Safety procedures in disarray at Olkiluoto nuclear construction site

August 13th, 2008 by shearyadi

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The haunting milestone in the history of nuclear power is the Chernobyl disaster, where human suffering with the pernicious after-effects of the radiation and the grinding social deprivation following the disaster. Chernobyl is where we should look - into the eyes of these people - when we are told about the…

3Form eco friendly interior materials

August 13th, 2008 by shearyadi

Committed to design-environment, social empowerment, and aesthetic refinement, 3form’s resin products contain recycled content, renewable materials, low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), and no PVC.

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Varia

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Varia patented Ecoresin, a non-toxic polyester resin, made from a minimum of 40% post-industrial recycled material. Its manufacturing process is free of harmful VOCs and solvents. This…

Siemens Gigaset devices for home and office communication

August 12th, 2008 by shearyadi

A new concept from Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices (SHC), “Gigaset Eco Visions” has reached the new stage for cordless phones with higher quality, elegant look and ecological concepts.

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The concept of Gigaset Eco Visions aims at creating cordless phones that meets the ecological aspect while at same time, accessible and…

Urban Room for your urban desire

August 12th, 2008 by shearyadi

Urban room founded in 2004 by Kris Cysels and Eva Verbeiren. Based in Brussels, Urban Room has been working on projects in different scale from furniture and interior designing up to architectural project.

Skate Deck

Made to measure your urban sport desire that could be fit on your living room or garage.…

Report on the impact of global warming on Southern Ocean whales

August 12th, 2008 by shearyadi

The Southern Ocean teems are the most productive marine ecosystems on Earth. Most species of baleen whales and male sperm whales in the Southern Hemisphere migrate between low-latitude breeding grounds in winter and highly productive Antarctic feeding grounds in summer.

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Both migratory and endemic species of whales, seals and birds thrive…

Curved, light, and sustainable interior design components

August 11th, 2008 by shearyadi

Truffle

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imageSmall armchair made of thermoplastic material available in the floor standing version or raised on a revolving metal base that gives it an unexpected lightness. Low and wide, Truffle is informal and highly versatile in every room; it is moreover perfect for outdoors. It is available in the polished colours…

Metamorphoses, a new dimension in temporary architecture

August 11th, 2008 by shearyadi

“Metamorphoses” is the theme for three new design principles that presented by Stuttgart company Burkhardt Leitner constructiv at EuroShop 2008 in Duesseldorf, for its constructiv PON architecture system.

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BL Constructiv with its Metamorphoses modular systems, is opening up a whole new dimension in temporary architecture and permanent metamorphism: spaces that tilt,…

HUM office workplace with sustainability and full recycled content

August 11th, 2008 by shearyadi

Kimball Office’s commitment to quality products and sustainability is reflected in Hum through its unique design, materials, and its manufacturing processes. Hum developed through Kimball’s DfE (design for the environment) process, to offers a green building solution as well as a work environment for people to perform at their best.

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