This New Mud Home Built of Hemp and Earth Demonstrates Super Energy Efficiency in the UK
This innovative mud home, constructed with a blend of hemp straw, earth, and water, stands as a testament to the marriage of ancient construction methods and modern energy efficiency standards in the UK. Architect Anthony Hudson, drawing inspiration from centuries-old techniques, ...
Can Beef Farming be Carbon Neutral? A Decade-Long Experiment in Australia Has Mixed Results
The story of Jigsaw Farms in Australia once celebrated for achieving carbon neutrality in beef farming, now serves as a cautionary tale about the complexities and challenges involved in sustaining such practices. The initial success of Jigsaw Farms in achieving carbon neutrality by ...
Arizona is Building the First Solar Canal in the US. What are They and How do They Work?
Arizona is set to make history with the construction of the first solar-covered canal in the United States. The ambitious project stems from a ground-breaking agreement between the Gila River Indian Community and the US Army Corps of Engineers. The solar-covered canal is designed ...
Normann Copenhagen Launches Mat Chairs Made from Hemp and Eelgrass
Normann Copenhagen has introduced the Mat collection, a series of chairs crafted from sustainable materials such as hemp and eelgrass, signaling the brand’s initial venture into the realm of bio-based plastics. The collection, a collaboration with design duo Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen, ...
This DIY Camper Van Is an Affordable Tiny Home With a Snug Interior and a Pull-Out Garage
Abby’s DIY camper van, crafted from a 2015 Ford Transit, stands out as a testament to the possibility of achieving a comfortable and well-equipped tiny home on a budget. While the base vehicle cost around $28,000, the conversion budget, initially planned at $7,500, only slightly ...
First Full-Height Timber Wind Turbine Opens in Sweden
In a pioneering move towards sustainable energy infrastructure, Sweden has become the site of the world’s first full-scale timber wind turbine. Standing at an impressive height of 105 meters, the tower was constructed by Modvion, a wood technology company. While the rotor blades ...
These Futuristic Nestron Tiny Homes Can Be Installed Anywhere, Starting at $42K
In the face of a challenging housing market, exacerbated by high home prices and increasing living costs, Nestron has emerged as a pioneer in the realm of compact, mobile tiny homes. Their futuristic designs, exemplified by models like Cube One (C1), Cube Two (C2), and Cube Two X ...
Drax Gets Approval to Build Energy Stations That Can Capture and Store Carbon Dioxide
Drax, the UK’s largest power station situated in North Yorkshire, has received approval from the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho, to convert two of its biomass units into bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) technology. This ...
Vivobarefoot Unveils “Scan-to-Print-to-Soil” Compostable 3D-Printed Trainers
Vivobarefoot, in collaboration with material science company Balena, has introduced a ground-breaking concept in sustainable footwear with its “scan-to-print-to-soil” compostable trainers. The prototype shoes, revealed at the Biofabricate materials conference, are 3D-printed ...
