While government probably shouldn’t be picking technological winners and losers when it comes to renewable energy, we do need to make a clear, decisive choice.
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Danish Container Home Keeps Modular Secrets Hidden
Danish firm WorldFlexHome has created an energy-efficient, modular shipping container home that betrays none of the industrial boxiness seen in other container projects.
Self-Sufficient House Fits Sculpted Dutch Landscape
This Bridge House uses the traditional Dutch “terp” method of embedding a building in a low mound to harness the geothermal properties of the soil and live off the grid.
Practical Home Designs To Improve Living Standards
Here are some back-to-basics designs that provide inexpensive shelter to impoverished communities while also including sustainable technologies to help raise living standards.
Living Large: Green Megaprojects Of The Future
A look at some green building designs for large communities that caught our attention in recent months and may (or may not) become reality in the next several years.
How Oodles Of Renewables Would Give Us Cheaper Electricity
At times we’d have way more energy than we need, but building vast amounts of renewables could power the grid at costs comparable to or even lower than today’s, a new study says.
This Little Green Dream Home Could Be Yours
Recently unveiled at Greenbuild, the Paradigm modular home comes with all the green bells and whistles, and makes smart use of both rain and gray water.
New Honda Electric Car Design Goes Micro
Honda has unveiled a prototype of its Micro Commuter electric car idea, showcasing an urban EV built upon a variable design platform for different uses.
2012 Green Tech Holiday Shopping Guide: 8 Gadgets For Eco-Geeks
Looking for something special for that green tech enthusiast on your list? Our 2012 holiday shopping guide is here to help.
Drought Puts Focus On Water-Hog Energy Producers
Water is a key hidden cost of fossil-fuel power generation, and nukes, and a new report suggests that’s another argument for turning to solar and wind.
World’s Largest Movable 3D Print Pavilion Opens To Public
DUS Architects of Amsterdam has launched the world’s largest 3D printer, the KamerMaker, which is capable of fabricating room-sized structures from bio-plastic.
In Dubai, The Emirates’ First Green Government Building
The new headquarters of the UAE’s Dubai Energy and Water Authority is on the rise in Dubai, and is being built to the highest green standards in the land.
Indian EV Maker Reva Opens Ultra-Green Factory
Mahindra Reva will be able to turn out up to 30,000 electric cars at its platinum-certified factory in Bangalore.
SoCal Affordable Housing Complex Keeps Its Cool With Bamboo
An affordable housing complex in Santa Monica makes use of a bamboo grove to retain storm water and create a cool microclimate, avoiding the need for AC.