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- These upcycled bricks filter pollution from rainwater runoff Tue, 21 Jun 22, 4:30amAquiPor Technologies paver bricks absorb runoff water and pollution from rainwater runoff. Started in 2015, the Spokane, Washington-based company creates technology solutions for climate challenges around the world. [...]
- Check out Glasir, the tree-shaped urban farming solution Fri, 21 Feb 20, 5:30amIn a bid to revolutionize agriculture, New York City and Bergen-based innovation studio Framlab has proposed Glasir, a community-based system for urban farming that combines the flexibility of modularity with aeroponics...
- The origami-like monocoque pavilion in London is shaped by its environment Thu, 26 Jul 18, 7:00amA striking prefabricated monocoque pavilion has popped up in London, bringing with it a social-enterprise cafe and multifunctional community space. Developed as part of the City of London Corporation’s transformation of...
- Exquisite Japanese house wraps around a generations-old tree Mon, 1 Jan 18, 10:06pmThe line between nature and architecture is often blurred in Japan to beautiful effect. Japanese architect Takashi Okuno practices this kind of nature-fused architecture with Hiiragi’s House, a modern Japanese-style residence...
- Exposed Timber Stackyard House Embraces an Energy Efficient Lifestyle with Passivhaus Standards Mon, 14 Jul 14, 11:00pmSplit into two levels to negotiate a sloping site, the Stackyard House is set with an in-situ concrete base and wrapped in silvered timber cladding. Asymmetrically arranged windows and solar screens punctuate the exterior...
- Melbourne Water Encourages Australian Citizens to Build 10,000 Rain Gardens Wed, 30 Jan 13, 8:00amMelbourne Water, a water supply company owned by the Victorian State Government, is encouraging Australian residents to create 10,000 rain gardens – and they’re already up to 7,804! A rain garden is a water-saving...
- Het Anker is a Green-Roofed Community Center Planned for The Netherlands Tue, 10 Jul 12, 1:09amThe municipality of Zwolle in the Netherlands invited four design firms to submit proposals for a new community center for this up-and-coming city, and they awarded first prize to MoederscheimMoonen Architects for Het Anker...
- South Africa’s First Hemp House Goes Greener With a Planted Roof (VIDEO) Thu, 9 Feb 12, 1:08amRead the rest of South Africa’s First Hemp House Goes Greener With a Planted Roof (VIDEO) Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: 2014 world design capital, Cape Town, carbon sink, eco design, Green...
- Shell House: Awesome Seaside Home in Japan is Modeled After Mollusks Tue, 28 Jun 11, 11:21pmRead the rest of Shell House: Awesome Seaside Home in Japan is Modeled After Mollusks Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Chiba Minamiboso, Daylighting, eco design, green design, Japan, rainwater runoff,...
- Holey Concrete: Pervious Paving Reduces Stormwater Run-off Tue, 16 Jun 09, 7:00amLet’s be clear - paving a surface does not reduce storm water run-off, but if you must create a street, parking lot, driveway, or any other form of this detriment, an apples-to-apples comparison between pervious concrete...