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The Transit Connect light-duty commercial van stores materials, products, and tools more efficiently and loads more easily than consumer vehicles, while its compact size makes it easier to maneuver on tight city streets than a standard commercial van as well as more fuel efficient.
A sweeping energy bill expected to come up for a vote soon in the Maine state legislature would set a goal of weatherizing all Maine homes over the next 20 years. But hitting the ambitious target won't be easy.
EcoHome Editor Jean Dimeo discusses the latest trends in building products.
In recent years, the prefab/modular industry has generated buzz with edgy designs from hot-shot architects such as Michelle Kaufmann, Marmol Radziner, Resolution: 4 Architecture, Geoffrey Warner, and others. And now more architects and builders are jumping into the fray with a new set of prefab homes and prototypes to solve issues, turn heads, and, more importantly, fill a need.
Whether your client wants to be adventurous with chunky glass and swirled metallics, or simply add a personal touch to the kitchen, bath, or laundry room, recycled materials offer an array of options. What's more, the surfaces keep waste out of landfills and are not imported or mined from the earth like a lot of natural stone.
Researchers say the green wood, a combination of hemp fibers and biodegradable plastic, can be recycled more efficiently and replenished faster than natural wood.
