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Growing materials

The debate and the research around ecological materials mainly focuses on re-cycled materials or natural fibres which can reinforce or work in combination with other materials. Some researchers, however, are already working on production processes which will allow materials to be grown in an organic way rather than manufacturing them. The process is based on [...]

Micro Combined Heat and Power for the home

Combined Heat and Power (CHP) units produce heat and power at the same time. The units normally burn gas, bio-gas or bio fuels and traditionally they are used in industrial set-ups for small scale district heating. The UK based manufacturer Baxi has recently launched a CHP appliance for the home.

The appliance’s Free Piston Stirling [...]