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FPM GAP Academy: A self-sufficient complex from I|K Studio

I|K Studio has planned a masterplan for a self-sufficient complex named FPM GAP Academy. 50 hectare of area includes designs for harvesting sun and wind power along with retaining water, and biofuel orchards. Ascending plateau divides the campus into academics, farms, from low-cost student, faculty

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Samsung’s Solar-Powered Laptop is now available in Korea

Remember the mini notebook (NC215) from Samsung? A laptop with 10.1″ dimension, supporting the photo-voltaic panels, released some time ago by Samsung has now come to Korea. The specification says two hours of charge can power the device for up to 1 hour and 14

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UrbanTiles ensures sustainability with aesthetics of structure

Sustainability sometimes compels us to compromise with aesthetics of the structure. Along with green practices, designers need to focus on beauty of structure. Urban Tiles is something thought wonderfully to maintain both, sustainability and beauty. The concept is simple; give back to city what you

Multifunctional Sharpshooter electric rescue bike concept

Using things for multiple purposes is always an advantage and require creative minds to invent such ways. The Sharpshooter electric rescue concept sounds quite green and feasible for routine patrols and rescue work. Think about the fuel burned on routine patrols and compare that to

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Morgan working on electric Aero Supersport +E

Morgan Motors needs no introduction and keeps its brand name in shining among the futuristic automotive concepts; it’ll have to deviate from its usual image. That’s what exactly Morgan is doing by developing two new electric prototypes using Aero Supersport platforms. Morgan Aero Supersport +E

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Luxury bath experience with innovative Eco-finity Spa-th

Paul McAneary Architects will not only give you sustainable bathing experience, rather a luxury feel with their innovative Eco-finity Spa-th. Built from Kaldewei’s 3.5mm steel enamel, it conceals a 360° grab rail around the inner edge. For wasted water, a recycling tank filters the water

Third generation Smart Fortwo and smart bike unveiled

With a dynamic and considerable change in the power, third generation smart for two is ready for debut at Frankfurt Show. This time a second member, Smart Bike, might accompany the EV. Expect these two in at least 30 markets in 2012, as per the

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Bloon Balloon for zero emission near space travel

Space travel will be soon the new destination for the wealthy who want some leisure trip. Not only expensive, but a single trip creates question about the carbon footprint it will generate. Zero2Infinity seems to be worried about the same and proposes near space travel

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Parasite Farm – A complete indoor farming system

Of course, it seems very odd and complex to grow food inside your apartment. Still you feel like you missed gardening because you don’t have space? Then German designers Charlotte Dieckmann and Nils Ferber have envisioned “Parasite Farm”, a solution for indoor farming. It’s not

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Huge self-sufficient Apple Headquarters confirmed

Finally, Apple has confirmed its new campus design in Cupertino, which will be lead by renowned architect foster + partners along with ARUP and Kier & Wright, a local engineering firm. The official design, submitted by Steve Jobs, has been released by the city of