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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
Photovoltaic Solar Hot Water Panels Reap Multiple Benefits
Solar panel manufacturer Solimpeks is offering a hybrid solar panel that is capable of providing both electricity and water heating from the same panel. The panels are ideal for applications where there
Light-Bending Polymer Sticker Boosts Solar Panel Output by 10%
Looking for an instant power boost for your solar panels? Slap on a large, transparent sticker by Genie Lens Technologies to get 10 percent more juice. The polymer film, which can be applied to panels you
Michael Jantzen Unveils a Wind Powered Eco Wine Pavilion
Prolific and provocative eco-architect Michael Jantzen has come up with yet another fascinating building, this time inspired by the symbolic image of grape vines growing over a trellis. The Eco Wine
Energy Efficient Queen Alia Airport by Foster + Partners
Foster + Partners is working on an expansion to the Queen Alia International Airport in Jordan that includes a whole host of sustainable features. Inspired by palm trees, the roof will be made up of
The New Bouwkunde Architecture Proposal Swoops Like a Skateboard Ramp
Back in 2008, a devastating fire tore through the Bouwkunde building where the Faculty of Architecture at the Delft University of Technology resided, resulting in a loss of more than just a structure, but
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