After taking this project from the previous builder who didn’t complete the certification due to economic downturn, the new owners managed to construct the Helios NW Eco-House – the first vacation rental property in Oregon which received the LEED for Homes Gold certification. This modern home opened its doors as a luxury vacation rental property… »
After postponing the original article in hope its price will fall through time, we’re finally publishing the article regarding a Dyson fan. The original version, which came out last fall, has wowed many, partially because it was innovating and partially because of its price. Aside from not dropping its price, the folks from Dyson made… »
To survive in its hot habitat, the sandfish lizard (Scincus scincus), like other desert-dwelling creatures, spends a lot of time underground. Unlike other creatures that live in burrows or sand traps, this lizard moves over and through the sand in its own unique way. That movement intrigued researchers and inspired them to develop a robot… »
A company from California named Prysm has presented their high definition television with a Laser Phosphor Display (LPD) based on their patented method of using lasers reflected off a bank of mirrors to excite pixels on the television screen in a similar way to cathode ray tubes. Aside the high image quality and wide viewing… »
Suzlon Energy Limited (SEL), India’s largest wind turbine manufacturer, received LEED Platinum award for their new corporate headquarters in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Developed on an area of 41,000 square meters (10.13 acres) with a capacity to house 2,300 people, One Earth is one of the largest green building projects in India. The green approach has… »
The indoor air quality is often far from ideal, mostly because of the high concentrations of fine dust and particulate matter. This can lead to health problems. While some claim the hardwood is better for people with allergies and asthma, the carpet manufactures challenge that by improving their products. The carpet manufacturer DESSO has introduced… »
In this article we’re going to write about an ultra luxury home, located on the beach near Diamond Head State Monument in Honolulu, Hawaii, which also has sustainable features. The modern five-bedroom home on 3927 Kahala Avenue has been designed and built by Long & Associates Architects. Because it has diverse sustainable features, it was… »
Scientists reported the first evidence that a plastic antibody works in the bloodstream of a living animal, opening up the possibility of plastic antibodies (synthetic polymer nanoparticles) being custom tailored to fight everything from viruses and bacteria to the proteins that cause allergic reactions that to plant pollen, house dust, certain foods, poison ivy, bee… »
