Sustainable Materials – Page 46

SITumbra – Energy Efficient Structurally Integrated Transparent Shaded Façade System

Giles H., University of Michigan, US

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 [...]

So You Want to Replace Your PVC

Gibb S.E., Beckman E.J., University of Pittsburgh, US

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 [...]

Environmentally Intelligent Integral Waterproofing and Corrosion Protection for Concrete

Veramallay S., Horan T., Hycrete, Inc., US

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 [...]

A Hybrid Approach to Carbon Reductions in Existing Homes: Deep Efficiency and Renewables

Knox B., GreenHomes America, US

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 [...]

Design and Development of a Large-Scale Compressed Earth Block Building System for Developed Countries

Tate D., Ertas A., Maxwell T., Park K., Lawson W., Texas Tech University, US

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 [...]

Photoactive and coloured anodic oxides on titanium for architectural and design applications

Diamanti M.V., Del Curto B., Ormellese M., Pedeferri MP., Politecnico di Milano, IT

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 [...]

Green Buildings & Construction

Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization in Ohio

Giolando D.M., Collins R., Davis R.J., Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization (PVIC), US

The Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization (PVIC) was funded as a means of strengthening the photovoltaics research and manufacturing base in Ohio. Activities revolve around eliminating market barriers currently facing companies in the photovoltaics [...]

Harnessing the power of the sun, the wind…and the media? Why cleantech companies need to innovate both in the lab and in their communications

Allison M., Waggener Edstrom, US

As clean technologies move into even greater prominence in the minds of consumers and on the screens and pages of the media world, the noise level surrounding the clean tech environment will rise as well. [...]

Good Policy Makes for Good Business – and Visa Versa

Cinnamon B., Akeena Solar, US

In rapidly emerging industries like Clean Technology, lawmakers are challenged to come up with good public policy that will accomplish society’s goals. Hence new, well-funded policies like the 43.2 billion California Solar Initiative and the [...]