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5 Nov 2009 IN AMERICAN-CHOPPER-GREEN-BUILD | COMMENTS
No one can push the limits of technology and design like the crew at Orange County Choppers. The electric motorcycle they developed for Siemens is an excellent example of that ability.+ READ MORE
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2 Nov 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
Though it looks nearly identical, engineered wood flooring is built differently than solid wood flooring. Instead of one solid piece of wood, three to seven layers are stacked and glued or laminated together with heat and high pressure to create a product with similar (or more consistent, in some...+ READ MORE
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2 Nov 2009 IN AMERICAN-CHOPPER-GREEN-BUILD | COMMENTS
When Siemens decided they wanted an electric vehicle to showcase their wind energy systems, a custom motorcycle from Orange County Choppers was an obvious choice. Their stylized custom bikes are eye-catching masterpieces that still attract attention even after years of publicity on American...+ READ MORE
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29 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Concrete countertops are being used by more designers than ever but are they areally eco-friendly? Some are and some aren't. + READ MORE
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22 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
Aluminum is one of the most recycled and most easily recyclable materials around, and 95% of it is.In cold climates, a simple aluminum frame can easily become cold enough to condense moisture or frost on the inside surfaces of window frames.+ READ MORE
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20 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
Insulated concrete forms are a system of stackable blocks of expanded polystyrene that are filled with concrete and reinforcing as required, resulting in a strong, well-insulated wall.+ READ MORE
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20 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
Air conditioning is a relatively recent addition to houses, but has completely changed their design. Designers never worry much any more about cross-ventilation, window sizes, window openings, or orientation; just let the thermostat do the work. But it is all a lot more complicated that that.+ READ MORE
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16 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
So you've loaded all your CDs onto your computer. Now what to do with the cases? You can either look at them as an obsolete pile of e-waste or new materials for a great new craft project. Here's how to use those cd cases to make chic picture frames. + READ MORE
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14 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Are we replacing old items too often? Can stuff be designed and built to be durable, beautiful and affordable enough to last generations? This is where the term "heirloom design" comes in.+ READ MORE
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10 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Let the colors and indoorsy-feel of fall inspire you to start some DIY crafting. Here are a few ideas to get started with, from upstate New York's Beekman Farm.+ READ MORE
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4 Oct 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Becoming a qualified green home auditor is good for your house--and for your neighborhood.+ READ MORE
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3 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Inexpensive bricks and simple wrapping keep your books organized on the cheap.+ READ MORE
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24 Sep 2009 IN HESSNATUR ECO-TEE DESIGN CHALLENGE | COMMENTS
Planet Green and hessnatur, the leading global pioneer in organic apparel, are thrilled to announce the winner of The Eco-Tee Design Challenge: Lindsay Seligman for her One Life creation. + READ MORE
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24 Sep 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Healing, education, sanctuary, theater, and an interactive museum—five unlikely components one associates with a furniture and home goods store. These are five key themes, however, that visionary Paulette Cole, CEO and creative director of abc home, keeps in mind when evolving NYC’s one-of-its-kind...+ READ MORE
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24 Sep 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Permaculture may derive from "permanent agriculture", but it is anything but static. A good permaculture design, like an ecosystem, evolves over time. .+ READ MORE
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