Author: LEED Blogger
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Robot Uses UV Light to Kill Hospital Superbugs
New technology could reduce risk of hospital-acquired infections. More…
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Schneider Electric announces 50 MW contract in eastern US
Schneider Electric™ Solar Business, a global leader in solutions for the solar power conversion chain, has been awarded a 50 MW contract for a solar project in eastern US. This contract follows Schneider Electric’s recent 300 MW project win for the largest PV power plant in Europe to be builtRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Sliding Wall Makes This Tiny NYC Apartment Feel Much Larger
A couple of weeks ago a tiny NYC apartment was transformed to make the most of the available space and provide very comfortable living for the owners. A sliding wall was used to make it possible to separate the living space from the sleeping space, making it easy to change the apartment’s functionality from daytime…
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Earthquakes Pose Increasing Risk to Buildings, Occupants
Seismic activity shown to affect nearly half of Americans. More…
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Tent-Like Home in the Woods
Tents are one of the oldest forms of shelter in the world, and architect Hiroshi Nakamura and NAP studio of Japan were inspired to recreate it in a more permanent way. The finished product is a weekend home for an eco-conscious couple and resembles a set of tipis erected under the canopies in a wooded…