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Eco Factor: Concept bus powered by hydrogen fuel cells.

The Credo E-Bone concept bus is the brainchild of designer Peter Simon, who wants to make public transportation greener. The E-Bone is a zero-emission bus that generates power from a system…

Eco Factor: Sustainable development includes bamboo gardens.

SHoP Architects have proposed a sustainable high-rise building for the World Business Center Busan, which combines traditional Korean courtyards with contemporary high-rise living to…

Eco Factor: Hybrid yacht powered by solar and wind energy.

Italian design studio Pama Design has come up with a concept yacht that is powered by a zero-emission electric engine fueled by solar and wind energy. Dubbed the Tritone 80, the 80-foot…

Eco Factor: Concept bus stop features a solar-powered capsule hotel on its roof.

Brazilian design studio Baita Design has come up with a sustainable bus stop design that cares for odd-hour travelers who have to wait for hours for a bus for their…

Eco Factor: Regenerative braking systems to generate electricity for the grid.

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), which runs the largest transit system in Philadelphia, is demonstrating the use of a new smart…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission taxi powered by electric motors.

A husband and wife team of Jimmy Bissig and Sara Bissig have started a unique taxi service in the Woodlands community north of Houston, TX, which ferries eco-conscious passengers in chic..

Eco Factor: Low-emission yacht powered by a hybrid engine.

UK-based design firm Astheimer Ltd has conceptualized a low-emission superyacht that is propelled by a hybrid engine, with the electric engine getting powered by an onboard array of solar..

Eco Factor: Sustainable house harnesses renewable solar energy.

The recent advancements in solar technology have reduced the cost of solar power, making designers think about new ways to make our lives self-sufficient. Eco conscious designer Raif..

Eco Factor: Concept tower incorporates a solar array on the façade.

Zoka Zola Architects have proposed a sustainable solar-powered tower for Chicago, which incorporates an active solar array mounted on the building’s façade. The spherical…

Eco Factor: Lighting applications make use of energy-efficient OLEDs.

Mexican design studio Agent has teamed up with Konica Minolta to develop two new OLED lighting applications – one for outdoors and the second for your personal self. The first.