News tagged with green building
Swatch mulling car that runs on hydrogen, oxygen
The world's biggest watch company Swatch is looking at building a car that runs on hydrogen and oxygen, its chief executive and chairman Nick Hayek said in an interview published Sunday.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Mar 25, 2012 |
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'Synthetic biology' could replace oil for chemical industry
Vats of blue-green algae could one day replace oil wells in producing raw materials for the chemical industry, a UC Davis chemist predicts.
Sep 14, 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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In Seattle, work starts on 'greenest' office building
These days, there are plenty of "green" buildings, with solar heating, insulated windows, self-generated electricity. But what would it take to construct an office building at competitive leasing rates that generated its ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Sep 01, 2011 |
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Businesses see advantage in green buildings
The Subway sandwich shop on Chicago's State Street may look like any other new restaurant, but its tile, crown molding and most wall coverings are made from recycled materials. In the bathroom, sensors control water flow, ...
Sep 02, 2010 |
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Workers say 'green' buildings boost productivity
(PhysOrg.com) -- Workers who moved from conventional office buildings to environmentally friendly “green” buildings said they called in sick less often and were more productive, according to a study by a team of Michigan ...
Aug 11, 2010 |
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