Basement Waterproofing, Sealing Leaks

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Learn how to find attic and basement leaks with tips in this video. Sealing leaks in your basement and attic will help keep the water out. Basement waterproofing can be tricky, so use spray foam insulation or expanding foam to …

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Vertical Axis Renewable Wind Power

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Highly efficient. 4th generation of vertical axis windmills as researched and developed by Earthship Biotecture.

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Protecting the Environment Can be Profitable

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This video covers how environmentally harmful waste is being transformed into fancy ceramic tiles, offering some businesses an answer to the economic crisis. Founded in 1999, Relight is a successful business which today employs 70 people. …

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LEED Certified Hector P Garcia Middle School

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A brief overview of Dallas Independent School District’s Hector P Garcia Middle School designed by Perkins+Will. The LEED® Certified building is situated to maximize north daylighting, while limiting solar exposure on the east and west facades. The school’s architectural design …

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Solar Thermal Power station in Spain

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This video looks at the new solar thermal power station based on power tower concept in Spain

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The Future: Space Solar Power Systems?

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Video talks about SSPS (Space Solar Power System), a technology used to generate solar power in the geostationary orbit and transmit it to Earth. JAXA is engaging in research on this system.

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