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In the past year, we’ve discussed several certified green projects but here’s the creme of the crop: 19 LEED Platinum ones. These projects, mostly homes, all vary — new, old, big, small, modern, traditional, single family, multifamily, certified, pending. Long story short, LEED Platinum, although difficult to attain, is where it’s at. Why bother with anything less?! Net-Zero Modern House in South Korea Samsung Green Tomorrow project is the first in East Asia to achieve LEED Platinum certification and the first zero-energy house in South Korea. Read more . Modern Ellis Residence Earns Platinum Award With a vegetated roof, this is officially the first LEED Platinum single family home in the state of Washington outside of Seattle — it’s on Bainbridge Island. Read more . Marin Hillside House Earns LEED Platinum This rich and contemporary residence — the first LEED Platinum home in Marin — spans four levels on a hill and incorporates a number of green elements. Read more . Net Zero Sungazing House in Park City Sungazing House is attempting net-zero energy and pursuing Passive House, LEED Platinum, and NAHB Emerald certifications. Read more . LEED Platinum Townhomes Hit San Francisco This seven-unit multifamily project in the Presidio was GreenPoint rated with smart systems that monitor electricity, water, and gas. Read more . The OC Gets a Luxury Platinum Home The Costa Mesa Green Home exceeds California Energy Code by 40% and is the first custom residence in the OC to receive LEED Platinum certification. Read more . Luxury LEED Platinum on Preston Way Solar-powered and green in Venice, this 3,115 square-foot home blends indoor and outdoor living seamlessly and features tons of green elements. Read more
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19 Stunning Platinum Projects of 2010
My wife and I, and our good friend George Schnellman ( Myrtle Beach Segway ) had a great time at the Georgetown, SC Wooden Boat Show . Got a tour of a sweet 40′ sailboat, about 70 years old or so. George brought 3 Segways, and gave us some tips for riding, then we went out on the town. Had a great time. I took a 20 minute video while “driving”, but lost it
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Segway rides at the Georgetown SC Boat Show.
Seaweed or kelp is a food ingredient. Most of us may not know it, but the leaves of Saccharina latissima provide a sweetener mannitol. Also, extracts from seaweed go into thickening and gelling agents that are added to food, textiles and cosmetics.
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Would You Like To Have A Few Sprigs of Seaweed On Your Plate?
Solar cooking has always been doable. Camping, after all, means retrofitting a cardboard box, lining it with aluminum foil, and slow baking a pineapple upside down cake. Well, at least that was a memory camping at the beach back in the 1970s. Camping food has improved over the years, evolving from freeze-dried chili macaroni that
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Solar Ibex Could Transform Cooking Around the Globe
Let me tell you about the Gulf before the oil spill.
