Eco Factor: 1959 Cadillac Eldorado inspired bicycle showcased at Toronto Cycle Show.
We’ve regularly reported on the latest ways to do your bit for the environment by riding a bicycle. The creations included everything from folding bicycles to concept designs that you can carry in a backpack. Here is another way you can keep your love for cars buzzing, even when you’re riding a zero-emission bicycle.
Eco Factor: Building designed to grow food hydroponically on frame structures.
Many architects and researchers believe that with the land available for farming decreasing continuously, the future of farming rests in skyscrapers that are designed specifically for growing food. Designers at VEIL believe that growing food indoors using conventional technology won’t be feasible.
Eco Factor: Artwork created from recycled materials.
Harumaki and Hirosher began as jewelry designers in 2003, but were soon to realize the shift in trends and began creating accessories and artwork using recycled materials. The artworks they create are mostly constructed from unused skateboard decks.
Eco Factor: Bus shelter made from recycled buses.
We’ve seen some hi-tech bus shelters being developed and commissioned in different parts of the world. These ecofriendly shelters mostly harness energy from the sun and power up a set of devices that provide access to the internet and information about bus schedules. Sculptor Christopher Fennel has a different mindset, for him green doesn’t always have to be flashy and expensive.
Eco Factor: Solar energy harvesting bag to charge portable electronics.
Konarka Technologies has announced that the company’s Power Plastic solar panels have been integrated into Neuber’s Energy Sun-Bags, which are the lightest solar energy bags available on the market.
Eco Factor: Sustainable clothing made from invisible bacteria.
While some believe that hemp and bamboo, being renewable, should be used more in fabrics, an Austrian designer named Sonja Baumel suggests a unique approach. The designer is working to make fabric from invisible bacteria present on the human body.
Eco Factor: Concept three-wheeled vehicle powered by electric batteries.
The TEL (Trasporto Elettrico Leggero/Light Electric Transport) is a light electric vehicle with high performance, which has been designed for public administrators and service companies. Designed by Sebastiano Ercoli, Andrea Grassi, Pietro Gottardi and Marta Loureiro, the TEL is a single-user, three-wheeled vehicle, having two power front wheels and one rear wheel.
Eco Factor: Engineers modify PHEVs to carry large batteries.
The electric vehicles of today require an overnight charge back at your home. Researchers at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization think that the future of PHEVs might be different, where they won’t actually be a burden on the electricity grid, but will serve as a powerhouse by storing electricity during off-peak hours and using the same to power your house during peak hours.
Eco Factor: Sustainable city of the future where fossil fuels will no longer be required.
Architects and designers are having a hard time envisioning the state of the planet after a couple of decades. We all know that what we require is sustainable architecture and machines that run on renewable sources of energy. Industrial designer Baita Bueno is working on the Green Cities Concept, where everything will run on renewable energy.
Eco Factor: Outdoor lighting system runs on energy-saving LED bulbs.
Industrial designer Daniel Becker knows that out of the total energy consumed by a household, a major percentage is used by lighting systems, which can easily be reduced by incorporating the latest in technology. Daniel has showcased his latest outdoor lighting system, which will not only save a lot of energy but also make your home look better.
