Eco Factor: LEED Platinum certified prefab modules made from green materials.
The V100 Mod Box has everything in it to be termed as the next-generation prefabricated living module. The 1000-cubic-foot structure is made with green materials and includes state-of-the-art energy saving appliances. To top it all, the Mod Box requires no maintenance of any kind. The structure can be assembled by anyone, without any tools or previous knowledge.
Eco Factor: Artwork created from eco-friendly materials.
We’ve frequently written about artwork created from environmentally friendly materials by eco-conscious artists, and from what we have already seen, cardboard seems to be the ideal material for most artists. American artist Kiel Johnson, who has already received numerous awards for his unique pieces of art, has now come up with cameras that are made from cardboard.
Eco Factor: San Ysidro U.S. Land Port of entry uses sustainable design to reduce energy usage.
Award winning architectural firm, The Miller Hull Partnership would be constructing the San Ysidro U.S. Land Port of Entry as a high performance building with sustainable features enabling it to achieve LEED Platinum certification. One of the largest land port entries on US soil the project integrates energy efficient design features along with water conservation strategies. Continue Reading
Eco Factor: Pedal-assist bike for short distance commutes.
The G-Bike City is a short distance commute vehicle that runs on electricity and has pedals that can be used when the battery runs out. The pedal-assist electric bike, which avoids costly insurance and registration, costs just $1099.99, and features a powerful 500W brushless hub motor.
Eco Factor: Zero-emission concept car powered by electricity.
The Toyota MOB concept is the brainchild of Spanish designer Jorge Marti Vidal and features a striking look that incorporates unusual bodywork. The concept vehicle, which has been inspired by the idea of the Mobius strip, carries two continuous panels, which weave their way back and forth to create the bodywork and the chassis.
Eco Factor: Energy saving domestic appliance works automatically when electricity rates are cheapest.
Miele is offering a highly relevant and future-proof solution to saving energy by fabricating smart grid domestic appliances. On display at IFA 2010 are a washing machine and tumbler dryer with a mind of their own. These electrical devices function automatically only when the electricity supply is the cheapest. For that they are fitted with Miele’s gateway communication module, which provides access to the appliance through a PC and also monitors electricity rates. Continue Reading
Eco Factor: Prototype vehicle powered by an electric motor.
Till date we’ve only seen bikes and e-bikes that can be folded to easy carriage. Researchers at the Nagoya Institute of Technology in Japan have developed an all-electric vehicle that too like its two-wheeled siblings can be folded vertically for storage. Christened the X-Frame, the zero-emission vehicle can also change its shape while on the move.
Eco Factor: Lamps made from Flashlight and PET bottles.
Looks like designers Lie Zhong-Fa, Lee Sang-Bong and Ji Jung-Ah are on a quest to change the way people think about trash. The trio is out with an interesting idea for all you creative geeks out there. They have developed a flashlight that makes green lamps in seconds.
Eco Factor: Hurricane and earthquake resistant homes to be built in Haiti using shipping containers.
There have been innumerable project to rebuild the earthquake-wrecked Haiti after the catastrophic tremor shook the Caribbean nation. This time around, Haitian Canadian musician Luck Mervil offers a helping hand to the homeless. He is backing the Montreal organization Vilaj Vilaj, which aims to build an entirely new village for 5,000 people.
Eco Factor: Zero-emission motorcycle propelled by electricity.
Auto designer Andre Federico Look believes that racing is a significant medium in communication new technology and motorsports has the chance to demonstrate new technical and creative solutions within the framework of competition. To prove his belief, Andrea has come up with a concept electric motorcycle that can rival any conventionally-powered machine on the racetrack.
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