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FREEDOM TO DRIVE

September 25, 2012 – 2:20 pm

by Sumaa Tekur The world is driving, slowly, toward better fuel efficiency. Vehicle fuel needs may well be cut in half by 2030 if existing technologies are adopted, according to the International Energy Agency. That’s despite the fact that the number of vehicles will double by 2050 (Businessweek.com, 19 September 2012). The US government, in August, […]

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Adaptable abodes grow with consumers’ changing needs

November 24, 2008 – 1:32 pm

by Nissa Hanna WHAT’S HAPPENING More architects hope to keep consumers in their homes longer by creating adaptable living areas and making it easier to perform maintenance on wiring and plumbing (Boston.com 10.26.08). Bensonwood’s Unity House’s wainscoted walls disguise removable partitions that hide the wiring. Ceiling panels make the plumbing, heating and lighting accessible for […]

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