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Self-Healing Cement Just Got Better

Self-healing cement that seals up its own cracks and magically repairs itself seems like the stuff of science fiction.  After all, concrete’s not supposed to do that once it sets into a hard, permanent mass.  But there’s really nothing sci-fi…
neoli
March 4, 2013
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Deciding Green Building for the Military | LEED Rules Once Again

Less than three weeks ago, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) was seeking public comments regarding which green building certification to use for U.S. federal buildings, most especially the military.  In the interest of fairness, GSA wasn’t taking sides among…
neoli
February 21, 2013
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China Needs to Get Serious On Wind Energy. Now.

China needs to harness its wind energy now more than ever. Last week, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released a chart describing the coal consumption of China compared to the rest of the world.  The verdict: as seen below:…
neoli
February 5, 2013
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What We Can Do About the Smog Problem in China

If you still haven’t heard, smog has been making headlines these past two weeks. This is not just some icky news.  When the first news reports came in, pollution levels of PM2.5 recorded by the U.S. Embassy in China reached…
neoli
January 29, 2013
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Green Hotels in Asia | Rosedale Hotel Kowloon Profile

For some, green hotels might still seem like an oxymoron.  After all, hotels are often venues of luxurious amenities, lavish opulence, and well, sometimes pampered excesses too.  Naturally, we've come to expect a lot from hotels--specifically high living which we…
neoli
January 27, 2013
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Why Green Roofs Should Take Root in Green Buildings of Today

Many builders looking to score additional LEED points have turned their attention to green roofs.  This plant-based roofing system might look equal parts charming and laborious—or even downright awkward, but the installation of green roofs can actually bring a dozen…
neoli
January 15, 2013