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New Report Confirms Cost Effectiveness Of Increased Insulation

A new independent study was released today that measured the cost effectiveness of increasing insulation in the 2004 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The report, conducted by ICF Consulting, an internati...

12 Aug 2005

Inverted Roofing System - Cold Applied and Seamless

Following the success of their Cold Fusion Bonded Built-Up Roofing System, Liquid Plastics have developed a built-up system for inverted situations that can also be completely cold applied. The Inverted Roof System has a...

12 Aug 2005

New Toilet Seat Kills SARS And MRSA Bugs

The new Polygiene plastic compound which kills disease-causing bacteria is being used in Celmac toilet seats. Celmac is one of the brands of Polypipe Bathroom and Kitchen Products. The new Polygiene range will reinfor...

11 Aug 2005

ProLogis Announces Landmark, 264-Acre Development in London

ProLogis, a leading global provider of distribution facilities and services, today announced that in partnership with Dartford Borough Council, it has started development of a 264-acre, mixed-use project at North Dartfor...

11 Aug 2005

Whirlpool Corporation Extends Commitment to Habitat for Humanity

As Habitat for Humanity celebrates the building of its 200,000th home, one of its largest global sponsors, Whirlpool Corporation, has announced an expanded level of commitment to the organization. By its 100th anniversar...

11 Aug 2005

New 5" Angle Grinder For Metabo

Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has introduced a variable speed grinder wi...

11 Aug 2005

Energy Act Provides Tax Incentives for Energy Efficiency

President Bush signed the Energy Policy Act of 2005 into law on August 8th, setting in motion a process that will yield new tax incentives for consumers and businesses that pursue energy efficiency. "Energy conse...

11 Aug 2005

Energy Act to Increase Energy Efficiency in Federal Buildings

The Energy Policy Act of 2005, signed by President Bush on August 8th, will require reduced energy use in federal buildings, federal purchasing of energy efficient products, and more sustainable designs for new federal b...

11 Aug 2005

Energy Saving Portuguese Prototype House

Sesimbra, about 40km south of Lisbon, is the setting for Portugal’s first One Planet Living project. The developer, Pelicano, is undertaking the world’s first-ever integrated sustainable building, tourism,...

11 Aug 2005

Sydney's First 'Bamboo Love Shack'

Australia's first student designed and built bamboo building has been constructed at the University of New South Wales' Ecoliving Centre. Approximately thirty architectural students constructed the sustainable...

11 Aug 2005

Shortage Of Lots, Rising Prices Critical Problems For New Home Builders

Shortages of serviced lots and associated rising costs have become critical problems that are expected to push new home prices up in much of the country, according to a new national survey. The Spring/Summer 2005 semi...

11 Aug 2005

New Bathroom Trend - Square Shower Heads

Trendir has spotted an emerging design trend for bathrooms - the square shower head. Available as fixed and handheld shower heads, the square heads are currently only being made by US Graff Faucets and Swiss company K...

9 Aug 2005

New Floors That Creak and Look Like Those From an Old Southern Mansion for 'The Sanctuary' at Kiawah Island, S.C

Patina Old World Floors (http://www.patinawoodfloors.com) was instructed by their client to create floors to look like they came from an old Southern mansion and creak like such old floors should. By using old world hand...

9 Aug 2005

Habitat for Humanity Detroit to 'Blitz Build' New Home at Michigan State Fair

Habitat for Humanity Detroit (HFHD) will "Blitz Build" one, single-family, 3-bedroom ranch-style home on the grounds of the Michigan State Fair. The house is sponsored by Masco Corporation and Centex Homes a...

9 Aug 2005

US Decorative Laminate Demand to Reach 15.7 Billion Square Feet in 2009

Sales of decorative laminates in the US are forecast to increase 3.9 percent per year to 15.7 billion square feet in 2009, valued at $6.2 billion. Advances will result from a sharp rebound in nonresidential construction,...

9 Aug 2005