Farming was a key turning point that lead to the successful growth of human cultures. Today, energy farming is the contemporary equivalent. Energy is everywhere. It’s dispersed in different forms and we need to find ways to gather it, re-use it, and share again within our ecosystems. We are harvesting the energy from the sun, […]
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Tag Archives: Sustainability
Experimental architecture that can decay while being renewed
June 5, 2012 
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“a self-sufficient architectural vision Phototropia is part of an ongoing series on the application of smart materials in an architectural context and was realized in April 2012 by the Master of Advanced Studies class at the Chair for CAAD. It merges self-made electro-active polymers, screen-printed electroluminescent displays,
Read moreLooking forward one hundred years (quoting Joichi Ito)
May 19, 2012 0 Comments
Joichi Ito, Director, MIT Media Lab “One hundred years from now, the role of science and technology will be about becoming part of nature rather than trying to control it.
Read moreMaking Sustainable Design a Reality
May 16, 2008 1 Comment
An interesting blog posting by a civil engineer (Dana Breig Probert), dealing with the hurdles of developers and other stakeholders in an effort to move towards sustainable design. It’s written for the civil engineering audience but it is still an interesting and relevant posting. This may be a good example of sustainable design beyond products […]
Read moreTop 10 Green Architecture Projects
May 10, 2008 0 Comments
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition in Boston. The goals and criteria for evaluation are […]
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