Author: LEED Blogger
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Urban Algae Canopy Looks Promising
The London-based studio ecoLogicStudio has recently showcased a prototype of its so-called urban algae canopy at the “Feeding the Planet” expo in Milan. The urban algae canopy is a bio-digital structure filled with fluid that contains microalgae organisms. These are pumped around the otherwise transparent structure and are capable of producing oxygen, biomass energy and…
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Hospital Sustainable Practices Increased in 2014
Healthcare facilities focus on recycling, safer chemicals. More…
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Covert House is Sustainable and Gorgeous
The London-based architecture firm DSDHA recently completed the build of a very unique house. Covert House, as it is called, is a modern family home, which due to the desire to reduce its visual impact, is sunken halfway into the ground. The visible part of the home is covered with mirrors and glass to make…
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Online Marketplace EnergySage Accelerates Company Growth
EnergySage is making a big splash this week. The online solar marketplace provider both detailed its massive growth to this point and announced plans to greatly accelerate further expansion. On the expansion side, EnerygSage opened a $1.5 million Series-A round of funding. Launchpad Venture Group led the round with participationRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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XTracker Selects Flextronics for Volume Production of Transformational Solar Self Powered Tracker (SPT) Controllers
Flextronics, one of the world’s leading integrated supply chain solutions companies, has been selected by NEXTracker for high volume manufacturing of its innovative Self-Powered Tracker (SPT) controllers. Through this partnership, Flextronics will manufacture the SPT control units at its advanced Milpitas production facility in the heart of Silicon Valley. Flextronics’Read More — Solar Builder magazine