The Concept of Green Building

Green Buildings are Eco Friendly StructuresWhen the pre historic man constructed a hut for the first time using bamboo trees and coconut leaves to protect himself from sun and rain, he was starting to exploit nature for his humble needs. Apart from killing...

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New Green-Concrete Process Combines Seawater, Flue Gas

(Las Vegas, Nevada) -- Cement scientist Brent Constantz wants concrete to be the"hero" that cleans up dirty coal. "The reality is, coal is not going away," he says. "Weneed to meet the world’s power demands without emitting more carbon." His answer?...

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History of a Dam

A dam is a barrier that impounds water or underground streams. Dams generally serve the primary purpose of retaining water, while other structures such as floodgates or levees (also known as dikes) are used to manage or prevent water flow into specific...

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