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Aerodynamic Eco-capsule, part gypsy wagon, part RV trailer, Nice Architect's Rolling Stone mobile home is compact, environmentally friendly materials, self-sufficient in terms of energy, water and waste.
*MikeChino

Aerodynamic Eco-capsule, part gypsy wagon, part RV trailer, Nice Architect's Rolling Stone mobile home is compact, environmentally friendly materials, self-sufficient in terms of energy, water and waste.

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Watch out Tesla! The soon-to-be-revealed Liv Inizio electric supercar has a scorching top speed of 150mph and a 200 hundred mile range. *MikeChino

Watch out Tesla! The soon-to-be-revealed Liv Inizio electric supercar has a scorching top speed of 150mph and a 200 hundred mile range.

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Various Architects designed this stunning diamond-gridded eco pavilion for the Yorkshire Forward. The inflatable event space is ultra-portable, generates all of its own energy, and is 100% recyclable *MikeChino

Various Architects designed this stunning diamond-gridded eco pavilion for the Yorkshire Forward. The inflatable event space is ultra-portable, generates all of its own energy, and is 100% recyclable

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Eric Vergne’s Dystopian Farm skyscraper harnesses cutting-edge technology to provide NYC with its own self-sustaining food source.
*MikeChino

Eric Vergne’s Dystopian Farm skyscraper harnesses cutting-edge technology to provide NYC with its own self-sustaining food source.

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Lofted high above the trees, Mathier Collos’ conceptual EcoCoon retreats are outfitted with an array of sustainable features including rainwater collection, a greywater system, and biomass heating. *MikeChino

Lofted high above the trees, Mathier Collos’ conceptual EcoCoon retreats are outfitted with an array of sustainable features including rainwater collection, a greywater system, and biomass heating.

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Jumbo Hostel: an aging 747 transformed into a low-cost, fully-furnished hostel that is perfect for overnight accommodation. *MikeChino

Jumbo Hostel: an aging 747 transformed into a low-cost, fully-furnished hostel that is perfect for overnight accommodation.

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The Environmental Traffic Light is an open-source projects that aims to familiarize people with the environments they inhabit. *MikeChino

The Environmental Traffic Light is an open-source projects that aims to familiarize people with the environments they inhabit.

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LA recently received a gorgeous green roof and urban garden designed by SCI-arc professor and architect Alexis Rochas *MikeChino

LA recently received a gorgeous green roof and urban garden designed by SCI-arc professor and architect Alexis Rochas

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Rather than serving simply to block the sun’s rays, these hi-tech blinds feature sun-soaking solar panels that store energy during the day and illuminate your interiors at night. *MikeChino

Rather than serving simply to block the sun’s rays, these hi-tech blinds feature sun-soaking solar panels that store energy during the day and illuminate your interiors at night.

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Located in Mutxamel, Spain, this gorgeous green home designed by Eneseis Arquitectura is half buried into the ground in part to take advantage of passive solar design techniques. *MikeChino

Located in Mutxamel, Spain, this gorgeous green home designed by Eneseis Arquitectura is half buried into the ground in part to take advantage of passive solar design techniques.

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Graft Labs' proposal for Bird Island is a zero-energy home that sways with the breeze thanks to its bamboo and high-tech fabric construction. *MikeChino

Graft Labs' proposal for Bird Island is a zero-energy home that sways with the breeze thanks to its bamboo and high-tech fabric construction.

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The Waterpod is a futuristic floating eco-habitat that makes extensive use of renewable energy and recycled materials. *MikeChino

The Waterpod is a futuristic floating eco-habitat that makes extensive use of renewable energy and recycled materials.

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Aptera recently rolled out the first pre-production model of their hotly anticipated 2e electric vehicle, putting them well on the way to an October 2009 release. *MikeChino

Aptera recently rolled out the first pre-production model of their hotly anticipated 2e electric vehicle, putting them well on the way to an October 2009 release.

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Jorge Graca Costa's DT House is a perfect example of how smart, energy-efficient design principles can be applied practically,and beautifully. *MikeChino

Jorge Graca Costa's DT House is a perfect example of how smart, energy-efficient design principles can be applied practically,and beautifully.

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Diller Scofidio + Renfro's plans to renovate New York's Governor's Island into an incredible eco park interlaced with waterways, aquariums, and paths for complimentary bikes. *MikeChino

Diller Scofidio + Renfro's plans to renovate New York's Governor's Island into an incredible eco park interlaced with waterways, aquariums, and paths for complimentary bikes.

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Behold the Converj, Cadillac's sleek new foray into the electric vehicle market. *MikeChino

Behold the Converj, Cadillac's sleek new foray into the electric vehicle market.

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Designed by a team at Keio University in Japan, the 8-wheeled fully electric Eliica may be short on subtlety, but it has a range of 200 miles and can hit speeds of up to 230mph! *MikeChino

Designed by a team at Keio University in Japan, the 8-wheeled fully electric Eliica may be short on subtlety, but it has a range of 200 miles and can hit speeds of up to 230mph!

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New York City will soon be updating its streetlamps with new super-efficient LED units that stand to reduce the city's power usage by 25-30 percent. *MikeChino

New York City will soon be updating its streetlamps with new super-efficient LED units that stand to reduce the city's power usage by 25-30 percent.

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The good folks at GE recently unveiled the world's first OLED Christmas tree. *MikeChino

The good folks at GE recently unveiled the world's first OLED Christmas tree.

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This "LEED Platinum" Gingerbread house by HOK is seriously sweet. *MikeChino

This "LEED Platinum" Gingerbread house by HOK is seriously sweet.

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Modscape's beautiful modular homes offer a plethora of sustainable features including solar panels, recycled materials, rainwater collection, and greywater recycling.
*MikeChino

Modscape's beautiful modular homes offer a plethora of sustainable features including solar panels, recycled materials, rainwater collection, and greywater recycling.

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Keep an eye out for these electric vehicle charging stations springing up in San Francisco - Better Place will soon be installing a 1 billion electric vehicle grid in the Bay Area!
*MikeChino

Keep an eye out for these electric vehicle charging stations springing up in San Francisco - Better Place will soon be installing a 1 billion electric vehicle grid in the Bay Area!

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A paragon of efficient modern minimalism, Jonathan Segal's Union complex is an excellent example of adaptive reuse. These gorgeous modern lofts are 50% powered by photovoltaics. *MikeChino

A paragon of efficient modern minimalism, Jonathan Segal's Union complex is an excellent example of adaptive reuse. These gorgeous modern lofts are 50% powered by photovoltaics.

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Mazda's all-electric KAAN concept vehicle defines the future of racing. The emission-free vehicle sports a sleek aerodynamic profile and is is propelled by an electro conductive polymer embedded in roadways. *MikeChino

Mazda's all-electric KAAN concept vehicle defines the future of racing. The emission-free vehicle sports a sleek aerodynamic profile and is is propelled by an electro conductive polymer embedded in roadways.

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Arkhefield’s modern, sustainable interpretation of a Bahaman cottage capitalizes on its site and celebrates volume, but is also capable of isolating, re-orienting and shutting down against inclement weather when necessary. *MikeChino

Arkhefield’s modern, sustainable interpretation of a Bahaman cottage capitalizes on its site and celebrates volume, but is also capable of isolating, re-orienting and shutting down against inclement weather when necessary.

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This beautiful leaf-shaped house was designed by Mareines + Patalano in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. *MikeChino

This beautiful leaf-shaped house was designed by Mareines + Patalano in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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While in motion, the Helios is a sleek electric vehicle that is powered by solar energy, and when at rest it deploys a rather cool-looking fan that can absorb and store energy to power your house. *MikeChino

While in motion, the Helios is a sleek electric vehicle that is powered by solar energy, and when at rest it deploys a rather cool-looking fan that can absorb and store energy to power your house.

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This bright and beautiful Chestnut House by LPA Architects is a gorgeous example of energy efficient green architecture .
*MikeChino

This bright and beautiful Chestnut House by LPA Architects is a gorgeous example of energy efficient green architecture .

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Anara Tower is the latest supermassive skyscraper to be proposed for Dubai - an ambitious project crowned with an eye-catching propeller-shaped peak. by atkins design studio *MikeChino

Anara Tower is the latest supermassive skyscraper to be proposed for Dubai - an ambitious project crowned with an eye-catching propeller-shaped peak. by atkins design studio

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Ushida Findlay's stunning Park Houses incorporate sustainable elements such as solar power, extensive use of natural light, and locally-sourced materials, but their defining element is certainly the undulating green roof that links five homes into a single family.

*MikeChino

Ushida Findlay's stunning Park Houses incorporate sustainable elements such as solar power, extensive use of natural light, and locally-sourced materials, but their defining element is certainly the undulating green roof that links five homes into a single family.

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Paul Villinski's Emergency Response Studio is a totally self-sufficient traveling artist studio outfitted with solar panels, a wind turbine, non-toxic furnishings, and plenty of space to create.

*MikeChino

Paul Villinski's Emergency Response Studio is a totally self-sufficient traveling artist studio outfitted with solar panels, a wind turbine, non-toxic furnishings, and plenty of space to create.

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A brand new Ithouse was recently completed in Joshua Tree National Park. The gorgeous off-the-grid residence is powered entirely by photovoltaic and solar thermal technology. *MikeChino

A brand new Ithouse was recently completed in Joshua Tree National Park. The gorgeous off-the-grid residence is powered entirely by photovoltaic and solar thermal technology.

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Binary Design Studio has a knack for creating beautiful desert architecture. Their innovative modern designs are based upon research into two unlikely sources: desert plants and prehistoric dwellings.

*MikeChino

Binary Design Studio has a knack for creating beautiful desert architecture. Their innovative modern designs are based upon research into two unlikely sources: desert plants and prehistoric dwellings.

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The world's first commercial wave farm recently went live off the coast of Portugal. Designed by Pelamis Wave Power, the farm employs three snakelike Energy Converters to generate 2.25 MW of electricity - enough for 1,500 homes.

*MikeChino

The world's first commercial wave farm recently went live off the coast of Portugal. Designed by Pelamis Wave Power, the farm employs three snakelike Energy Converters to generate 2.25 MW of electricity - enough for 1,500 homes.

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Since they are constantly exposed to the sun, solar power satellites could provide the earth with a continuous stream of 5-10 gigawatts of energy each. *MikeChino

Since they are constantly exposed to the sun, solar power satellites could provide the earth with a continuous stream of 5-10 gigawatts of energy each.

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The Strømer, is an interactive LED display wall that weaves a wonderful mixture of art, energy-efficiency and play into the fabric of daily existence.

*MikeChino

The Strømer, is an interactive LED display wall that weaves a wonderful mixture of art, energy-efficiency and play into the fabric of daily existence.

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The new Venturi Volage is an all-electric roadster with a 0-60 speed of five seconds, plus a revolutionary propulsion/suspension system that fits two electric motors in each of its wheels. *MikeChino

The new Venturi Volage is an all-electric roadster with a 0-60 speed of five seconds, plus a revolutionary propulsion/suspension system that fits two electric motors in each of its wheels.

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The Studio Monte Rosa alpine retreat calls to mind classic James Bond architecture, complete with a futuristic design, advanced building technology, and killer views of the Matterhorn. *MikeChino

The Studio Monte Rosa alpine retreat calls to mind classic James Bond architecture, complete with a futuristic design, advanced building technology, and killer views of the Matterhorn.

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Gianluca Soldi's Ovetto container  is a recycled recycling center.
*MikeChino

Gianluca Soldi's Ovetto container is a recycled recycling center.

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Mazda's new Kiyora vehicle features a liquid display system, slick curves and solar panels, and is also capable of capturing and purifying rain as it falls from the sky. *MikeChino

Mazda's new Kiyora vehicle features a liquid display system, slick curves and solar panels, and is also capable of capturing and purifying rain as it falls from the sky.

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Every item from Zoe Murphy's collection is hand-crafted and unique. By re-working and upcycling mid 20th century furniture Zoe offers a new lease of life to these otherwise forgotten gems. *MikeChino

Every item from Zoe Murphy's collection is hand-crafted and unique. By re-working and upcycling mid 20th century furniture Zoe offers a new lease of life to these otherwise forgotten gems.

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Tom Raffield's gorgeous Ash Pendant lamps feature a delicate steam-bent shade constructed entirely from locally sourced strips of FSC-certified English Ash.
*MikeChino

Tom Raffield's gorgeous Ash Pendant lamps feature a delicate steam-bent shade constructed entirely from locally sourced strips of FSC-certified English Ash.

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Combining architecture and technology, the Burst*008 prefab was computer-designed and its pieces milled to fit together like a 3-D puzzle. *MikeChino

Combining architecture and technology, the Burst*008 prefab was computer-designed and its pieces milled to fit together like a 3-D puzzle.

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It’s hard to contain one’s enthusiasm for DeMaria Design’s Redondo Beach House. The beachfront residence is constructed with a combination of prefabricated shipping containers and traditional buildings materials. *MikeChino

It’s hard to contain one’s enthusiasm for DeMaria Design’s Redondo Beach House. The beachfront residence is constructed with a combination of prefabricated shipping containers and traditional buildings materials.

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