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27 Historical Events that Shaped Modern Plumbing Systems

July 25, 2012/5 Comments/in Plumbing /by Lisa

Imagine what life would be like without a modern plumbing system. How would you cope without running water or flushing toilets? Water is the most essential nutrient for life on earth; it forms the basis of a healthy diet and lifestyle. The world today with its large, high-density population would not sustain life as we know without a modern plumbing system that provides clean drinking water and sewage systems that remove contaminated used water. Read more

Top 7 Energy-Efficient “Green” Buildings

July 12, 2012/0 Comments/in Construction, Sustainable Living /by Lisa

“Green” buildings are another step towards a sustainable and energy-efficient lifestyle. These environmentally friendly projects use resources such as energy and water sparingly, reduce waste, improve the quality of life of the people living or working in these buildings, and finally, they have a minimal negative impact on the environment.  Read more

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