Green building & energy links

We're busy at work on the next issue of Construct Ireland, which is due out in early September, so blogging might be a bit thin over the next week or two.

But for now, here's a few interesting stories worth checking out: 

Australian scientists develop world's solar cell (apparently): Inhabitat

The world's tallest timber building planned - but will it sequester carbon? Treehugger 

Guide to eco-friendly furniture:  Green Building Advisor

Demystifying green roofs: Green Building Law Update 

Isle of Islay to be powered by the tide? Guardian 

Hemcrete hits North America: Inhabitat