Shruti Mukim: The use of standard and age old traditional building materials like sheet rock and lumber have become outdated and undesirable due to the harm they imposes on nature. Their use has been taken over by more sustainable and recyclable materials., which support the ‘go green’ revolution to protect the valuable surroundings of the planet. It is indeed commendable to observe how unconventional and offbeat recycled junk is being utilized to construct sturdy and sustainable buildings all across the globe, getting the right support from engineers and builders globally.
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Garima Goel: With the rising environmental awareness, people nowadays are looking for different ways to reduce their ecological footprint. One good way to do the same is by opting for eco friendly gifts. Considering the uncountable number of gifts exchanged around the world every year, one can easily think of the huge impact it could make. Whether you are looking for a perfect gift for your special someone, your family or friends, you can easily find a great green gift online, which will not only impress the other person, but also make a positive difference to the environment.
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Sanjib Saha: Go green is the new anthem and almost every section of the society is now trying to cultivate a greener side to them. Newer products are launched keeping in mind their contribution to nature. Designers are motivated and are dedicating whole new lines of accessories, clothing, jewelry and beauty products to showcase their responsibility towards the environment. Their designs are beautiful, affordable, stylish and definitely kind to nature.
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Asmita Prasad: Over the last decade, the number of electronic gadgets in use across the globe has risen dramatically. With the growth of the personal electronics segment, the demand for electricity is growing at an unprecedented rate. However, since the infrastructure that produces and distributes electricity, called the grid, cannot be upgraded at the same rate at which the demand for the electricity is increasing, alternative methods of electricity generation are being investigated. Since around a third of the electricity produced is lost in transmission. This additional dependence on fossil fuels too can be lessened if more sustainable methods of electricity production like solar power are made more accessible to the public.
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Solar powered battery chargers to help reduce grid energy consumption
Jaspreet Kaur Walia: Recycling is being embraced like never before in this modern era. The ever increasing waste piles are a threat to the environment and designers are coming up with smart ideas to give a new lease of life to thrown away materials. A lot of glass, in the form of bottles, is dumped each year. How about turning this thrash glass into more useful products like a kitchen countertop? These recycled glass countertops are a perfect replacement for granite and natural stone. These come smothered with eco friendliness and will create a stunning focal point your kitchen.
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Radhicka S Saxena: An abode with strong lines and simple framework, this house constructed by Global Objective Technical Office, has a very homey built. The enterprising firm employing architects, designers and civil engineers is known its bioclimatic constructions which have layouts that promote social cohesion. The boxed living spaces of the structure are well ventilated by its long and sizable windows. Moreover, the home greatly facilitates social interaction and does not misuse the land area it is erected on. 4.S.U.M. Picture Gallery 4.S.U.M It states a new step in the concept of multi-residential architecture. Like all other projects taken by this team of architects, this particular structure also boasts of a green design which makes use of renewable energy and endeavors to conserve resources. However, the conveniences offered by this multi residential complex are not limited to its green design. The structure packs in a lot more for its residents. The firm aspires for a sustainable future, which is possible only by building eco centric complexes throughout the town area. Homes with a passive built are a top priority as the energy efficiency they afford secures the future of its inhabitants. Residences with an endurable construction that reduce carbon footprint considerably also help to safeguard the future. In addition, homes should be designed such that they enrich the quality of life of its residents. Although technicalities are important for every home, one should not forget that dwellings are a place where people lodge daily, mingle with family members and take rest. So, the layout of any home should be welcoming allowing you to do your own thing. The thoughtful design of the structure takes this into account. The multi density home has an easy arrangement that allows its residents to move about comfortably. Plenty of open terraces, patios and porches have been included in the structure for residents to lounge about. Via: GlobalObjective
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4.S.U.M.: A concept multi residential concept by Global Objective
Christina Pinto: Farmers depend on crops for their livelihood. An infestation of insects or bugs can threaten the stability of their business, often leading to financial ruin. Israeli agriculture scientist, Samule Gan-Mor has created a solution to end farmer’s natural woes. A mixture of readily found household items has produced the perfect pesticide, a combination of edible canola or rapeseed oil, soybean oil, cottonseed oil and the slightly expensive olive oil. Cooking oil – the perfect pesticide The seeds from which the oils are derived contain certain ingredients that cause blockage in the breathing pathways of invertebrates and hinder their mobility. Thus, Gan-Mor was encouraged to develop this oil solution. The government sanctioned Volcani Institute in Beit Dagan for working and improving industrial sprayers to increase their coverage of plant area with lesser pesticide. Israeli companies Raz Spayers and Degania Sprayers are now selling such sprayers worldwide. The product is being marketed as an organic alternative and includes the advanced sprayer, the oil emulsion and emulsifier. The new product can be used swiftly after harvest, unlike chemical pesticides that require a waiting period between application and harvesting. This is to take into account the health risks to the environment and people. Oil based pest control is far superior to chemical pesticides as it has no health hazards, it is easy to produce and is inexpensive, not to mention it is safer and can be stored for specified periods of time. Some pesticides have been known to disrupt hormone balance, cause cancer and perpetuate neurotoxins. Hence, earth friendly products are high in demand. The Volcani Institue, Ministry of Agriculture Research Organization along with a company called Shelef, made plans to test these oil formulations at 20 different farms in Israel. Shelef is investing in more research to create oil based formulations that match specific crops and conditions. Meanwhile, the company has already begun selling the complete oil functioning systems to interested farmers. Via: Israel21c
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Cooking oil designed to be a perfect pesticide
Babita Sajnani: Green is the way to go and now you can look for ‘greener times ahead’ by sporting an eco friendly and green watch. You no longer need to worry about your battery weakening, as you can power them with solar energy. Batteries keep getting disposed in the most inappropriate manner and eventually end up overspilling landfills. You can show your responsibility toward the environment by buying yourself a battery free watch. Not only are these solar powered watches eco friendly, they are visually cool too.
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Best solar powered watches for greener times
Ishan Sidhu: Everyone wants to go green in their own style. Recycling and reusing has become a common trend among architects and designers. Anything is recycled and turned into a masterpiece. After all it’s the need of our planet to go green as much as possible. Considering this need of the hour, architects Miguel Angel Mota and Fabrice Villaume, along with designer Luz Elena Morena have built a green house named, ’Tide House’. Tide House Picture Gallery Tide house This house made of recycled shipping containers. The house is build out of two recycled shipping containers and great emphasis is placed on the environmentally friendly design and textures. The original model has been modified as per the need of customers and most of the material used is recycled creating a unique and stylish example of eco tech house for Europe. The walls of the house are coated with the white polished concrete resulting in very interesting texture and medium of reflecting incident light. The house is quite unusual and yet it’s functional and multifaceted. Space is used very well for various activities and it can be used as a house, a workshop and even an art gallery. It has a garden in the backyard as well as in the front. The front garden overlooks the garage and main entrance. The two containers are connected by a bridge, creating a loft with all available material. It is purely an eco friendly industrial design of green architecture. Via: Domuseverde
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The Tide House: A stylish shipping container house
Dattatreya Mandal: When it comes to alternative modes of transportation for students within an urban scope, practical solutions are severely lacking in this economic as well as vehicular scheme of things. In this regard, SCAD (Savannah College of Art Design) student Bruce Lin along with some of his fellow peers have created the low emission ‘Greenhive’ system, for a sustainable in campus and city navigation. Electric Scooter Picture Gallery Greenhive Electric Scooter SCAD Transportation System Design – Electric Scooter The expansive ambit of their project basically covers a fleet of electric Greenhive scooters that can be used as personalized carriers by the students. The comprehensive design process in itself was guided by several practical ‘real time’ issues faced by this particular section of consumers. But, before delving into conscientious functionality, it is the simplistic structural set up that has tickled our senses. The minimalist bearing of the vehicle is complimented by the slender chassis and contemporary lines. The power train in itself consists of an electric motor component within the hubless rear wheel and a sturdy Li ion battery pack beneath the seat. As for some driving oriented features, there is a special in built user interface situated along the handle, which can be integrated with logging on functions through student IDs for security, and also GPS for navigation purposes. Now, coming to the broader scope of user convenience, the Greenhive system aims to provide a collective solution to the drivers. According to the designers, their indigenous transportation endeavor solves most of the stowage related predicaments like lack of flexibility, pollution and even scarcity of alternative transit systems. Moreover, the bantam mechanism insinuates a higher level of security, because it can only be accessed by consumers armed with specialized passwords. So, at the end of the day, the Greenhive alludes to a low emission form of maneuvering, which is practical, safe and more importantly convenient for the oft ignored students within a city scope. Via: LinBruce
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Greenhive concept electric scooter has been designed for students