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January 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
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Seismic Fabric for Earthquake-Resistant Green Buildings

The U.S. Geological Survey estimates there are about 1,000,000 earthquakes happening around the world each year, though majority of that number is too faint and can only be detected by seismometers.  One million may seem a lot, but that’s inevitable…
neoli
January 12, 2013