Willis Tower, or formerly Sears Tower, is all set to don its green attire by integrating a pilot solar electric glass project on the south side windows of its 56th floor. This in effect will transform the skyscraper into a giant solar plant with 2 MW.
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What can be housed in the quiet surroundings of a small portion of a hill? Well, if you give this space to architect Marco Bernardini, he will make an Age House! An ‘age house’ is basically an abode built into a section of a hill. It is a partial hypoge
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James Cameroon’s Avatar captured the imagination of millions across the globe with its visual splendor and amazing effects in 3D that brought an unearthly world to life. But the underlying message of this Hollywood extravaganza was to look at our…
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It is interesting at times to take a look at the wide variety of concept designs that are out there in the open. Many of these brilliant, stunning and sometimes ‘a bit too unreal’ designs generally follow the conventional design of automobiles….
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The question of using existing rooftops and parking spaces for production of solar power has been around for some time now. The general feeling is that there is plenty of space across the globe for the installation of photovoltaic panels on rooftops..
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This utterly convenient conception by Virginia-based Plugless Power was recently unveiled at the Google’s headquarters over at Silicon Valley’s Mountain View. Instead of a cord and an electrical outlet, this station uniquely features a sort of…
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The Mega-structure:
A finalist entry from Chicago based firm STL for the Torres De Cotillas Competition in Las Torres De Cotillas, Spain, incorporates a multi-purpose auditorium and performing arts center with a surrealistic outlook. This ambitious..
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Jonathan Liow, the man who designed Solarball makes a very apt observation when asked about what inspired him to design this unique device. He says that much of the developed world takes for granted the everyday products that the rest of the world…
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Given the dangers of global warming and climate change of today, here is a fresh breather – the Amxma Simple One folding bicycle. Made by Taiwan’s Long Antelope Enterprise Company, this product could appear the same as most folding bicycles. But…
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Just like lithium ion batteries, lithium air batteries can be used in electric vehicles and portable devices. These batteries are much lighter than lithium ion batteries, but…
Graphite Pencil Solution for Elusive Lithium- Air Battery Read More »
