Before, my thoughts about eco-friendly architectures limit to the materials used, building process and the like. This time, as I read the information about the Great Barrier House, eco-friendly architecture will not only be considered as eco-friendly with the materials used and the process practiced in building the structure. The Great Barrier is a modern …
Traffic jam is a common problem to big cities around the globe. To minimized traffic, various alternatives are being considered and the Straddling Bus cab probably is one of the best. The Straddling Bus is a public transport powered by electricity and sun. This wonderful bus transport is a two story bus and carries its …
Mario Cucinella Architects built the Center for Sustainable Energy Technologies in China as part of Nottingham University expansion in Ningbo, China. The building will focus on the use of sustainable energy like the solar power, photovoltaic energy, wind power, and the list goes on. This newly built building will house visitor’s center, research laboratories, and …
With the current high gas prices problem and the issue of carbon emission, industrial designers Mike + Maaike in San Francisco has created a concept car design called the Autonomobile that claims to end the discomfort and hassle of driving. The Autonomobile is a driverless or self-driving electric passenger concept car for 2040. Upon entering …
The Volitan is another eco-friendly boat concept that will let you sail in a normal way without using a fuel, thus less carbon emission. It uses the air and the sun to power up the vessel. The wind power makes the boat possible to sail uninterrupted day and night. Aside from the wind power, the …
Commended as the inspiration of sustainability, the Green Lighthouse by Christensen & Co Architects did a ground breaking last October 29, 2008. The building has a great structural design, which is not only beautiful to our eyes but is also use to reduce CO2 emissions. Why it is called as sustainable? Simply because the proportion …
