These four inspiring young entrepreneurs were highlighted by the BBC’s Zaria Gorvett. We have summarized their remarkable innovation and encourage you to read the full story at the link below. Innovation Keiana Cavé When she was only 15 years old, Keiana was inspired to do more, when watching the oil spill in the Gulf of
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Urban modular farming #innovation #sustainability #food #farming
A design collaborative in China has been developing sustainability concepts for an “Urban village agriculture” that combines simple materials and tested technology to optimize the use of urban spaces. The concept is based on three principles, High dense agri-tectonics China has long history of urban agriculture due to high dense population. The agriculture installation become
We need to #thinkdifferently about our marine environments #sustainability
The International Community have designated parts of our seas, oceans, estuaries and large lakes as “Marine Protected Areas.” The concept is to promote conservation in these areas to protect these important resources and can include wildlife refuges or research facilities. The Marine Protected Areas (MPA) are protected and legislated by regional authorities around the world.
Energy positive design – the new future for #sustainable #design
Powerhouse is a collaboration between a contractors, property developers, design and environmental consultants to create commercially viable buildings that are “energy positive,” proactively addressing the impact of new development on the environment. Powerhouse As members of the Powerhouse collaboration, we believe that energy positive buildings are the buildings of the future. An energy positive building
Tesla power in your home #innovation #sustainability #renewables
Tesla (website) are leaders in electric vehicle innovation. Their advancements in compact battery technology have revolutionized the industry and made electric cars viable, albeit at a premium. They are now extending their learning on battery technologies in to residential and commercial applications harnessing solar panels with local batteries. Tesla energy Powerwall Powerwall detects grid outages and
Escape underground to beat congestion? #urbandesign #innovation #thinkdifferently
You have to #thinkdifferently about the problems we face in a world today wth an ever expanding population and challenges to grow our infrastructure to cope. Elon Musk’s “The Boring Company” take a new different look at traffic congestion in our major cities. To solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic, roads must go 3D, which
Geothermal powerstation that achieves negative emissions #sustainability #innovation #thinkdifferently #rebootme
Climeworks and Reykjavik Energy have started running the first power plant confirmed to produce “negative emissions” — that is, it’s removing more CO2 than it puts out. The geothermal station in Hellsheidi, Iceland is using a Climeworks module and the plant’s own heat to snatch CO2 directly from the air via filters, bind it to
The Wooden Oscars #design #sustainability #thinkdifferently
For over thirty years the Wood Design & Building Awards program have been recognizing excellence in the use of wood products and their application in design. The video below profiles the recent submissions and the worthy winner. And the winner is… The Audain Art Museum (Whistler, Canada) Share this reboot
Robots speed up structural reinforcement #sustainable #thinkdifferent
This is true innovation. Take an issue of lack of labour and use technology to supplement repetitive tasks. I think this is brilliant in how obvious it is. Share this reboot
10 Modular designs using shipping containers #design #thinkdifferently
I wonder how long it will be before the cost of a standard shipping container goes up because we’re all using them for other functions?! Good archdaily article here showing what can be done… Share this reboot
