Posts Tagged ‘Concrete’

Green spots in Mumbais concrete chaos

In the heart of one of Mumbais poshest colonies, a house is being built without bricks, gravel or stones. Raheja Vistas, an upcoming multistorey in Powai, is being made up of fly ash blocks and earth dug up from its foundation, reports Soubhik Mitra .

Next phase of Banks gets green light

Hamilton County commissioners gave the green light Wednesday for the second phase of The Banks project by approving a $22.3 million construction contract with Monroe-based Baker Concrete and Construction Inc.


Restaurant takes spin on the green side

It took nearly two years of planning and construction, two permits, a $350,000 mortgage, nine truckloads of concrete and about 40 tons of steel and fiberglass, but Brian Great finally realized his dream of going green. His northwest suburban restaurant is now largely powered by a towering steel turbine out front, reaching roughly 11 stories into the sky.


Garage Plan Building Articles

More great articles on incorporating environmentally friendly building techniques into your garage building plans. Articles include Eco-Friendly Concrete, Going Green, LEED Accreditation and Selecting Environmentally Friendly Green Building Materials. Articles are added regularly to give you more information about building your eco-friendly garage.


Past actions secure green future – Salem News

Past actions secure green future – Salem NewsIPSWICH — Boston has the Emerald Necklace, a string of linked parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted that provide green oases in what is often a concrete and asphalt urban desert. Ipswich didnt have the benefit of such an august designer, but its …


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