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Green Roofed Farm City Combines Agriculture and Urban Density

Read the rest of Green Roofed Farm City Combines Agriculture and Urban Densityhttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", agriculture, eco design, Green Architecure, Green Building, green design, increased population, increased urban density, Milan, milano stadt krone, studio shift, sustainable design, Urban design ...

Calatrava Unveils Rail Station At Denver International Airport

Read the rest of Calatrava Unveils Rail Station At Denver International Airporthttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: airport, Denver, denver international airport, eco design, green architecture, Green Building, green design, hotel, rail bridge, rail station, santiago calatrava, south terminal redevelopment program, Sustainable Building, s...

Magic Boxes: All-in-One HVAC Systems for Efficient Homes

Looking at the incredible examples of green architecture featured on Inhabitat, you may have wondered what kind of mechanical equipment is used for these homes. Solar Decathlon competitors, Passivhaus designs, and other high-efficiency houses rely on highly efficient mechanical systems — in addition to the construction and design of the buildings themselves — in [...] Looking at the incredible examples of green architecture featured on Inhabitat, you may have wondered what kind of mechanical...

New Eco Index Will Offer Energy Star-Like Rating For Clothes

A new sustainability index is poised to take the guesswork out of how green your garments are, doing for clothing and shoes what the federal Energy Star rating currently does for electronics and appliances. For the past three years, a group of 100 major apparel brands and retailers — including Levi Strauss, Nike, Patagonia, Timberland, [...] A new sustainability index is poised to take the guesswork out of how green your garments are, doing for clothing and shoes what the federal Energy Star ...

Materials SmackDown: What is Green Furniture Made From?

When people shopped for furniture in the past, the main decision points were usually around color, style and price. Nowadays, more and more consumers are looking at a piece of furniture’s environmental impact before they buy, and the materials play a huge role in furniture’s carbon footprint. So what exactly is the greenest stuff to [...] When people shopped for furniture in the past, the main decision points were usually around color, style and price. Nowadays, more and more consumers are lo...

7 Symbols of War Upcycled into Peaceful Eco-Accessories

Give peace a chance with these amazing eco-accessories upcycled from of old weaponry! We’ve rounded up 7 designs that remove the tragic and violent nature of these pieces of war and instead fashions them into objects that evoke calm reverie. From shrapnel to bullets to firearms in the form of pendant necklaces, here’s proof that with [...]Give peace a chance with these amazing eco-accessories upcycled from of old weaponry! We’ve rounded up 7 designs that remove the tragic and violent nature o...

Stella McCartney Debuts Night Performance Wear for Adidas

If you’re into night riding or love going for a run once the hot sun has set, one concern that may cross your mind is visibility. But fret no more over the fallen light, designer/animal-rights activist Stella McCartney has you covered with a new cruelty-free collection for Adidas that includes a line of glow-in-the-dark performance gear. From jackets, [...] If you’re into night riding or love going for a run once the hot sun has set, one concern that may cross your mind is visibility. But fre...

Zero-Emission Eunoia Airship Takes to the Skies

Thomas Tzortzi updates the traditional zeppelin, providing luxurious accommodations for air travelers will emitting zero emissions in his concept airship, the Eunoia. We recently fell in love with designer Thomas Tzortzi’s Eunoia project – a zero emission update on the classic zeppelin. Outfitted with an array of solar panels and lifted from the earth using helium, the Eunoia can launch into the skies without need for a runway. The initial prototype is only designed for eight individuals, but...

Earthquake Resistant Tire Earthships for Haiti Disaster Relief

Read the rest of Earthquake Resistant Tire Earthships for Haiti Disaster Reliefhttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", Disaster Relief, earthquake resistant housing, earthship, eco design, Emergency housing, green architecture, Green Building, green design, haiti, haiti earthquake, michael reynolds, Recycled Mater...

ACROS: A Giant Japanese Pyramid Blanketed in Green Grass

Read the rest of ACROS: A Giant Japanese Pyramid Blanketed in Green Grasshttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", acros, Eco Architecture, eco design, Emilio Ambasz, fukuoka, grass covered building, green architecture, Green Building, green design, green roof, green space, Japan, Japanese, pyramid, sustainable desi...

Pratt Students Design Eco-Friendly Office Furniture for West Elm

Just yesterday the Pratt Design Incubator for Sustainable Innovation and home furnishings company West Elm introduced their eco-friendly office collection. This amazing product line began with a competition between 12 of Pratt’s industrial design students. The group of students were split into two teams and were challenged to design a line of office furniture using [...] Just yesterday the Pratt Design Incubator for Sustainable Innovation and home furnishings company West Elm introduced their...

Passivehaus Container Complex Proposed for Leeds Waterfront

Waterfronts that were once the bustling heart of industrial British cities are now more commonly seen as the hub of hot new property developments. However, initiatives like the 36 Calls Design Competition leave us confident that these property developments have the potential to be iconic projects with some great green credentials. We were particularly impressed [...] Waterfronts that were once the bustling heart of industrial British cities are now more commonly seen as the hub of hot new pro...

Toast Shaped Cork Coasters Make Breakfast More Fun to Eat

Why not make the most important meal of the day a bit more appealing with these cheeky toast-shaped coasters? Made by Oiti, each one is crafted from sustainable cork and looks surprisingly similar in both color and form to that lightly browned breakfast staple we love. Just be careful not to take a bite in [...] Why not make the most important meal of the day a bit more appealing with these cheeky toast-shaped coasters? Made by Oiti, each one is crafted from sustainable cork and looks surpris...

Painless, Dissolvable Patch Delivers Vaccines Without the Jab

Needlephobes, cower no more! Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University have developed a vaccine-delivery patch that dissolves painlessly into your skin — no muss, no fuss, and no hypodermic needles or sharps to dispose of. You don’t even need medical personnel to inoculate someone. Slapping on the patch is virtually idiot-proof, [...] Needlephobes, cower no more! Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University have developed a vaccine-deli...

Wind-Powered Memorial Park Envisioned For Turkey

We just saw this beautiful concept for a memorial park in Turkey at ArchDaily and were very excited to see a number of small-scale wind turbines incorporated into the lawn of the park. Designed by Turkish firm 1/1 Architecture, the “Murat Gunduz July 2nd Canlar Memorial Park” won 2nd prize in a national design competition. [...] We just saw this beautiful concept for a memorial park in Turkey at ArchDaily and were very excited to see a number of small-scale wind turbines incorporated into the...