Expo in Anaheim, Calif. from May 19-22. |
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Celebrating Earth Day in the AEC
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress
Learn about some of the events taking place for Earth Day for planners, builders, designers and urban thinkers such as the 2008 EcoCity World Summit. |
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Eying Solar Energy
By Marilyn Pitts
One component of energy analysis is evaluation of potential solar electric power system usage and assessment of passive solar energy. |
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2008 Energy Analysis Roundup
By ConnectPress
ConnectPress is proud to present this special report on energy analysis, including a Vendor’s directory. |
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Recycled Energy Development
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress
Find out how the company RED, founded by Thomas Casten, helps manufacturing companies capture and reuse waste energy from manufacturing processes. |
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Going for the Environment: Lawrence's ALOeTERRA
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Lawrence Technological University
Lawrence Technological University's 2007 Solar Decathlon entry combines solar design with recycled materials. |
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Chartwell School Goes Platinum
By Rita Stange, ConnectPress
Find out how the commitment to build the best learning environment lead Chartwell School to achieve LEED Platinum certification. |
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Architecture 2030
By Staci Matlock, ConnectPress
Learn about New Mexico architect Edward Mazria's proposal to make all new buildings carbon neutral by 2030. |
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Green Rides: The Lastest from the 2008 Auto Shows, Part II
Compiled from information provided by General Motors Corp. and Fisker Automotive
Automakers presented their newest "green" offerings at this year's auto shows. Part II highlights the latest from General Motors and Fisker Automotive. |
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Green Rides: The Lastest from the 2008 Auto Shows, Part I
Compiled from information provided by Ford Motor Company and Toyota Motor Corporation
Automakers presented their newest "green" offerings at this year's auto shows. Part I of this series looks at the latest from Ford and Toyota. |
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Harnessing the Sun: Georgia Tech's Solar Home
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Georgia Institute of Technology
The Georgia Institute of Technology’s 2007 Solar Decathlon House design was inspired by a desire to build a structure of light. |
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Focus on Flexibility: Cornell's Solar House
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Cornell University
Flexibility and energy-efficient design were the focal points of Cornell University’s solar home entry in the 2007 Solar Decathlon. |
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Year-round Comfort: Team Montréal's Solar Home
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Team Montréal
For Team Montréal, designing a solar home that would work well in very cold climates was a major focus of its 2007 Solar Decathlon entry. |
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Design American-Style: U of Madrid's Solar Home
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
For the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, design aesthetics and functionality that appealed to the American consumer were a Solar Decathlon priority. |
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Cell Design: Universidad de Puerto Rico's Solar Home
Compiled from information provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and Universidad de Puerto Rico
For the Universidad de Puerto Rico, the basics of nature—specifically a single cell—served as the inspiration for its 2007 Solar Decathlon entry. |
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