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- Paleo-futuristic luxury tower stands out from a Quebec forest Thu, 12 Dec 19, 6:30amMontreal-based architectural practice MU Architecture has proposed a “self-sustainable” escape in the deep forests of Quebec. Designed to mimic a giant totem or a stone cairn, the sculptural building would comprise 50...
- Luca Curci Architects proposes a self-sustainable Vertical City of the future Fri, 6 Dec 19, 2:30amItalian architecture firm Luca Curci Architects has unveiled the Vertical City, a futuristic proposal for urban development comprising a series of modular, zero-energy skyscrapers anchored into the ocean floor...
- A net-zero modern farmhouse kicks off a sustainable community in Texas Fri, 27 Jul 18, 5:30amWhen a pair of retired ordained ministers set their sights on creating a sustainable community for “spiritual renewal,” the couple turned to Austin-based design practice Miró Rivera Architects to bring their vision to...
- Life-saving LifeArk snaps together like LEGO to provide emergency off-grid housing Mon, 28 Aug 17, 8:45pmArchitect Charles Wee didn’t have grand plans to save the world—but that’s exactly what his incredible LifeArk could do. Designed for disaster relief, LifeArk is a prefabricated, modular building system for quickly...
- Google Has Bought Enough Wind Energy in Texas to Power 170,000 US Homes Fri, 20 Sep 13, 7:26amGoogle currently uses clean energy to power over 34 percent of their operations - and they just announced plans to purchase an additional 240 megawatts of renewable energy from the Happy Hereford Wind Farm in Amarillo,...
- Sub Biosphere 2: A Self-Sustaining Underwater City Thu, 17 Jun 10, 4:30amBiosphere 2 never lasted too long, but there were certainly many lessons to be learned about living self-sufficiently, and even sustainably. UK-based designer Phil Pauley envisions another biosphere set in the ocean that...