http://oikos.com News and features on energy efficient and sustainable building construction. green building, design, sustainable, green, building, green building materials, energy, efficient, energy conservation, builder, architect, residential construction, architecture, sustainable development, energy efficiency, energy efficient, insulation, heating, cooling, ventilation, solar heating, solar energy, residential, construction, general contractor, green building, environment, environmentally friendly, sustainable building, building materials, insulation, energy saving, oikos, green design, green architecture, sustainable design, sustainable buildings, real estate, development, books, construction books, web links, sustainable communities, architects, designers, book reviews, site design, building design, construction, green construction, operations, operations, maintenance, specifications, green specifications, green tools, green building materials, indoor air quality en Copyright 2009 magee@oikos.com (Oikos.com) sullivan@oikos.com http://oikos.com/httpdocs/graphics/oikos_logo.gifhttp://oikos.com Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:13:19 GMT Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:13:19 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.2.0 Winners of the 2009 Department of Energy Solar Competition on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. have been announced. Team Germany, the student team from Darmstadt, Germany, won top honors by designing, building and operating the most attractive and efficient solar-powered home. Winners of the 2009 Department of Energy Solar Competition on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. have been announced. Team Germany, the student team from Darmstadt, Germany, won top honors by designing, building and operating the most attractive and efficient solar-powered home. http://oikos.com/news/2009/11.html#decathlon Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:12:15 GMT manual:1257181937214:15691221380808396:http://oikos.com/httpdocs/RSS/news.rss Vice President Biden has just unveiled Recovery Through Retrofit a report that builds on the foundation laid in the Recovery Act to expand green job opportunities and boost energy savings by making homes more energy efficient. Vice President Biden has just unveiled Recovery Through Retrofit a report that builds on the foundation laid in the Recovery Act to expand green job opportunities and boost energy savings by making homes more energy efficient. http://oikos.com/news/2009/11.html#jobs Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:11:11 GMT manual:1257181873866:43712032009240456:http://oikos.com/httpdocs/RSS/news.rss The Seven Ryoju Estate Group Companies, including Ryoju Estate Co. of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries group, recently announced that they have developed a rooftop unit called the Eco Sky Roof, which combines photovoltaic generation and solar heat recovery, in cooperation with OM Solar Co., and will start selling it from the middle of October 2009. The Seven Ryoju Estate Group Companies, including Ryoju Estate Co. of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries group, recently announced that they have developed a rooftop unit called the Eco Sky Roof, which combines photovoltaic generation and solar heat recovery, in cooperation with OM Solar Co., and will start selling it from the middle of October 2009. http://oikos.com/news/2009/11.html#mitsubishi Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:09:53 GMT manual:1257181795823:5131448703305165:http://oikos.com/httpdocs/RSS/news.rss Sharp Corporation announced it has achieved a solar cell conversion efficiency of 35.8 percent using a triple-junction compound solar cell. Sharp Corporation announced it has achieved a solar cell conversion efficiency of 35.8 percent using a triple-junction compound solar cell. http://oikos.com/news/2009/11.html#sharp Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:08:25 GMT manual:1257181708189:4665815060148548:http://oikos.com/httpdocs/RSS/news.rss UL Environment Inc. has validated environmental claims for Serious Materials’ new drywall product, EcoRock™. UL Environment Inc. has validated environmental claims for Serious Materials’ new drywall product, EcoRock™. http://oikos.com/news/2009/11.html#ul Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:07:08 GMT manual:1257181629833:18309:http://oikos.com/httpdocs/RSS/news.rss The Corporate Water Footprinting conference and exhibition takes place in San Francisco this December. Attendees will hear experts in water stewardship outline the risks and opportunities water poses to business as well as offer practical advice on mapping and reducing water consumption in products and across the supply chain. The Corporate Water Footprinting conference and exhibition takes place in San Francisco this December. Attendees will hear experts in water stewardship outline the risks and opportunities water poses to business as well as offer practical advice on mapping and reducing water consumption in products and across the supply chain. http://oikos.com/news/2009/11.html#water Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:06:01 GMT manual:1257181563956:19453886241911544:http://oikos.com/httpdocs/RSS/news.rss he National GreenBuilding Conference will be held concurrently with the 21st annual Construct Canada, PM Expo, HomeBuilder and Renovator Expo, DesignTrends and Concrete Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre South Building. he National GreenBuilding Conference will be held concurrently with the 21st annual Construct Canada, PM Expo, HomeBuilder and Renovator Expo, DesignTrends and Concrete Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre South Building. http://oikos.com/news/2009/11.html#greenbuilding Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:04:43 GMT manual:1257181487641:8133893150149056:http://oikos.com/httpdocs/RSS/news.rss Sustainable, green and high performance solutions for the built environment. Produced by AEC Science and Technology and held at the Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. Sustainable, green and high performance solutions for the built environment. Produced by AEC Science and Technology and held at the Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. http://oikos.com/news/2009/11.html#ecobuild Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:02:46 GMT manual:1257181368537:48836408650111610:http://oikos.com/httpdocs/RSS/news.rss