Category: International
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Cheap and Simple Way to Turn Seawater Into Drinking Water
Shortage of drinking water is being faced by more and more communities worldwide. On the other hand, the current methods of turning salt water, which is abundant, into drinking water are expensive and damaging to the environment, and therefore not a viable long-term solution. However, a team of researchers at the University of Alexandria have…
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What is your wild prediction for the solar industry in 2016?
It is no secret that 2016 is going to be one busy, wild and possibly uncertain time for the solar industry as the expiration of the 30 percent Investment Tax Credit (ITC) at year’s end will lead to a ton of large projects and then, potentially, a severe drop off.Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Guest Room Hidden in a Wall
Living in small spaces requires sacrifice, one of which is definitely giving up room for guests. Sure, you can put them on the couch, but that means limited use of the kitchen and living area in the mornings, or evenings, which doesn’t make for a very enjoyable visit. The firm PKMN Architectures has come up…
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Simple Wooden House is Sustainable in More Ways Than One
Wood Studio House, recently completed by Dom Arquitectura of Spain is energy efficient, prefab, sustainable, and made of wood. It’s hard to ask for more from a home, but this one is also beautifully designed and very cozy. The Wood Studio House is located on a hillside in the scenic Sant Cugat, Spain. It measures…
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New and Super Efficient 3D Printer
Using 3D printers to construct concrete houses is eco-friendly and very efficient, so it’s a real shame it is not yet used more widely. However, there are a few people making real breakthroughs in this field. One such is Nikita Chen-yun-tai, an engineer from Russia, who has recently built a 3D printer called Apis-Cor. This…