Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle powered by an electric engine.
The urban world of tomorrow not only needs vehicle that are powered by clean energy, but need them to be compact so that they don’t use up much space on the overly crowded highways. Auto designer Raphael Morais recognizes the challenges and has come up with a concept vehicle perfectly suited for such environment.
Eco Factor: Eco-friendly structure designed to harvest rainwater and reduce energy consumption.
The Horizontal Scraper is the brainchild of designers Rae Won Noh, In Ki Kim, Jeong Tae Kim, Hyo Bin Jung and Jang Ook Lee and has been conceptualized to reduce the environmental impact of high rise buildings. Unlike conventional skyscrapers, the Horizontal Scraper rests above the ground level on roofs of existing buildings.
Eco Factor: Low-impact shelter made affordable.
Giving a feeling of camping, the “Single Shed” is an adventure outpost located near Joseph, Oregon. Designed by Ryan Lingard, this cute little mountain cabin is sits on a mere 130 square feet area. It resides between the serene beauty of the hills and comes loaded with green features to make it an off-the-grid home.
Eco Factor: Zero-emission concept car powered by electricity.
The Lamborghini Rompighiaccio concept by designer Denis Archambault tries to break the thought that super cars can’t be ecological. The vehicle takes inspiration from the snow sculpts created by wind in the Arctic landscape and also by a wolf’s anatomy. The absence of the distinctive engine allows utilization of space in a better way.
Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle powered by a hydrogen/electric hybrid engine.
Auto designer Ryan Jacobson believes that the auto industry has spent too much improving conventional technologies to suit the future. With new technologies constantly being developed, the designer aims to use them in next-gen vehicles that are powered by clean energy. Ryan has conceptualized a shape-shifting trike that explains his vision.
Eco Factor: SK Energy’s lithium-ion batteries to power upcoming EVs.
We have already seen many trendy cars making a breakthrough in the world of EVs and can expect electric cars to dominate the transportation industry in the near future. Keeping this fact in mind South Korea-based SK Energy Co. has decided to expand its business by providing lithium-ion batteries for upcoming electric vehicles from both Hyundai Motors and Kia Motors.
Eco Factor: Mixed-use building achieves LEED Platinum with energy saving techniques.
Designed by Becker + Becker Associates, the 360 State Street in New Haven Connecticut is grabbing some headlines with a platinum LEED certification. The development, which is scheduled to open next week, proves how energy-efficient high-rise buildings can green the environment.
Eco Factor: New vacuum technology makes tumble drier energy efficient.
Designer Nico Klaber has devised a new tumble dryer that deserves brownie points for both its energy saving aspect and ergonomic design. Called the Dry Mate, this dryer uses new vacuum technology based on the fact that enclosed space with low air pressure evaporates water at lower temperatures. The new technology therefore helps dry clothes at a lower temperature using lesser energy. Not only does it save energy it also avoids clothes from any heat related damage. Read the full story
Eco Factor: Energy efficient tower gets powered by wind energy.
Building facades embedded with photovoltaic panels for generation of renewable solar energy is a common architecture design practice. New York based HWKN Architects have designed Windscraper Tower that envisions the Greece’s incomplete Piraeus Tower in its modern avatar. Read the full story
Eco Factor: Stylish bike concept powered by thermal and electric engine.
Stylish, powerful, aesthetically appealing and huge are the words that come to my mind when I think of this muscle hunk. Dubbed the “Custombike concept,” this dazzling bike is what I would like to call a complete green package. It is powered by a hybrid engine, which is a combination of a thermal engine and the electric one hidden in the frame.
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