Solar power is a science and designer Marjan van Aubel has turned it into a thing of beauty. A suspended window light that brings the glow of a sunset, sunlight or sunrise into your home by harvesting the sun’s energy during the day. Read more
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Hidden House In The Mountains Harvests Solar Energy
It’s almost impossible to see from the road but this large private residence and guest house in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, with its living roof and sunken courtyard, smartly utilizes solar energy, reducing fossil fuel usage by over 60% as well as energy costs. Read more
Arkup Livable Yachts Unveils Their First Green Floating Villa
Arkup Livable Yachts has launched with Arkup #1 docked at Miami’s über exclusive Star Island. The 4,300-square-foot floating home is the first of it kind, a customized self-lifting barge, and was unveiled in April of this year. It can cruise along like a boat or can be anchored in a marina, but most notably, it can be hydraulically elevated to stand upon pilings above the water to protect you from high winds, surges and floods. Read more
This Autonomous Tent in Big Sur Provides Glamping With A View
Tucked away in Big Sur lies the Treebones Resort, an Eco Resort offering an unparalleled romantic setting with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. On the grounds they have 16 yurts, multiple campsites, a massage studio, pool, spa, sushi bar and a restaurant. But then there’s the ultimate in glamping… the resort’s one and only Autonomous Tent. Read more
The Minimal Footprint Nolla Cabin from Neste
The Neste Nolla Cabin is an A-frame mobile cabin built from sustainable materials and designed to have minimal environmental impact in terms of both carbon dioxide emissions and concrete impact on nature. The prototype is located on a Finnish Island and is available to book through Airbnb for a limited time! Read more
Tesla Launches The First Truly Tasteful Solar Roof Tiles.
As the world continues to transition to sustainable energy, more and more options become available. The recent acquisition of SolarCity Corp. by Tesla Motors adds style to those options with the first truly good looking solar roof tiles. Read more
The Caventou Current Table and Current Windows Will Amaze You.
What if your windows and tables did more than just give you a view to the outdoors and a place to eat or work upon? The people behind Caventou have come up with ingenious technology that gives tables and windows the ability to harvest energy indoors and generate their own electricity. Read more
Stunning Kentfield Residence by Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects
Designed by San Francisco based Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects, this private residence in Kentfield combines style with a sensitivity to the environment. Read more