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Eco Factor: Sustainable residential building powered by renewable energy.

Studio RHE has unveiled the designs of new residential tower for the Borough of Newham, one of London’s poorest boroughs. Dubbed SilverTree, the new residential eco-tower..

Eco Factor: Sustainable skyscraper adapts to surrounding climate.

The Nested Skyscraper by American designers Ryohei Koike and Jarod Poenisch has placed third in the eVolo Skyscraper Competition. The unique tower features the use of advanced…

Eco Factor: Concept zero-emission electric motorbike.

The HMK 561 by designer Ralf Kittmann is a concept zero-emission electric motorbike that uses its carbon fiber frame for electricity conduction, putting an end to those messy cables that…

Eco Factor: Low-emission fuel sources discovered in China.

China has discovered new sources of frozen combustible ice on the tundra of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, which according to researchers can supply China with 90 years worth of energy. The…

Eco Factor: Sustainable skyscraper designed to harvest rainwater.

Architectural students of H3AR have received a special mention for their proposal in the 2010 skyscraper competition, for a sustainable skyscraper that maximizes rainwater…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission all-electric vehicle fueled by solar energy.

Yokohama Tire Canada is funding the Sunstang car program at the University of Western Ontario. The program, which is being developed by a team of engineering students, will be..

Eco Factor: Fuel saving engine technology boosts efficiency.

While all major automakers are developing new cars that run on alternative sources of fuel, a startup company Transonic Combustion is working to better the efficiency of gasoline-powered.

Eco Factor: Sustainable development maximizes use of natural elements.

Italian architecture and engineering firm, Studiodosi, has released this new zero CO2 emission institutional office building, and placed itself among well-known international..

Eco Factor: Sustainable retirement community for Catholic priests.

HWKN have completed the design phase of their upcoming project, Aging in Africa, which will move towards construction in the beginning of next year. The development will be the…

Eco Factor: Concept pedal-powered trike for two.

Designed by industrial designer Cikaric Dragan, the Twin Trike is a concept tricycle that can seat two individuals. The concept has been designed for those who love to share their green efforts with.