Architecture
Planet Forward
Here’s a puzzler. Right at the time of day when some kids are most likely to get into trouble, most schools close the door and turn off the lights. Seems silly, doesn’t it? That disconnect, along with a slew of other good reasons, has helped give... Read More
At the annual Greenbuild Conference Expo in Toronto, the Center for Green Schools and United Technologies Corp. held a press conference to announce findings from a new independent study conducted on green schools, as well as initiatives the Center... Read More
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This week, we take you into the classroom and look at how some organizations are hoping that kids will be "sustainability natives."
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See how the world can compare to your kitchen. It's quite crowded with 7 billion people. What will happen when there are 9 billion? Tune in!
Video Produced by: Sara Snyder and Bridgett Lynn
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Paul Bertram of Kingspan discusses their work in the area of insulation and how it can improve the energy efficiency of our buildings. Bertram says "insulation is the cheapest thing you can do to make your home more energy efficient."
Hear from Michelle Greene about what the NY Stock Exchange is doing to work towards a greener planet. Greene discusses corporate responsibility and talks about the NYSE's effort to create the largest solar project in the U.K.!
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THIS WEEK: Our rapidly increasing consumption of water is creating concerns about what the world would be like without any! One team, however, created an innovative solution to the planet's quickly disappearing water. Check it out in this week's... Read More
Coastal communities are facing increased threats from sea level rise, but this idea will help homeowners rise above it. Check out our photo gallery!
I have designed the eco-safe top slider window which allows for safe and cool ventilation in any home or office space. The eco-safe top slider window safely allows hot daytime air to escape and cool evening air to enter. The two side by side windows... Read More
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Team First Light from Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand travelled thousands of miles to present their solar house, based on a traditional Kiwi holiday home. Bede Robertson and Nick Officer, two of the 26 students involved in the... Read More