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Midnite Solar Classic MPPT Charge Controller – buildaroo.com

July 27, 2010

Midnight Solar’s Classic MPPT charge controller is going to be “the most sophisticated MPPT charge controller in the world,” according to Robin Gudgel of Midnight Solar. The company says that the Classic MPPT charge controller will substantially increase the flexibility, features and range currently found on MPPT controllers. The Buildaroo News Team interviewed Robin Gudgel […]

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Is China Headed for an Energy-Fueled Recession? – Marc Porat

July 26, 2010

Complete video at: fora.tv Entrepreneur Marc Porat discusses the likelihood of an energy recession in China if steps are not taken to green the country’s building practices. He says demand for energy will far exceed the available supply. —– Leading green design specialists discuss green building practices in China at Scaling Up: From Green Buildings […]

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*Architecture firm* LPA on *Core Values of Sustainable Design*

July 25, 2010

www.lpainc.com (core values of sustainable design) (architecture firm) (sustainable design) (green building design) (sustainable by design) (sustainable design tools) (lpa) (lpa inc) (A truly great architect) (architecture firms offer different value) (superior design) As we delve deeper inside California-based design firm LPA Inc. learn about their effective core values, which have resulted in loyal clients, […]

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Solar Tour Hampton Roads

July 24, 2010

VARIOUS BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TEAMED UP WITH THE AMERICAN SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY LAST MONTH TO HOST A SOLAR TOUR. THE EVENT WAS DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE PEOPLE IN THE AREA TO SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES AND GREEN BUILDING TECHNIQUES. 22 AREA HOMES, FACILITIES AND BUSINESSES OPENED THEIR DOORS AND ALLOWED VISITORS TO DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF ALTERNATIVE […]

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Hangar 25, The World’s First Solar Powered …

July 23, 2010

Shangri-La Construction has completed Hangar 25, the world’s first solar powered airplane hangar. It is the first hangar to achieve Platinum certification under the US Green Building Council’s LEED Green Building Rating System. Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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Brandix achieves world first in eco-friendly manufacture

July 23, 2010

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector inspiration Brandix has achieved a world first across all sectors, with its Green Factory in Seeduwa becoming the first apparel manufacturing facility in the world to be rated Platinum under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System of the US Green Building Council (USGBC). Enjoyed this […]

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Custom Concrete Homes | Seguin, TX Earth Sheltered Home | By Conrad’s Castles

July 23, 2010

This is a virtual tour of one of our custom concrete homes. This earth sheltered home is located in Seguin, TX. Concrete homes are sustainable and highly energy efficient. Earth sheltered homes are also great for less than ideal land use. Concrete homes are leading the way for green building. For more information please view […]

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Straw Bale Home Construction Instructional Video

July 22, 2010

Straw bale house conctruction is shown in this movie trailer for the “Building With Awareness” DVD video. Straw bale walls, thermal mass walls, earth plaster techniques, and passive solar design are all explained in this how-to DVD on building with natural materials. Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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Catherine Mohr builds green

July 21, 2010

www.ted.com In a short, funny, data-packed talk at TED U, Catherine Mohr walks through all the geeky decisions she made when building a green new house — looking at real energy numbers, not hype. What choices matter most? Not the ones you think.TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from […]

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The Brandix Eco Centre – Seeduwa

July 20, 2010

The Brandix Eco Centre which was formally inaugurated on April 25 ’08 by Marks & Spencer CEO Sir Stuart Rose, received Platinum rating in August ’08 under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System of the US Green Building Council (USGBC). The 130000 square-foot Brandix Eco Centre, the Brandix Group’s […]

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Simple Living With Wanda Urbanska

July 19, 2010

www.janson.com A magazine-style series advocating enhanced quality of life through environmental stewardship; thoughtful consumption; community involvement; and financial responsibility. Simple Living, hosted by Wanda Urbanska, addresses such subjects as lowering your carbon footprint, reducing your personal waste stream, buying locally, green building, and reconnecting with nature. In short, taking one’s life back from the grip […]

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