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Planet Forward
Thursday, August 11, 2011
In this week’s WEBISODE we travel to Bangkok to see what they are doing to cope with floods. PF Producer Victoria Riess talks with Porntep Techapaibul, the Deputy Governor of Bangkok.
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Tags: Water, Flooding, wetlands, harry shearer, Bangkok, Deputy Governor, Porntep Techapaibul, flood prevention, hurricane katrina
The George Washington University
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Update (11/1/2012): In response to questions surrounding Hurricane Sandy, we are featuring "'The Big Uneasy,' The PF Interview with Harry Shearer." We hope this idea will provide insight into dramatic weather events and the measures that commu
Tags: Water, frank sesno, new orleans, Flooding, harry shearer, hurricane katrina, the big uneasy, mr. go, simpsons, marshlands
Planet Forward
Thursday, August 25, 2011
In this week's webisode, we take a look at a video submitted to us by Sewanee’s Eco-Auto Club. The students set out to take a 1998 Ford Explorer with 231,000 miles and transform it into a more energy efficient "Eco Explorer" vehicle. Would you do...
Tags: Electric Vehicle, secretary chu, TED, sewanee, shai agassi, EcoCar
Planet Forward
Friday, August 26, 2011
Update (11/1/2012): In response to questions surrounding Hurricane Sandy, we are featuring "Amphibious House (Your Loss, Hurricane Irene)." We hope this idea will provide insight into dramatic weather events and the measures that communities m
Tags: architecture, Solar Decathlon, Flooding, Bangkok, hurricane katrina, Amphibious House, Thailand, chutayaves, jaray, hurricane irene
Planet Forward
Thursday, September 01, 2011
This week, we begin Planet Forward's coverage of the Solar Decathlon! 20 collegiate teams from around the world are designing and building sustainable solar homes. In this week's WEBISODE, we take a look at the unique use of water in The University...
Tags: NREL, Sungevity, Solar Decathlon, danny kennedy, University of Maryland, DOE
Planet Forward
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Viewers voted and TENNESSEE is on top in the race for the Solar Decathlon! Check out the Tennessee team's use of solar energy, insulated windows and a remote control iPad. Ask expert Bill Worthen what HIS thoughts are on the Tennessee team's Living...
Tags: Solar Panels, webisode, Solar Decathlon, university of tennessee
George Washington University
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
THIS WEEK: In this week's webisode check out the New Zealand team's neat innovations like the hydronic drying cupboard that can dry 6 bath towels in an hour and a half using...water? WATCH!
Tags: Solar Energy, Solar Decathlon, DOE, New Zealand, first light house
Planet Forward
Thursday, September 22, 2011
THIS WEEK's WEBISODE: The Solar Decathlon teams are in Washington DC! Check out Team New York's Roof Pod -- it sits atop a sky rise building and helps generate power PLUS: Brendan Owens, Planet Forward's newest Expert weighs in the use of new...
Tags: Department of Energy, planet forward, new york, webisode, solar power, Solar Decathlon, USGBC, brendan owens
George Washington University
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Check out this week's webisode where Planet Forward's host Frank Sesno speaks with Don Ferrier of the National Association of Home Builders at the Solar Decathlon about the costs and benefits of green roofs.
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Tags: planet forward, frank sesno, webisode, American Institute of Architects, Solar Decathlon, green roofs, Bill Worthen, University of Maryland, national association of home builders, don ferrier
Planet Forward
Sunday, October 02, 2011
Planet Forward host Frank Sesno tours the Solar Decathlon with Don Ferrier, home builder and President of Ferrier Custom Homes. Take a look at some of the top innovations at the SD2011! WATCH!