First 'Green' residential high-rise completed in New York

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This article describes the first ever apartment building, Solaire, in New york, which is certified by the U.S. Green Building Council for its innovative incorporation of an independent wastewater system and solar array for electricity in the bulding plan. The building materials are mostly recycled materials.

Usage, Innovations, Design and construction, Socially responsible investments, Green technology, High-rise apartment buildings, High rise apartment buildings

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Effluent recycling plant expands to provide boiler feedwater to Chevron refinery

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This article reports on the West Basin Municipal Water District's plans to expand its Hyperion wastewater treatment plant's capacity to process industrial effluents. The project uses microfiltration and reverse osmosis technology and is environmentally safe.

Installation, Economic aspects, Brief Article, Production processes, Recycling industry, Water purification equipment and supplies industry, Water treatment equipment industry, Water reuse, Sewage irrigation

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The shape of things to come

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An evaluation is presented on high-performance steel and its specifications for use in bridge construction. Structural systems include tublular flanges and corrugated and flat web plates, which can reduce the amount of steel needed for girders by 25%.

Evaluation, Steel, Steelwork

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