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Architects Gain Freedom To Design Tudor-Style Structures With Somerset Thatch

VIVA BALI CAPETOWN KILIMANJARO SOMERSET KONA DOMINICA Tudor architecture originated in England more than 500 years ago.Ā  This architectural style is obviously the

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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IJC Report Discusses Flame Retardants In Great Lakes Ecosystem

This week, the International Joint Commission justĀ released recommendations to limit the impacts of flame retardant chemicals on the Great Lakes ecosystem. One of

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Boost Hotel Revenue: LEED Sustainable Building Program

Resorts and hotels achieving certification under theĀ LEED sustainable building program really do see increased revenue. Actually, these green hotels see a substantial increase

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Why Choose Endureed Synthetic Thatch?

Endureed is the world's #1 thatch roofing company. Our thatch is preferred by clients worldwide. You'll find Endureed synthetic thatch on structures around the