(par 6.3.2.2. 9) Green building now more cost-effective than ever
Green building now more cost-effective than ever http://www.africaengineer.co.za/?p=1324 Green buildings can now be built for a little more than traditional buildings. For the environmental and economic benefits, it deserves serious consideration. It has long been held that building ‘green’ is a costly affair. The recently released first edition of ‘Green Building in South Africa: Guide […]
(par 6.3.2.2. 9) 10 examples of ‘Green’ Architecture in Africa
10 examples of ‘Green’ Architecture in Africa http://futurecapetown.com/2014/04/the-move-to-green-architecture/ By Olamide Udoma We are all trying to go ‘green’: ‘green’ world, ‘green’ city, ‘green’ household. ‘Green’ has become a buzzword for sustainable, safe, energy efficient and/or economic. The Encyclopaedia Britannica describes green architecture as a ‘philosophy of architecture that advocates sustainable energy sources, the conservation of energy, […]
(par 6.3.2.2. 8) Hydrogen Power
Hydrogen Power http://www.thewaterpage.com/hydrogen-power.html Hydrogen is the first element in the Periodic Table mainly because it is the lightest element known to man. Its structure is also very simple because one hydrogen atom only contains one proton and one electron as compared to other elements which contain two or more subatomic particles. Hydrogen is an interesting […]