Kiss + Cathcart, Architects have come up with the initial design of a green home along the Bronx River Greenway, which they call River House. While the building will flaunt a plethora of clean energy technologies, a green screen – a metal mesh…
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Researchers, for long, have been relying on silicon to create solar cells, digital cameras and other similar devices. However, there are still other materials and semiconductors that capture light more efficiently than silicon. Gallium arsenide is…
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Airplanes and ships, as they head out from airstrips and harbors respectively, guzzle emission, which is a direct consequence of their inefficient flow resistance or drag. It does not only increase their cruising costs, but also skyrockets the fuel…
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We are living in an age where massive structures are replacing our lush green meadows, leaving us with very little option to keeps our vicinity green. Bringing a green alternative to your doorstep is Ceracasa, a pioneer in the production and sale of..
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Fashion knows no bounds. Sometimes, it conjures up the finest fabric to create kitschy and odious attires. Still, there are times when the basest stuff elevates it to the height of creativity. At this month’s Condom Fashion Show at the Western…
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At the RWE headquarters, some informative art installations created by Jung von Matt/Elbe, Hamburg, garnered a huge response from the company employees. The unusually striking installation morphed energy outlets into colorful fountains that indicated.
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Patrick Vanderwyden has been relying on alternative energy for three years. Almost all of his home equipment, such as his water heater, hot tub, air conditioner, fans and his refrigerator, employ solar power. His vehicles also have the same story to..
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Buy Daisuke Hiraiwa’s idea and put some stainless-steel scrubbing sponges from your kitchen together to create something truly beautiful. The designer exhibited a stunning metallic chandelier at ICFF 2010 that was made using items that are readily..
Artist creates stunning metallic cloud lamp from steel scrubbing sponge Read More »
iPad freaks, who simply hate being glued to a place just for charging their affable gadget, will certainly go for the Apple Juicz. Well, I am serious (and it is not apple juice either, read again). This is a solution that will set you free from your..
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Acclaimed French artist Christian Boltanski has created a recycled artwork called No Man’s Land in New York’s Park Avenue Armory. Made from 30 tons of discarded denims, shirts, jackets and other used garments, the haunting art installation is a…
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