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17 January 2012
Bio-Glass is a stylish surface material made of 100% recycled glass without additives or the use of any new resources in its production. The material is durable, long-lasting and can still be recycled after the end of its life cycle which again enhance its green credentials.
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28 December 2011
Open Source Ecology is a network of farmers, engineers, and supporters that for the last two years has been creating the Global Village Construction Set, an open source, low-cost, high performance technological platform that allows for the easy, DIY fabrication of the 50 different Industrial Machines that it takes to build a sustainable civilisation with modern comforts.
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21 December 2011
In the UK the focus of legislation and the construction industry seems to be about developing zero carbon homes and it is believed that 26% of UK's carbon emissions come from homes, making it a significant area for reducing emissions overall, but are they really the solution to tomorrow's housing problems?
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13 December 2011
"Who Cares About This Planet?" is a spoken word poem that expresses this conflict between concern and ignorance for our planet, written and performed by Made Wade. Short and powerful little film
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06 December 2011
Isang Litrong Liwanag (A Liter of Light), is a sustainable lighting project which aims to bring the eco-friendly Solar Bottle Bulb to disprivileged communities worldwide. Designed and developed by students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the Solar Bottle Bulb is based on the principles of Appropriate Technologies -- a concept that provides simple and easily replicable technologies that address basic needs in developing communities.
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26 November 2011
Our South American Think Studio, EcoArki, through the work of its Director Rodolfo Beltran Bravo is proud recipient of this year’s International Green Award in the category of ‘Best Collaboration Innitiative,’ for his work during his tenure as Director of Agrorural and the ’230 Million Tree Campaign.’ EcoArki was also in the running for best [...]
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13 November 2011
Turning trash into cash is easy. Just ask the guys at TerraCycle, an established recycling and upcycling company which do exactly that. This great piece in CNN showcases the company's great vision and profitable up-cycling business.
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02 November 2011
This year's Solar Decathlon Winner: The WaterShed is an innovative prefabricated house designed on the concept that sustainable living means living as a part of an ecosystem and the natural processes that are a part of it. As a result, the design proposes a building that integrates itself with the landscape, creating one holistic system and is inspired by the naturally diverse Cheasepeak Bay.
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09 October 2011
High-performance green buildings marry the best features of conventional construction methods with emerging high-performance approaches. But can they cope in a world of climate instability?
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03 October 2011
Another relevant and brilliant episode of TED:Talks; William McDonough talks about the concept of "Cradle to Cradle" Design. He believes that green design can prevent environmental disaster -- while also driving economic growth. The Green-minded architect and designer asks what our buildings and products would look like if designers took into account "all children, all species, for all time."
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23 September 2011
In an age of environmental desperation and 'green-washed' architecture solutions, buildings are suffering the wrath of green ignorance and consumerism. High-tech green solutions and government subsidies for alternative technologies are shifting the construction industries towards a future of inefficiency and wastefulness - an approach which could end up doing more harm to environment than good. Can Minimalist Green Architecture be the antidote?
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12 September 2011
When it comes to getting clean water at home, most of us turn on the tap and don't give it a second thought. But for nearly one billion people, finding clean water is a daily struggle. Here are 10 ways to help you save water and do your bit to save this valuable resource.
Posted in Critical issues, Green Tips, Planet Earth1 Comment
09 September 2011
From time to time we like to showcase the work of interesting people who in one way or another influenced the way we think about design and how we approach sustainable architecture. Green Architect Samuel Mockbee understood the principle that it was possible to produce great green architecture in the simplest of settings without negating its beauty.
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04 September 2011
TIS&Partners has developed a construction material called CO2 Structure, which hardens quickly and delivers 2.5 times the tensile strength of concrete.
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26 August 2011
Guest Post » Here are five eco friendly toothbrushes which can help fight plaque and gum disease, whilst contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable planet.
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22 August 2011
We love projects that ‘recycle’ material in clever and ingenious ways. The idea behind the TuboHotel is simple. Use reclaimed concrete pipes and turn them into rooms for a unique hotel retreat. The idea is new as is clear by Andreas Strauss’ Dasparkhotel project – allegedly the first hotel made from reclaimed concrete pipes
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14 August 2011
Wonder how to go green grocery shopping? If you are searching for ways to save the environment, a great place to begin is your regular trip to the grocery store. Here are some simple tips to get you started
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08 August 2011
Can you live in a house that is 3m x 3m x 3m? The Cube Project is an initiative designed to build a compact eco house where one person could live with a minimum impact on the environment.
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03 August 2011
A fantastic sustainable housing lecture by Steve Glenn, CEO & founder of LivingHomes a premier developer of modern, prefabricated homes that combine world-class architecture with an unparalleled commitment to healthy and sustainable construction.
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27 July 2011
To celebrate 2011 as the International Year of Forests, the United Nations approached the photographer and asked him to produce the official film for the International Year of Forests campaign. Take 7 minutes of your day to watch this film...
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