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science-for-the-masses · 2 years

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Eco-friendly Heating Scheme Expanded

A Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NHE) scheme has expanded a home heating scheme to another 300 homes.

The Rural-Led Energy Transition (RULET) project, led by Ulster University, uses smart energy systems, meaning that the most vulnerable households are not left behind in the transition to net zero.

The NHE is responsible for 85,000 homes across Northern Ireland. Whilst not all of the 85,000 homes are involved in the project, the scheme has expanded rapidly. In 2020, only 6 houses in Linaskea formed the pilot scheme, by 2021, there were 10 properties in Omagh joined the scheme, now an extra 300 homes have been added.

Most of the homes in the scheme are heated with heat pumps, in stark contrast to the normal method of heating in NI, which is oil (2/3 of homes in NI are heated using oil).

The scheme is not without its difficulties though. Retrofitting each home with insulation, and installation of renewable heating systems is expensive, and costs approximately £18,000.

The NHE acknowledges that not everyone involved with the scheme can afford the cost, but RULET say that the project has a long term impact beyond those in social housing who directly benefit. Patrick Keatley, a lecturer in energy policy and infrastructure at Ulster University, says that previous incentive driven schemes like this one depend on people having money to spend in the first place, which creates a “middle-class subsidy”.

But there is an argument that it could benefit the most economically vulnerable in society. "It's not just about putting in kit, it's also about changing the way in which people live their lives, so that they benefit. They have a warmer house, they don't consume as much gas oil or electricity as they did previously and overall the carbon budget is reduced. It also has a positive impact on their wallet” Prof Peter Roberts, former chair of the Housing Executive, told the BBC.

The hope is that the scheme will eventually cover all homes in NI, making it a more eco-friendly nation.

Source: BBC News, written by Louise Cullen

#science #science communication #scicomm #Stem #science education #environmental science #Climate change #climate crisis #ecofriendly #Eco-friendly homes #heat pump

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mrterpenes · 1 month

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EXPLORE THE BEST SIDING INSTALLERS IN SALEM LAKES: YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE

by NRG Builders & Design

When it comes to enhancing the aesthetic and durability of your home in Salem Lakes, selecting the right siding installer is paramount. In this detailed guide, we delve into why NRG Builders & Design stands out as a top choice for your siding needs, especially with the recent storm patterns increasing the demand for robust home exteriors.

UNDERSTANDING SIDING IMPORTANCE IN SALEM LAKES WEATHER CONDITIONS

Salem Lakes experiences a range of weather conditions that can severely affect the exterior of your home. The area’s susceptibility to storms necessitates sturdy and reliable siding that can withstand harsh elements. This is where the expertise of NRG Builders & Design becomes crucial. Known for their meticulous attention to detail and use of high-quality materials, NRG Builders & Design ensures that your home is not only beautiful but also well-protected.

WHY CHOOSE NRG BUILDERS & DESIGN FOR YOUR SIDING INSTALLATION?

Choosing the right contractor for siding installation in Salem Lakes can be a daunting task. NRG Builders & Design stands out for several reasons:

Experience: With years of experience in the construction industry, NRG Builders & Design possesses the knowledge and skills required to handle any siding project, regardless of its complexity.

Quality Materials: They use only the highest quality materials that are proven to be durable and effective in protecting against Salem Lakes’ weather conditions.

Customer Satisfaction: NRG Builders & Design prioritizes customer satisfaction, ensuring that all projects meet individual preferences and requirements.

Comprehensive Services: Beyond siding installation, they offer a full range of home building and remodeling services, making them a one-stop-shop for all your construction needs.

RECENT PROJECTS BY NRG BUILDERS & DESIGN IN SALEM LAKES

Recently, NRG Builders & Design completed several high-profile siding installations in Salem Lakes, each tailored to the unique style and durability needs of the homeowners. Their projects often involve integrating advanced weatherproofing techniques to enhance the siding’s resilience, ensuring long-term protection and aesthetic appeal.

THE IMPORTANCE OF PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION

Professional installation by a reputable company like NRG Builders & Design is essential. Incorrect installation can lead to issues such as moisture penetration, insulation failures, and overall reduced lifespan of the siding material. NRG Builders & Design employs a team of certified professionals who guarantee that every installation meets industry standards and customer expectations.

READY TO TRANSFORM YOUR HOME’S EXTERIOR?

If you’re in Salem Lakes and considering a new siding installation, now is the time to connect with the experts at NRG Builders & Design. With the increasing urgency due to recent climatic events, ensuring your home is equipped with quality siding is more important than ever. Contact NRG Builders & Design today to discuss your siding options and how they can help protect and beautify your home against Salem Lakes’ challenging weather conditions.

Don’t wait until the next storm threatens the integrity of your dwelling. Reach out to NRG Builders & Design, the leading home builders and general contractors in Salem Lakes. Their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction ensures your home will not only look great but stand strong for years to come.

Contact: Wisconsins Number 1 Home Builder/ Roofer/ Remodeling General Contractor

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kingsbridgehomes1 · 4 months

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#custom home design #eco-friendly homes #expert home builders

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kustombeams · 6 months

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Benefits of Using Timber Frames For Your Home

Timber frames provide unparalleled customization due to their robust wooden beams, offering flexibility in design for homeowners to tailor their homes to specific needs. The strength of a durable timber frame ensures resilience against elements like strong winds, heavy snow loads, and natural disasters. Here are some key benefits of choosing timber frames for your home.

#timber frames #Timber Frame Homes #Wooden House Frames #Benefits of Timber Frames #Timber Frame Design #Eco-Friendly Homes #Advantages of Timber Frames #Wooden Frame Houses

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nnctales · 6 months

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A Technical Exploration of Diverse Housing Structures in Civil Engineering

Introduction: In the realm of civil engineering, the design and construction of various types of houses encompass a myriad of structural considerations, each tailored to meet specific needs, environmental conditions, and aesthetic preferences. This article delves into the technical aspects of different housing structures, providing insights into the engineering principles that underpin their…

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procarpetcaretx · 1 year

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Is $80k Worth Your Dream Cabin Home? Discover the Affordable Solution with ECOHOUSEMART’s Timber Frame Kit!

Are you tired of the hectic city lifestyle and cramped apartments? Do you dream of owning your own home but feel like it’s out of reach? What if we …Is $80k Worth Your Dream Cabin Home? Discover the Affordable Solution with ECOHOUSEMART’s Timber Frame Kit!

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financepost · 1 year

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Eco-Friendly Homes: The Future of Sustainable Living in India

Green home or eco friedly homes minimize their impacts on the environment. Get answers to all queries like benefits, challenges, and materials used in building sustainable houses & buildings.

Read More: https://www.kotak.com/en/stories-in-focus/loans/home-loan/eco-friendly-homes-future-of-suistanable-living.html

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moodboardmix · 2 months

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Kendrick Bangs Kellogg (1934 – February 16, 2024)

Kendrick Bangs Kellogg was the pioneer of organic architecture. In the past decades, Kellogg completed over a dozen striking structures (residential and public), each marked with his distinctly curved, irregular, and expressive style. Influenced by his family’s ties to Frederick Law Olmsted, the ‘Father of Landscape Architecture’, Kellogg’s independent architectural journey began after a brief meeting with Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955.

However, unlike Wright and organic architect Bruce Goff, his style explicitly defies categorization, often alluding to a mix of the Sydney Opera House and Stonehenge.

In fact, Kellogg prioritized durability, solidity, and intricacy, a vision reinforced by his collaboration with visionary clients, using high-quality materials like copper and concrete.

Sculpted over 30 years, the Kellogg Doolittle estate in Joshua Tree California is probably the greatest example of organic architecture signed by Kellogg.

Nestled among the rocky terrain of Joshua Tree, California, the house takes the form of an organic object made up of a cluster of sculptural piers. There is an ambiguous relationship between the built space and the extreme landscape as the house navigates between the protruding rock formations. At certain moments, these natural elements pierce through the interior and become sculptural elements of the conditioned space.

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sidewalkchemistry · 6 months

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#v #handicraft #atmospheric airs #cabin euphoria #diy #eco conscious #eco friendly #sustainability #no waste #zero waste #home decor #holistic leveling up #leveling up #that girl #green juice girl #slow living #soft living #cottagecore #sidewalkchemistry

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the-lark-ascending69 · 1 month

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android!Robin has several technical problems, the most important ones having to do with her memory card, battery and motor skills.

Androids are supposed to have perfect photographic memory, but Robin's memory is poor even by human standards. She tends to forget where she left her keys, what she was going to do when walking into a room, etc. She forgets her schedule all the time, as well as Nancy's, and can't remember a recipe to save her life. Dustin and Suzie say it's a problem with the connections needed to access her memory card, rather than with the memory card itself. It's fixeable, but extremely difficult and expensive. Robin wants to get this fixed and she's working hard to pay for it - she doesn't want to be an inconvenience. Nancy will support her decision, but she really isn't bothered by Robin's poor memory. She just hopes she's doing it for herself and not to make herself "easier to handle" for other people (she's been told that's what her worth was based on her entire life).

She's only had one memory card her entire life (as far as she knows). Nancy's greatest fear is Robin hitting her head and it breaking. One could potentially take out the memory card and delete it or install a new one - that is Robin's greatest fear.

At one point, her connections get so bad there will be days in which she can't remember Nancy at all, or what her own name is. She'll act almost like a normal android those days - following orders, not speaking unless necessary, not expressing emotion unless instructed to, etc, though her poor motor skills, battery problems and bad memory will make it difficult. It freaks Nancy out every time, and she always tries to get her to snap out of it as if she were human, before accepting that love can't solve this problem, and calling Dustin and Suzie to fix it. She'll pay any price if it means having her Robin back.

Robin lets herself be turned off without complaint, without even the terrified shudder Nancy used to feel when she forcibly did it during their first weeks together. Robin's docile obedience as she let Nancy do this to her, and the way her body went limp in Nancy's arms, never failed to bring Nancy to tears.

It would take days for Dustin and Suzie to fix some of Robin's problems. This one took between one and two weeks. Longest it ever got was 16 days. During that time, Robin would lay lifeless on their workshop's table, her battery sitting somewhere else to prevent her from turning on automatically. Dustin insisted that he and his lady (as he called Suzie) worked best when their kingdom (their workshop) was untouched by foreign hands, so Nancy wasn't always welcome to visit Robin in that state. Nancy was relentless, though, and she usually managed to convince him to let her in for a few minutes. He thinks it's pointless - it's not like Robin can feel her there. She can't even dream. It doesn't change anything. In fact, he worries Nancy will be more disturbed than comforted, because Robin's entire skull, neck and spine will be exposed - only it's not bones and flesh inside, but metal and plastic circuits, plates, chips, wires and pistons. He's careful to at least put her face back in place when Nancy visits. He expects her to be taken aback by the sight, but instead, Nancy's eyes are full of so much worry and care and adoration as she observes Robin's lifeless body. She doesn't dare touch her - she doesn't want to hurt her. But she misses her so deeply.

When it's all finished, Nancy takes her back home with the utmost care and tucks her into bed. She waits by her side until she turns back on, and softly talks to her, asks her how she's feeling, brings her some water and asks her questions, to see if she's back to normal. Because it's all recorded in her memory card, Robin can remember everything - can remember the time she spent not knowing who she is, thought she can't remember if she was self-aware during those episodes. Whenever she wakes up, she's just happy to see Nancy, and wants hugs and cuddles from her, but she begins to cry out of fear as she tries to remember the details of not being. Nancy holds her every time, asks her if she wants to watch cartoons or if she wants her to read a book for her, to keep her from spiraling. She hates seeing Robin look so small and scared, but she also knows she's not scared of anything Nancy can protect her from. The horrors haunting her come from her own mind and her own nature.

(Dustin and Suzie make a copy of Robin's memory card and give it to her, just in case).

Dustin and Suzie take care of any fixes Robin needs. They're much nicer than any other technician at the previous repair shops she's been to. The most usual fixes have to do with weakness and stiffness in her knees and hips, especially on her right leg (it got broken pretty badly during a beating by her last owner - Billy Hargrove. He wanted to make her unable to walk. The person his father sold her to next did a poor job fixing her). These fixes are usually quite simple and take very little time. She will refuse to see them, though, until she reaches her breaking point when she struggles to stand up, or when she suddenly falls to the ground. It always worries Nancy to death - she's terrified of Robin hitting herself and suffering even more damage. It always takes some convincing for Nancy to get her in her car and on their way to Dustin's workshop. Sometimes, the fix will be so simple they don't even need to turn her off. Nancy holds her hand during these.

The third big problem is her battery. Thankfully, her battery is detachable and easily replaceable. They only had a mayor issue with it once, and they had to order a new one. Robin's model is rare enough that it took over a week to get there. During that time, they installed solar pannels in the balcony and Robin had to be connected to them with long, thick cables that stretched all around the apartment. It was more amusing than anything else, having to step around the cables and make sure none of them got accidentally disconnected. Cloudy days made her pretty much useless and had her lying in bed watching cartoons all day. She was completely turned off after sunset and she was up by sunrise. Needless to say, she couldn't leave the apartment for the week and had to call in sick to work.

Good thing was, though, that the new battery worked much better than the previous one. It lasted much longer. Nancy had only seen her this excited a few other times. The way she kicked her bedroom door down with a wide smile on her face as she yelled at her to come to the kitchen just made Nancy smile with adoration. Robin showed her the box in her hands - she was shaking with excitement - and asked Nancy to help her install it. She turned herself off and Nancy did the rest - disconnected cables, take out old battery, install new one. When she turned Robin back on, she was more full of life and energy than she'd ever seen her be. Free from her cables, she immediately grabbed Nancy's hands and dragged her outside - the sun was shining and she wanted to run around in the park, to roll on the grass and count the cloud and photosynthesize with a good book in her hand. To Nancy, she looked like a puppy, or a happy little bird just released from its cage. She could never say no to her, they would spend the entire day outside if Robin wanted to.

#ronance #android!robin au #robin buckley #nancy wheeler #robin buckley angst #but also #robin joy #i feel like this au is the definition of fluff and angst. the definition of hurt/comfort #my posts #btw that was NOT robin's first memory card 👀👀 just a lil harmless fun fact #i feel like i should also share the nancy lore because she does have lore too #for now i just want to say that #robin here relates to plants a lot. all she needs is water and sunlight. she's a very eco-friendly robot #she doesn't even produce CO2 (take that humans)#also: her battery is shit during winter. its like a phone battery - as soon as temperature goes subzero (in celsius terms at least idk #i guess thats like 15 farenheit) her battery begins to deplete super fast and she gets sleepy and needs Nancy to take her back home #and tuck her into bed for the day.#this is especially true if the day is also cloudy #though i think they get one of those lamps people use to grow weed inside the house. they help her photosynthesize

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vilsoo · 8 days

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lets help toji redesign his cardboard box into a fully functional home with galvanized square steel, eco friendly wood veneers, and expansion screws from his aunt.

#𝐍°⦗ 𝑴𝑬𝑺𝑺𝒀 𝑻𝑨𝑳𝑲 .ᐟ ﹕ ̊ ̟𐦍 #this is brainrot fr #instead of little john its toji #home design #galvanized square steel #eco friendly wood veneers

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keepingitneutral · 10 months

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Kingsfield Pond, Barnoldby le Beck, Lincolnshire Wolds, Uk,

Jonathan Hendry Architects

#art #design #architecture #minimal #nature #interior design #interiors #luxury lifestyle #retreat #united kingdom #kingsfield pond #lincolnshire #jonathan hendry #eco friendly #sustainable architecture #self sufficiency #luxurylifestyle #luxury homes #luxury houses

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oldfarmhouse · 10 months

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https://www.instagram.com.cloisteredaway

(👩🏼‍💻see meg's kid's blog https://thesimplefolk.tumblr.com

#blackboard #homesteading #eco friendly homes #sustainable living

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ultimatepad · 1 year

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“Thalasopolis” by Veliz Arquitecto

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design-ideas · 1 year

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Sustainability in Home Decor: Tips and Tricks from an Interior Designer

As an interior designer, I am constantly thinking about how to create beautiful, functional spaces for my clients while also being mindful of the impact our choices have on the environment. Sustainability in home decor is more important than ever, and there are many ways to incorporate eco-friendly practices into your home design. Here are a few tips and tricks to get you started:

Choose sustainable materials When selecting materials for your home, look for options that are made from recycled or sustainable materials. This can include furniture made from recycled plastic, flooring made from bamboo or cork, and countertops made from recycled glass.

Opt for eco-conscious brands Support brands that are committed to sustainability and eco-friendliness. Look for companies that use recycled materials, donate to environmental causes, or have a commitment to sustainability in their manufacturing processes.

Incorporate plants Plants not only add a touch of greenery to your home, but they can also purify the air and improve your mood. Choose plants that are native to your region and easy to care for to minimize your environmental impact.

Use energy-efficient appliances Energy-efficient appliances can save you money on your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. Look for appliances with Energy Star certification or other energy-efficient ratings.

Practice zero waste Reduce your waste by choosing reusable items, such as fabric grocery bags, glass storage containers, and stainless steel water bottles. You can also look for home decor items made from recycled materials or that can be repurposed when you're ready to update your space.

By incorporating these sustainable practices into your home decor, you can create a beautiful, functional space while also minimizing your impact on the environment. Happy decorating!

#sustainability #home decor #eco-friendly #interior design #sustainable materials #eco-conscious #zero waste #sustainable design #sustainable interior design #sustainable #sustainable decor #design ideas blog

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procarpetcaretx · 1 year

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Is $80k Worth Your Dream Cabin Home? Discover the Affordable Solution with ECOHOUSEMART's Timber Frame Kit!

Are you tired of the hectic city lifestyle and cramped apartments? Do you dream of owning your own home but feel like it’s out of reach? What if we told you there was a way to build your very own eco-friendly cabin home that not only saves you money but also helps you reconnect with nature and live a sustainable lifestyle? Enter ECOHOUSEMART’s Timber Frame Kit #Tf-033, the perfect solution for…

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