Environment
Deloitte Center Ushers in New Green Architecture
New Zealand is home to the nation’s first high rise tower. Adding to the charm, the new building – the Deolitte Center – has also achieved a 5-Star design rating with the New Zealand Green Building Council. The Deloitte center is a variety model in green architecture is a joint creation of architects Woods Bagot and Warren & ...
Gown Using Recycled Rubber Bands Made by New York Architect
A New York architect has created discarded rubber bands into an awesome gown. Margarita Mileva, made the “RB Dress”, using nearly nine pounds of the bands. This accounts for 14,235 rubber bands. Since the creator is inspired by a variety of art forms, including the work of Swiss-German painter Klee and the early Bauhaus pioneers, this high-fashion
Richard Branson’s Son Aims to Be an Environmental Filmmaker
Sam is not a daddy’s boy when it comes to his profession. Well, this 25 year old gentleman is all set to escape his father’s shadow. Richard Branson’s son Sam Branson does not seem to have any genuine interest in following his father’s footsteps. Rather, he wants to make it big in the environmental activities.
Solar-Powered Student Pavilion at The Netherlands’ Erasmus University
Netherlands’ Erasmus University now sports an exclusive student pavilion that aims for zero energy. The design, conceived by Dutch firm Netherlands’ Erasmus University, targets zero energy and at the same time, has made it equally comfortable.
Google $4 Million Grant to NatureBridge Seeks to Give Environmental Education a Boost
Year 2011 is just in its infancy, but funds towards charity have started flowing in. Joining the bandwagon is Google, who have announced over a $4 million grant to NatureBridge, the largest residential environmental education partner of the National Park Service.
Mitsubishi iMiEV to Drive into Central America’s Greenest Nation Costa Rica
Mitsubishi i MiEV, the Japanese electric vehicle, is likely to enter the Costa Rican market very soon. Well, this is one much anticipated news, and the hatchback was being awaited since quite a few years now. But the most significant aspect in this regard is that Costa Rica is supposed to the greenest country in Central America, perhaps in ...
Czech Republic Caught Between the Devil & the Deep Sea?
The Czech Republic is being dogged by several issues as it attempts to reduce its carbon footprint. As part of the European Union’s pledge to reduce greenhouse emissions by 20% by the year 2020 from the levels that existed in 1990, the Czech nation has been taking several steps to ensure that the people are switching to more renewable power ...
Dumfries Parade Goes Green
This year’s parade at Dumfries followed the ‘Eco Green’ theme that the Town Council had suggested. With several schools participating and a number of mini-parades, the eco-friendly message was passed on to participants and viewers alike.
Cave Hotel in Turkey Promises Luxury in Ancient Settings
Visitors to Turkey now have a unique option – to live in total style and comfort, inside caves that are centuries old. Six cave houses that date back to the 5th and 6th century period have been styled into a five-star hotel called the Yunak Evleri.
Legoland Sea Life Aquarium to Have Eco-Friendly Holiday Events
The Sea Life Aquarium at Legoland is focusing on making their holiday events eco-friendly this year. Of the many events planned for this holiday season, there is a Dive Show that will be held every day.
