Tel Aviv University researchers have joined forces with a company to see the possibility of growing trees in such a manner that they provide all civic amenities like homes, playgrounds,
The “eco” bug seems to have bitten the architectural fraternity now. A new, patented system uses aerial roots of trees to provide all civic amenities including homes, playgrounds and bus stops. Israel’s Tel Aviv University researchers in collaboration with a company, Plantware are investigating such a possibility.
Professors Yoav Waisel and Amram Eshel have revealed that pilot projects of 'eco-architecture' underway in the U.S., Australia, and Israel include benches for hospitals, playground structures, streetlamps and gates.
Eco-architecture Takes Root in Thailand, but Growth is Slow
Soontorn Boonyatikarn is a man of the times, throwing around terms like "eco-design" as he enthuses about the charcoal water recycling system at the Bangkok home he designed for his
Soontorn Boonyatikarn is a man of the times, throwing around terms like "eco-design" as he enthuses about the charcoal water recycling system at the Bangkok home he designed for his
Plantware, a company founded in 2002, is developing commercial applications of the research.
Collaborative research by TAU and Plantware researchers revealed that certain species of trees grown aeroponically-in air instead of soil and water-do not harden, and that developed into a new method for growing "soft roots" that could easily turn living trees into useful structures.
Human Movement Could Generate Electricity
Two MIT students claim to have developed a new technology that transforms energy generated by human movement
Two MIT students claim to have developed a new technology that transforms energy generated by human movement
Plantware's CEO Gordon Glazer reckons that the first home prototype may be ready in about a decade, though the method of "growing your own home" can take years.
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Amazon Rainforest Under Threat
British Climate scientists along with their counterparts from Brazil have sounded an alert of an impending threat to the Amazon Rainforest.
British Climate scientists along with their counterparts from Brazil have sounded an alert of an impending threat to the Amazon Rainforest.
Besides, the researcher are also genetically engineering plant roots to ensure "more crop per drop", an innovative approach to irrigation.
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UAE Sets the Stage for the First Ever Zero-carbon City in The World
The work has begun on the world's first zero-carbon city in UAE, which will be fueled by renewable energy.
The work has begun on the world's first zero-carbon city in UAE, which will be fueled by renewable energy.
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