Eco Factor: Sculpture made from scrap metal.
Cambridge-based amateur sculptor James Hanslow has transformed scrap metal collected from a variety of sources into a T-rex dinosaur skeleton that is six meters long and 1.7 meters high. What initially started as a humble garden sculpture transformed into a one-ton monster that Hanslow hopes will attract someone who wants to put the skeleton on public display.
Eco Factor: Zero-emission UAV sets endurance record running on fuel cells.
Developed by the Naval Research Laboratory, the hydrogen fuel-cell powered Ion Tiger has set an unofficial record by flying 23 hours and 17 minutes at Aberdeen Proving Ground. In addition to providing a zero-emission flight, the electric fuel-cell propulsion system has the benefits of low noise.
Eco Factor: Zero-emission ferry to be powered by electricity.
While there is no shortage of electricity-powered small boats, a Japanese ship maker, IHI Corp., has announced that it plans to launch the world’s first battery-powered large ferry that could carry about 800 passengers.
Eco Factor: Air traffic control center for Slovenia designed for efficient functioning.
Sadar Vuga Architects have designed a sustainable and modern Air traffic control center for the Brnik Airport in Slovenia that will provide security and 24-hour comfort to the employees and the visitors to the center.
Eco Factor: Zero emission electric motorcycle by Honda.
While companies like Mission One are gracing electric motorcycles with speed, style and performance, Honda is thinking the other way around, with the company planning to debut a retro-styled all-electric version of its best-selling machine, the Super-Cub.
Eco Factor: Energy-efficient shopping center design for Liège, Belgium.
Belgium will soon be getting a sustainable and energy-efficient shopping center. Médiacité, as the shopping center has been christened, will maximize the use of natural air and light to reduce the center’s energy consumption.
Eco Factor: Zero-emission bicycle designed to be powered by electric motors.
Designed by Alex Thusbass and Lutz Kucher, the WINORA town:exp is a 20-inch E-Bike, which is made for the urban environment and according to the requirements of young and trend affine users. The bike combines the agility and compactness of a 20-inch compact bike with the comfortable upright riding position of a 28-inch one. The stiffness of the mono tube frame gives you a safe and controlled ride.
Eco Factor: Installation made from recycled fire hoses and tea sacks.
Designers over at Ian Douglas - Jones & Ben Rousseau (I-N-D-J) have come up with a unique installation for the London Design Festival, which was showcased at the V&A Tunnel entrance as a part of the festival.
The unfolding of these Green concept Bicycles has proven that pedal power is all set to propel the future of urban transportation to even cleaner, greener heights. Environment friendly zero emission designs are not only trendy but also ensure a healthier lifestyle.
Eco Factor: Largest defense solar facility aims to double its output.
Initially planned as a 500MW solar thermal plant, the U.S. Army’s Fort Irwin power plant might end up double that size, generating an output of about 1GW. The plant is being developed by Clark Realty Capital and Acciona Solar Power.
