Eco Factor: Economical, self-sufficient and rapidly deployable models for universal buildings.
Catering to the need of shelters, both permanent and temporary, Shradha Bhandari came up with an architectural research and development project that…
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Eco Factor: Solar canopy charging station charges EV, electric bikes and most portable devices.
The US city of Portland took a new leap forward in promoting green-building, transportation and renewable energy within the city. Portland got its…
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Eco Factor: Sustainable building design powered by renewable energy promotes environmental conservation.
The Bio Urban Generator signifies an architectural response to the growing environmental crisis that largely involves unsustainable building..
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Eco Factor: Device harnesses waste heat to reduce electricity consumption.
Haier has unveiled a new system at SinoCES that captures waste heat from shower water and transfers energy to the hot water tank. Dubbed PowerPad, the device is claimed to.
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission electric vehicle.
After spending 25 years working as an engineer at General Motors, Richard Marks went on to build a low-cost electric vehicle for the masses. The retired engineer came up with a vehicle that won’t cost.
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Eco Factor: Sustainable lighting system powered by solar energy.
Apart from their use in juicing electronic gadgets, photovoltaic panels are ideal for systems such as streetlamps that spend most of their time under the sun. Danish designers…
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Eco Factor: Concept car powered by an electric engine.
The Enyoii electric concept car is the brainchild of designer Gerardo Delgado Martinez and has been conceptualized for young people who love to drive and enjoy the elements of nature along the.
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Eco Factor: PV solar farm to generate 3MW power for NASCAR racetrack.
The Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania is aiming to become the world’s largest sports facility that is powered entirely by solar energy. Less than a year after the groundbreaking.
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission van powered by electric engine.
The Vito E-Cell electric van by Mercedes-Benz has entered production with a small series of 100 units. Another 2000 units will be deployed in 2011. Targeted for inner-city operations, the..
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Eco Factor: Cultural center wrapped in an organic concrete shell includes solar panels.
Serero Architects has won the competition for the new cultural center of Meudon-la-Forêt, France with their design that revolves around sustainability. The…
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