In the Copenhagen suburb of Albertslund, the former Vridsløselille prison site will take on new life as an attractive mixed-use district with a strong emphasis on nature. The development plan for the 160,000-square-meter district will combine the design proposal by Danish architectural firm Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects and landscape architects BOGL with the scheme put forth by COBE Architects. The masterplan will […]
Former Prison Site Transforms Into Green Mixed U
Turning Airborne Vapor Into Drinkable Water
Water security is a significant problem and pulling it out of the air, as fanciful as that may sound, is shaping as a potential part of the solution. A team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has put forward a promising example of this type of technology, demonstrating a spongey aerogel that turns airborne water molecules into drinkable liquid, […]
Spotting Endangered Wildlife Through Satellite Images
Satellites have offered scientists a powerful new tool when it comes to tracking endangered wildlife, with the movements of tagged animals able to be monitored with great precision. A new technology promises to expand the possibilities even further, with scientists demonstrating a new computer algorithm that can be used to track untagged animals in complex landscapes via satellite imagery for […]
5 Critical Aspects of Every Business that Needs Insurance
Are you considering taking out insurance for your small business? Great idea – here are 5 critical aspects of your business that might need insurance. No matter how small or big your business is, you will always require business insurance. There are different aspects of business insurance which means you should do as much research as possible before you consider […]
Why It’s Important To Have Have Your Concrete Flooring Grinded Prior To Hardwood Installation
Concrete floors are one of the most durable and stable surfaces on which to install hardwood. However, they need a little extra care because they’re nearly impossible to sand down with traditional tools. Grinding concrete floors is necessary for this purpose. The process is done with an industrial grinder that’s specifically designed for these types of materials. This industrial grinder […]
Green-Roofed Cabin
A year-round retreat for a young family in British Columbia, this contemporary cabin is found nestled along the north shore of stunning Bowen Island. Made from sustainable building materials such as cedar and glass, the Bowen Island House maintains deep connections to nature while minimizing environmental impact with a design that touches lightly on the ground. The Bowen Island House […]
Microsoft Teams Up With Cruise For Self Driving Cars
Microsoft is looking to leverage its prowess in cloud computing to help usher in the era of autonomous vehicles, with the company announcing a partnership with Cruise, the self-driving arm of General Motors. Described as long-term, the partnership aims to make use of Microsoft’s Azure platform as Cruise looks to commercialize its autonomous vehicles in the coming decade. Cloud computing […]
Bonbowl
For decades, people without access to kitchens (such as college students) have cooked meals on portable electric hotplates. The Bonbowl gives that concept a modern makeover, by incorporating faster, more efficient induction heating technology. Putting it very basically, induction heating utilizes a rapidly alternating magnetic field to produce eddy currents, which in turn generate heat in an electrically conductive object […]
Gothenburg Develops Worlds First Zero Emissions Zone
The Swedish city of Gothenburg is developing the world’s first large-scale zero-emissions city zone. In collaboration with Volvo Cars, Gothenburg’s Green City Zone initiative will be open to economic activities, allowing people to participate in businesses while supporting a sustainable environment. The developers hope to make the city one of the world’s largest-scale testing grounds for zero-emissiontechnologies. If the initiative works […]
Carbon Fiber Bike
It was just last week that we heard about the Otto, a simple-to-use bike tail light with some “smart” features. Well, the unrelated Luislight L300 could be considered the Otto’s headlight equivalent. Created by German entrepreneurs Luis Marx and Leo Bruch, the L300 features a cylindrical carbon fiber body that quickly and easily pops on and off of an included […]