UK Students from Brighton Turn Waste Into an Amazingly Livable House
Recycling is the only solution to the excessive amounts of garbage we produce on daily basis. Most landfill sites are overloaded with materials that...
Abu Dhabi To Build Two Green Towers Inspired By Nature and Islamic Architecture
A "design generated from a mathematically pre-rationalized form that derives from Islamic design principles" is about to be brought to life by Aedas, the world's fifth largest architecture company. The Abu Dhabi Investment Council Headquarters will be built in collaboration with engineering firm Arup, and the deadline is 2012.
Novartis New Jersey Now Has Transparent Solar Roof
The new headquarters of the pharmaceutical company Novartis in New Jersey is reaching new heights by installing the largest transparent solar roof in the...
Sustainable Building Products Impress Jury at the Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Challenge
In a search for the best green building products made from recycled or sustainable materials, The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, together with Make...
How a Well Insulated House Saves Hundreds of Dollars a Year
Heating and cooling costs account for between 50% and 70% of all energy costs in the average home, so maximizing the value of the...
Nature Inspires Engineers to Develop Energy-Efficient Windows
Nature may provide clues about how to reduce energy leaks from windows, according to engineering experts at the University of Toronto and Harvard University.
University...
Biomass Plant to Generate 49KW of Green Electricity to 50,000 Homes
The project led by Bio Energy Investments will be constructed on the banks of River Tees in Teesside. It will generate enough energy to power up to 50,000 homes and will save 140,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually through the use of carbon neutral woodchip.
Dallas Implements Mandatory Green Building Standards, Paves Way for Rest of US
Dallas, Texas… Who would have thought Dallas would be on its way to becoming one of the greenest cities in the United States?
Surprisingly, green...
Yahoo's New Energy-Efficient Data Center Opened
A few days ago, Yahoo has officially opened a new energy-efficient data center which has been designed after a chicken coop (this way the air will circulate more easily). Thanks to its design, the building will save the company millions in data center costs.
The Empire State Building to Be Powered by Wind Turbines
Empire State Building, the tallest building in New York, and referred to as one of the wonders of the modern world, will buy 100% wind power from Texas-based Green Mountain Energy Company. According to the AIA (American Institute of Architects), the Empire State Building is the first on the List of America's Favorite Architecture.
