Posts Tagged ‘sustainability’
Dubai’s Ziggurat Pyramid Will House One Million People
Dubai is set to add another mega-structure to its already-famous skyline—the Ziggurat Pyramid, which, when completed, will stand at 1,200 meters tall, cover an area of approximately 0.88 square miles (circa 2.3 square kilometers), and house o...
Ecocapsule Nextgen Is The New And Improved Self-Sustainable Microhome
Tiny homes gained popularity a couple of years ago, and since then they’ve cemented their place in the world of architecture. What started off as a cute little trend is now turning into a serious option for home spaces. This will continue w...
This Zero-Emissions Airship Can Fly 24,000 Miles to More Than 25 Countries
A French company named Euro Airship is on a mission to tell the world that rigid airships are not only safe, but also the future of emission-free air travel. To prove its point, the company is planning to embark on a non-stop journey circumna...
Earthship Homes: What Are They and Are They Right for You?
An Earthship home, or Earthship, is a type of sustainable home that is entirely self-sufficient and designed to have a minimal to no environmental impact. These unique homes are typically built using natural and recycled materials, and are...
ZEM: Fully Electric Vehicle That Cleans The Air As It Drives
Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands is making waves in the automotive industry with their latest invention: the Zero Emission Mobility (ZEM) vehicle, a fully electric vehicle that captures carbon dioxide (CO2) as it drives. Le...
The World’s Greenest Buildings Help Tackle Climate Change
Buildings account for nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, 50% of the world’s energy consumption and 40% of raw materials. While existing building stock will require large scale retrofitting to meet net-zero carbon goals, we also ...
First 3D-Printed Housing Community in Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage, the desert playground city dotted with resorts and golf courses, is about to get a jolt into the 21st century. Development group Palari just named it the site of the country’s first 3-D-printed community, which is set for compl...
The Los Angeles of Tomorrow
It is projected that city will welcome nearly 1.5 million new residents by 2050 – meaning the total population will swell to over 12 million. How will Los Angeles – a city infamous for palm trees, celebrities, and suburban sprawl – address the growing population needs of tomorrow?