3D printed architecture models are being used to display green building designs to clients long before a building is constructed, allowing people to see what the space will look like in a way that often can’t be conveyed on a screen. The rise of large high quality 3D printers has expanded the offerings of 3D […]
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If you’ve been dreaming of renovating your bathroom, it’s important to balance your sustainable principles with the look you desire. Here are some tips to help you get started on creating a green bathroom, whether you will be doing it yourself or hiring a contractor. Getting Started: Energy Efficiency One step toward having a green […]
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Once the weather gets warmer and spring has set in we often think about more time to spend with friends and family entertaining or just leisurely relaxing. One of the areas of the home that is often neglected is energy efficiency when it comes to beautifying our spring homes. While you may remember to turn […]
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Hamburg is a world-famous industrial city and port, or, at least it was until 2011. This is the year Hamburg was honoured with a title of European Green Capital, emphasizing the efforts and achievements of local authorities in promotion of green lifestyle, recycling technologies, eco-friendly manufacturing, etc. Thanks to the project “Hamburg – HafenCity†Hamburg turned into […]
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Your commute may not be your favourite part of the day, and, depending on how you travel, it may not be particularly green either. Of course, we can’t all go and splash out on brand new electric or hybrid cars, but there are ways to make your commute just a little more eco-friendly. Although it may not […]
Posted bySteveon04.4.2013inTransportation
Camping can be a great way to enjoy the wonders of nature. Enjoying the camping experience while having as small an impact on nature as possible is known as green camping. This is the most responsible way to spend time in the wilds. With some planning and forethought, the green camping adventure can be every […]
Posted bySteveon03.20.2013in@ Green Geek
40% of all solar energy that hits the earth lays in the infrared spectrum. Imagine if this energy could be harnessed in much the same way that traditional photovoltaics cells convert sunlight (in the visible range) into useful electricity. This is exactly what a small research group at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) claims they […]
Posted bySteveon12.1.2012inEnergy, Sustainable Tech
It’s not many years ago since the first hydrogen-powered cars were created. Using hydrogen as a fuel source is superior to conventional combustion-based engines in many ways. The main one is this: Extracting energy from hydrogen molecules is not polluting in any way. In fact, the only byproducts from this process are water and heat! […]
Posted bySteveon11.20.2012inEnergy
