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Elements vs Alloys
We compare melting points of lead and tin to the melting point of their alloy, solder. By timing how long it takes samples of each to melt, we discover that the melting point of solder is actually lower than those of both lead and tin....
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Ball and Hoop
We use a metal ball and hoop to demonstrate heat expansion. When cool, the ball fits through the hoop, but there is little extra space. The ball is then heated over a Bunsen burner. When hot, the ball doesn't fit through the hoop. We see...
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Salt: Separating Mixtures
Salt is found in the oceans and Earth's surface. How do we collect this salt and separate it from the materials it is mixed with? Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. Salt is found in oceans, lakes and underground rock beds....
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Illuminating Innovation: Energy from Animals, From Methane to Bioluminescence
Uncover the fascinating world of animal-derived energy solutions, from cows powering farms through methane production to microorganisms illuminating buildings. This video showcases how bioluminescence and anaerobic digestion are...
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Forging Ahead: The Art and Science of Knife Making
Dive into the craft of knife making, tracing its roots from medieval blacksmiths to today's high-tech forges. Discover how the choice of materials and methods like quenching have evolved to produce blades that are both sharp and durable,...
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Nano-bots to Cure Cancer?
You may have heard of nano-robots, but are these really “robots” (like Transformers), or are they something completely different? Professor Stoyan Smoukov shows us how nano-scale devices can be easily ‘grown’ from simple sources and how...
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Keeping Green Living Financially Accessible
UniverCity introduced the "Verdant" building, offering units at 20% below market value with the condition that resales maintain this discount, allowing residents to benefit from market increases while keeping housing affordable....
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Benefits and Function of a Green Roof
Explore a yurt-inspired home, featuring a green roof that enhances biodiversity, provides acoustic and thermal insulation, and mitigates environmental impact. The roof, along with solar panels and a rainwater collector, reflects their...
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Green Urban Living in Turin, Italy
The transcript discusses the increasing emphasis on sustainable architecture in response to . Interest in eco-housing and sustainable architecture has been growing as global warming and resource depletion increase. This video showcases...
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Reducing Energy Costs with Sustainable Wood Homes
The construction of the Woodcube, a sustainable housing development in Wilhelmsburg, required ten days of preparation in the Black Forest and fourteen days for on-site assembly. Financially, the building proved more cost-effective than...
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Historic Preservation Meets Eco-Renovation
The Rehafutur project in Loos-en-Gohelle involves renovating a 300 square meter UNESCO heritage building to achieve high energy performance while preserving its industrial heritage. The project uses state-of-the-art ecological materials...
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Practical Uses of Bio-Climatic Architecture
The "25 Verde" building in Turin, Italy integrates bio-climatic architecture and advanced technological tools, such as a restored geothermal unit, to minimize energy consumption. This system efficiently provides hot water, heating, and...
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Architectural Design for a Natural Feel and Thermal Efficiency
In designing a sustainable building, Luciano Pia prioritized minimizing resource usage. He used untreated materials like Corten steel and larch wood, allowing them to develop a natural patina over time. The "25 Verde" building features...
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Adapting Housing and Lifestyle to Maximize Sustainability
Soon after moving to Isle of Eigg, Neil Robertson adapted his home to align with the island's sustainability policies by using solar panels, a wood-burning stove, and electric immersion for hot water and heating. He and his wife minimize...
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Exploring Biofuels: From Past to Future Solutions for a Sustainable Planet
The video explores the history and advancements of biofuel technology, showcasing how cities like Vaxio in Sweden have successfully transitioned to renewable energy sources to combat climate change. Researchers are developing innovative...
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GCSE Physics - Introduction to Energy Sources #9
In this video we cover: - How our sources of energy have changed throughout human history - Where we use most of our energy today i.e. transport and domestic - How renewable is our electricity (spoiler alert... not very!) General info: -...
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GCSE Physics - Energy Stores, Transferring Energy & Work Done #1
In this video you'll learn: - The 'conservation of energy principle' - The different energy stores - How energy is transferred between stores - What we mean by 'work done' General info: - Suitable for all GCSE and IGCSE courses Exam...
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GCSE Physics - Conduction, Convection and Radiation #5
In this video we cover: - The 3 ways heat energy can be transferred - How heat is conducted through solids - What thermal conductivity means - How convection cycles work - What radiation is General info: - Even if you don’t need to know...
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AMERICA'S BIG MISTAKE: Watershed Democracy REJECTED!
Permaculture instructor Andrew Millison explains how the USA missed the opportunity in 1878 to create political boundaries based on watershed boundaries, and discusses the multi-faceted implications of that super big mistake.
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Thermal Comfort in Buildings Explained - HVACR Design
Learn the different factors which affect our thermal comfort in buildings and how we control these conditions using HVACR. We also look at how to optimise the design and efficiency of our built environment using CFD simulations. FREE...
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Rooftop Units explained - RTU working principle hvac
RTU Rooftop units explained. In this video we'll be looking at how RTU's work to learn HVAC engineering. We'll be starting with the basics and looking at different 3D models to cover the internal components such as dampers, fans,...
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HVAC On Off Control Basics
Learn how on, off control works for hvac systems and why they are used for basic controls of heating and cooling systems.
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How a boiler, fan coil unit, air handling unit and pump work together HVAC - Heating System 🔥🔥🔥
This video guides you with a 3D model of a typical HVAC heating system of an office building to help you understand how a building is heated and what is does with the heat. We include photographs of how the items look in real life and...
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Heating System Optimizer Basics
Learn what a heating system optimizer is and what it is used for in this video on heating system optimizer basics.