Modular housing techniques have shaped our living spaces to perfection but with one factual error, i.e. they lack mobility. The deficit becomes ever more yawning when we see already scarce, open spaces making way to some haphazard constructions. In…
h3ar suggests a housing solution via modular mobile lodgings Read More »
We all are quite aware of the damage caused by earthquakes. To devise a solution, researchers at Stanford University and the University of Illinois have joined forces in this direction. They have successfully designed a self-righting building that…
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Hyundai is all set to vie against the likes of Toyota, Nissan and General Motors at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Korean automaker will unleash its three eco-cars, namely the ix-Metro concept car, i10 EV and Elantra hybrid. The first BMW-esque…
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As Target targets to bring down its huge billboards at 7 Times Square after the National Design Week in October, Anna Sui will transform them into 1,600 tote bags. Four NY artists, Michael Anderson, Josh Goldstein, Laurie Rosenwald and Charles…
Anna Sui to recycle Times Square billboards into 1600 tote bags Read More »
There are a number of ways one can harness natural energy, and one of the latest trends is harnessing the body’s energy. The human body is increasingly being used to produce energy to charge electronic devices. HuMo, or the Human Dynamo, is a…
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David Trautrimas is again set to baffle spectators with his photography of abandoned household items. Finely tuned to epic structures, his Habitat Machines are a scrupulous display of assorted recyclart. Arranging bits and pieces of derelict…
Habitat Machines: Trashy household items made visually appealing Read More »
Torfaen County Borough Council, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council and Caerphilly County Borough Council, all from South Wales valley, are making efforts to build a plant to handle food and garden waste. The trio’s facility is expected to be…
Plans revealed for a plant that could handle waste from 140,000 homes Read More »
Charity begins at home. So, before expecting green efforts from the world we ourselves will have to take initiatives to save the environment. Thinking along these lines, Terry Coss has gone an extra mile to save the environment. He has come up with…
Eco Echoes: Newberg High teacher installs solar panel to track the sun’s path Read More »
Ecostreamjet has been striving hard to help its clients get maximum eco-satisfaction while offsetting and reducing their flight’s carbon emissions. The New Jersey-based business serves as a private jet-travel broker and books paperless flights for…
Ecostreamjet makes private jetliners to offset CO2 and ensure safety Read More »
After walking down the aisle, folks normally fall for the most expensive hotels and costly tour packages to make their honeymoon a real memorable one. However, luxury never lies in spending huge bucks on not-so-green lodgings. Instead, if you go…
Luxuriantly green American log homes for newlyweds! Read More »
