News tagged with energy efficient buildings
Columbia engineers map energy use in NYC buildings
(PhysOrg.com) -- Cities across the globe are trying to develop plans to cut down their energy consumption and lower their carbon footprint by reducing the associated greenhouse gas emissions. While initial efforts have focused ...
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Jan 31, 2012 |
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UC Berkeley start-up creates energy-efficient buildings
A promising idea came to light in 2003 in UC Berkeley’s Department of Architecture. A group of UC Berkeley engineers had been meeting regularly with commercial builders and designers in the school’s ...
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Nov 09, 2011 |
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CCNY's solar roof pod showcases innovative technology
A unique structure in the urban landscape has arisen on a plaza of The City College of New York campus over the past few months. Designed and built by CCNY students, faculty and team sponsors, it is meant ...
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Sep 07, 2011 |
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Intelligent building technology enhances energy efficiency
Prof. Wang Shengwei, Chair Professor of Building Services Engineering, and his research team recently developed an intelligent Building Life-cycle Diagnosis and Optimization technology that enhances the energy ...
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Aug 04, 2011 |
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Microclimates: Managing weather from street to street
Walk through a city and the weather may change from block to block, often in startling ways. Step into a canyon of tall buildings and sunlight disappears. Winds arise seemingly from nowhere. The air smells ...
Apr 20, 2011 |
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Better design decisions make energy-efficient buildings, researcher says
In the search for better ways to make more energy-efficient buildings, Leidy Klotz isn't exactly looking for ways to improve the engineering. He's seeking ways to improve the engineer.
Apr 19, 2011 |
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Huge old home of US envoy to Belgium goes green
(AP) -- Enormous 18th-century houses aren't known as the most energy-efficient buildings in the world. But now the 230-year-old residence of the U.S. ambassador to Belgium has gone green, thanks in large measure to donations ...
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Apr 15, 2011 |
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Researchers tap into cell power to create building 'skins' that adapt to heat/light of environment
Engineers, design architects and cell biologists from the University of Pennsylvania will use a National Science Foundation grant to utilize the flexibility and sensitivity of human cells as the models for ...
Sep 21, 2010 |
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How to turn blueprints green
(PhysOrg.com) -- Even in today's increasingly energy-conscious world, it's rare for the subject of energy efficiency to be addressed in the early stages of designing a new building, whether it's a single-family ...
Feb 24, 2010 |
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The greening of Willis Tower: Rooftop gardens part of plan to improve efficiency
Growing up in the southwest suburbs, Sara Beardsley had a view of the Chicago skyline from her house. Today, she is transforming that skyline, but you won't find her work glorified on a $6 mug or gracing postcards.
Nov 06, 2009 |
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Building energy efficiency programs in Europe and Australia
The United States can become more energy efficient and create more "green" jobs by adopting some of the strategies used by the European Union and Australia to rate and disclose the performance of commercial and government-owned ...
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Sep 21, 2009 |
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Hemp could be key to zero-carbon houses
Hemp, a plant from the cannabis family, could be used to build carbon-neutral homes of the future to help combat climate change and boost the rural economy, say researchers at the University of Bath.
Apr 09, 2009 |
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Empire State Building going green
The Empire State Building is being converted into an eco-friendly skyscraper, transforming the landmark into a "green" architectural marvel as part of a multimillion-dollar upgrade, officials said Monday.
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