Month: July 2018
Exploited Palms Used In Natural Thatching On Verge Of Extinction
Did you know that of the 204 known palm tree species in Madagascar, 98 percent don't grow anywhere else in the world? It's
India’s Eco-Friendly, Maintenance-Free Plastic Roads
In Dubai, the government has committed to a massive plastic recycling program that has resulted in maintenance-free plastic roads! Currently, a new green
What Is Xeriscaping?
One of the coolest design trends we saw really take off in the past 12 months is xeriscaping. Maybe you're asking yourself, "What's
¿Por qué Palma Sintética Endureed?
Endureed es la compañÃa #1 de techos de palma sintética. Nuestro producto es preferido por clientes alrededor del mundo, encontrarás palma sintética Endureed
What Is Daylight Harvesting?
Daylight harvesting is a very simple way to efficiently manage energy use within buildings. Last year, daylight harvesting gained popularity among green building
Incorporate Thatched Roofs When Designing Wellness Centers
Wellness centers demand a certain aesthetics of design and architecture. The ambiance must set a tranquil mood to allow clients respite from the
Localized Threats To The Unique Nipa Palm
Historically, thatched roofs in Thailand were virtually entirely made of nipa palm (Nypa fruticans Wurmb) leaves. These tropical palm leaves were once one
UF Researcher Warns Of Caterpillars Decimating Tiki Hut Palm Fronds
New findings reported by experts at the University of Florida saw that caterpillars have not been found on living or dead leaves attached
Tropical Green Building Principles And Techniques
Heavy monsoons, hot summers and mild winters call for resource-efficient materials and building practices appropriately called "Tropical Green Building." When aligned with Tropical
Should You Strive For LEED Certification With New Hotel Construction?
Is it worth it for hotel designers and architects to jump through hoops in order to achieve LEED Certification on new hotel construction?
Is Natural Thatch Still Made of Green Roofing Materials?
Natural thatch might be one of the most eco-friendly green roofing materials if the growing, harvesting, and maintenance of it hadn't changed so
Why Thatch Tiki Huts Are A Better Shade Option For Patrons Than Umbrellas
Patrons greatly prefer thatched tiki huts to umbrellas for shade while outside enjoying the fresh air and sun. Hotels, zoos, resorts and parks