Author: LEED Blogger
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SunLink Adds Cast-in-Place Foundation Option
A new cast-in-place foundation option marks the expansion of SunLink Corporation’s Ballasted GMS, PV racking system. This addition, officially launched Feb. 10, leverages off-the-shelf concrete forms and standard construction methods to pour concrete ballasts on site as opposed to the default construction method of shipping large pre-cast concrete ballast blocksRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Lockheed Martin Selects Advanced Roofing to Construct Florida’s Largest Privately Held, Non-Utility Owned Solar Energy Array
Lockheed Martin contracted Advanced Roofing and Advanced Green Technologies to design and build a massive 2.25 megawatt solar carport at the global security and aerospace company’s Mission Systems and Training facility in Clearwater, Florida. The project will be the largest private, non-utility owned solar array in Florida and is expectedRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Unique Low Impact Treehouse
The so-called Dom’Up is an innovative treehouse, which is easy to install, and has virtually no impact on the trees used to support it. It was created by Holland-based arborculturist Bruno de Grunne and architect Nicolas d’Ursel from the organization Trees and People. The treehouse can be used as an alternative to the classic treehouse,…
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“Rocking” Building Design to Improve Earthquake Resiliency
Model shows new technology could keep buildings standing after disasters. More…
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Tiny Prefab House That is Suitable for Cold Climates
Leaf House, designed by Laird Herbert of Canada, is now at Version 3 and according to the designers, it is suitable for living it at -58 °F (-50 °C). The new version is also lighter and larger, but weighs less than the original model. It is perfect for anyone considering a tiny home that they…