Eco-houses are on their way

  Construction of environmentally friendly houses is a new trend in modern architecture, which benefits both to art and energy efficiency. Multiple definitions might be provided to enclose main purposes and peculiarities of such housebuilding, but the prime idea is finding a way to live in harmony with nature. To give some details, there are [...]

Top 50 Environmental Engineering Blogs

GROG is on this LIST at number 13 as an “Industry Insider” They even wrote a little summery: “GROG: green tech blog The main focus of this blog is Green Technology. Get reviews of the newest developments in sustainable design and renewable energy, and certain technologies that will promote energy independence and a cleaner environment.” [...]

Kite Power

So I will have to do some more research on the physics of wind generation but I was under the impression that the capture of wind was perfected by sailors in the last few centuries.  Who says windmills as they are designed today is the best way to harness the wind’s energy? We are about [...]

Green Gadgets part two

Here are some good examples of green design done right vs. completely misguided. A computer made from light weight reusable and recyclable materials.  Also if you are tech savvy at all you can just buy new components instead of a whole new system. The Takeup: A computer made out of cardboard.  It’s true cardboard is [...]

Blight the lighting shades

Today was the annual Green Gadgets Design competition.  I think it’s fantastic that people are excited about being innovative for a positive purpose.  Many of these products will contribute to a better world and others will simply waste time and money.  We should be skeptical of these new inventions because while they all have good motives, [...]

LED lights, Theory vs Practice

LED technology is the current favorite for lighting in the future. They use less energy than fluorescent lights and can emit more pleasing light.  They also in theory do not need to be replaced for many years. I worked at a hardware and furniture store when I was in college and we carried many different [...]

Steel Insulated Panels

  My father is building a house in Mass out of steel. The walls are made of super insulated steel panels supported by a steel fram and jointed with foam. He was a little delayed in getting the heating system going but apparently all he need is four space heaters to heat a five thousand [...]