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Eco Factor: Sustainable building seeks BREEAM rating with “passivhaus” principles.

Aedas of Leeds made its way into the 36 The Calls architectural competition with a design proposal called the “Contained Calls.” The shortlisted entry for the…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission mountain bike powered by electric motor.

Columbus-based Jennifer Holt has created a DIY electric mountain bike powered by a homemade battery pack carrying about 144 3.3V lithium-ion cells. The bike’s frame has been…

Eco Factor: Super-high pressures help in developing material that can store great amount of energy.

Scientists at the Washington State University have succeeded in developing a material that can store vast amounts of energy. The compact,…

Eco Factor: Process involving gaseous ozone could lead to more and better biofuels.

Lately we have seen many researches making way to the production of biofuels. Adding to the list is the new research at that took place at the North Carolina…

Eco Factor: Bottle concept that helps to assimilate the morning dew.

Those of us who are blessed to have facilities like electricity and water do not realize their worth. Ask someone living in the desert what even a single drop of water means….

Eco Factor: Architecture design promotes quality lifestyle through built environment.

MVRDV, Rotterdam, and ADEPT, Copenhagen, in a joint effort with SLA landscape architects recently won the ‘House and Culture Movement’ in Frederiksberg. What.

Eco Factor: Zero-emission recumbent trike powered by solar and wind energy.

Ptreosail Trike Systems is aiming to cross the USA on a recumbent trike that is equipped with a patented sailing system. The trike’s sail is placed forward of the rider.

Eco Factor: Cisco and Living PlanIT to build PlanIT Valley using cutting edge green technology.

Cisco and Living PlanIT have together signed a letter of intent to build a sustainable community in the northern Portuguese municipality of Paredes….

Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle powered by magnets.

Designed by Rui Gou, a vehicle design student at the Royal College of Art, the GlideX 2020 is a concept vehicle designed for Chinese roads. The zero-emission electric vehicle is powered by…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission DIY vehicle powered by electric batteries.

The rise in demand for clean vehicles has not only tempted automakers to rollout next-gen electric vehicles, but has also encouraged several eco-conscious individuals to use…