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Green Building
Posts in this category are about Green Building. The aims of green builders are to create buildings which provide their own energy, purify their own wastes, are flooded with natural light and fresh air, and participate in sustainable materials cycles. Green buildings are designed to be adaptable, and materials can easily be reclaimed at the end of their useful life. While they can cost up to 10% more than conventional buildings, they tend to be more comfortable, more desirable in the marketplace, and much more energy efficient.
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Shanghai's International Cruise Terminal to be Cooled By The River
In preparation for the Shanghai 2010 World Expo Sparch Architects has designed this master plan for the International Cruise Terminal. The Terminal includes a cruise welcome center, office space, courtyards, as well as a green corridor along the Huangpu River. Arup Engineering is responsible for the energy efficient design of the welcome atrium, which includes [...]
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(0)PREFAB FRIDAY: Beautiful Green Roofed Affordable Housing In the UK
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A Green Mega Mansion?
Approved plans for a 10,000 square foot mansion in Berkeley, California have been classified "green" by the city's environmental rating system. Neighbors and environmentalists, however, say the house is hardly an environmental model.
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