Author: LEED Blogger
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Soma Earth — An Architectural Firm With Its Green Roots Firmly Planted
One of the green organizations from whom we receive email promotions is called Soma Earth. We really like these guys because they seem to possess a purity of spirit and purpose that really exemplifies what the green movement is really all about. This is how they describe themselves: “We are a pioneering architectural firm specializing…
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This Week in Energy News – February 15, 2013
This week in Jetson Green Energy News, governments are helping citizens to become more energy efficient and reports have been released that quantify energy development efforts. NEC Italia and Acea Spa to Develop Storage Systems For Rome Smart Grid Project NEC has agreed to provide two lithium-ion battery energy storage systems as part of a…
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Rieteiland House Offers Energy Efficiency and Beautiful Panoramic Sunset Views
The Rieteiland House in Amsterdam, The Netherlands is a breathtaking piece of architecture created by Hans van Heeswijk Architects. Designed on a newly established island’s plot of land, the box-like design features three floors and a basement with panoramic views of the beautiful surrounding landscape. The street-facing facade is clad in aluminum siding with sections…
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Fire Protection and Nightclub Nightmares
Fire investigators determined the fire started when pyrotechnics used during the band’s performance ignited polyurethane foam that lined parts of the nightclub’s walls and ceilings. After ignition, the fire spread quickly along the ceiling …
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Fire Protection and Nightclub Nightmares
Fire investigators determined the fire started when pyrotechnics used during the band’s performance ignited polyurethane foam that lined parts of the nightclub’s walls and ceilings. After ignition, the fire spread quickly along the ceiling …