Built at the heart of Osaka, the Asukasa Tree Home is and environmentally integrated architecture that is under construction in Osaka, Japan. Inspired by a sustainable concept, the building has columns contrasted in an interlocking way to support the slabs on each floor. The slabs are then filled with soil for the plants to grow. …
Keeping a green lifestyle includes the use of reusable plates and the inflatable plates by Mina Song will surely fit in the category. Made of vinyl, the plates can easily be unfolded and inflated to use. Unlike those existing disposable plates that we have, these inflatable plates can be rinse off after use and re-use …
Christmas season is fast approaching and decorating our homes is probably what pre occupies our minds today. With the aim to help save the environment, designer Amalia Versaci comes with a stylish and cute Christmas Ornaments that are made recycled materials. One of her great creation is the vintage zipper ornaments. Used zipper heads are …
With the vast growth of computer users of today, we cannot deny the fact that energy usage requirements in every household has drastically grown. We all know that this will not only cost us big amounts but will also hurt the environment in so many ways. Chang-Su Lee of Design Hara is Seoul, South Korea …
The use of cellular or mobile phone is now one of the basics in a person’s daily activities. With its widespread use and the need of energy to keep them running, an eco-friendly concept phone is designed by Liu Hsiang-Ling, an industrial designer. Hailed as the sticker phone, this concept eco-friendly gadget is solar powered …
Eco-friendly vehicles are becoming a trend to many of the environment friendly designers of today. We have heard a lot about solar powered ship, car, bicycle, and now a solar powered plane is catching our attention. Solar Impulse is a solar powered plane that has just made its first complete flight in Switzerland. The short …
Unveiled at the 2009 LA autoshow, the Honda P-Nut concept car is an acronym for Personal-neo Urban Transport car that features a gas engine, hybrid engines, or a full electric powertrain in the future. The car has a three-seater design and has a futuristic look that some may love and for others to dislike. The …
When we hear of a hydrogen-powered vehicle, we are thinking of an eco-friendly vehicle, for Hydrogen is an abundant source of fuel. However, SolarLab Research and Design has made the known abundant source even more earth friendly with the Solar Powered Hydrogen Power plant that they have created. This concept power plant will be situated …
The government of Ontario, Canada has made a move to promote the use of green vehicle. Starting 2010, the government will already issue a green license plate to green vehicles such as plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. The plate was chosen via an online poll that garnered over fifteen thousand votes. The plate further uses …
There are many green architectures are built today from different corners of the world. More and more designers and architects are now aware of the environment and show they care through their designs and projects. Located in Shenzen, China, the Vanke Ceneter by Steven Holl Architects is a mere addition. The said building is built …
