By: CocoAppleStore
In the past few years, Chinese companies have worked tremendously to achieve the country’s goal of having a robust economic development. China’s foreign assistance has come in the form of new technologies that are pertinent in sustaining the high levels of production. But it is my observation that what China really needs is to build an environment-friendly society. Despite the economic disparity between China’s urban and rural areas, ordinary citizens are becoming more conscious about the environmental problems they face. The most crucial element in combating the environmental problem is to raise the awareness of both the companies and citizens. Japan, who was successful with their battle against environmental problems should help China come up with policies that provides greater emphasis in developing environmental training and educational programs customized to raise public awareness on environmental issues.
November 17th, 2009
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By: CocoAppleStore
China is facing a serious environmental problem. Fast paced construction of Olympic related buildings coupled with its economic productivity proved to be very environmentally costly to China. Examples like waste water flushed out from chemical and paper manufacturing industries is polluting and poisoning rivers and lakes all over the country. Mishaps at chemical plants often hit news headlines. Their steel and cement production is probably the world’s largest and also contributes smog and CO2 emissions to its highest levels. The air pollution in Beijing, which is brought by the combined and widespread use of cars and factory emissions, prevents Beijing residents from enjoying clear sunlight. The spread of acid rain and the pollution of oceans beyond China’s borders is clearly becoming a global problem. Presently, The Chinese government has started reviewing its economy-oriented rules and has taken steps for the construction of a more environment-friendly society.
October 15th, 2009
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More and more neighborhoods are becoming extinct,victims of the current housing market crash. People who face eviction simply opt to abandon their homes way before the sheriff gets there to kick them out leaving unpaid bills and unhealthy homes that are often ransacked by vandals and stripped of their contents. Everything goes, the fixtures, wires, and even the pipes used in the plumbing, they are all stolen, stripped ungraciously form their place to be sold as scrap in what is fast becoming the worst economic conditions since the great depression.
January 30th, 2009
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People are hearing more of the word, “Green Development” and it is fast becoming the norm of the development industry. Greening the city is the best way to compensate for the shortcomings of past philosophies in development which took it’s toll on the urban environment.
Flash flooding with rainwater that overcame drainage systems, soil erosion and other disasters that would otherwise be non-existent should the environment and land have been considered when the land was being developed. Today, we have porous concrete for parking lots that allows rain water to seep into the soil underneath reducing wash out. Better water treatment and sewage systems and much more green technologies being built into cites as they are remade, ready for the next generation.
December 30th, 2008
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One sad effect of urbanization has been the increase in pollution and garbage problems. Of course, we are all aware of the detriment to our health city living can bring. For those who can’t take it, they’ve packed up their bags and moved back to the suburbs. But for those who have no choice but to stay put, there’s a growing movement to fight back and take part in beautifying the city. One way is through urban gardens. All over the country, communities have transformed vacant lots into beautiful gardens. Vegetable and flower gardens have replaced what were previously eye sores in the metro. Added benefits are that city folks now get to enjoy fresh, organic vegetables from their gardens. Moreover, urban gardens have fostered a sense of unity in the community, as well as provided a venue where young and old alike can have a productive social interaction.
September 29th, 2008
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Given the number of stunning, almost miraculous constructions going on in Dubai, it’s hard to single out one which outdoes others in its novelty, magnificence and uniqueness.
Construction:
According to Dynamic Constructions, only 90 workers will be needed on-site. Compare this to more then 2000 workers normally required to build this kind of structures, and you will know the difference. Building the center and floors separately, but at the same time will result in a lot more swift completion of the project.
Rotation:
This is what makes this skyscraper truly phenomenal. Each deck of this Dubai skyscraper can rotate independently, giving the skyscraper a new shape and a new dimension every moment, making the building a visual treat. These floors will be remote controlled with residents having the option to decide on the speed and direction of their liking. What’s more? Top five floors would be controlled through voice activated remote controls.
Wind Powered:
Wind energy is the power generated by wind through wind turbines. This process is clean and it doesn’t produce any type of air pollution. Dubai rotating skyscraper will have wind turbines placed within its structure. These turbines are capable of generating more energy then what is needed for expected energy consumption of skyscraper. Thus providing loads of energy back into Dubai energy grid.
August 14th, 2008
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According to Aaron Brashear, chairman of the Buildings and Construction Subcommittee for Brooklyn Community Board 7, the only communications that the builders need to do is to notify the neighborhood about the demolition. The notice can be done through registered mail which is actually required by the Department of Buildings. You are considered a good developer if you notify six or seven weeks before the demolition. It is not good if you give the notice only a week before or worst is that people will not get any letter at all. Some of the most common complaints whenever there is a new construction going on near an existing building are garbage, dust, debris and noise every morning and late at night.
July 10th, 2008
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By:CocoAppleStore
Recently, I visited Christiansburg, Virginia for a historical story opportunity with Norfolk Southern Railroad. They are in the process of upgrading 28 tunnels on a route between Hampton Roads, Chicago, and Virginia so they can accommodate double-stacked railcars. The tunnel I visited was originally built between 1911 and 1919, The cap of its concrete liner have been removed but it was replaced with rock bolt reinforcements and concrete to the exposed rock to accommodate the double-stacked cars. This distinct tunnel is the longest on the route at 0.6 miles.When I went inside, I saw heavy equipment working double time and I also saw the work in progress. I walked back and forth along its length. I also discovered that carved it was carved through a small mountain with about 180 feet of dirt and rock over my head. It was totally dark and it kinda scared me. The Only visible light were from the light the seeped through the entrances of the tunnel and the flashlight that i brought along with me.
April 14th, 2008
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By: CocoAppleStore
Old and new buildings in cities that don’t work as the designers intended tend to be a hassle for facility managers. With in-house maintenance personnel and engineering departments spending their days working with these problems, managers who faces these tough problems tend to confer with their peers belonging to other organizations whose buildings have similar problems. But in high-profile, architecturally distinct buildings, in-house managers and crews are generally on their own when it comes to figuring a solution on fixing what the designer wanted and then making the building operate properly.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s green building is the latest case. A three-year-old, $300 million building designed by Frank Gehry is causing quite a variety of problems according to MIT Officials. They alleged that the building leaks persistently, it has problems with drainage and molds and fungi growing on its exterior. In addition, accumulated snow and ice fell from window boxes and other areas of its roofs, obstructing emergency exits and causing damage.
April 13th, 2008
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By: CocoAppleStore
Just recently, my group conducted an impromptu survey of a small number of facility managers. The questions focuses primarily on construction costs.
There was no agreement among this bunch, largely due to the very diverse backgrounds of the respondents, they are spread across the country as well as various industry segments. Some of them lamented that the continuous cost increases of construction materials affects development projects, while some reported that costs had gone down. After the first category, a facility executive observed that one of his projects came in 15 percent under budget about a couple of months ago, while bids on newer projects were also about 15 percent below budget.
April 7th, 2008
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