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Eco Factor: Sustainable housing development powered by solar energy.

David Baker + Partners have designed a new affordable housing development in Oakland, California, which will feature 99 sustainable one, two and three bedroom apartments when…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission single-seater car powered by electricity.

Tajima Motor Corp has unveiled an all-electric single-seater vehicle at the 1st EV & HEV Drive System Technology Expo in Tokyo. The vehicle looks much like a Formula car and…

Eco Factor: iPods powered by solar energy.

Apple’s employees have applied for a patent that relates to devices that are powered by onboard transparent solar cells. Dubbed the Power Management Circuitry and Solar Cells, the patent hints at new…

Eco Factor: Concept lights convert waste noise into electricity.

Airports are one of the noisiest places in any city and they do consume a lot of energy as well. Industrial designer Hung-Uei Jou has come up with a concept product that can make…

Eco Factor: Creating farm pods on vacant land in Detroit.

With a median family income under $30,000 and unemployment rate at a whopping 27 percent, Detroit is in need of help. While most residents are not so worried about the condition of the…

Eco Factor: Offshore city to generate renewable energy.

On Office has come up with a striking project to take advantage of Norway’s windy coastline and combine energy generation with tourism. Dubbed the Turbine City, the project will make use…

Eco Factor: Sustainable greenhouses to preserve the ecosystem.

Samoo Architecture has unveiled plans for the Ecorium Project to be developed in South Korea as a part of the upcoming National Ecological Institute (NEI). The eco domes, which are…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission airplane powered by electricity.

Yuneec has announced that its two-seat all-electric aircraft, the e430, will be available for purchase in 2011. The airplane has been flying for the past six months and is ready to be…

Eco Factor: Flexible batteries made from fabric.

Researchers at Stanford University are exploring the possibilities of wearable batteries that are made using different types of fabrics including cotton and polyester. This unique current storage…

Eco Factor: Multipurpose prefabricated pod made from sustainable materials.

York-based Archipod has unveiled a spherical pod that is made from insulated, prefabricated curved plywood that can serve as an office or an entertainment room outside…