Author: LEED Blogger
-
Unique Glamping Alternative
UrbanCampsite recently constructed in Amsterdam is a collection of small shelters, which push the boundaries of modern design. While still efficient, they do focus more on artistic aesthetics and offer a great getaway spot for those seeking unique and “out-there” alternatives. The collection of tiny shelters is located on the artificial island of Centrumeiland in…
-
Facility Smart Grid Model Standard Available for Review
Proposed ASHRAE rule to improve communication about energy consumption, forecasts. More…
-
Spring manufacturer adds 111-kW system, uses Connecticut ZREC program
The D.R. Templeman Co., a family-owned manufacturer of springs and wire forms based in Plainville, CT, announced it is installing a 360-panel, 111-kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system on the rooftop of its manufacturing facility. The company selected Standard Solar, Inc., a leading solar energy company specializing in the development andRead More — Solar Builder magazine
-
Sunvalley Solar seeks partners for its patented networked solar panels
Solar power technology and solar system integration company Sunvalley Solar announced that it is seeking partnerships to develop and implement its patented technology – Networked Solar Panels and Related Methods. The company says this new technology allows the solar power system operator to dynamically monitor the grid status, manage andRead More — Solar Builder magazine
-
Narrow Yet Spacious Home
With urban building space growing scarcer and scarcer it’s nice to see some modern solutions to the problem. The Japanese architecture firm YUAA Architects recently designed the so-called 1.8 M House, which fits on a lot that’s just 8′-4″ (2.5 meters) wide and 36′-1″ (11 meters) deep. This yields an interior space of 6 feet…