Eco Factor: Self-sustaining prototype house powered by renewable solar energy.
teamhawai‘i has been selected as one of the 20 university teams to participate in the 2011 Solar Decathlon competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and..
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Eco Factor: World’s first semi-submerged hotel resort is a stunning eco-destination.
If extravagance is your motto, then you’re gonna love the “Amphibious 1000.” Designed by the Giancarlo Zema Design Group for an Arabian commission, this…
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Eco Factor: Energy-efficient habitat doubles as water purification system and a space generator.
Designed by Abel Patacho and Theodora Christoforidou from the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia, the “AQVA habitat” is a unique…
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Eco Factor: Green shed-like structure made from old phone books.
Books are indeed man’s best friend and proving this saying correct are students from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, who have done their bit for the environment using…
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Eco Factor: Glass-like floor tiles transform force produced by walking people into clean electricity.
Being the world’s first motor show, the Paris Auto Show holds a special place in every automaker’s hearts, so every year we see numerous…
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission concept bus powered by electricity.
The Cameo is the brainchild of auto designer Martin Pes, who believes that the cities of the future need compact buses that can transport a decent number of passengers without getting…
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Eco Factor: New technology uses aluminum and liquid alloy to extract hydrogen from seawater.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a method that uses aluminum and a liquid alloy to extract hydrogen from seawater to run engines in boats..
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Eco Factor: Planet-friendly tuner powered by renewable solar energy.
TASCAM has unveiled the world’s first solar-powered guitar tuner, the TASCAM TC-1S. The device charges its battery using a bank of solar cells on the front panel and also…
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Eco Factor: Energy-efficient football stadium with solar canopies.
The FIFA World Cup may be over, but the obsession and affection for the game is such that nations have already battling it out for one that starts in 12 years. Qatar is bidding to..
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Eco Factor: Mixed-use building with terraces that flaunt beautiful green plants.
A new mixed-use green building will soon make a remarkable sight right in the heart of Ljubljana, between the park and main Ljubljana pedestrian commercial street….
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