2016 Honda HR-V earns 'Green' Kudos as viable SUV alternative
Torque News
… gives car buyers an entirely new option in the small SUV category," said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and CarsOfChange.com. "The HR-V brings true environmental performance to this fast-growing category, and drivers are …

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De-icing concrete could improve roadway safety, guard against corporate espionage
Phys.Org
Its designer, UNL professor of civil engineering Chris Tuan, has added a pinch of steel shavings and a dash of carbon particles to a recipe that has literally been set in concrete for centuries. Though the newest ingredients constitute just 20 percent …
Conductive concrete could keep roads safer in winter weatherEurekAlert (press release)

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UK's “first amphibious house” floats itself to escape flooding
Inhabitat
… with their recently completed family home, an innovative dwelling that they call the UK's “first amphibious house.” Located on the banks of the River Thames in Buckinghamshire's town of Marlow, the flood-resistant Amphibious House is designed to …

Wernerfield uses concrete and weathering steel to create low-maintenance weekend home in Texas
Dezeen
The architects also designed other features for the property, including a two-storey freestanding structure dubbed the treehouse. Its exterior walls are made of weathering steel, and a band of glass on the top level provides views of the scenic …

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10 home trends for 2016 include green products, pastels, multifunctional design
The Seattle Times
This year, the top trend in home décor will be the use of muted, understated colors, with soft metallics also playing an important role. Pantone's 2016 colors of the year, soft shades of pink and blue, set the tone. People, more and more, are looking …

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