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An Irish House in the Woods

Natural Building

This circulates warm water in the building, and is more efficient than electricity consuming air-to-water pumps. It has a pier foundation, minimizing the use of concrete. Woodsmoke has a short wooden gangway/bridge to the front door, while the grounds are sustainably managed with walkways, water harvesting, pond, veg and herb beds.

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Bengal Natural House Survives Cyclone

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When Cyclone Amphan tore through Bengal, India, Linus Kendall and Rupsa Nath’s house, built with mud, thatch and bamboo sustained minimal damage. I am originally from Stockholm, Sweden but I have been working in the sustainability domain in India for the past 10 years. You can read the original article at www.thebetterindia.com.

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Nexstar Legacy Foundation to Award $42000 in Scholarships

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Home > Management > Business Devlopment > Nexstar Legacy Foundation to Award $42,000 in Scholarships. Nexstar Legacy Foundation to Award $42,000 in Scholarships. 42,000 in scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $6,000 each will be awarded to students pursuing careers within the plumbing, HVAC and electrical industry. .

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Adobe Homes.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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Ambri Opens Manufacturing Facility In Marlborough, MA

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Deval Patrick joined other state and federal officials in a ceremonial ribbon cutting for Ambri, an electricity storage startup company, which has opened its first battery manufacturing facility. “I thank Ambri for choosing to expand in Massachusetts and congratulate all of the dedicated people of Ambri who made this day happen.”

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: New Expert.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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Building a Straw/Clay House in Canada

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Some of their priorities: natural and sustainable building materials, as much as possible. They also have an in floor auxiliary heating system, powered by a small electric boiler. You can read the original article at www.mysteinbach.ca. passive solar design. nurturing, aesthetically and otherwise.

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