Facades are an essential aspect of architectural design. They envelope interior spaces and protect them from climatic conditions. Since facades are the first part of the building that people interact with, designers must consider aesthetics, maintenance and, of course, implementing sustainable materials. Below are some unconventional yet beautiful materials that can be used for facades to enhance the climate resilience […]
Nocs Provisions, a San Francisco-based optics company, celebrates nature, the environment and Indigenous art in a new collaboration with artist Amelia Winger-Bearskin and outdoor giant REI. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos This limited edition bundle, sold exclusively at REI, includes one pair of Nocs Standard Issue 25 millimeter binoculars, a strap designed by Indigenous artist Amelia Winger-Bearskin, a storage […]
Brink Tower is a new high-rise building set to make a big impression on Amsterdam, Netherlands. It’s an example of how sustainable, modern design can integrate perfectly into the world’s most historic cities. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos A special competition was held to determine the design for the Brink Tower. The winning design is a stunning 295 feet […]
We rise each day, get dressed and head out the door, often without considering the environmental impact of those actions. Textiles, and fast fashion in particular, is one of the most damaging industries on the planet. Between excessive water consumption, toxic chemicals, water pollution and material use, a lot goes into an article of clothing. Continue reading below Our Featured […]
People tend to treat the environment as a separate issue to deal with after things like the economy and human rights. We even tend to think of environmental justice as a side issue of environmentalism. But equity is essential to sustainability and even major international organizations like the UN are starting to recognize the connections between social justice issues like […]
Propane gas. You can use it to heat your house, grill up a weekend barbeque, or light a camp stove. Like a lot of other items in and around our homes, propane tanks require special care when it’s time to dispose of them. The Problem Propane gas is compressed into liquid form and housed in tanks of various sizes. Propane […]
Kobe Nagar, CEO of Durham, North Carolina-based 374Water, explains the company’s compact wastewater processing technology, the Supercritical Water Oxidation (AirSCWO) system. Operating the system generates energy, industrial CO2, nitrogen gases that can be used in manufacturing, distilled water, and minerals extracted from wastewater, making it extremely affordable as a solution for many water treatment uses. The smallest version fits in […]
Distressing news for people who like to eat chickens. Foster Farms of Farmerville, Louisiana has issued a massive recall because some of their chicken breasts are riddled with hard — and maybe even sharp — pieces of plastic. The recall covers about 148,000 pounds of fully cooked frozen chicken breast patties. The offending poultry, all sold at Costco, are packaged […]
What’s in store for the future of electric flying cars? Flying cars are technically already available, but they’re far from the mainstream. Will they become the norm? Are they better for the environment? Here are three of the latest electric flying car prototypes that give us hints about where flying cars are headed and where the future of sustainable mobility […]