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Insulating an A-frame/cathedral ceiling on exterior of existing building
I am looking into insulating an a-frame building in a mountain/cold-weather climate that currently has no insulation on the roof system (the end walls and bump outs currently have R-13,…
Colors Apartment / Lucas Jimeno Dualde
In a mid-20th-century building in Higienópolis, Lucas Jimeno Dualde transforms a 280-square-meter apartment into something akin to a domestic temple. Its frugal architecture eliminates visual and material noise to focus attention on the experience…
Radikal Klassisk / PUNTOFILIPINO
The style is characterized by eclectic, bolt and vibrant designs, and an explicit need to imbue a more sophisticated identity to those who wish to distinguish themselves by transcending fashion boundaries.
Spain and Portugal back 3.5GW of new pumped hydro energy storage capacity
Spain has awarded €165 million to seven pumped hydro storage projects totalling around 2. 1GW/21GWh, while Portugal has set a target of 1. Source: Energy Storage News.
Hawaiian Electric Seeks to Expand Renewables, Energy Storage on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, and Maui
Represents significant progress toward 100% renewable energy One of state’s largest energy procurements ever Additional 500 MW of firm generation on O‘ahu to be sought HONOLULU — Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. (Hawaiian Electric), a…
The Rivian R2 Is A Charging Beast. But It’s ‘Just Fine’ At Road Tripping
Rivian stuck with 400-volt battery architecture for the R2 to save costs but that hasn’t weakened its ability to charge quickly at all. Source: InsideEVs.
Genevieve becomes the first Category 5 hurricane of 2026
As it feasts on near-record oceanic warmth, Genevieve will stay safely out to sea. The post Genevieve becomes the first Category 5 hurricane of 2026 appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Rivian R2 uses up to 26% more energy than Model Y in real-world test
Out of Spec Reviews put a Rivian R2 Performance and a Tesla Model Y Performance on the same roads on the same afternoon. The R2 used 18% to 26% more energy at every single…
Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Terraformation CEO Yishan Wong On Reforesting 3 Billion Acres
Read a transcript of this episode. Subscribe to receive transcripts by email. Source: Earth911.
When the Canopy Turns Brown: Caring for Trees in Extreme Heat
In late June 2021, air temperatures in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia soared past 113°F in a heat wave unlike anything seen before. Hundreds of people lost their lives. Source: Earth911.
This “Clap-On, Clap-Off” Laser Weapon Can Beam Power Wirelessly, Too
A transportable, compact laser weapon can serve a dual purpose for wireless power transfer, potentially opening up new opportunities for renewable energy to power remote operations. The post This “Clap-On, Clap-Off” Laser Weapon Can…