Tuesday March 30, 2010
Investing in energy-efficient systems a ‘win-win’
Mike Nicklas says cost changes in renewable energy sources are giving him hope for the future.
Monday March 29, 2010
Solar energy leads to a sustainable world: Nicklas
Mike Nicklas, Innovative Design president, says for 30 years his architectural firm has been doing what people are now calling green through incorporating solar energy into each of its projects.
Tuesday March 23, 2010
Eden Project demonstrates innovative design methodology can also be cost effective
With the ability to detect a forest fire from a distance of 80 km, the bark beetle is 10,000 times more sensitive to fire detection than conventional fire alarms.
Thursday March 18, 2010
The Sahara Forest Project aims to produce fresh water, food and renewable energy in one of the world’s hottest places
Exploration Architecture director Michael Pawlyn credits his company’s philosophy of “absurd idealism” for creating innovative, sustainable architecture.
Tuesday March 16, 2010
Future hope is in renewable resources, long-term solutions
Increased interest in green and sustainable products is encouraging, but in order to save the world a radical paradigm shift in how people approach resources is needed, says John Spears.
Monday March 15, 2010
Earth Homes designed in harmony with nature, environment and humans
With the philosophy that homes should have a zero-carbon footprint and communities should be completely self-sufficient, Sustainable Design Group looks to duplicate nature in its Earth Homes.
Friday March 12, 2010
Upcoming event engages Biomimicry Guild and Institute around biomimicry as design tool in realizing sustainability vision
Wednesday March 10, 2010
'The truth is we have some complex issues facing us on this planet and there is not a simplistic approach to that'
Monday March 08, 2010
Dreaming New Mexico engages citizens, industry, government and state in building a new future