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Eco Factor: Highly-efficient wind turbine design. FloDesign Wind Turbine has developed a new turbine design that could generate electricity at half the cost of conventional wind turbine. The design has been inspired from jet engines and avoids the wind losses associated with wind turbines. Normally, when wind strikes a turbine, about half of the wind is forced around the blades and t read more »
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EcoFactor: A masterplan of a self-dependent resort and residences for the Caribbean isle of Nevis. Designed by Make Architects, this is a masterplan for a 600-acre site on the Caribbean island of Nevis. Consisting of a luxury spa resort and some deluxe private residences, this amazing design focuses on self-sufficiency and ecofriendliness. read more »
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Wind turbines produce less than 1% of all our power, but wind could deliver 50% + of our energy demands. Think of the benefits to our economy, earth's resources, and global warming! Today's huge wind turbines are too pricey, damage a region's environment and wildlife, and work in only 1% of places. Big wind farms are far too costly for most utility companies and developing regions. read more »
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Dutch architects MVRDV and Spanish architects GRAS have won a competition to design a new carbon-neutral city in La Rioja, Spain. read more »
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In the spirit of Daekwon Parks’ stunning sustainable Symbiotic Superstructure, we’re continuing coverage of the eVolo Skyscraper Design Competition read more »
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Wind turbines at ground level produce at a rate of 20-25%, but when placed at altitudes from 600-1000 feet, energy output can double. Ottawa-based Ma read more »
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