Author: LEED Blogger
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Californians Willing to Pay for Drought Solutions
In response to California’s worst drought on record, an overwhelming majority of voters favor strategies to stretch local water supplies, including recycling, rainwater harvesting, and efficiency measures, according to a new poll conducted on beh…
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MiniHome Solo 40 Could be the Prefab of the Future
Altius RSA (Rapid Systems Architecture), the makers of MiniHomes recently unveiled their newest prefab housing model, the Solo 40. The company has been designing and manufacturing eco-friendly and sustainable prefab homes since 2002, and their latest model offers a great balance between wide market appeal and price. The Solo 40 is longer, wider, more spacious,…
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Homes Existing as One With Nature
Danish architecture student Konrad Wójcik has come up with a very modern and unique way for people to live in the suburbs of large cities, with minimal impact on the natural habitat. At the heart of his so-called “Primeval Symbiosis” plan are tree shaped houses that have a tiny footprint and very little environmental impact…
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SunPower Installs 2.8-MW Solar System at California Community College
Solano Community College District (SCCD), SunPower Corp. and Kitchell dedicated 2.8 MW of solar power systems installed at three district locations. According to SCCD, the systems are expected to generate enough electricity to meet as much as 50 percent or more […] — Solar Builder magazine
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AC Solar Module from SolarBridge, MAGE Used in EV System in Texas
Clean TX, the clean energy and technology industry group for Central Texas, is hosting an event on March 4 to demonstrate the a new solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging project in Austin, located at the Concurrent Design office in north […] — Solar Builder magazine