August 12, 2011
Bamboo is one of the most eco-friendly building materials there is—it’s sturdy and solid, yet it grows extremely fast and is therefore rapidly renewable.(Hint hint: that […]
July 12, 2011
You might think that there is a lot more hassle and expense involved in building a home that conforms to your eco-friendly standards, but in truth, […]
July 1, 2011
The other ZEHST (zero-emission hypersonic airliner) model that was unveiled at the Paris Air Show 2011 was EADS’ VoltAir. VoltAir is an electricity-driven aircraft that could […]
June 28, 2011
Studies estimate that 1 square metre of grassed rooftop can remove up to 2kg of polluted particles from the air every year, depending on the foliage […]
June 28, 2011
Offering respite from the urban jungle along with a host of unseen building benefits, green rooftops are now a rapidly growing trend. Half of humanity now […]
June 27, 2011
The process of manufacturing bamboo flooring is comparable to any other flooring solution. Significant heat is required to kiln dry the bamboo during the process, as […]
June 27, 2011
When it comes to decking, strand-woven bamboo is regarded by many as the only sustainable hardwood these days. With a fantastic reputation in terms of its […]
June 21, 2011
Architect William Morgan’s goggle-eyed Dune House was created back in the mid 1970′s. The two, side-by-side, duplex apartments were built right into the Atlantic Beach, Florida […]
June 1, 2011
It is important to remember that opting for alternatives to synthetic garden inputs is important, but also part of a wider system of enhancing natural cycles […]
May 18, 2011
With more than 32 000 golf courses globally, and counting, it is imperative that we find ways to make golf courses more sustainable! Love them or […]
May 2, 2011
Need some green architecture ideas? Watch this short video which showcases a wonderful variety of green building designs. If you are looking at building your own […]
May 1, 2011
Tour bamboo living homes in Hawaii, walk through a bamboo forest, 3 reasons for choosing a bamboo house, see models, styles, finishes, hear what homeowners say. […]
April 21, 2011
We all know the feeling when you just realized you forgot to lock your door. At best, it’s a quick moment of nagging anxiety – at […]
April 18, 2011
http://youtu.be/5b6ab7KOVHA Environmentally friendly car parts such as those made with mushrooms, and vegetable matter, can save huge quantities of energy, fuel and water. As green technology […]
April 16, 2011
I was recently invited by the Designers Accord to contribute to a really interesting series called “Sustainability in 7“ that is now running on Core77 the sustainable design […]
April 14, 2011
Live Roof® is a unique green roof concept designed through the eyes of a horticulturist, founder Dave MacKenzie. The Company utilizes a patent pending, hybrid modular […]
April 2, 2011
Why settle for one form of renewable energy when you can produce power with two? That’s exactly what scientists from the University of Liverpool have done […]