Papers:
Photoactive and coloured anodic oxides on titanium for architectural and design applications
Anodising processes can lead to the formation of oxides showing a wide range of interference colours with different hues and saturations depending on process parameters. The control of morphology, structure and homogeneity of the oxide [...]
Design and Development of a Large-Scale Compressed Earth Block Building System for Developed Countries
Designers of building systems of today and tomorrow must approach energy, environmental, and economic considerations in a holistic manner. Energy and resource consumption for building systems consist not only of energy use during the occupancy [...]
A Hybrid Approach to Carbon Reductions in Existing Homes: Deep Efficiency and Renewables
Existing homes are responsible for 20% of America’s energy consumption and over 10% of worldwide energy consumption. The least expensive and most effective way to provide additional energy throughout the world is to make existing [...]
Environmentally Intelligent Integral Waterproofing and Corrosion Protection for Concrete
Hycrete is a proven admixture for concrete that makes the concrete waterproof and protects the steel reinforcement from corrosion. The material itself is a nanotechnology and is Cradle-to-Cradle certified as an environmentally intelligent product. Concrete [...]
So You Want to Replace Your PVC
This paper looks at product design in the context of PVC pipe replacement. A three metric system is used assessing the functionality, economics, and environmental aspects of a product to truly create greener products that [...]
SITumbra – Energy Efficient Structurally Integrated Transparent Shaded Façade System
SITumbra is a multi-use transparent structural window system made from a customizable fixed inner structural grid compositely connected to outer transparent window materials. It can be configured to meet multiple material and design specifications and [...]
New Coating Technology to Inhibit Toxic, Black Mold Growth
A new nanotechnology-enabled process utilizing UV-curable coatings was developed to impart resistance to the growth of Stachybotrys chartarum toxic black mold on wallboard. Wallboard that has been in a flooded area, even with only several [...]
Cleantech Daylighting Using Smart Glass: A Survey of LEED Accredited Professionals
(Note: This abstract is 444 words per the <=500 word limit expressed in your Abstract Preparation Instructions) Residential and commercial buildings are a main focus of the accelerating clean technology movement. Smart glass is an [...]
Social-Interest Green House Design based in Rapid Product Realization Methodology – Case Study Solar Green House ITESM
Valerio A.A., Molina A., Cambero C.A., Zarate A., Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) campus Monterrey, MX
In this paper we share our experiences in the methodological design of a solar house focused in the Social-Interest Market. The methodology exposed here, was developed by the ITESM campus Monterrey, and is a particularization [...]
Industrial Application of Total Performance Oriented Retro-Commissioning
Building commissioning has emerged as the preferred method of ensuring that building systems are installed and operated to provide the performance envisioned by the designer. However, Continuous Commissioning (CC) focuses on improving overall system control [...]
The Role of Private Capital in Emerging Building Technologies
With buildings consuming 48% of all energy generated in the United States alone, “arch-tech” is the next frontier for addressing two of the planet’s most critical future challenges - energy consumption and global climate change. [...]
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: Technical Proceedings of the 2008 Clean Technology Conference and Trade Show
Published: June 1, 2008
Industry sectors: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing | Energy & Sustainability
Topics: Materials for Sustainable Building, Sustainable Materials
ISBN: 1-4200-8502-0