Tag: Energy Efficiency
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Manual Dishwasher Saves Water and Electricity
On the whole, dishwashers are better than hand washing dishes when it comes to water efficiency, though it is harder to figure out which method is more energy efficient. The new dishwashing device called Circo Independent, designed by Chen Levin, takes electricity needed to heat the water out of the equation, making using it a…
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A Vacation Cabin on Wheels
Getting out of the city and back to nature is something most city folk want from time to time. Such getaways can take a lot of planning, but there are countless choices out there. Hristina Hristova, a designer from Bulgaria, has just added one to the mix. The tiny getaway cabin she designed is beautiful…
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Great Modern Spin on the Yurt
The yurt has been around for a long time, which makes sense since it is a pretty good design for a shelter. Freedom Yurt-Cabins, based in Aurora, Colorado have recently unveiled a modern take on this classic, which includes energy-efficient windows, good insulation and a real front door. The Freedom Yurt Cabins feature a roundwood…
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New Coating to Cut Carbon Emissions Dramatically
As it is with most things, sometimes very small actions can make a huge impact in the quest for a more sustainable world. The company DropWise has developed a new type of coating for use in power plants, which could reduce carbon emissions considerably. Adam Paxson, one of the people behind the project, was also…
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Rammed Earth Workers’ Quarters
No, I’m not talking about the simple, bare bones homes of workers in ages past. The Australian firm Luigi Rosselli Architects have adopted this sustainable and energy efficient building material and practice to construct a residence for seasonal workers at a cattle ranch. The workers’ residence takes the basic shape of a rammed earth wall,…