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Bright and Airy LEED Platinum School Commons in California Has No Walls!
Designed as an experiment in sustainability and a model for future programs, this LEED Platinum school commons in California has absolutely no solid walls. Located north of San Francisco in a residential
Scientists Discover That Tiny Fractal Trees Could Hold Key to More Efficient Solar Cells
A team of chemists at the University of California, Davis believe that the future of solar technology may lie in cells made from a film of tiny silver nitrate fractal trees. The research team, led by
Freight Farms Allow Anyone to Grow Food Anywhere in Recycled Shipping Containers
The Boston-based founders of Freight Farms have found an urban farming solution that can work anywhere and for just about anyone. These amazing recycled shipping containers are outfitted with climate and
Google Invests to Bring Solar Power Systems to 3,000 Homes
Google has recently been making great green strides, putting itself on the map in the world of renewable energy. First, they teamed up with Duke Energy to invest in the power of pig poop, and now they are
10 Solar-Powered Designs to Charge Your Life
From smartphones and e-readers to laptops and tablet computers, today’s high-tech devices put a wealth of information and utility at our fingertips – however it can be a real challenge to keep
SOLARCROSS: Brilliant Electric Bike is Boosted by the Sun’s Rays
Inventor Terry Hope has created the Solarcross – a sun-powered electric bike outfitted with three photovoltaic panels, a 24-volt electric motor, and three 5,000 mAh lithium-ion batteries. The
Solar Powered Transformer Robot is our Kind of Autobot
The Transformers of times past may have been fueled by our imaginations, but now there’s a whole new generation of morphing robots that harness the power of the sun as well! This sun-powered
Henning Larsen’s Stunning Solar Panel Factory in Greece is Powered by the Sun
Henning Larsen Architects take the ugly grind out of industry with this handsome solar panel factory in Greece. Commissioned for Kilkis, an industrial area north of Thessaloniki, the factory’s dual
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