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Concise Handbook of sustainable design by Françoise-Hélène Jourda

Awareness, recently, that the planet's resources are limited will generate a revolution. Technological and cultural revolution, just as - if not more - important than the Industrial Revolution. This does not only reduce our energy consumption or find energy alternative but to maintain our capital resources, or what's left, leaving to future generations the opportunity to meet their needs.

It is now possible to construct buildings with a very low impact on the planet. We have the means. Just with the ambition to implement due to other buildings designed, whose aesthetic is still to be discovered. But we must also fix our cities, "heal" our living spaces, restore balance. Many examples are already built, experiment in progress, technical solutions available. Just "do" and teach the "how". The handbook of sustainable development for students and architectural firms is to accompany their project work through a series of questions they should ask when choosing the site, program and throughout the process design since the first sketches to the final choice of location of materials or construction detail.

Each question is accompanied by an illustration and explanatory text necessary to understand how this question is relevant to register their project with an eco-responsible.

Françoise-Hélène Jourda architect committed long standing commitment to sustainable development in construction, has made numerous pilot buildings in this area. She is also a professor at the Technical University of Vienna (Austria) where she directs the past ten years the department of architecture and sustainable development.

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Bollore wins contract Autolib '

Bolloré Group has won the contract for motor Self-service from the city of Paris and the surrounding communities, the project Autolib ', which should enter service in late 2011.

Electric vehicles are held 4 seats specially designed by the Bolloré group Autolib that will be powered by battery "lithium metal polymer" factory of Finistère Ergué Gabéric and will require only four hours of charging only. The 30 kWh battery will have a range of 250 km and 150 km in city beyond. These are 3000 electric cars that should be put into circulation as a first step in a program providing for the establishment of 1000 stations with parking and recharging terminals (including 700 in central Paris).

Autolib 'will offer a monthly subscription of 12 € for a contract year and another 15 € for a one-time contract in the week. In the first case, the first half-hour costs 5 €, the second 4 and subsequent € 6 €. In the second case, the first half hour costs € 7, the second and subsequent € 6 € 8.

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Besançon help its citizens to save energy

What's good for the planet can also be good for the wallet! As recalled by the Municipality of Besançon, the energy consumption in homes represents 43% of the total energy consumption in France and 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, energy prices are growing exponentially: + 16% for gas and + 10% for electricity directly impacting the average household costs for 2010 alone.

Besançon To help improve their carbon footprint, Besançon decided to help its citizens to reduce their consumption and thus their bills by offering since December 1, a loan service of sophisticated equipment to detect leaks energy housing, measure consumption and electricity costs of equipment and the amount of CO2 emitted.

Those are three thermal imaging cameras, to view the energy losses of a building, and 200 watt meters to measure the power and electricity consumption, which will be available for free.

The material in question will take aware of improvements and will intelligently guide future work in the homes to rectify this and secondarily to assist the municipality to meet its commitment to 20% reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions emissions to 2020 made under the European Convention of Mayors .

Specifically, loans are made with the Department of Energy Conservation Technology Centre Municipal . They are made over a period of two days for the cameras, and 7 days for the meters. Simply bring a piece identity valid, a recent proof of residence (EDF or telephone receipts, etc. ...) and a security deposit of 50 € for the loan of a power meter and 800 € for the loan of a thermal imaging camera.

Once the measurements, the direction of energy conservation will analyze the results obtained and guide those who wish to professionals able to perform work necessary to save energy.

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Brick monomur, the future of the bioclimatic construction?


Building a green home is still an option but tomorrow it will become a bond with the RT 2012 with homes which will need to become energy efficient (limited consumption to 50 kWh / m² / year) from 1 January 2013 before to make the big jump in 2020 to the house with positive energy.

To achieve this, many choices of materials (wood, Thermopierre, cellular concrete, ...) faced by those who want to build as green as possible. In this context, the Brick Monomur Clay has more than one advantage.

Known for their excellent natural insulation properties, which provide for the installation of additional insulation, bricks Monomur clay provide excellent thermal resistance: in winter, walls absorb heat from the heating and rebroadcast by radiation. In summer, the walls naturally regulate temperature and keep the freshness in the house. What could be better?

Perennial in time, their composition all natural (clay) allows them to maintain the quality of the indoor environment by not being a potential source of VOCs or other toxic and allergenic (also have 2 out of 3 children with asthma at home with no history family, it makes them ask questions!).

The problem of Clay Brick Monomur today is that it is still too unknown to the general public even if it is enjoying growing success in the Eco-Building: Based on 2009 figures, 15% of the houses low consumption (BBC) are brick Monomur Clay against 8% for all houses.

So to overcome this lack of recognition and to meet the new demands of construction, the French Federation of tiles and bricks (FFTB) educational site offers a very well illustrated and provided that you will reinforce the environmental qualities in the clay brick Monomur I have not covered all aspects and direct you to an appropriate professional.


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Prices Pinocchio 2010 were presented last week by the NGO Friends of the Earth to a vote, open from October 13 to November 9, 7094 vote to be counted.

Organised annually since 2008, the Pinocchio Award for Sustainable Development intend to terminate the balance désastrueux large multinationals in economic, environmental and social and especially the shift between words and institutional action on the ground.

This year, the category''human rights'', the group Somdiaa, a subsidiary of agribusiness company Vilgrain, is being "rewarded" for the impacts of its manufacturing and processing of cane Sugar,''which extension is at the expense of rural communities who see their food security threatened.''

In the category''environment ", the French mining group Eramet is distinguished for its proposed development of nickel mine Weda Bay in Indonesia. However, this project would be large-scale extraction located''in the fragile forest ecosystem of the island of Halmahera,''according to Friends of the Earth.

Finally, in''greenwashing''category, the prize goes to Crédit Agricole. During his recent advertising campaign''It's Time for Green Banking'', the bank claims to have adopted a position in favor of sustainable growth,''then that last August, she was investing in clean coal plant Medupi in South Africa, a polluting project and criticized by international civil society'', said the NGO.

Beyond the symbolism of the event, Pinocchios the environment are a good way to advance public debate on social and environmental responsibilities of multinationals. This could be especially beneficial if companies like Crédit Agricole has sold its shares in the company Dongfeng, provider of the Burmese military following his appointment in 2009 in the category "human humans, "responded by correcting the shot rather than turning a deaf ear.

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"locavore's guide to better eating local" Anne-Sophie Novel

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How ... Find your diet linked to land, the real, the true? Realize when you eat, CO2 emissions generated by production and transportation, pesticide use, virtual water, working conditions, exploitation of animals ... ? Replace the human and the environment in the heart of your spending habits? In short, how to help save the planet by changing your diet and consumption patterns becoming locavore? Locavore ... This does not mean anything to you? Term still uncommon in the Francophone world, it already embodies our neighbors Anglo-Saxon a revolution! The idea Original is to do with eating food produced within a radius of 200 km local maximum. Taste the difference, preserving the (bio) diversity, to reconnect with the seasons, new flavors, rediscovered its territory, supporting small farms and good working conditions, invest in the local economy, good health and save the planet ... This book is packed full of useful information and guides you on the way locavore. You'll soon understand why our choices determine your future purchases!

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Earth Festival June 25 to 27, 2010

Established in 2005, the Festival of the Earth gives you appointments 25 to 27 June 2010 at the Parc de Bercy. Event of international renown, the Festival of the Earth comes each year during the summer solstice, Paris, and in some thirty cities around the world. It has been reported since last year, "Event of the Decade for Education for Sustainable Development" by UNESCO and labeled by the UN as part of the "International Year of Biodiversity."

The Support Committee is composed of people involved, including Maud Fontenoy, sailor, Henry Sannier, journalist, Jean-Marie Pelt, President of the European Institute of Ecology, Jean-Louis Etienne, explorer, Pierre Rabhi, lecturer or Jacques Rocher, Director of Sustainable Development and prospective Yves Rocher Group and Chairman of the Yves Rocher Foundation.

Since its inception, the Paris edition of the Festival takes place at the heart of the capital, Bercy Park and has year after year with increasing success. In 2009, nearly 5,000 participants came to visit the village associations, attend workshops, attend conferences, screenings and concerts. For the year

2010, throughout the weekend, everyone can take part and attend the many free entertainment outdoors, in the heart of Paris.

Program:
The spectacle of the earth in anger, "blow of heart" of the Fondation Nicolas Hulot; Suzahn Fiering, American singer invited to the concert Barack Obama, a fashion show 100% Green and ethical Global March "Living together on the same Earth" batucada creative workshops, conferences, screenings and exhibitions around the biodiversity ...

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You will resume although some pesticides? These fruits and vegetables that are poisoning us

Philippe Bovet

published by Living Earth

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The author has traveled all over Europe being interviewed and architects, project managers and residents to make us discover 10 eco-districts selected for their environmental relevance. Appeared in the North and East, eco-districts spread across the continent at the initiative of professionals, elected officials, but also individuals. Of What is it? Districts designed to protect the environment, energy efficient, well served by public transit and bike paths, constructed from materials healthy, recovering rainwater, promote social bonding ... For each of these eco-districts, located in Germany, Austria, Denmark, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Sweden and Switzerland, the author presents specific characteristics, the salient points, a map legend, photos, places to go further and of course all the information gathered through the investigation. This book was written in collaboration with Nadia Jeanvoine journalist.

If still little known in France, the concept of eco-neighborhood is already well ingrained in our European neighbors. In these places, urbanism and architecture are designed to reduce our impact on the planet and improve our quality of life. Saving energy, rainwater collection, accessibility by public transport, use of healthy materials ... are the watchwords. See examples across Europe. They make you want to take the path.

Contents:
Germany - Freiburg: The heart of one of Vauban Baugruppe
Austria - Wolfurt: Building together, live individually
Denmark - Copenhagen: Dialogue for the rebirth of a neighborhood
France - Bazouges: Renewal of a common
France - Paris: The Ecozac a successful citizen mobilization
Netherlands Netherlands - Culemborg: An eco-neighborhood kind
UK - BedZED: The showcase British
UK - Bishop's Castle: A ecodistrict promoter
Sweden - Malmö: New Town and Model
Switzerland - Zurich: Building Cooperative in Red Light District

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Homes Ecological Case Histories "by Louise Ranck

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Throughout France economic houses are built, wanting to be more close to nature and more efficient in terms of renewable energy. Contrary to what one might expect, building a green home is not easy!

Whether you're an architect or an individual, you will always be faced with budgetary problems. Given the high costs of construction, you will have to make choices: Canadian well or solar panels? Monomur or timber frame? One thing is for sure is that, to meet the construction process environment, you should familiarize yourself with bioclimatic design and adopt new ways of building.

Louise Ranck analyzes several houses built all over France by different architects and home builders: budgets and technical commentary to guide you in your turn to choose the most appropriate ... A Cookbook for an architectural house thrifty!

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photo contest on the theme of sustainable mobility in cities from May 1 to August 31, 2010

Space Electric Mobility and Space Energy Info organizing a photo competition entitled "Move; Share" on sustainable mobility city, from May 1 to August 31, 2010.

Mobility is a crucial issue an ecological perspective. In France, the transport sector is highly responsible for the increased energy consumption, emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.

The objectives of the competition are:
- promote modes of travel
own - to change the look of the Paris
on mobility - to encourage a better compliance between users of public space.

Space Energy Information (EIA), carried by the Association Partner For the City of Saint Denis (PPV93), is responsible to provide information and raise awareness on issues related to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. These structures, in conjunction with the Agency for the Environment and Energy Management (ADEME), provide outreach counseling for both private sector enterprises or communities. They form a specialized network active across the entire French territory.

Space Mobility Electric (EME) is an information and advice on electric vehicles and more particularly on two wheels: bicycles assistance Electric (VAE) and electric scooters. The association was founded in 1997 by EDF and the City of Paris. The HES has two associate members: AVERE France and ADEME, and 24 members: manufacturers of electric scooters and VAE, importers and retailers

The contest will allow participants to ask questions and express themselves through the photo on a theme that is part of a strong current, especially in the Ile de France. This event will continue with an exhibition of the best 15 pictures selected by the jury. This exhibition will take place within the space electric mobility in the 9th arrondissement. It will be subsequently support any action to raise public awareness on the theme of mobility.

The contest is therefore to educate the general public visiting the exhibition and reflect on the subject.

Links:

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http://eieparis17.blogspot.com

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Festival Téciverdi between men and nature

A Festival time in two

2010 is a great year for the City of Niort, which launches Téciverdi , the festival of cultural and biological diversity. A first in the region.

This event will take place every two years, including originality of mobilizing all stakeholders in the city in a participatory spirit. He leads by six month of activities, from February to July 2010, and four days of events, from 8 to 11 July 2010 with concerts, conferences, exhibitions ...

Sustained commitment

Preservation of all animal and plant species, but also various human cultures is essential to balance and survival of our planet. The City of Niort, who instituted a policy of sustainable development, place diversity at the heart of its action.

The expression of all Niortais

Téciverdi The festival is built with and for Niort. The call for proposals launched in autumn 2009, around the unifying theme of the tree has brought forth many initiatives, labeled in January 2010. Neighborhood councils, associations, schools, professional or administrative structures, citizens ... have contributed.

For more information: http://www.teciverdi.fr/

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No Impact Man is the incredible experience of Colin Beavan, a New Yorker of 42 years, tried to live a year in minimizing its environmental footprint. Following the tremendous success experienced by the blog he kept throughout his "Odyssey", a book, No Impact Man, was released in bookstores in France last March 11 when it returns in detail about her experience.

Set in the heart of Manhattan the 9th floor of a building, he must renounce succession to the elevator, air conditioning, refrigerator, motorized transport.'s not easy when one is father of a little girl a year and a half, when his wife is addicted to shopping and when to walk the dog ...

No Impact Man is not only a real human adventure and eco-friendly but more a reflection on our modern lifestyle.

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10 applications for an iphone greener

EcoEmballage selective sorting (free)

This application developed by the eponymous eco-organization, allows you to quickly find a solution ecological, economic or severally liable for all items you want to get rid of. Recycle, donate or sell: many solutions to reduce waste and preserve the environment. Geolocation can also locate the nearest drop-off centers.

GMO Guide (free)

Today packaging must state if a product contains genetically modified ingredients, however there are no labeling requirements for products such as dairy products or meat from animals fed with transgenic corn or soybeans. These are the latest products in Greenpeace guide lists available now on the screen of his iphone ...

Oueko (free)

Available since September, this application allows you to sate your desire to become a responsible consumer. Oueko is a directory that can eat organic and green in all areas: agriculture, health, food, energy, transport etc. ...

Eco Gestures (free)

This small application informs about daily little things, applicable to all, that save resources. There is no small contribution to help save the planet. These small gestures are a good start if you do not know where to start! Abondo, the agency has conducted suissequi update it regularly.

Pollution (free)

Connected to the main databases on pollution (air, water, soil and wave), the app shows you the pollution sources and quantities of releases from around you. After geo, it reveals the sources of pollution around you. You have access to a map showing the sources of pollution type water / air / ground and wave. For each source, you can view the details.

Comuto (free)

Comuto is an application that addresses all those who wish to find, organize or suggest carpooling. It includes listings of site users covoiturage.fr to offer the widest choice of routes. The application has a geolocation service as well as an alert system when listing meets your criteria.

Green Switch (fee: 2,99 €)

Green Switch, developed by the Swedish automaker Volvo, used to calculate the carbon footprint associated with travel. The application calculates the gain in CO ² as a function of mode of transport (car, carpool, bus, train, bike or boat). The objective is to compare the performance of different means of transport before each trip to choose the "cleaner".

Home-Goodplanet (free)

The application, in addition to broadcast excerpts of the film, is an awareness of ecological issues which contributes to broaden knowledge and encourages them to adopt a more respectful of the planet.
The carbon emissions calculator stamped "Action Carbone" does not simply encrypt your greenhouse gas emissions but also gives you tips for reducing and urge you to opt for carbon offsetting.

Chronomove (free)

This application, like the previous one, allows to choose for a trip of several modes: car, carpool, transit, bicycle and on foot. For each type of transport, you get the travel time, cost and the amount of CO ² that you will be issued. Chronomove uses public data as well that information sent directly by its users on the move to provide information in real time, on the status of various trades. Small restriction (size anyway): the application only works for Paris!

"In Season" (full version: 0.79 € / lite version: free)

"Seasonal" is a kind of shopping guide you to choose fruit and vegetables season for the current month. Only those identified fruits and vegetables grown outdoors or in unheated greenhouses in western europe (France-Switzerland-Belgium-Luxembourg). The data are based on the calendar bio Switzerland. Unlike the Lite version (free) full version (paid) commercial-free and provides access to other months of the year other than the current month.

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The electric car goes up a gear in California by Exide

The California company Tesla Motors will receive a loan of $ 465 million for the establishment of a factory in southern California, which will support the construction of its new Model S. By 2012, Tesla and should produce 20,000 units of its 100% electric sports sedan. His production could reach up 40,000 or 50,000 units with variations crossover, convertible and coupe. According to Steven Chu, U.S. Secretary of Energy, investing in this way, the U.S. government wants to support the development of electric transport and, in turn, reduce U.S. dependence on oil to. Such investment is expected to create hundreds of jobs. Tesla estimates alone, the plant will create 1600. Diarmuid O'Connell, VP of the company also announced that the buildings will be located at the Stanford Research Park, and produce batteries, motors, and controllers power. It is expected that the factory also produces other components for electric vehicles developed by other automakers such as Daimler.

The Model S sedan Tesla is a 100% electric can recharge its battery from an outlet of 120V, 240V or 480V, the latter taking only 45 minutes. The base price revolves around U.S. $ 50,000. The Standard Model S goes from 0 to 96 km / h in under six seconds and has a top speed electronically limited to 209 km / hr.

Meanwhile, Better Place announced new funding of $ 350 million HSBC Group, is one of its biggest investments in "clean tech". The funds are distributed equitably among HSBC, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Lazard Asset Management. In return Adeson Kevin, Head of Global Capital Financing at HSBC, will join the Board of Directors of Better Place and take 10% stake in the company: "We are confident that Better Place has the technical and commercial solutions for enable mass adoption of electric cars in the short term. The solution of exchangeable batteries offer the customer an affordable and attractive alternative to current gasoline engines and vehicles hybrids. We expect that the Better Place model is adopted across many countries or cities, especially where markets have policies strongly support the adoption of electric vehicles. "With this new success, Better Place confirms the proper handling of its program to launch in Israel and Denmark scheduled for late 2011, when the first Renaults to exchangeable battery will be hitting the market. The company also has projects in Australia and deployment markets North America, where the launches in Denmark and Israel are finalized.

Moreover, the R & D department of the company continues to test each element of the solution Better Place, viewed in real-world scenarios like the project in Tokyo, a network of electric taxis. Agassi explains his view the proper positioning of Better Place: "Our technology and solutions, backed by our strong partnership with Renault, we have provided at least two years ahead of other approaches to vehicles using alternative energy. Our solution is the only feasible on a large scale to reduce oil consumption and significantly reduce emissions while providing electric cars customers more convenient and more affordable than cars with internal combustion. "

The objectives of Better Place and Renault are ambitious. Bring 100,000 electric car charging network associated with the batteries in the streets of Israel and Denmark to 2016. Renault plans to install the cars in the car Fluence ZE. The software will know when and where he can recharge his car, the battery charging is a key point of the deployment of electric vehicles. This partnership is part of Renault's determination to turn entirely to electric vehicles. The manufacturer had decided earlier to stop its development in the hybrid car. Nissan 44% owned by Renault will launch next year the Leaf, a full electric car is expected to produce another similar vehicle within two years. The Fluence

Ze should have a range of 100 miles after 8 hours of charging, or just 3 hours of charging in a high voltage station. Only 20 minutes are needed for a charge of 80% while 3 minutes will be sufficient to replace the battery in a Better Place station. Shai Agassi

, by 2020 half the cars sold in countries with infrastructure should be Better Place electric vehicle. A forecast which is not unanimity of players in the automotive sector. Some builders remain skeptical of the exchange model of battery that would provide unrealistic constraints on the design of electric cars and requires infrastrucutures very costly to bear.

BE U.S. number 193 (29/01/2010) - The Embassy of France to the United States / ADIT - http://www.bulletins-electroniques.com/actualites/62105.htm

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Micron: a small electric plugged

Scope by Exide Assistance Projects, a small electric city, Simple, smart, economical and ecological as well describe its designers could see the day in 2012: Micron.

Quadricycle streamlined two-seater, the Micron can be conducted with or without a permit from 14 years, and will appeal to both young people seeking independence and mobility to those who wish to rediscover these concepts, while providing protection against rain and against shocks, unlike a scooter (although probably not for the same budget).

Equipped with an electric motor with an output power up to 13 kW, autonomy of 150 km and its maximum speed (constrained) 75 km / h. Interesting feature, it is made from recyclable materials which is in a more environmentally responsible plant (heat recovery, phytoremediation, green roof, solar panels, natural lighting and so on).



Only small problem, Exide Assistance Project is still seeking investors for his project to emerge.

If you have a few million euros to the bank or if you simply want more information, visit the following address: http://micronbyexid.com

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Post opts for Belingo First "Powered by Venturi

Following a European tender and a test several months, The Post has ordered the manufacturer PSA Peugeot Citroen of 250 electric vehicles to the detriment of the partnership Fiat Micro-Vett, Newteon.

Vehicles are Berlingo First Electric, derived from the thermal version, offering a load capacity of 500 kg and load volume of 3 m3. The electric drivetrain is fully integrated in the front cover. Featuring an induction motor with a maximum power of 42 kW, the Berlingo First Electric offers a range of 100 km and a maximum speed of 110 km / h. A recharge takes 80% in 5 hours on a household electrical outlet.

Post has also confirmed its intention to always want to build futures of 10,000 such vehicles. The order of 250 Citroen Berlingo First part of "National Clean transport" La Poste, which aims to "reduce by 15% CO2 emissions" transportation-related by 2012. In this regard, the use of an electric car "would save 3 tons of CO2 per year per vehicle compared to a conventional car.

Post will also develop by February 2010 a hundred electric quads to be used in urban areas for the delivery of mail, replacing or scooters powered vehicles. The first two were delivered Friday in Paris. La Poste aims to "acquire 3,000 to run."

It also will have by the end of the year more than 3,500 assisted bicycles Electric (VAE) and will acquire up to 6,000 by 2012.