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Nine Dragons Housing Complex is a Green-Roofed Residential Maze in China
To design the mixed-use complex, YKH_lab began with a 'mat-hybrid' layout to differentiate between public courtyards and private spaces, and to infuse daylighting into all the buildings. The project is a
Regina, Q, and Swift: Suzuki Will Bring Entirely New Lineup of EVs to the Tokyo Motor Show
Keep an eye out for the rest of the alternative fuel line from Suzuki, including quite a few options on two wheels. We will be watching all the green goings on in Tokyo in early December when the show
Norway’s Inspiria Science Center Promotes Clean Energy, the Environment, and Health
The 6,500 square meter center is composed of three wings that radiate out from a central double-height atrium. Designed with school children, families, and tourists in mind, the center inspires and
World’s First Exhibit on Container Architecture Curated by Jure Kotnik Lands in Seattle
Jure Kotnik, an architect based out of Slovenia, is most well known for his recent book called Container Architecture as well as a number of completed cargotecture projects. The traveling architecture
El Al Airlines to Launch Hybrid-Electric Boeing 737 Airplanes
Israel's El Al Airlines is planning to outfit 20 of their Boeing 737 airplanes with electric drive units from WheelTug that will provide power for the planes to taxi while on the ground. Though these
American and Alaska Airlines Complete World’s First Commercial Biofuel Flights
Yesterday, American Airlines completed the world's first commercial biofuel flight by traveling from Houston to Chicago powered by a mix of 40% Solazyme algae biofuels and 60% traditional jet fuels.
Solar-Powered Italian Home Uses Light Wells to Illuminate Its Interiors
The generous family home is organized around a central courtyard, and the different volumes are staggered. The ground floor houses the entrance area, a work room, and a living space oriented towards the
TEST DRIVE: Inhabitat Zips Around Town in the Manual Transmission Honda CRZ Sport Hybrid
How sporty is Sport mode, really? We're so glad you asked. It's surprisingly powerful, actually--even coltish. The CRZ feels a bit restrained in ECON mode, though not nearly as much as in other Honda
BIG to Transform Swiss Transitlager Warehouse Into a Hip Urban Development
BIG was one of several invited firms to propose concepts for the transformation of the warehouse and their winning proposal goes beyond merely renovating the old structure. BIG's Transitlager scheme
SolarShip’s Solar Cargo Helium Plane Is a Futuristic Airship That Actually Exists
People have talked about building futuristic airships for zero emissions cargo shipping for a long time, but most of these green blimps remain on the drawing board. One company, SolarShip, has taken the
Floating Marine Solar Cells Harvest Energy from the Sun and Waves
Marine Solar Cells (MSC) by Phil Pauley are conceptual hybrid solar and wave energy generators designed to generate renewable energy off shore. The solar wave unit captures wave energy through natural
How To Prepare Your Bicycle For Safe Riding in Cold Weather
1. Visibility Front and rear lights are crucial year round, but even more so in winter. The sun is setting earlier in the northern hemisphere, so even if you only use your bike for the commute to work,
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Japan’s Prius C Brochure Leaked Ahead of Official Introduction [PICS]
The brochure for the Japanese domestic market Toyota Prius C was just leaked ahead of the vehicle's official intro at this year's Tokyo Motor Show, giving us a sneak peak at its real-world numbers.
Justin Timberlake Honored at Environmental Media Awards
Justin Timberlake is known for more than his music, films, and dance moves -- he is also a big name in the green community. Just last week, he was honored at the Environmental Media Awards for opening his
Foster + Partners Officially Launch Virgin Galactic Gateway Spaceport
The flight of WhiteKnightTwo and SpaceShipTwo celebrated the recent completion of the main hangar and visitor's experience center. Sir Richard Branson was on hand to lead the ceremony and was joined by
7 Futuristic Modes of Green Transportation for Land, Sea and Sky
While they may look like something out of Star Wars or The Jetsons, these super futuristic vehicle designs are actual concepts being worked on for production - and in some cases are already exploring the
6 Groundbreaking Green Innovations We Spotted at Popular Mechanics’ Breakthrough Awards
OSORB We've written about Osorb before, but we were eager to see this miracle material in person. Made out of what is essentially glass, the substance acts like a nanomechanical sponge that absorbs
TEST DRIVE: Inhabitat Takes the New Honda Civic Hybrid for a Fall Color Tour
We were happy to discover that not only does the Civic Hybrid get good mileage at high and low speeds, but that it's possible to beat the EPA estimated 44 miles per gallon fuel mileage rating without even
LAST CHANCE: Win a One Year Zipcar Membership!
LAST DAY to Win a One Year Zipcar Membership Worth $85! Carless and curious about this car-sharing thing? If you haven't tried car-share yet, autumn is a great time to get started with a free year's
The Faraday Electric Bike Goes Incognito With a Classic Look
The Faraday was built for the Oregon Manifest design competition, and the design team wanted to keep their cycle's look simple. With a minty fresh paint job, all of the bike's techy pieces are kept
South Africa’s First Vertical Garden is a Living, Growing Billboard for Emirates Airlines
Different varieties of succulents were planted on a biodynamic felt screen imported from Germany. Behind it, a sensor-operated hydroponic drip irrigation system delivers both water and fertilizer to the
175 MPH Student-Designed Electric Car Shatters Land Speed Record!
The engineering students of Brigham Young University recently set a new speed record with their self-built electric car. Racing on the Salt Flats of Utah, the student-built car reached a high speed of 175
Could a New Shipping Route Through the Arctic Reduce Global Emissions?
Traditionally when people talk about melting ice in the Arctic, it is a cause for great concern and considered another symptom of global warming. However, Scandinavian tanker companies believe that with
Poetree Burial Planter is an Eco Memorial That Honors the Cycle of Life
Although death is universal, it seems that the final choice of how our bodies are laid to rest is not - and traditional burials are looking like less and less attractive as they take up land and use
Team Massachusetts’ 4D Solar Decathlon Home is a 21st-Century Take on the Gable House
The 4D Home beautifully blends traditional architecture with modern building techniques to create an exceptionally efficient off-grid home that can produce more energy than it consumes. The heart of the
$40 Million Emax E-Volution Solar Sailboat is for the Eco-Conscious Yachtsman
We've seen some spectacular sea vessels before, such as the TÛRANOR, the world largest solar powered boat. But here's a brand-spanking new yacht about to give that old-timer a run for its money.
World’s Strongest Electric Train Chugs Through Swiss Alps with Over 10,000 Horsepower
The Gotthardbahn rail line running from Luzern, Switzerland all the way to Chiasso, Italy is one of Europe's most important and treacherous railways. Climbing up, down, and around some of the continent's
Ford Announces That It is Considering Manufacturing Electric Vehicles in China
Ford Motor Company CEO Alan Mulally recently told Bloomberg News that the company is thinking of producing electric vehicles in China with their Chinese auto partner Changan Automobile Group. Ford is
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