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.
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: 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: 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: 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. Read the full story
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: 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: 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. Read the full story
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: 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: Sustainable mixed-use development generates renewable energy.
The J1 Residential Tower by O1a Architecture has been designed as a sustainable high-rise on the Cornice in Abu Dhabi. The biodynamic project is a mixed-use development that consists of retail spaces in the base, office space and a hotel with amenities located centrally and residential areas that make the upper section of the tower.
Eco Factor: Temporary water polo venue cloaked in a PVC membrane will reduce water consumption by 40%.
Enthusiasm, excitement, thrill and curiosity is what one experiences during the Olympic Games. But, this time it also gets special venue for experiences that are larger than life. The Olympic Delivery Authority Planning Committee has approved the plans for a temporary London 2012 Water Polo Arena. Designed by David Morley Architects, the temporary water polo venue will boast a state of the art inflatable roof.
Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle powered by an electric engine.
The Follow Me concept electric vehicle has been designed to better postal delivery services in inner city. The compact vehicle helps delivery agencies sneak through congested city lanes. A network of distributed docking stations allows to continuously stock-up deliver vehicles with parcels on the move.
Eco Factor: Urinal and sink combo concept uses gray water to cleanse the urinal basin.
Peeing and washing hands in the same urinal stand sounds a little bizarre to me, but I have no clue how are you guys going to react to this. Designer Yeongwoo Kim has developed a simple green urinal that incorporates a radical hand washing concept to offer a one-stop bathroom. Dubbed the “Eco Urinal”, this urinal and sink combo is designed to save a water flush cycle.
Eco Factor: Cellphones made from new form of bio-plastic.
NEC has announced the development of a new kind of bio-plastic that can be used to make mobile phones. The bio-plastic is 70 percent cellulose and cardanol, a primary component of cashew nut shells. While current bio-plastics include large amount of oil-based additives, the new plastic uses cardanol to modify cellulose.
Eco Factor: New electric racecar sports lightweight carbon fiber body.
Brigham Young University is on a quest to set a speed record for the E-1 class and its partner to fulfill the dream is an electric streamliner. Unveiled recently, the special racecar sporting lightweight carbon fiber body reached a top speed of 139 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats this month. After nearly six years of designing and building, the over a hundred student team was proud to have a fast, quite and green car that has the ability to turn heads.
Eco-Factor: Solar powered electric assist bicycle trailer takes a musician on tour.
With Kristin Rule’s new album release round the corner, the cellist who creates music with an environmental edge has planned a music tour with that is equally eco friendly. The lady gets mobile this time using a bicycle accompanied by a solar-powered, electric-assist trailer. Read the full story
Eco-Factor: sustainable design reduces the need for mechanical heating and cooling thereby saving energy.
Designer Erick Van Egeraat design for the 32,000 m2 Corporate University planned for Russia’s largest and oldest bank, Sberbank has been chosen from 4 other proposals for combining sustainable design tools and technologies. Read the full story
Eco Factor: Sculpture made from recycled plastic.
A group of eco-conscious Japanese artists have crafted a Gundam from grids of plastic leftovers. The structure, christened the RG (Recycle Grade) RX-78-2 Gundam, is three feet tall and has been built entirely from spare plastic runners and part trees from smaller Gundam model kits.
Eco Factor: Battery swapping system to make EVs practical.
Better Place, in collaboration with the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy of Japan’s METI and Nihon Kotsu Co., is testing the viability of battery swapping systems in Tokyo. The trail started last April and will continue until November. While researchers over the globe are working hard to better the credentials of electric batteries, by enabling them to store more charge and support fast charging, Better Place is working on alternative approaches.
Eco Factor: Public composting toilet features green roofs and solar panels.
The Riverside Clay Tennis Association has recently proposed has proposed a carbon-neutral complex that would be the first public bathroom of its kind in a New York City park. Designed by architecture firm Cook + Fox Architects, the bathroom will be built using recycled materials. It will have provision for composting sewage to fertilize park greenery.
Eco Factor: Hybrid gas-wind turbine can increase their performance of existing facilities.
Wouldn’t it be great if one could harness energy even when wind isn’t blowing? This is exactly what Hybrid Turbines Inc., a Colorado-based company promises. Its latest product called the “SmartGen hybrid gas-wind turbine” uses biogas or natural gas to spin wind turbine generators when the wind is not blowing.
Eco Factor: Light spheres illuminate Dubai sky using clean energy systems.
Lights and Wings Choreographies in the Sky is a sustainable art form visualized for Site #1 in Dubai, adjacent to Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary by Carlos Campos Yamila Zynda Aiub Architects. The design envisions hundreds of light spheres in the Dubai sky that fly in geometrical position using clean energy systems. These installations or the wings use the self controllable Paraglider Technology to stay afloat. Read the full story
Eco Factor: Vegetable Stadium made from reused wooden fruit crates and fruits.
Here’s an interesting idea for all the vegetable vendors on how to best utilize the wooden crate boxes that keep piling alongside on daily basis. Dutch artist Helmut Smits scratched his brains to find utility for the poor crates in his Vegetable Football Stadium’. The stadium is built using fruit crate boxes, fruit, wood, stands, halogen work lights and grass carpet. Read the full story
Eco Factor: Solar power plants to generate 1.25GW of renewable electric power.
Constructing large-scale solar power plants in the deserts makes sense due to the number of sunny days in these arid areas. Recognizing the true potential of solar power in the Californian desert, the US Bureau of Land Management has issued a final environmental impact statement for the 1000MW Blythe Solar Power Project and the 250MW Beacon Solar Energy Project.
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