recycled rubber tire pots and bowls by debbie wijskamp
by: Designboom - Weblog, 2012-07-04 10:29:00 UTC
the series of bowls and pots are made from pebble-like components composed of the recycled rubber-powder of car tires, held together by a polyurethane binder.
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2012 IDEA Awards: Core77's Gold Faves
by: Core77, 2012-07-03 05:00:01 UTC
It's that time of year again: Today the IDSA announced the winners of the 2012 International Design Excellence Awards, the "Oscars of Design" that celebrates the best industrial design work from around the globe, categorized into a multitude of categories. While you can head on over to their page to see the full list, we sifted through the Gold Winners to pick the ones we thought would be of most interest to the Core77 readership.
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Austria Gets an Energy-Efficient Supermarket
by: Core77, 2012-07-04 12:00:00 UTC
Graz, the second largest city in Austria after Vienna, recently got its first energy independent supermarket. Built by local firm, LOVE Architects, the supermarket generates more energy than it consumes through a series of sustainable operating systems.
The market features some of the standard bells and whistles like sustainable, recyclable materials and a large window that spans the entire front to let in lots of natural light; When the sun goes down, the daylight control system actives LED lighting. The structure's striking, angular envelope, made from hot dipped galvanized steel sheets, offers a high level of insulation, and the contrasting wood-clad interior has a built-in thermally activated floor plate for additional cooling and heating.
These heating devices are powered by the waste heat emitted by the cooling system during the market's operation, eliminating the need for a conventional heating system. Additional energy is generated by photovoltaic's in the parking lot as well as a water power turbine in the nearby Schleifbach River. Green spaces on the rooftop provide an area for for surface water to drain and all the excess energy is fed back into the grid. This market even has an answer to noise pollution with an enclosed dock for delivery trucks.
LOVE Architects went full cradle to cradle with their disassembly concept that includes a separation process made easy with recyclable and mono-materials. "All the layers of the flat roof were fitted mechanically to facilitate dismantling. The perimeter insulation was also loosely fitted to permit removal and refuse after deconstruction of the building."
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Core77 Launches Design for (Your) Product Lifetime Challenge
by: Sustainable Design News, 2012-07-03 21:50:56 UTC
MVRDV Unveils Plans to Transform Almere, the Netherlands Into the Greenest City Ever Built
by: Inhabitat , 2012-07-03 22:22:49 UTC
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Eco-Mosque Design Receives Green Light For Construction in Abu Dhabi
by: Inhabitat , 2012-07-04 12:58:50 UTC
Suhail Mohammed Suleiman’s proposal for a sustainable mosque to be built in Abu Dhabi has been given the green light. While construction is not confirmed, the eco-mosque would be a symbol of the region’s commitment to sustainable development. Powered with solar panels and planted with a green roof, the proposed structure would boast many green features, including a system that captures and recycles the run off from ritual washing in order to help irrigate the landscaped surroundings.
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Two-faced solar cells boost yields by up to 50 percent
by: Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine, 2012-07-03 15:55:29 UTC
Israeli photovoltaics developer bSolar has developed a double-sided solar cell it claims can boost the energy yields of solar panels by up to 50 percent when installed vertically, or by between 10 and 30 percent in more typical installations. The "bifacial" cells rely on a back surface field (BSF) of boron rather than aluminum, which bSolar claims not only allows for an open rear face but also increases the efficiency at the front of the solar panel... Continue Reading
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Athlete-specific sprint spikes created using 3D printing technology
by: Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine, 2012-07-04 05:18:58 UTC
With sprinting events at the elite level decided by fractions of a second, athletes are always on the lookout for anything that can provide even the smallest advantage over their rivals. We recently looked at
Nike’s Pro TurboSpeed suit that is claimed to cut down a runner’s wind resistance by using golf ball-like dimples, but footwear plays an equally, if not more, important role in an athlete’s performance. Now French engineer and designer Luc Fusaro has employed 3D printing technology to create lightweight sprint shoes that are customized for individual athletes that could prove the difference between winning and losing... Continue Reading
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Mischer’traxler’s ‘Reversed Volumes’ Bowls are Cast From Fruits and Vegetables
by: Inhabitat , 2012-07-02 18:00:35 UTC
Vienna-based Mischer’traxler captured the textures and shapes of different vegetables to create a colorful line of tablewear. Called Reversed Volumes, the long-lasting ceramic vessels are imprinted with the forms of veggies and fruits, and each bowl is as unique as the piece of produce that produced it.
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The Best Green Designs From Barcelona’s FADfest Design Festival!
by: Inhabitat , 2012-07-03 05:00:34 UTC
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Product Eat your coffee cup published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-07-18 14:39:20 UTC
First you drink your coffee and then you eat… the cup! Cookie Cup is the edible cup designed by Enrique Luis Sardi together with the team at the Lavazza ...
Product Less is more: Print with 50% less ink published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-07-17 15:55:41 UTC
Ecofont Software adds a print button to your toolbar. With just one click of the mouse it can save up to 50% toner when printing. Both your wallet ...
Product Energy AWARE Clock published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-07-16 13:03:27 UTC
Energy AWARE Clock is wirelessly connected to an energy meter. Energy AWARE Clock is an electricity meter that resembles an ordinary kitchen clock. ...
Product THE ENERGY COLLECTION published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2012-07-06 17:09:47 UTC
The dutch MateriaalPrijs announced her nominees and this is one of them.
Imagine if every object worked as a solar cell?
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