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Feeling Hot : Construct a Cool roof system for buildings

COOL ROOF SYSTEM FOR BUILDINGS Cool roof system for buildings is a roofing system that can deliver high reflectance (the ability to the visible, infrared and ultraviolet…

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Concrete blocks layout adds personality to Singapore residential complex

The varying heights of 31 concrete blocks making up The Interlace, a residential complex in Singapore, aims to lend a sense of community and uniqueness…

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International Conference on Sustainable Civil Infrastructure (ICSCI 2014)

Dear Colleagues and Friends! Greetings from ASCE India Section! It is a great pleasure for us to inform you that an International Conference on Sustainable Civil…

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5 materials that can make roofs eco-friendly

Various roofing materials can make roofs environmentally friendly and energy-efficient, writes Cris Carl. For instance, metal and clay shingles are durable and recyclable, and reflective…

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Concrete-crushing tech: Turning debris into reusable building material

Transforming demolition debris from the Dallas Fort Worth Connector project into usable building material not only saves the state money but has a positive environmental…

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Greenbuild Expo showcases sustainable products

More than 1,000 booths showcased sustainable products at the U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in San Francisco. Some of the most…

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World’s first green legislative building : With Images

The world’s first green legislative building in the southern metropolis of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu state. It is the first assembly building to…

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