Future will be catastrophic indeed if we do nothing to tackle global warming before it is too late. We have been listening to such warnings a number of times, but realizing the enormity of such premonitions is something we always ignore. Now making…
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Taking inspiration from the desert rose, French architect Jean Nouvel has planned a design for the new National Museum of Qatar. Unveiled at MoMA in New York City on Wednesday, the design balances the Qatari culture and traditions with sustainability.
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Acer, a name that seduced the market with its stylish, sleek design last year, is back with its TimelineX series. Keeping up to the legacy of the super successful Acer Timeline series, the X enhances the efficiency without compromising on power and…
Acer goes green with new TimelineX Series notebooks Read More »
In an effort to help the needy and raise awareness regarding environmental care, a Bolivian lawyer turned architect Ingrid Vaca Diez has got into the construction of houses with bottles for low-income families. Her eco-venture involves reusing the…
Bolivian architect constructs recycled houses for the needy using PET bottles Read More »
IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional association, announced the result of the Southeastcon 2010 that was held in Charlotte, North Carolina. Electrical engineering students of Western Kentucky University have won the competition for their..
WKU solar-powered robot bags the first spot at IEEE Southeastcon 2010 Read More »
Environmental protection is a matter of concern and what better way to contribute than use a green house to do the act. With each passing day, people are getting more eco-conscious and eco-friendly houses are becoming a style statement. Environmental.
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Kids are transforming into environmentalists at Tangowahine School in New Zealand. Just at a tender age of 6 and 7, five students have put their heart and soul to design and build an eco-hut. Orlando Woodcock, Daniel Sommerville, Liam Fanning, Jas…
Kids enter Enviroschools EcoHut challenge with their green creations Read More »
Honestly, I never thought recycling bottles could result in something so beautiful. But after seeing the “Minnie Evans Sculpture Garden Bottle House,” I was stunned. It is such an amazing portrayal of creativity, magnificence and…
Discarded bottles beautify a garden chapel in Wilmington Read More »
You have already seen temperature-control roofs. By simply painting the roof white, you can keep your house cool, while painting them dark would absorb heat, giving you a cozy dwelling. But, what if there was something that could do both? Well, a…
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With the launch of the Algae Biofuels Challenge in October 2008, the Carbon Trust gave scientists an opportunity to find better means of producing algae biofuels. Scientists from 11 UK academic institutions have been shortlisted for the task of…
The search for cost-effective algae biofuel begins! Read More »