November 15, 2016
Opening up a new field of design for construction technology, the US Department of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is envisioning futuristic materials that repair themselves.After recently launching the Engineered Living Materials (ELM) program, DARPA’s goal is to create a whole new class of construction materials. Imagine engineering living cellular systems into the structural features of traditional construction materials. The results might offer, for example, a driveway that eats oil spills; a chimney that cleans itself or heals after heat damage; surface materials that never fade or flake; or even a roof that “breathes” and controls airflow.To read more go to : -
http://greenbuildingelements.com/2016/09/12/construction-materials-self-repair/
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November 12, 2016
The recent storms and aftermath in Gauteng over the last few days means that it
is very important to get a professional to check your roof for damage and any
potential problems before small problems become expensive ones.
Your roof is the first line of defense against rain, wind, hail, fire,
ice, snow and extreme heat.
The
Institute for Timber Construction - ITC-SA has written an excellent article on
this :-
https://www.bebee.com/producer/@claire-cardwell/safety-overhead-the-importance-of-... Continue reading...
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November 10, 2016
Santa Clara University students recently won California's first tiny house competition with 238 square feet of technological and design genius. Called rEvolve House, referencing its ability to track the sun throughout the day to optimize solar gain, the prototypical home was designed in collaboration with Operation Freedom Paws as a low-cost housing solution for veterans training their own service dogs. To read more go to:-
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November 8, 2016
http://greenbuildingelements.com/2016/08/15/solarwindow-window-coating-solar-power-generation/SolarWindow™ window coating generates electricity from light, both from the sun, and artificial light, as well. It is extremely versatile, able to be printed onto glass, plastic, or even paper, making it easy to install this wonder material in many places.
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November 7, 2016
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November 6, 2016
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November 2, 2016
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October 28, 2016
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October 25, 2016
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October 25, 2016
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October 24, 2016
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October 23, 2016
Are
algae-powered oxygen bars on the horizon? Take a deep breath...
are you ready for this? Algae-powered oxygen bars could be headed your way in
the near future. Sometimes when you’re tired or stressed, what you really need
is a breath of clean, fresh air. That was the inspiration for designer Adam Miklosi when he created his Chlorella Pavilion, a
futuristic, basket-shaped oxygen bar that uses the purifying power of algae to suck CO2 out of the air and rejuvenate it with oxygen. The
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October 14, 2016
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September 20, 2016
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September 20, 2016
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September 18, 2016
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September 16, 2016
http://greenbuildingelements.com/2016/08/18/urban-skyfarm-soaring-sustainability/
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September 16, 2016
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September 16, 2016
http://www.hortweek.com/living-walls-play-significant-role-tackling-toxic-air-hot-spots-cities/landscape/article/1408943
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September 11, 2016
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September 9, 2016
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September 9, 2016
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August 24, 2016
http://greenbuildingelements.com/2016/08/10/bamboo-abcs-green-building-materials/
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August 13, 2016
http://www.greenpeace.org/africa/en/campaigns/Climate-change/renewable-energy-myths/
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August 12, 2016
http://inhabitat.com/european-wind-energy-is-now-cheaper-than-nuclear-power/
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August 4, 2016
http://hometimes.co.za/2016/03/enrolling-your-new-home-with-the-nhbrc-is-a-statutory-requirement/
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August 2, 2016
http://hometimes.co.za/2016/07/home-improvement-projects-that-actually-improve/
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July 29, 2016
http://greenbuildingelements.com/2016/07/28/the-abcs-of-green-building-materials-adobe/
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July 28, 2016
https://www.1843magazine.com/design/home-is-where-the-bark-is
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July 28, 2016
http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/green-buildings-can-reduce-climate-change-wgbc-2016-07-27
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