Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

More sustainable and digital: The construction and real estate industry is on the verge of substantial changes. But what will the future of construction and building operations look like? For digital design to deliver its benefits, the stakeholders involved in construction must share their data. Digital project management.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

A local demolition site, construction dumpster or farm – Be sure to contact the property owner to get permission before hauling away any materials. RECYCLED STEEL. Recycling metal rather than using virgin ore helps preserve natural resources and saves energy. RECYCLED PLASTIC. minority and women-owned suppliers).

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 21, 2022

A building is considered sustainable/green because of its design, construction, and operational characteristics. Follow this checklist to help your building become more sustainable in the following areas: lighting, construction, heating and cooling, water, energy, waste, indoor environment, landscaping, and maintenance.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 17, 2023

An eco-friendly house is designed with recycled materials, renewable energy sources, and sustainable landscapes. When constructed properly, it can help lessen pollution and allow you to enjoy savings on water and energy usage, and it can increase the value of your home. Install A Cool Roof.

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The Environmental Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2019

A major benefit of building an eco-home from scratch is that you can design it to keep itself warm or cool. This will include the energy used during construction and delivery. To reduce your embodied energy rate, use materials that are natural, local, recycled and reusable. What materials will you need to build the house?

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GreenBiz

JULY 17, 2020

Pamani: How do the textiles produced by Agraloop stack up against recycled fabrics? Nichelson: With this process, we're changing people's whole conception of what a recycled fabric is. Traditionally, recycled cotton textiles have been downplayed as inferior because in most cases they are. But that can all be fixed.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Located in the North India city of Kishangarh, this innovative industrial complex for Stonex India and designed by Deli-based Urbanscape Architects revolves around sustainable construction. The building features sunken courtyards with earth-cooled floors and a stone screen facade made from the complex’s own construction waste.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The Mayor of London’s development corporation, OPDC has been awarded £36 million from the government’s Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) to harness waste heat from the cooling of several data centres. The funding award of £36 million will support the commercialisation and construction of the district heat network. ”

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 6, 2022

In this project, it will flow beneath the hotel for natural cooling in the desert heat without the typical evaporation that occurs on the surface. More here: This eco-resort uses an ancient process for natural cooling. A qanat is an ancient system that uses gravity to transport water from higher ground to lower ground.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 3, 2021

We must urgently broaden the scope and look at emissions embodied in construction materials and methods – both for new buildings and building renovation.”, But more importantly, we need to factor in the massive emissions of the construction industry and supply chain, when calculating the climate impact of buildings.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 15, 2020

The clients were looking to keep an element of eco-friendliness and recycling at the center of the design. As such, the architects found shipping containers to be the obvious choice for construction. The designers included passive cooling elements and insulation using rock wool and strand board paneling for the ceiling and walls.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

As the government prepares to kickstart the economy by loosening planning regulations in the hope of spurring a boom in infrastructure and construction projects, the need to curb the carbon emissions associated with buildings remains as pressing as ever.

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 5, 2020

Located in Gujarat, India, this boutique shop designed by Manoj Patel Design Studio is completely made out of recycled materials. Recycled table legs are used as door handles, and the clothes-hanging area was constructed by turning old metal rings into floral hooks.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 15, 2020

The use of local construction techniques also helped stimulate the economy by employing nearby villagers and craftspeople. The east-west orientation of the buildings also helps minimize heat gain and takes advantage of the cooling breezes from the adjacent agricultural field.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 12, 2020

Nature also informed the design and orientation of the home, which relies on cross breezes and strategically located roof eaves to stay naturally cool while minimizing the use of electricity. Environmentally friendly recycled materials were also used for the building structure, facade, finishes and interior.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 12, 2020

Nature also informed the design and orientation of the home, which relies on cross breezes and strategically located roof eaves to stay naturally cool while minimizing the use of electricity. Environmentally friendly recycled materials were also used for the building structure, facade, finishes and interior.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 12, 2020

Nature also informed the design and orientation of the home, which relies on cross breezes and strategically located roof eaves to stay naturally cool while minimizing the use of electricity. Environmentally friendly recycled materials were also used for the building structure, facade, finishes and interior.

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The Verge: Energy

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Illustration by Sisi Kim for The Verge Smarter tech and new recycling techniques might just mean our EVs get even greener. Here’s how Redwood Materials is putting recycling at the heart of the burgeoning battery belt. The solution, or part of it, might come from recycling. There’s a bit of a battery manufacturing boom going on.

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Business Green

AUGUST 19, 2021

But last week Highways England announced a change in policy to allow its road construction supply chain to use warm mix asphalts (WMAs), a low carbon alternative to regular asphalt, as part of the firm's recently-announced push to achieve a net zero road network in England by 2050.

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GreenBiz

JULY 23, 2021

They come in handy cans to avoid food waste — a particular problem with quickly spoiling seafood — and are easily recycled. They’re constructing the world’s first cultivated seafood pilot plant in San Francisco which soon will allow them to bring their salmon to sushi restaurants. . Fresh oysters are another great option.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 4, 2021

The vehicles will form the UK’s first zero emission recycling and waste collection fleet and will collect residents’ waste and recycling in the Square Mile. Other technology includes the use of liquid-cooled permanent magnet drive motors to ensure the ERCV can withstand stop-start environments where high torque is required.

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Greentown Labs

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Twenty-five startups joined our community in the final months of 2021, working on innovations as diverse as solar-plus-storage for blackouts, plastic and tire recycling, geothermal power generation, and construction-less dam electrification. We’re thrilled to support these groundbreaking climatetech startups—let us introduce you!

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Business Green

MARCH 26, 2024

The full list of finalists is: Consultancy of the year Bioregional Buro Happold Carbon Limiting Technologies Greengage Holtara Lawyers For Nature CIC Tunley Environmental Planet Mark Verco Hospitality Firm of the year Compass Group UK & Ireland Conference Aston Parkdean Resorts room2 The Wellbeing Farm TOAST Manufacturer of the year Archwood Limited (..)

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Charged

OCTOBER 4, 2021

As automotive OEMs drive to increasingly advance pack designs they are being asked to balance the desire for increased range and improved recharge time with growing government regulations focused on safety and recyclability. DuPont Mobility & Materials is working to solve our customers’ greatest advanced mobility challenges.

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Charged

APRIL 11, 2023

Rapid battery evolution, affordability, sustainability and recyclability are key to delivering the next generation of EVs. He’ll explain how to choose a specific dielectric tape based on the application, including pack electrical insulation, cell wrapping, cooling plates, and insulation around flexible busbars.

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Batteries Innovation Automotive Transportation 108

Green Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

the California Conservation Corps, Ferguson HVAC, Whitson Contracting and Management, Smart Rain, Veregy, MBTechnology, Constructive Systems Inc. You will hear from such organizations as August Berres, First Note Finance inc., and many more. You will be able to watch them in any order.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 1, 2021

In the tropical Vietnamese province of Dong Nai, Southeast Asian architecture firm T3 Architects has completed the Hippo Farm Bioclimatic Dormitories, a cost-effective housing structure that uses locally sourced materials and bioclimatic design principles to stay naturally cool and comfortable year-round.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Architects Cosimo Terlizzi and partner Damien Modolo have created a lamia-style hemp and lime construction art studio in southern Italy. The building uses natural and recyclable materials to insulate and seal the structure.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2022

Less than 10% of plastic gets recycled, and we’re now each ingesting a credit cards’ worth of microplastics a week. Items made from wood, glass, metal, leather, or marble age beautifully (and move quickly on AptDeco) — and the lived-in look is what makes a home go from cool to cozy. Opt for Quality Over Quantity. – AptDeco.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 1, 2021

Hotel construction and development that destabilizes natural ecosystems, impacts climate change and displaces local communities and cultures. Reduce Waste and Recycle. Design a recycling program for your hotel that ensures employees and guests are all partaking in this initiative.

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Renewable Energy World

OCTOBER 14, 2021

As demand for urban housing and public spaces increases, architects and developers must prioritize reducing CO2 emissions during the design, construction, and subsequent operation phases of new builds. This should include minimizing energy use and reducing waste through recycling wherever possible.

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 16, 2021

Levine chose these materials in response to the area’s harsh weather conditions and a desire for quick, low-impact construction. Concrete floors and an open floor plan aid in keeping the home cool. All water from sinks, showers and washing is recycled and used for irrigation. The orientation also minimizes solar heat gain.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 29, 2021

Known for its carbon-efficient designs, the firm exceeded expectations with its design of the Meadows Haus, a Passive House-certified home with a 10 kW solar shade canopy, airtight construction and recycled and low-VOC materials throughout. The clients’ goal was to achieve as near net-zero or net-positive as possible.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 27, 2022

Instead of course, the sustainability scorecard might list functional areas for both environmental (energy, waste, recycling, buildings, packaging, supply chain, food) and social responsibility (diversity, inclusion, gender equality, worker wellbeing, fair wages, community support, and charity contributions). Is it hazardous?

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Business Green

JANUARY 25, 2021

Housing, including commercial and industrial buildings, generates around 13.5Gt of emissions every year, the report estimates, consuming vast quantities of virgin resources and relying on the abundant use of carbon-intensive materials such as cement and steel, while also creating significant emissions from heating and cooling.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 31, 2020

Building in extreme landscapes and climates comes with all sorts of complications, but one savvy architect managed to construct a beautiful modern home using the local environment to the home’s advantage. In addition to its humid climate, the area is often plagued by flooding , which causes complications for most construction projects.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 25, 2022

The buildings you construct should excel in aesthetics and functionality as buyers do not settle for less. Such buildings require less energy to heat, cool, and illuminate. Making your construction site saleable using an eco-friendly approach is also about using sustainable building materials.

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