Tag: Natural
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Can you turn a pond into a natural swimming pool?
Often beautiful in theory, many ponds end up as stagnant corners of the garden that don’t quite earn their keep. But what if you could swap your unloved water feature for something a little more inviting this summer? Swimming ponds offer the best of both worlds: a place to swim in clean, chemical-free water, alongside…
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Building the Natural History Museum’s Urban Nature Project
The Natural History Museum’s new Urban Nature Project is a biodiversity project like no other. Will Mann meets the Walter Lilly team who helped bring it to life. The life-size bronze cast model of a diplodocus (Image NHM) The Natural History Museum (NHM) is one of the UK’s most visited museums – and this year…
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How to enhance the natural environment during construction projects
In this month’s Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) column, Desiree Blamey looks at how construction project managers can enhance the natural environment at a local level. Image: Dreamstime This article supports Q.2.3.1 of the Considerate Constructors assessment: How is the registered activity identifying, assessing and planning to maintain or improve the natural environment locally? The construction…
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‘Natural air conditioning’ — but does the zero-energy cooling trick with plants actually work?
With the cost of installing traditional air conditioning units climbing above £3,000 – and energy bills rising – millions of Brits are seeking affordable and eco-friendly ways to stay cool. Now, experts say the answer may already be sitting on your windowsill. Craig Morley, gardening expert at Budget Seeds, says some of the most effective…
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6 loft conversion window ideas to add natural light
A loft conversion can turn a cobwebbed-filled storage area stacked with old Christmas decs, bulky suitcases and forgotten schoolbooks into a penthouse-style master suite or spacious home office. Choosing the right windows to bring natural light into this previously gloomy gap between the top floor and the roof, can be crucial to how successfully it…
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How Natural Materials Improve Indoor Air Quality
You walk into a room and, in an instant, you feel stuffy or you get a headache. But the lighting is okay, so that can’t be causing it. The noise isn’t too much so that can’t be either. What’s the only possible culprit left? You guessed it – the air you’re breathing. You’ve probably been…
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Spermidine: The Natural Compound Transforming Health
In the ever-evolving world of health and wellness, natural compounds are continuously being studied for their benefits. One such compound that has gained significant attention is spermidine. This naturally occurring polyamine, found in foods like soybeans, mushrooms, and aged cheese, plays a crucial role in cellular function and longevity. With research-backed benefits ranging from improved…
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AEC Industry Rebuilds After Natural Disasters
PSMJ Resources, Inc., the leading global authority on research, education and advisory services for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, is calling on industry partners to support the PSMJ Disaster Rebuilding Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization focused on rebuilding communities affected by natural disasters. “This is not just a call to action—it’s a heartfelt plea for all…
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PSMJ Launches Fund to Aid Communities Hit by Natural Disasters
PSMJ Resources, Inc., the leading global authority on research, education and advisory services for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, is calling on industry partners to support the PSMJ Disaster Rebuilding Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization focused on rebuilding communities affected by natural disasters. “This is not just a call to action—it’s a heartfelt plea for all…
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Natural vs synthetic rubber – CCR-Mag.com
Natural and synthetic rubber, both versatile materials, hold significant positions in the industry. Their diverse applications stem from the distinct physical and chemical properties they possess. The mention of natural rubber evokes images of rubber trees, while synthetic rubbers bring to mind traditional manufacturing and oil processing. In this article, we will look at the…