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Eco Factor: Energy-efficient complex to generate renewable energy.

Yesterday we reported about Geotectura’s proposal for an eco-friendly gasoline station and today we have similar news from the house of Zaha Hadid Architects. Designers here are..

Eco Factor: Zero-emission concept car designed to be powered by electricity.

The Bentley Aero Ace Speed VI is the brainchild of auto designer Gabriel Tam and has been inspired by the original Speed 6 driven to victory by the Bentley Boys of the…

Eco Factor: Concept gasoline station harvests solar energy to recharge EVs.

With the rise in the number of electric and plug-in hybrid cars on the streets, it will be important for gasoline stations to adopt the new trend and equip their stations..

Eco Factor: University building designed to harvest renewable energy.

Woods Bagot has unveiled plans for the Australian Catholic University’s new Center for Health and Wellbeing, which is being touted to be an exercise in healthy architecture…

Eco Factor: Fuel-efficient river boat uses solar energy for hot water.

The Zambezi Queen is a new 15-foot-long river boat that has been designed to provide all modern amenities to the passengers with minimum impact on the environment. The boat…

Eco Factor: Millimeter-scale sensor harvests solar energy for nearly perpetual operation.

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed the world’s smallest self-powered sensor that can operate nearly perpetually running solely on…

Eco Factor: Portable electronic device charger harvests solar energy.

Statistics point out that over 6 billion portable electronic devices were purchased last year, most of which are dependent on grid electricity for a recharge. In an effort to…

Eco Factor: Sustainable building carries gardens at all levels.

Green roofs and plantations not only improve the air quality but also better the aesthetic appeal of any facility. This is the reason we see buildings with green roofs and vertical…

Eco Factor: Electric vehicle charging station sources energy from renewable energy plants.

After receiving the nation’s first solar-powered EV charging station, Chicago is trying to make EV charging as sustainable as possible by now receiving…

Eco Factor: Energy-conserving building harvests rainwater.

The Springfield Public School District’s new Thurston Elementary School replaces an existing school on the same site with a building that reflects the surrounding McKenzie River Valley..