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Designs to keep India cool

16th January, 2013 by Martin Wright | Add a comment
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India burns a lot of energy to stay cool. It needn't, says Martin Wright, with innovative alternatives to air conditioning.

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Why sustainability is rocking the design world

15th January, 2013 by Anonymous | Add a comment
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John Eischeid delves into the stories behind beautiful objects, beginning with an industrial chic loft in New York…

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A people-centred approach to green build

10th January, 2013 by Martin Wright | 1 comments
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A new rating scheme launched by TERI in India assesses how buildings perform against carbon targets once people are inside.

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A home built entirely from waste

4th January, 2013 by Anonymous | Add a comment
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Scientists in the south of England are making a family home from materials destined for landfill.

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Crystal clear: the case for green build

3rd January, 2013 by Anonymous | Add a comment
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Part office, part exhibition space, a new London landmark aims to challenge our assumptions about green design.

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Jugaad: an Indian commodity ripe for export

28th December, 2012 by Martin Wright | Add a comment
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What can the world learn from 'jugaad' or 'frugal engineering': the trick of getting more out of every single gram of material?

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Giving the humble bike an eco-friendly makeover

18th December, 2012 by Anonymous | Add a comment
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A bicycle made from recycled cardboard could bring cheap, fuel-efficient transport to millions of people around the world.

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Ram pumps: a 19th century solution to a 21st century challenge

17th December, 2012 by Martin Wright | Add a comment
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Neglected for more than 150 years, the simple ram pump has the potential to bring water to areas of drought, and protect communities from flooding.

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From downtown bus yard to community water park

12th December, 2012 by Anonymous | Add a comment
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A bus maintenance yard in Los Angeles has been transformed into a wetlands park, providing a habitat for wildlife and numerous benefits for the local community.

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Could ice pigs solve the problem of water discolouration?

11th December, 2012 by Anonymous | Add a comment
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Little more than plugs made out of molten ice, 'ice pigs' could be the cheapest and most effective means of cleaning the water industry's pipes.

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