Rising Fuel Prices Reinforce the Argument for Renewable Energy

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Growing unrest in the Middle East has had a dramatic effect on the price of oil. In the long-term, could this be a good thing? Is the rising price of oil reinforcing the argument for the necessity of cleaner renewable sources of energy?

Becoming Intimate with the Orientation of the Habitat

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Orientation planning for a habitat represents one of the most crucial parts of the overall design, engineering and building process – even more so today when so much consideration is given to green details, like what kind of energy will be used and how to maximize the efficiency of the energy that will be used.

The Importance of Attic Insulation for Energy-Efficiency

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Attic insulation is one important way you can lower you energy bills and make your home more green. The attic is often one of the easiest places to add insulation to your home, making it a great place to start when making weatherizing changes for any season. Insulating your attic can help prevent air from escaping the house and stop outside air from coming in.

Loblolly House on Stilts Stands Up To Traditional Architecture Processes

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Kieran Timberlake Architects have been fighting for architecture to improve throughout the years. They have questioned why architecture is still done the same way that it has been done for years when professions such as ship building, automotives, and airplane engineering have bounded ahead with technological breakthroughs.

STATIM Shelters Do Not Answer All Natural Disaster Questions

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The tsunami shelter designed by Miguel A. Serrano called The STATIM shelter system, in theory, is a good idea but a better solution is required and some of the issues are addressed here.