Tag: green building
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In Finland, A Solar-Powered Library That’s All Angles
A proposal for a new library in Finland makes use of an angled roof covered in greenery that you can walk up from the street — as well as a whole lot of solar. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechl…
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In Portugal, A Smart City From the Ground Up
Built around the concepts developed via the City 2.0, a new city slated for the Porto region will incorporate an army of smart sensors to optimize urban life. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechlin…
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Shingles Recycling: Your Roof Could Be a Road
Earth911 and Owens Corning have teamed up on a website that offers tips on and resources for recycling asphalt shingles, which can be turned into pavement. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechling….
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A Highrise…Made of Eco Timber?
Australia’s first high-rise apartment building constructed entirely of Cross Laminated Timber is slated to begin construction, and will go for 5 Green Star. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechling….
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In Japan, Kyocera Grows Energy Efficiency Solutions
In an effort to meet energy reduction targets following the shutdown of Japan’s nuclear reactors, Kyocera is planting “green curtains” to reduce its AC demands. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechl…