Eco Factor: Hurricane and earthquake resistant homes to be built in Haiti using shipping containers.
There have been innumerable project to rebuild the earthquake-wrecked Haiti after the catastrophic tremor shook the Caribbean nation. This time…
900 shipping containers to shape up into an eco village in Haiti Read More »
Eco Factor: Zero-emission motorcycle propelled by electricity.
Auto designer Andre Federico Look believes that racing is a significant medium in communication new technology and motorsports has the chance to demonstrate new technical and creative.
AER concept racing motorcycle is powered by four electric motors Read More »
Eco Factor: Solar-powered personal ride-on vehicle.
Recognizing the true potential of solar energy, auto designer Siqi Liu has conceptualized a multi-purpose vehicle called the “Urban Wheels”. The all-electric vehicle can be used for…
Urban Wheels multi-purpose personal transporter runs on solar energy Read More »
Eco Factor: Weather-proof charging stations for electric vehicles.
Schletter has unveiled the P.CHARGE charging stations for electric vehicles at the ENTECH 2010 in Korea. The system includes a complete line of charging equipment for EVs for a…
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Eco Factor: Flexible solar modules require no racks.
Installing racking systems to hold heavy polycrystalline silicon panels on a rooftop might just become obsolete with Global Solar’s PowerFlex BIPV modules. The flexible solar modules can be…
Global Solar intros flexible photovoltaic modules for rooftop installation Read More »
Eco Factor: Researchers to cross Antarctica in Bio-Inspired Ice Vehicles to see the impact of global climate change.
Miles and miles of snow and ice, volcanoes erupting from a frozen landscape and an arid land surrounded by three oceans,…
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Eco Factor: Sustainable development to generate renewable solar energy.
Bernard Tschumi Architects have re-imagined their master plan for the new Abu Dhabi Media Zone, by incorporating several environmentally-friendly features that help reduce the.
Abu Dhabi Media Zone to generate renewable energy through its façade Read More »
Eco Factor: Intel Israel adopts sustainable measures with minimal environmental impact.
Incorporating business with environmental protection, Intel Israel inaugurated its most environmentally friendly office building. Also certified as Israel’s…
Intel Israel becomes Israel’s first LEED-certified green building Read More »
Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle powered by electric engine.
Mitsubishi’s MiEV range of electric cars has seen frequent modifications since 2006. Previously available only in Japan, the company is now revamping the vehicle to make it ready for..
Mitsubishi readies electric i-MiEV for Europe Read More »
Eco Factor: Solar roofing at James Leal Center helps reduce energy consumption.
James Leal centre in Redbridge, UK by English architect Sarah Wigglesworth is a low energy sustainable structure built inventively using readily available material….
Zigzag solar roofing mixes green design with high style Read More »
