Topic “energy”
Treehugging Mobile Energy
Treehugger do a nice round-up of mobile energy devices/chargers.
I'm liking the Mini-Kin Wind Charger and Hy-Mini.
Bulb Ban Begins
The EU has their own Wawasan 2020...well, on energy. Heading to cut greenhouse emissions by 20% by year 2020, they're banning the incandescent and going with the CFLs, that use 75% less energy. Malaysia?
(via Inhabitat)
Eco-City, Pop. 320,000
Foster + Partners go for it with Incheon, South Korea. Hoping to create a research and development centre for sustainable industries that manufacture photovoltaic panels and wind turbines, the city will be pushing biomass energy generation, hydrogen fuel cells and hydroponic roofs.
Here's hoping that it doesn't go down the Dongtan.
(via Inhabitat)
Solar Searching
The Sun Rays Pavilion is angled to capture maximum sunlight, with photovoltaic film lining the tops of the 'rays', architect Michael Jantzen aims to power the building and sell any additional energy generated 'to the grid'.
More Jantzen creations include the rotating 'Wind Shaped Pavilion' and the 'Solar Wind Pavilion'.
Smart, conscious and sweetly-creative, my only request is that the projects branch out from using the word Pavilion. :)
(via Inhabitat)
Tasty Bike
So it's not edible, but it looks hot enough to be. :). London Garden, winner's of this years Future City Mobility have got it tight. I don't know how to ride a bike...but this concept makes me want to get into gear quick-fast.
A quick rundown, an area of London cleared off just for bikes. They're not ordinary bikes, they store energy, you ride them faster they store more energy - you don't pedal at all, they consume a little energy and become electric scooters. But more, the bikes are foldable, take them onto a public bus and they become your bus seat - and also (!) the energy you created whilst pedaling turns into credit for your bus fare.
And there are bike rack 'trees' that generate bike charging power from rainwater, sun and wind. Wa.
(via PSFK)
LEGO FRIDGE
Do you stand infront of the fridge and take awhile to figure out what it is you want! Now try separating them into sections.
You have housemates with their own compartments and you are also able to separate the ones you like to have ice cold and the foods slightly chilled. Saving energy? Or does that mean each one is powered up separately and the more energy is used? Awesome design though.
via toxel
Shake It Like A Battery
Recharge your batteries using 'shakenergy'.
The Mint Energy Rechargeable Batteries can be shaken or conservatively wall-charged.
(via Treehugger)
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