Design

AirBuddy Brings the Ease of Snorkeling into the Fascinating World of Diving

A portable, easy-to-use tankless diving system that offers 45 minutes of diving time at a depth of up to 12 meters (40 ft). AirBuddy is the world’s most compact recreational diving gear. It brings a…

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Designers at Toyota Australia Constructed a Life-Sized Tonka Truck

Who didn’t play with Tonka Trucks as a child? Designers at Toyota Australia have whipped up a bit of nostalgia by creating a concept HiLux pickup in the form of a life-sized Tonka truck. Built…

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Scientists in Germany Switched on the World’s Largest “Artificial Sun”

With the aim to generate climate-friendly fuel, scientists in Germany have switched on what is being described as the world’s largest “artificial sun.” This experiment is taking place in Jülich and is operated by the German Aerospace…

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This Ultra Convenient Mobile Home Can Be Shipped to Any Destination

There is good news for those who don’t have the time or patience to build their own home, but are interested in living in their own home. Ruzanna Andressa Oganesya designed the compact structure shown…

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Designing Advanced Carbon-Neutral Architecture

One of the world’s first great attempts at a carbon neutral city ended in failure as Masdar City in South Abu Dhabi became a ghost town. Masdar was expected to be home to 50,000 residents…

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Unlocking the Secrets of Photosynthesis to Power Our World

Sunlight + Water = Power According to Jared Scott and Kelly Kykes in their video “The Artificial Leaf,” sunlight and water can be used to power the earth. When sunlight is used to rearrange the…

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Architect Turned Old Cement Factory Into His Incredible Home and Workplace With Awesome Interiors

In 1973, Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill discovered a cement factory near Barcelona. He visualized opportunity in those enormous silos, underground tunnels, and machine rooms of that old factory. He decided to purchase the factory and…

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LED Street Lights Save Energy, Improve Safety, But Have a Downside

In Dhaka city, Bangladesh, new LED lighting saves energy and maintenance costs while significantly improving the lives of the local population. And this new technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated. For example, many new LED lighting…

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Carbon Neutral Fuels & Energy Carriers in a Carbon Constrained World

Green Chemistry, Green Energy & Green Engineering Carbonaceous fuels used over the past two centuries have created a lot of wealth and changed the types of technologies that could be used to improve human life.…

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How Solar Energy Will Help Alleviate 21st Century Energy Poverty

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Rural Electrification According to the World Health Organization, 1.1 billion people do not have access to electricity while 3 billion people use solid fuels such as wood, charcoal, coal, and dung for…

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