Author: LEED Blogger
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Solar Power Gets a Boost from Google
Will a “Little Box” change the future of electricity? More…
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New Way of Cooling Solar Cells
A group of researchers at Stanford University have developed a new type of coating, which will allow solar cells to cool themselves. This breakthrough would eliminate the need for water and energy intensive coolants and ventilation, which is currently used to cool solar cells. It would also extend the life span of the solar cells…
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Shipping Container Architecture Helping to Solve Homelessness
The ease of using shipping containers to build homes, and the speed with which such homes can be constructed makes them a prime choice when developing housing for the homeless. But far from being poorly made, these homes offer all the comforts of a traditionally constructed house. Below are three examples of affordable homes to…
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Eco-Hotel Made of Bamboo
Bamboo is proving to be a great addition to the sustainable architecture arsenal and this tree house design, developed by the collective Penda of Beijing proves it yet again. The treehouse design was created for the AIM Legend of Tent competition. In the event that the design does end up being constructed, it could well…
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Urban Farm Made of Shipping Containers
The Hive-Inn City Farm is a concept developed by OVA studios, which aims to bring vertical farming to New York City. The structure will be built using recycled shipping containers, and will be modular and highly adaptable. The Hive-Inn City Farm would be built using a frame into which shipping containers can be slotted. Due…