Tag: Beijing
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Guest Post: International Examples of Green Roofs
Known for their excellent water retention, green roofs also improve conservation and biodiversity, provide wildlife habitats, improve the thermal insulation of buildings, reduce airborne particulate and lessen the urban heat island effect.
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Beijing’s Big Glass Pyramid Showcases Smart Green Thinking
By using a glass envelope in the shape of a pyramid as a thermal buffer, Beijing’s Parkview Green keeps its heating and cooling demands to a bare minimum. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechling. …