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Insulation 'can protect buildings and lower bills from energy suppliers'

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Eco-Friendly Tips to Insulate Your Home

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Eco Dome - Home of the future

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Accelerated Building Technologies - accel-E Wall Panel System Benefits

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10 Easiest Things You Can Do to Save Energy During the Holidays

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Man uses argon for use in cold-weather gear

Nate Alder was scuba diving off the coast of Brazil when the idea struck him. It was 2006, and he was spending his summer break from Brigham Young University backpacking around the country and working on his advanced scuba certification. During one of the scuba seminars, he learned about how divers in cold climates pump argon gas into their dry suits for insulation. As a former snowboard instructor, he wondered if argon could be used to warm skiers and snowboarders too.
He returned to college, still with no declared major and no knowledge of chemistry but intent on exploring the possibilities of using the gas as an insulator. “I didn’t even know if argon was flammable or toxic,” jokes Alder, now 28. When his research revealed that argon is actually inert and used to extinguish fires in computer labs, he knew he was onto something. He began recruiting BYU business and engineering students and quickly assembled a crack team to flesh out argon-based outerwear that would enable wearers to adjust warmth by simply inflating or deflating a vest.
The group wrote a business plan and entered a BYU competition. “Our first prototype was basically a plastic pillow filled up with the gas,” Alder recalls. Although their idea was unprecedented—no one had ever tried trapping argon for use in cold-weather gear—they finished a somewhat disappointing fifth place and decided to disband. But Alder remained committed, perhaps even obsessed. Even though his engineering colleagues had estimated that it would cost $75,000 to create a working prototype, he doggedly combed through the Internet and various trade shows to find cheap usable parts, eventually cobbling together a prototype out of a home wine-preservation system, a bicycle pump, medical-grade IV valves and a pair of Reebok Pump basketball shoes for a mere $100.
“Lo and behold, it just happened to work,” Alder says. The team re-formed, dubbed the technology Klymit NobleTek Insulation, and had it independently tested. The researchers found that the argon vest bested both down- and synthetic-insulated vests in measures of warmth-to-weight, warmth-to-thickness and warmth when wet. “The potential of argon just blows anything else away,” Alder says. Five approved patent applications later, the group is working with the world’s largest airbag manufacturer to build Klymit’s four argon-equipped vests and a camping pad. Several other major outdoor-apparel makers are also considering licensing Klymit-equipped products.
Now that his company is successful, Alder is glad he saw his vision through to completion. “What gets me excited isn’t money or fame, it’s creating new solutions,” he says. “That’s where my niche is: looking at something in a different way.” —Mark AndersNate Alder was scuba diving off the coast of Brazil when the idea struck him. It was... more

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Simple Solar - Part 4: Energy Basics

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Global Insulation Logistics announces continued international success

Innovative UK specialist insulated structures company conquers East Asia and Pacific Rim

Monmouthshire, 7 September 2009 – Global Insulation Logistics Ltd., the UK-based insulated structures construction specialist, today announced that it is experiencing continued success on the international market.

Global Insulation specialises in the construction of insulated structures such as industrial cold stores, food production facilities and clean room environments for the telecoms, data storage and pharmaceutical industries. International projects range from in-flight catering facilities for a large catering company in Manila to large telecom switch rooms for a major provider in Europe; UPS and server rooms for a US credit card company in Russia, and refurbishments to catering facilities in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

As a result of continued demand for projects abroad, Global Insulation Logistics has opened representation offices in both Manila and Hong Kong.

Founder of Global Insulations Logistics Ltd., Greg Hodge, said: “Many companies are reticent to do international work. From the very beginning our strategy has been to apply our knowledge and expertise, and deliver our capabilities, on an international basis. We are pleased that this strategy has paid off and that despite the economic downturn, we still continue to expand the boundaries of insulated construction.”

He concluded: “Undertaking international projects requires the capacity and confidence to take business knowledge and deliver it in an environment that could be immensely different to your own. We are proud of our heritage and of our achievements in the overseas markets.”

Global Insulations Logistics provides state of the art composite panel and door systems that far exceed any alternatives currently available on the market. The fire and water resistant panels incorporate the use of a specialist mineral wool core, recognised by insurers worldwide. They are modular, quick and easy to install, and can be used for floors and ceiling. Once installed the panels are maintenance free and can be fully dismounted for recycling.Innovative UK specialist insulated structures company conquers East Asia and Pacific... more

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Eco Insulation

A greener take on insulation A sound insulation is a must to reduce carbon... more

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What's stronger than steel and lighter than air?

How is aerogel made? What is it used for? What does it feel like? Why is it blue?

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Knock $4,000 off your utility bill - Insulate your attic (1)

Invest $1,500 in insulation and maintenance and get over twice that in energy savings... more

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