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176. Grow a Greener business - Irvine April 28, 2017 “What’s with all the fuss about greener business practices these days?” Amid all the hoopla about climate change and lowering your carbon footprint, you might have found yourself wondering something like this lately. The fact is, there are many reasons why you might want to grow a greener business. This blog will give you a few of the most important ones! Right off, the environmental benefits are definitely worth taking note of. Recycling your company’s waste, and finding ways to extend the life cycle of the resources in your business, are two important objectives many enlightened... (read more) Author: Joe Hines

177. A Good Year for Solar April 22, 2017 This has been one of the biggest years for solar energy in a long time. Google launched an app that allows you to judge the solar capacity of an entire city, or just your home, with only a few clicks, the coal museum in Kentucky is ironically going to use solar panels to power itself, and the first solar station to deliver 48.5 MW of solar power is going to be built in Australia. These are all small moral victories for an industry, but it is also telling of a trend. Solar technology has improved significantly recently, and a corner has been turned in the ratio of cost to output. Individuals ... (read more) Author: Edmund Brunetti

178. Living in an active ecosystem! April 17, 2017 ‘Breathe’ - a housing prototype for eco-optimised urban living was recently showcased at Salonedel Mobile, Milan.IAnD reviews the proto for practicability… “What happens, when we view houses not only as a space in which to live, but as an active part of our environment?” Addressing this practical social and urban issue, MINI LIVING - a lab platform working on urban living solutions, has teamed up with New York based architects SO-IL, to conceive a compact space, conscious of its surrounding environment. Based on MINI’s principles of ‘creative use of space’ and ‘minimal footprint’, B... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

179. Getting Rid of Trees Before They Strike April 10, 2017 A tree can seem like quite a simple and innocent thing. While there are tons of amazing benefits that come along from having trees around, there are also a number of problems that can develop. In fact, some of the issues that you are likely to see from a tree can wind up costing you a ton of money and, in extreme cases, even your health. The best way to prepare yourself and your home for the worst is by paying attention to when you should be contacting help from a professional tree service in Chaska, MN. The best way to avoid total disaster with your property is by responding when you not... (read more) Author: Kevin Smith

180. When to Contact Professionals For Tree Trimming April 10, 2017 Having many trees on your property can be both a blessing and a curse. Trees have a way of cultivating a beautiful aesthetic around a home. On top of this, trees produce a wonderful amount of oxygen and help to keep the air in an area clean and clear from many different toxins. Despite how great trees can be, there are situations where you could be looking at a serious problem due to the presence of trees. It can be very helpful to know when you should be contacting a tree trimming service in Edmonton, Alberta. By paying attention to some of the more common reasons to contact a service li... (read more) Author: Kevin Smith

181. Outdoor teak chairs April 08, 2017 The majority of the teak furniture that we see today was grown in Indonesia and other southeast Asian islands. Because of the water repelling properties it was originally used in the shipbuilding business and that is why we now see outdoor furniture made from teak wood. Teak is very durable and will last a lifetime. A most affordable teak piece of furniture is the armchair. If you are looking for something to warm up your front porch or patio the armchair is most appropriate. Two armchairs with a table in between would be very sylish and practical. It is a great place to relax and read... (read more) Author: Katie Penna

182. New vision of a collective housing typology April 03, 2017 Metaform architecture office chisels out a new typology addressing the overall aspiration of marrying current housing needs and issues with specific conditions of the site... Constant growth and rising housing demands plague urbanites across the globe; giving rise to the need to choose an apartment typology over single-family houses. Poor living quality, lack of feeling of belonging and identity; lack of natural light and view; proximity to neighbours resulting in lack of visual and acoustic privacy; and insufficient physical space in various forms for a life of comfort are factors inhere... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

183. From ‘take-make-waste' to sustainability! April 01, 2017 The Circular Building, intelligently constructed out of re-usable components, seeks to explore how the construction industry can work towards zero waste. Circular economy, an important catchphrase of the moment, moves away from the linear model of ‘take, make, waste’ to a sustainable and circular model of material flow that aims to maximise total material resource efficiency. Arup Architects, proponents of the Circular Economy, have blueprinted a functional living structure - the first-of-its-kind in the UK – which they showcased as a prototype for the 2016 London Design Festival ... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

184. Blue Sky Wildlife One Year On March 17, 2017 Blue Sky Wildlife, a unique wildlife tours and ecotourism holidays listing website, was launched in collaboration with Tim Appleton MBE, co-founder of Birdfair, is celebrating its first anniversary since being launched on 1st February last year. ? This evolving website really offers something for all lovers of nature and wildlife. It has 60 established and award winning wildlife tour operators and companies already listed. These offer over 300 unique wildlife tours across 33 destinations worldwide.? Blue Sky Wildlife makes it very easy to get in touch with specialist wildlife tour op... (read more) Author: Richard Goodchild

185. Rooted, emotional - an artist's home! March 17, 2017 ERA architects design a home that reflects the language of an artist, who is rooted, emotional and progressive in nature. As sensitive as they come, Chris is an artist, musician and sailor with a penchant for being whimsical and grounded at the same time. When he decided to root his houseboat (a recovered personal treasure) near Besós river in Barcelona, he chose an old fisherman’s house to comprise its all-important adjunct to be able to harness a comfortable, light-filled home. ERA Architects headed by founder Esther Rovira was called upon to make a composite home of these two dis... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

186. Photovoltaic Ice Skating Rink March 09, 2017 With the intention to have an eco-friendly ice skating rink, Margot Krasojevic Architects design a contextual solution inherent with solar technology. Located high in the mountains surrounded by volcanic terrain, nature reserves, hot springs and scenic routes, is this ice skating rink on a natural lake in the Kamchatka peninsula, Russia. Popular with tourists and locals alike, the lake is exposed to bright daylight with winter temperatures averaging 200F, ensuring the lake stays frozen over the winter months. But to ensure that it stays frozen throughout the year, the architect use... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

187. The Three Top Types of Solar March 01, 2017 Most people aren't aware, but not all solar panels are created equal. Names like polycrystalline or thin film, may not ring any bells, but there are clear differences between the types of solar panels and which jobs they are good for. We are going to look at which ones are the best solar panels for your needs. We will cover the three top types, as well as their most common uses. Polycrystalline Solar Cells The typically blue spotted solar cells you see are the of the polycrystalline variety. This type is slightly cheaper to produce - they are simpler to create, and there is less sili... (read more) Author: Edmund Brunetti

188. The different levelheaded restaurant marketing ideas February 20, 2017 In the time what went before when the technology was not much advanced, it was common for restaurateurs to implement certain off-the-wall marketing techniques viz. advertising in the yellow pages, or giving out of flyers. Purchasing ads in local newspapers as well as radio or television commercials are some other prominent Restaurant Marketing Plan too that restaurateurs will typically think about. While some of these techniques are still in usage to a certain extent, quite a lot of innovative and even more cost-effective techniques can be used to make the restaurant marketing campaign a sheer... (read more) Author: thenext idea

189. Active Villa February 20, 2017 Statutory warning! Never judge still water. If you judge it by the scale and its façade, then you’re mistaken. Come close, closer, and you will know its depth. When you first clap your eyes on Active Villa, it comes across as a simple nondescript house; but lookcloser, and it reveals dramatic architectural vocabulary. Designed by Alberto Apostoli in the countryside of Verona, Active Villa, as it has been christened, strikes a balance between forms, compositional simplicity and technology with the client’s high expectations living in close harmony with the serene surroundings. The hea... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

190. Implementing right restaurant marketing ideas guarantee unequivocal success of your restaurant February 03, 2017 Unquestionably, every business has some targeted audiences so your restaurant business cannot be an exception. And to take your business to the forefront of the industry, it is important that you factor in and implement a few salient factors such as serving high-quality food, fantabulous service, dynamic environment etc. It is evident that standing out a restaurant business in the cutthroat industry can be a hard nut to crack yet to achieve the need, it is essential that your restaurant features something absolutely one of its kind! If you have some inventive skills and have surfaced with a ... (read more) Author: thenext idea

191. How do Sprinkler Systems Help the Land? January 30, 2017 There are a few reasons why it makes sense to have a sprinkler system installed instead of relying on manual watering of the land. The major reason why sprinkler systems are so popular these days is because they are a far more efficient method of getting water to various parts of your land. Whether it is a residential or a commercial property, the desire to have plants thrive is ever present. Manual watering can get you those results, but with a catch. Manual watering is a time consuming and often inefficient process. When you have irrigation pumps and sprinkler systems set up on the land... (read more) Author: Edmund Brunetti

192. Primitive Pleasure January 27, 2017 Feeding on the quest for a unique dining experience, Yunnan, China’s Pu Zao Restaurant is a cocoon of primitive pleasures… Breaking free from conventional design typology, Interior designer, Xu Xu-Jun of Yiduan Shanghai Interior Design has simulated the feel of a leisurely row-boat ride lulling along a meandering river as the thematic for the restaurant in Kunming, Yunnan. Using the starting point as water, which the designer, very quirkily arrives at from the premise that “a good diet is a source of life; no diet without water; water makes people associate with boats; and, presumpt... (read more) Author: Savitha Hira

193. The Wonders of Jaipur in India January 23, 2017 One of the three corners of the Golden Triangle of India with Agra and Delhi, Jaipur is one of the most interesting cities in the country. Jaipur is featured with its wonderful stone architectures, history, traditions, and much more. This is why almost all classical tours to India include a visit to Jaipur. Nicknamed as the pink city that usually associated with hospitality in India, Jaipur is characterized by the large number of building that are colored with different shades of red and pink, in the same style the Mongols constructed their buildings. Furthermore, when the Prince of Wale... (read more) Author: The Webmaster

194. Coconut house: ray of hope for low cost?! January 20, 2017 Ar. Jayneel Trivedi adds to the uses of tender coconut by applying it as an essential cladding material to augment the concept of low cost housing at a mere Rs. 15000/- Displaying his prototype of a coconut house made out of empty tender coconut shells, metal and wood scrap, Pune-based Ar. Jayneel Trivedi proposes a sustainable intelligent design for rural housing and low-cost slum dwellings, improving quality of life for these folks to some extent. Conceptualising a flexi-space, typically envisioned at 8ft x 8 ft, the build format opens up endless possibilities for customisation. Fo... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

195. The Benefits of IT Asset Recovery January 19, 2017 IT Asset Recovery is a term used to describe how the economic value of old technology within a firm can be recovered. There are many advantages to having a well planned program. The first step to take in establishing an IT asset recovery program is to conduct a thorough inventory of all technology used or at least on-site within the business. Each asset should be tested and a decision should be made whether to extend its use in the business, repair or refurbish the device or finally sell it. In some instances, computers or telecommunications devices will be flagged for reallocation with ... (read more) Author: Joe Hines

196. The helpfulness of foodservice consultants in managing and increasing the reputation of a restauran January 19, 2017 It will tarnish the reputation of a Restaurant Business if it offers squalid or substandard services in any aspect to be considered. On the other hand, if you have the avid ambition to stand your eatery business out from your competitors with a better competitive edge, providing unparalleled service is a must. To help you cater to the need, a professional foodservice consultant can act as a catalyst for you. The professional foodservice consultant can offer you the most helpful guidance on the proper service techniques for your initiative and assist in giving guidance like how to deliver world... (read more) Author: thenext idea

197. Eco-skyscraper: Lago's all-wood tower! January 17, 2017 A shortlisted entry: The City above the City in Lagos, Africa by Hermann Kamte & Associates sets out to change the trend of skyscrapers as an experimental smart tall building! ermann Kamte, a Young Cameroonian Architect has wowed us all by his coherent works, through a multi-disciplinary approach in the field of architecture, urbanism, design and landscape. His recent endeavour combines all these into a wooden mixed residential type structure in the heart of the most popular and the richest residential site of Lagos. The architect makes a commendable effort as he attempts to fuse histor... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

198. How Modular Construction Works January 13, 2017 Modular construction has been around since the early 19th century when Henry Manning designed and constructed cottage components in the United Kingdom and shipped them over to Australia to be erected. However, despite having existed for over 150 years, modular construction still seems to be a relatively unknown or unproven method to many outside the world of construction. In fact, with today’s construction techniques, it can be difficult to differentiate between stick-built and modular buildings to the untrained eye. Nevertheless, the most important part of understanding modular construction... (read more) Author: Elizabeth Satterfield

199. This home in the scenic woods is one with nature! January 13, 2017 90 sq. m. House Rheder II in Germany stands for essential living in a natural setting. Crisp, minimal furniture meets contemporary architecture paving the way for intelligent use of space! We get busier with each passing day and what better place to unwind than at home? Working with a client, who wanted to pare down to the absolute fundamentals, designer Heike Falkenberg redesigns House Rheder II, originally a holiday home from the 1950s; and rebuilt in 2015 focussed on the sensual perceptibility of the various lighting moods and the experience of air, fire, water and earth. Al... (read more) Author: Team IAnD

200. The Power of Electronic Recycling January 10, 2017 DID YOU KNOW THAT THE MORE WE RECYCLE OUR OLD COMPUTERS AND CELL PHONES, THE LESS ENERGY WE NEED TO USE, AND THE MORE WE REDUCE THE WORLD’S GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS? This is true because when we extend the life of the materials used in our ‘throw away’ gadgets, we also reduce the amount of energy required to mine new metals, create new plastics and so forth. Consider this: Recycling aluminum takes 95 percent less energy compared to making aluminum from raw materials, and the resultant annual savings compares to around 19 million barrels of oil . That’s enough energy to supply electricity... (read more) Author: Joe Hines

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