Eco Factor: Sustainable building powered by renewable energy.
The University of British Columbia will soon be having the greenest building in North America that will serve as the Center for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS). The $37…
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Eco Factor: Water-recycling wash station.
The Plus Wash Station is the brainchild of designers at P-Arch and aims to conserve fresh water by simply recycling it. The station features a sink and a closet, both of which respect the environment and…
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Eco Factor: Eco-friendly bags with built-in solar panels.
Neon Green has unveiled a range of backpacks that according to the company will transform you from a mere mortal to a superhero with soular powers. These new “Soular” bags come in…
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission scooter powered by electricity.
The rise in the number of cars on the streets has made industrial designers think about alternatives ways to travel that are compact, green and silent. Designer Stuart Emmerson is trying…
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Eco Factor: Energy-efficient complex to generate renewable energy.
Yesterday we reported about Geotectura’s proposal for an eco-friendly gasoline station and today we have similar news from the house of Zaha Hadid Architects. Designers here are..
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission concept car designed to be powered by electricity.
The Bentley Aero Ace Speed VI is the brainchild of auto designer Gabriel Tam and has been inspired by the original Speed 6 driven to victory by the Bentley Boys of the…
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Eco Factor: Concept gasoline station harvests solar energy to recharge EVs.
With the rise in the number of electric and plug-in hybrid cars on the streets, it will be important for gasoline stations to adopt the new trend and equip their stations..
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Eco Factor: University building designed to harvest renewable energy.
Woods Bagot has unveiled plans for the Australian Catholic University’s new Center for Health and Wellbeing, which is being touted to be an exercise in healthy architecture…
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Eco Factor: Fuel-efficient river boat uses solar energy for hot water.
The Zambezi Queen is a new 15-foot-long river boat that has been designed to provide all modern amenities to the passengers with minimum impact on the environment. The boat…
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Eco Factor: Millimeter-scale sensor harvests solar energy for nearly perpetual operation.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed the world’s smallest self-powered sensor that can operate nearly perpetually running solely on…
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