The tent of the future by Abeer Seikaly, is designed to be portable and sturdy. Its fabric skin heats hot water and makes electricity from solar power.
Author Archives: Stephen Hanley
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A ground source heat pump is the most efficient way to heat or cool your home or business. Tax credits and creative financing are critical to wide adoption.
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LED lighting by Cree has helped the Sandy Grove Middle School in Lumber Bridge, North Carolina achieve LEED Platinum status and save $16 million in energy.
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A geothermal heat pump system is about 45% more efficient than a conventional heating or air conditioning system, saving much more money than it costs.
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Bamboo decking from Cali Bamboo is sustainable and durable. It is stronger and lighter than regular composite with a surface that looks like real wood.
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Hempcrete is made from hemp fiber, lime and water. When cured, it floats, has excellent insulating power. It’s fireproof and resists insects and termites.
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Dow Liquid Armor is a new rubberized sealant that is sprayed on and seals cracks and gap against air intrusion. It takes less time that traditional taping.
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A study from Queensland Australia shows that a cool roof coating can deflect up to 88% of the sun’s energy, lowering temperatures and electricity usage.
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Green Boot Camp is a program of Honeywell Hometown Solutions. It teaches middle school teachers about sustainability so they can teach their own students.
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if you have old wooden windows in your house, spend less to rebuild them instead of replacing them with newer windows only designed to last 10 -15 years.
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Climate change means architects must stop designing ideal buildings and start designing structures that conserve precious natural resources.
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Researchers at the University of Sydney are using discarded macadamia nut shells to make 3D printed microtimber for specialized exterior uses.
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Architect Michael Green has propose a 35 story wood skyscraper for the Reinvent Paris design competition. The tower’s bike paths and green space would resemble the High LIne Park in New York City.
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Arup Engineering of Amsterdam has designed new 3D printed construction connectors that are lighter, stronger, weigh less and create less waste for building.
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Water Tank House in Melbourne, Australia asks, “How far would you go to promote sustainable living for your family?” It features vertical exterior gardens.
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Rammed earth is cheap, tough and green and has been around for centuries. But modern architects are just rediscovering its many uses in construction.
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Wood building materials are sustainable and renewable. They use less energy to make than concrete or steel and create a healthy indoor environment.
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Ecovative, a New York design firm, is using mycelium from mushrooms to manufacture 100% compostable building materials without formaldehyde and resins.