Ford App Developer Contest to Improve Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is one of the biggest sellers of vehicles today, but driver habit is probably more of a factor than the vehicle itself.
We've...
Soundscraper Converts Noise and Vibrations into Sustainable Energy
The "Soundscraper" would be a state-of-the-art structure which converts the noise and vibrations a city produces into sustainable energy. The design of the structure...
Using Recycled Milk Jugs for Filament Lowers the Cost of 3D Printers
Joshua Pearce, a Michigan Technological University professor, is working on a way to recycle items and use the raw materials to create anything –...
Eco-Friendly Floating Schools in Flood-Prone Coastal Nigeria Developed by Visionary Architect
In Lagos, Nigeria, the community of Makoko is accustomed to life on the water. The residents have adapted to constant flooding for many generations...
Lima, Perú – Freshwater From a Billboard, University of Engineering and Technology
If there's one thing that mars a skyline worse than a building in front of your favorite mountaintop, it's probably a billboard.
Of course, a...
Google Expands Googleplex Offices in Green Fashion
Google has long been envied for its spectacular work environment, and if the company’s vision comes to fruition, major changes to its environmentally friendly...
Underground Greenhouse Allows Year-Round Gardening for $300
Taking a cue from the Aymara Indians, gardeners are realizing that walipini, an underground greenhouse (or pit greenhouse), allows them to grow year round.
Typically,...
Grass Lamp Illuminates the Home and Grows Hydroponic Vegetation
Twenty-six year old visionary and industrial designer, Marko Vučković, won the 2009 Designanddesign award with his creation the Grass Lamp, a lamp that supports...
Apple Wants Eco-Friendly Campus in Austin
Apple's latest $300-million project in Austin, Texas looks to eventually double their workforce by 2021. The plans have undergone some changes since the project...
Aerated Shower is More Comfortable and Saves Water
Fresh water is a dwindling resource in many lands, and in order to conserve what is available, many governments have put strict limits on...
