Archive for June 24th, 2008
Very ‘cool’ ideas at TED
Apologies for the pun. I try to keep up with all the interesting stuff that goes on over at TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) and came across this great idea for a mini fridge which works with a wood burning stove, based on absorption chiller principles.
My del.icio.us bookmarks for June 20th through June 24th
These are my links for June 20th through June 24th:
Nuclear Power Crawling Forward | Worldwatch Institute - Fairly level headed (considering it's author is from Greenpeace) and well researched appraisal of global nuclear power reactors construction in 2007. Some interesting facts and figures.
No Impact Man: LV GRN: Slimy pets to eat your garbage and [...]
Part L consultation and multifoils
I’ve read through the (non-technical) consultation which is out for Part L - comments to be back by 9 September.
The only item which piqued my interest was the clarification regarding multifoils.
3.1 BR 443 “Conventions for U-value calculations” sets out test methods and
calculation procedures for determining the thermal performance of building
elements that are considered appropriate for [...]
