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Green Building Glossary

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Green Building Glossary Structures use a lot of resources both in their construction and in their continued maintenance. Building green is a way to use resources more effectively. A green building should be one that doesn’t consume as many resources to …

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Simple Machines: Pulleys, Levers, and Wheels

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Humans have always had work to do, and they have always looked for ways to make their work easier. Some of the first and most important inventions that humans ever made were six simple machines. These inventions made it easier to do things like redirec …

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A Kid’s Guide to Renewable Energy

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A Kid’s Guide to Renewable Energy What is Renewable Energy? Energy is the force that makes things work. Without it, people couldn’t cook food, drive their cars, or power their homes with electricity. If there were no more energy, imagine how different …

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Utilizing Rainwater and Gravity: A Guide to Rain Gardens

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  Utilizing Rainwater and Gravity: A Guide to Rain Gardens Rainwater is an abundant source of hydration for plants and animals, and it requires little effort to use. Condensation and gravity do most of the work, so all we need to do is direct the …

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Elevators vs Stairs Infographic

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How Long Does it Take to Reach the Top of These Famous Structures Taking the stairs is healthier, they say, but what about when you’ve got to go up 50 floors? In that case, you’ll be grateful for your elevator! Let’s compare how long it would take to c …

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The 9 Layers of Elevator Heck Infographic

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Elevators are wonderful – it’s the people that ride on them that can be a pain! When you’re in an elevator with one of these 9 types of people, every floor feels like an eternity. Drunk people, people who stand too close, people who bring too much onto …

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