Graphene Oxide Offers New Hope for Water Decontamination
Water is the universal solvent on the planet, and without it, minerals and nutrients can't be transported. Life would cease to exist. This property...
Rotterdam’s Floating Pavilion is Solar Powered and Developed to Withstand Climate Change
In order to face the challenges posed by climate change and its consequent rise of sea levels, Rotterdam has begun the construction of some...
Superconductors Could Increase Wind Turbine Efficiency
One of the great limitations in any electrical or electronic system is resistance. Electrical resistance, measured in “Ω” or ohms, is not a constant,...
Superconducting Generators Increase Wind Power Plant Efficiency
Experts believe that wind power will be the key in the quest for alternative energy solutions. After years of research, scientists have determined that...
Chinese Gold Sliced Porosity Block Deserves Green Kudos
The Sliced Porosity Block in China has been declared finished by Steven Holl Architects. The building, which was designed with daylighting in mind, is...
Barcelona’s Prefab MZ House is Energy and Cost Efficient
The aim of Calderon-Folch-Sarsanedas (CFS) Arquitectes, who are based in Barcelona, is to make "conscious" architecture which bears in mind environmental and social responsibilities.
It...
Wind-Powered Bamboo Landmine Detonator Could Save Lives if Kickstarter Campaign is Successful
Each month, 42 people die because of landmines. These landmines are a major problem in 81 countries across the globe. It is common for...
Shape-Changing Solar Lamp is a Robot Claw Look-alike
Lenka Czereova has designed a rather interesting-looking solar lamp. The design will be most appealing to those with a taste in futuristic gadgets. The...
Detroit Welcomes 93 Shipping Containers Made into Luxurious Apartment
Detroit will be welcoming the appropriately-named Power of Green Housing Development which is a project aiming to convert 93 shipping containers to a luxurious...
The Only Five Star Hotel in Gaza Was Constructed Using Adobe Bricks
Much imagination is required to envisage a five star hotel as part of Gaza’s ruins, particularly one constructed using adobe bricks. The building was...
