filed in PRODUCTS on Feb.05, 2010
“Kilbert set out to provide a book for professors to use within their environmental departments; however, what he ends up with is a wonderful overview of the green building movement…” (AIA, March 2007)”Kilbert set out to provide a book for professors to use within their environmental departments; however, what he ends up with is a [...]
filed in PRODUCTS on Nov.10, 2009
“The members of 7group and Bill Reed are examples writ large of the kind of leadership that is taking this idea of green building and forming it into reality, by helping change minds, building practice, and design process.” ?from the Foreword by S. Rick Fedrizzi President, CEO, and Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council A [...]
filed in DESIGN, GREEN, TECHNOLOGY on Jun.30, 2009
Here is a great innovation that all must apply to their surroundings. This one is truly a sustainable design that could be use for a long time and maybe forever. This one adapts creatively to the scorching heat brought by Global warming by giving shade and collecting heat for energy use and storage. This is [...]
filed in DESIGN, GREEN, TECHNOLOGY on Mar.04, 2009
This is from Gardening Australia Magazine October 2007 Reducing your greenhouse footprint through design and lifestyle choices in the home is an idea that’s gaining a groundswell of support. So here’s JOSH BYRNE’s comprehensive A-Z of how you can make a difference to the world – starting right in your own backyard.
filed in DESIGN, GREEN on Jan.23, 2009
Ever wanted to try having a green home but do not know where to start? Dummies book have published one that will help you build responsibly, reduce waste and help preserve the environment. It is a book with a step-by-step guide to building Earth-friendly. This practical, hands-on book shows you how to build or remodel [...]
filed in GREEN, PLACES, TECHNOLOGY on Dec.14, 2008
PHILIPPINES, A country of 7,100 islands has both drawbacks and benefits. For one, it is difficult to supply electricity to remote areas. About 4,000 of the unenergized barangays are found in off-grid areas. To electrify one barangay, at least P1 million is needed. On the other hand, the Philippine archipelago has been endowed with great [...]
