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Antarctic Wind Farm - courtesy of the Antarctic Cowboy
Start Slideshow Antarctic Wind Farm - courtesty of Meridian Energy & New Zealand Government Last Saturday marked the official ribbon cutting ceremony of Antarctica's largest wind farm! Located on Ross Island at New Zealand's Scott Base, the almost 1 MW wind farm is powered by three 333 kW Enercon wind turbines and will provide up to 11% of the power needed by the base, which will cut down on diesel use by 120,000 gallons and reduce carbon dioxide output by 1,370 tons annually....<br><br><a...
Wikado Playground is Built From Recycled Wind Turbine Blades in The Netherlands
Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Located in Rotterdam, Wikado is a renovated playground space designed by 2012Architecten for Kinderparadijs Meidoorn. The 1200 sq meter play space was in bad shape and in need of renovation so 2012Architecten was tasked with coming up with a new design and new play elements. They chose to use 5 discarded rotor blades from wind turbines to use in the playground. The blades were cut up into parts to serve as tunnels, towers, bridges, hills, ramps and slides.
Mountain-Like UP Lift Zeppelin Hangar Doubles As a Green Roofed Extreme Sports Center
Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The competition called for the hangar to be a “single structure with a clearance of 100 meters wide by 300 meters long and 100 meters in height to house the production and storage of a zeppelin.” The requirements also demanded that there be a single door with an opening of 100 meters by 100 meters and the ceiling had to support a crane with which to do work and maintenance.
OFL Architecture Explores Future Housing Typologies
Spotted over at designboom, OFL Architecture’s Enoki Eco City is a fantastical, sustainable model for Rome. Possibly inspired by fungi sprouting up from the ground, the city is a series of criss-crossing towers with topped with pods coated in a shiny metallic surface to reflect the surrounding landscape. Envisioned to be a completely self-sufficient city with regards to energy and daily necessities, the city is an exploration of future urban possibilities.
10 Green Living Books That Make Great Last Minute Gifts
Holidays View Slideshow Edible Front Yard by Ivette Soler Housing Reclaimed by Jessica Kellner Urban Homestead by Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen Canning & Preserving by Ashley English Simply Organic by Jesse Ziff Cool and France Ruffenach Unhappy Hipsters by Molly Jane Quinn and Jenna Talbott Worldchanging by Alex Steffen Sew Eco by Ruth Singer Yes is More by Bjarke Ingles Design Sponge at Home by Grace Bonney Edible Front Yard by Ivette Soler It may be winter by you can start planning your...
Historic Budapest Warehouses Renovated with a Whale-Shaped Glass Atrium
Historic Budapest Warehouses Renovated with a Whale-Shaped Glass Atrium The Central European Time (CET) Building is an amalgamation of two warehouses joined by a large whale-shaped glass atrium in Budapest. Designed by ONL [Oosterhuis_Lénárd] of Rotterdam, the multi-functional hall now provides space for events, restaurants, bars and design shops.
300 Foot Living Wall in Medellin, Colombia is the 2nd Tallest in the World
Living walls have become so popular that now there is competition to build even larger and the taller vertical gardens. The second tallest living wall in the world is currently the Green Medellin wall by Groncol and Paisajismo Urbano.
Sietch Nevada: Desert Oasis for a Drought-Stricken Future
Sietch Nevada is a futuristic concept city that envisions a dystopian water-hoarding society where drought is a constant state and wars are fought over water. Designed by Matsys Designs, the underground city is situated within a network of tunnels and caverns that offer protection and water storage, creating an oasis in the desert.
Giant Shoe Shaped Electric Vehicle by AoKang Cruises Chinese Streets
This crazy shoe shaped car is probably more appropriate for Mother Hubbard, but Chinese footwear company AoKang is actually behind the electric two-seater as a promo for their shoes. Capable of speeds up to 30 kmh (18 mph), the aerodynamic mens dress shoe boasts a 400 km (186 m) range from a single charge. AoKang has plans to make 40 of these hush puppies and sell them for $6,500 a pop. Now the question really is: can you parallel park ’em?
31 Home Storage Solutions
Craving space in your home? As many of us aim to live simply in smaller spaces, our need for smart storage grows. Not all of us have walk-in closets, extra storage rooms, linen closets, attics or even garages. With a bit of thoughtful planning, you can add storage solutions to any room in your house to help your home feel more spacious and you feel more serene. Here, we outline 30-plus creative ideas to improve your existing space, put things away and organize your life.
Underground Organic Vena Cava Winery is Built With Salvaged Boats in Baja
Vena Cava Winery was started by Phil Gregory, who also owns and runs the nearby luxury hotel La Villa del Valle in Guadalupe Valley. The desert valley enjoys an interesting microclimate for growing grapes with excellent soil and mineral quality and nighttime sea breezes that keep the grapes cool.
Big Box Agriculture Transforms Grocers Into Growers
Results are in for the ReBurbia competition to re-envision the suburbs, and we’re thrilled to count Forrest Fulton among the top three winners for his Big Box Agriculture proposal! This creative and adaptive design takes advantage of empty big-box retail stores and turns them into suburban organic farms, complete with in-house chefs, restaurants, and renewable energy generation.
Vila Hermina is a Pepto Pink Micro House in the Czech Republic
Don't let its sickeningly sweet color fool you. Vila Hermina is more than just a Pepto-Bismol-covered building in the middle of the Czech Republic -- it's actually an intelligently designed micro house with three stories, strategic ramps, and a movie theatre built inside. Granted, it isn't a large movie theater by any means, but in a home this small, it's pretty impressive. Designed by the former HSH Architekti, Vila Hermina makes the most of its space by using its ramps as extra floor space.
Tree-Inspired Pole House Has a Minimal Footprint to Stop Deforestation
Inspired by the mighty tree, Danish architect, Konrad Wójcik created an uplifting vision of a small, A-frame like cabin with a minimal footprint. Clear cutting and bulldozing has long been the standard to make way for a new housing development, but that comes at the cost of losing many trees. The Pole House, by contrast, is a tall, two person home mounted on a single pier foundation that allows it to fit snugly in a forest without making a huge impact.
Spring Cleaning Checklist
Out with the old, in with the new: That’s how nature sees spring, and so should we—especially when it comes to our homes. Renew your home for the coming spring and summer by shaking out the dust and clearing out unwanted items. A deep clean that goes above and beyond our normal routines can help bring in more light, improve air quality and organize our homes. Here’s a rundown of the best spring cleaning tasks to tackle now.
Real-Life Invisibility Cloak Claims to Make Soldiers Virtually Undetectable
A Canadian camouflage-design company claims to be developing a real-life invisibility cloak that causes its wearer to vanish in plain sight. Likening its “Quantum Stealth” technology to Harry Potter’s magical coverup, the British Columbia-based Hyperstealth Biotechnology says the material tricks the human eye by bending light around a person or object.
IceWall by Yushiro Okamoto at Festival of Art, Science and Technology at MIT
Back in January, Okamoto, with the help of Kian Yam, froze large blocks of ice embedded with flower seeds. The blocks were then stacked into a long, head-high spine in an open space on MIT’s campus near the Charles River. At night special lighting came on to illuminate the translucent ice wall and cast an icy blue hue onto the landscape. The wall remained standing and braved more snow, wind, and cold, which eventually transitioned into rain and sun.
INTERVIEW: How Grace Bonney Explores Green Interiors & DIY In Design*Sponge at Home
When we need inspiration for great interiors and DIY projects we often head over to Design*Sponge, the brain child of Brooklyn-based Grace Bonney. Her site explores handmade products, charming and beautiful interiors, and showcases awesome "before and after" furniture renovations. When we heard Grace and her team of editors were putting together a print version of their website, we immediately pre-ordered our copy.
Made of Paper, Microsoft's "Printing Dress" Displays Tweets as Public Art
You’re probably familiar with the saying “you are what you eat,” but you are what you tweet? That’s the idea behind the “Printing Dress,” a high-tech frock designed to explore the impact of wearable text on fashion and social identity. Built almost entirely of paper (irony alert!) by Asta Roseway, a senior designer at Microsoft Research, and Sheridan Martin Small from Xbox, the dress allows you to type out the pithiest of thoughts and wear them as public art.
Solar-Powered Soldiers to Revolutionize Australian Combat
The 21st century soldier bears a heavy burden, literally. With 100 to 150 pounds of weaponry, tactical gear, communication devices, and military rations—and that’s just for starters—army personnel also have to lug along hefty battery packs to keep their gadgets juiced. To help lighten the load, researchers at the Australian National University in Canberra devised wearable solar panels capable of powering electronic equipment in the field.
Brilliant Cement Making Technology Mimics Coral While Removing CO2 From the Atmosphere
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a novel way to create a new form of carbon neutral cement by studying the formation of coral reefs and applying the principles at work. Coral takes in minerals and CO2 and then secretes calcium carbonate to build its hard exoskeleton.
Eco-Friendly Modern Studio Kit by Lindal Cedar Homes
Sometimes we all need a little extra space - a place to get away, a quiet work space, or even an extra bedroom for guests. Designed as an easy way to add living space to any backyard, the Modern Studio by Lindal Cedar Homes, is a compact home that can be customized to suit any situation. The Modern Studio is styled and built in the same way as Lindal's Modern A-Frame line, including floor-to-ceiling windows, varying roof pitches, and exterior customization in order to match your home.
Stunning Star-Shaped Taiwan Tower With Built-In Wind Turbine
The City of Taichung recently sought proposals for an iconic new tower to serve as a landmark and a symbol of Taiwan´s spirit. One of the proposals in the design competition was the 'Taiwan Tower' designed by Portugal-based OODA Architecture in collaboration with the Spanish and American studio OOIIO.
Minho University's Engineering Research Institute to Feature a Solar Nanotube-Inspired Facade
The Engineering Research Institute is a new facility planned for Portugal’s Minho University which has been designed to break the monotony of the surrounding grey buildings. Covered in a skin inspired by solar titanium nanotubes, the research facility, designed by Portugal-base Cláudio Vilarinho Architects, seeks sustainability as an ideal in architecture, while making use of building-integrated rooftop wind turbines.
Dome-Dotted Whitepod Eco Resort is a Winter Wonderland in the Swiss Alps
The charming eco resort is located at an elevation of 1,700 meters (5,577 feet) in the Swiss Alps and features 7 km of ski slopes with private ski lifts. Guests are encouraged to explore the mountain through various types of winter adventures, including downhill skiing or snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and guided hikes. The ski lifts are the only motorized systems, and the resort offsets their energy use by sourcing renewable energy.
Prahran Hotel Pub Features a Facade Made From Concrete Pipes Near Melbourne
The Prahran Hotel isn't actually a hotel at all; it's a pub - and an amazing one at that. Renovations were recently completed on the project, and it's up and running with a giant street-facing wall made from concrete pipes that now serve as booths. With views out onto the street and into the interior, the pub is a perfect place for people watching and tossing back a few beers.
Artist Julio Garcia Builds a Light-Filled Shipping Container Home in Savannah
The Savannah Project is Julio Garcia’s retreat when he’s not working in either Miami or Brooklyn. Built from two 40 ft shipping containers, the home is about 800 sq ft and features one bedroom, bathroom, long open kitchen and an open floor living space. The containers offset from one another are placed on top of a foundation of steel I-beams resting on concrete piers. Besides being offset, the containers are also separated by a six foot wide wood-framed addition with a taller shed roof.
Solar-Powered Monte Rosa Alpine Hut is 90% Energy Independent
This remote alpine retreat calls to mind classic James Bond architecture, complete with a futuristic design, advanced building technology, and killer views of the Matterhorn. Can't you just see Bond skiing down the glacier in a white ski suit, stealthily approaching his enemy's headquarters? You could imagine that the top of the roof pulls down to reveal a giant laser, which is used as a tractor beam to smash the moon into Earth as the villain demands 700 billion dollars from the US Government.
Treehouse Point Eco Resort Helps You Reconnect With Nature in Washington
Dreams of having your very own treehouse for club meetings and sleepovers can easily be achieved with the help of a small resort in Issaquah, WA. Located deep in the forests of the Snoqualmie Valley east of Seattle, Treehouse Point is a magical little resort with five different treehouses in which to stay.
Brilliant "One" Teapot Changes Color When the Water is Hot Enough
Vessel Ideation is the creator of this fashionable concept tea kettle, which was designed with both boiling and serving in mind. We love the modern look, the advanced technology, but mostly the fact that it blooms beautiful blue patterns when the water is hot enough. It’s like hypercolor for tea. “One” is made from enamel-coated stainless steel with high temp silicon. You fill the kettle with filtered water from the center spout, place it on your stove and heat like normal.
Tiny Solar Shed Generates 100% of the Energy Needed to Run Historic Farm in The Netherlands
A historic farm in the middle of The Netherlands received a sustainable upgrade with the addition of this geometric metal shed topped off with a photovoltaic system. Designed by Ruud Visser Architects, the Tiny Solar Shed replaced an dilapidated shed next to the original barn. The farm's owners asked for a more functional space that could accommodate an array of 12 solar panels to generate all of the energy they need to run the farm.
Replacing Ugly Construction Site Barriers with Beautiful Living Green Walls
Normally at a big construction site, an ugly OSB wall plastered with posters provides a barrier between the site and the rest of the city. Typically thought of as eyesores, these walls are anything but pleasing to the eye. But what if they could be transformed into living urban spaces full of plants and systems that provide both an environmental and social benefit to the people walking by?
INTERVIEW: Architect David Hertz on how to build with old planes
The incredible 747 House, a Malibu home built from the recycled parts of a Boeing 747, captivated us with its ingenuity. We were so enamored with it that we had to learn more, so we contacted the home’s builder, David Hertz, principal at David Hertz Architects and Studio of Environmental Architecture. We wanted to know where the inspiration to tear into a 747 and integrate the pieces and parts into a home came from.
Beijing Water Cube Transformed Into Happy Magic Water Park!
The Water Cube, originally designed by Australian firm PTW Architects with the help of Arup, was already an amazing work of architecture that garnered a number of awards and had some record-breaking swimming go on inside of it. With its bubbly facade, incredible daylit interior and energy efficient design, it would have been a shame to let this building just sit there.
Little Compton Retreat is a Charming Passive House in Rhode Island
Little Compton Retreat is designed as a simple, gable-roofed structure with two bedrooms, with an open floor living, dining and kitchen area in the center. A bedroom is located on either side of the home, and a loft area above the master bedroom provides space for the children to play up and out of their parents way. Family and friends often visit the vacation home, so the public area is open, large and flexible.
Starbucks Opens New Reclamation Drive Thru Made From Recycled Shipping Containers
If you happen to be passing through Tukwila, Washington, make a pit stop at Starbucks' brand new reclaimed shipping container coffee shop. The first in what could possibly be a new branding strategy, the Reclamation Drive-Thru is built out of four shipping containers and has been designed to LEED green building standards.
Trek-in prefab cabin offers luxury sustainable lodgings for campers
Trek-In is a prefabricated cabin available designed for campers and those seeking solitude in beautiful natural surroundings – in The Netherlands. Designed by MoodWorks Architecture with the help of Kristel Hermans Architectuur, the Trek-In is built from FSC-certified wood and features a compact but efficient design, perfect for a family vacation. Inside you’ll find sleeping for six people, a small kitchen and bathroom, plus windows to take in the surrounding views.
Rusty tin shed transformed into beautiful two-story studio in Sydney
Tin sheds are a part of Australia’s building vernacular – which is why a dilapidated shed in Sydney was revamped and renewed instead of being torn down. Designed by Raffaello Rosselli, Tinshed is a two-story studio, office and apartment at the back of a residential lot in the Redfern area. The original shed was clad in a mix-match of rusty corrugated metal panels. The new shed reuses all the metal, but remakes the interior with modern finishes, a sunny disposition and a bright interior.
"Ping," A Social-Networking Garment That Updates Your Every Move
If you’re a Facebook addict who can’t stop updating your status, we have the outfit for you.“Ping,” a “social-networking garment” by Jennifer Darmour of Electricfoxy, allows you to connect with your virtual audience with a pop of the hood, cinch of the waist tie, or unfastening of a button. Because Ping connects wirelessly to your account wherever you are, you’ll be able to keep your friends in the loop without the need for a phone, laptop, or any kind of hardware.
"Ze o Ze" Modular Shoes Let You Swap Components for Different Looks
We’ve seen a number of modular shoe designs pop up over the past couple of years, but none are quite as polished as the “Ze o Ze” by Israeli industrial designer Daniela Bekerman. Loosely translated as “this or that” in Hebrew, the Ze o Ze features a raft of components for swapping in and out at will. The result? A ballet slipper one day, a brogue-inspired lace-up another, and a Mary Jane kitten-heel pump the next—all from the same shoe.
INHABITAT INTERVIEW: Water Architect Koen Olthuis on How to Embrace Rising Sea Levels
Sea levels are rising, floods are prevalent, and cities are at greater risk than ever due to climate change. Now that we’ve accepted these facts, it’s time to design and build more resilient structures. Koen Olthuis, one of the most forward-thinking and innovative architects out there, has a solution for rising sea levels.
Six Scrumptious Eco Cocktails For New Year's Eve
Start 2017 off right by serving up one of these sustainably-made cocktails on New Year’s Eve. We’ve got drinks perfect for dinner, hot beverages to keep you toasty, and even cocktails for the morning after to help you recover. Whatever your flavor, check out these 6 great cocktail recipes and make them with organic and local ingredients for a more sustainable New Year’s Eve. Stay nice and toasty with some hot spiced cider mixed with whiskey.
Top 8 Amazing Eco Winter Wonderland Resorts To Enjoy the Magic of Snow
Embrace the cold and the snow this winter by visiting one of these amazing eco retreats. Whether you’re into snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or just sitting by the fire drinking hot cocoa, one of these winter wonderlands is bound to tickle your fancy. These snow-covered hotels allow you to enjoy the magic of a winter landscape while they work to minimize their impact on the environment. Cozy up and check out our favorite eco winter wonderland retreats from all over the world.
How to make your own green terrarium to keep or give away for the holidays
If you have a green thumb but minimal garden space, why not create your own mini-world full of lush and beautiful plants by making your own terrarium? If you’re in the southern hemisphere instead, remember that having green plants around is a surefire way to keep away the winter blues, plus plants are certain to help improve your indoor air quality. Terrariums are easy-to-make, low-maintenance gardens, and can last almost indefinitely with minimal water. Don’t believe us?
Renovated Paris Rail Station Will House 1000 Start-Ups!
The Halle Freyssinet freight station was originally built in 1920, but in recent years it has been used as a reception and event center. This past summer Xavier Niel, founder of Le Monde, bought the hall for €70 million to turn it into a business incubator. Wilmotte & Associés SA is renovating the station into a 30,000 square meter flexible working space for 1,000 startups. While there are many start-up incubators around the world, this is likely to be the largest.
Inhabitat Green Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Furry Friends
For those of us whose pets are practically our children, there’s no question that Santa is going to be bringing them some holiday cheer this year. Buying presents for pets and seeing them enjoy their gifts is a delight. Whether you’re looking to make your pet feel a little cozier and loved, or encouraging them to have more fun, we have a great lineup of gifts for your fuzzy companion.
Inhabitat Green Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Furry Friends
For those of us whose pets are practically our children, buying presents and seeing them enjoy their gifts is a delight. Whether you’re looking to make your pet feel a little cozier and loved, or encouraging them to have more fun, we have a great lineup of gifts for your fuzzy companion. From bouncy balls to eco-luxe cork collars, custom food bowls, and cozy beds, read on to see our favorite ideas for that special four-legged or feathered friend in your life.
6 Brilliant, Life-Saving Water Purification Systems
Water has been prevailing theme over the past few years, especially in the wake of multiple natural disasters that involved polluting our oceans, flooding and access to clean water. Not only is it the stuff that makes the world go round, but every person needs access to clean drinking water and a number of designers around the world have been working to produce life-saving devices and designs that can filter or provide clean water for the world.
The Desert Courtyard House by Wendell Burnette Architects
The Desert Courtyard House is located in a private development outside of Scottsdale, Arizona. As it is located near the bottom of the development on a small peninsula, houses above have views looking down on the roof. To ensure others’ views were not obstructed and to help the home disappear into the landscape, Wendell Burnette Architects designed the home to fit within the topography and blend into the landscape.
This gorgeous natural Swiss pool proves we don't need to swim in chlorine
This gorgeous natural Swiss pool proves we don't need to swim in chlorine naturbad-riehen-natural-swimming-pool-herzog-de-meuron-lead 1 of 17 Construction began on Naturbad Riehen in 2013 with the full support of Riehen's residents, who desperately wanted a new swimming pool and elected to go au natural by ditching the chemicals. Herzog & de Meuron originally came up with a design for a swimming pool in 1979, but the idea was shelved for over three decades before the town revisited the idea.
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