Cities around the world face growing challenges in creating sustainable urban environments. From rising energy costs to environmental concerns, the need for innovative solutions has never been greater. Among these solutions, solar-powered streetlights are transforming urban sustainability by providing an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to
The homebuilding industry evolves constantly, driven by sustainability and technology. In 2025, you can expect a rise in eco-friendly choices, smarter home systems, and functional designs tailored to modern living. Integrated automation and advanced eco-friendly materials hint at the future of housing. Sustainable homebuilding is
The world of sustainable construction has changed considerably over the last few decades. What started as a goal to save the planet has evolved into caring for the people on it, beyond the basic need to survive into a desire to thrive. With today’s technology
Nicely set up between the three buildings at Texas A&M University’s Langford Architecture Center, this “living wall” is grabbing international attention since its installation in 2018. A previously-simple brick wall is now decked up with a stunning 10-feet-tall living wall that includes soil, an irrigation
Thanks to the world’s first bioplastic vinyl record, people can listen to their favorite songs without stressing over toxic waste. Created by UK company Evolution Music, these bioplastic records use eco-friendly materials, like sugars and starches, for production, and hopefully, they would replace the toxic
A few years ago, a mind-jolting image of a sea turtle with a straw stuck in its nose sparked a ditch single-use plastic straw movement. With tremendous efforts by dedicated environmentalists, most companies decided to switch plastic straws with paper substitutes and began to search
Many talented engineers are at AMD and Intel are trying to make their CPUs highly power-efficient with less heat generation. However, Graphics chip-maker Nvidia has come up with its liquid-cooled graphics processing units. With their new GPUs, the company aims to offer a more efficient
An eco-hotel, also called green hotel, is an environmentally-sustainable hotel that has been erected to minimize its impact on the natural environment. The key features to look for in a green hotel are its practices of green living, including the use of renewable energy, organic
To find a solution to the severe plight of the 2019 water crisis in Chennai, six engineering and science students of GITAM (Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management) have come up with a smart water-recycling system for kitchen sinks. With this innovative recycling system for
Many people across the world cannot function without having coffee throughout the day. Although health experts recommend limiting the consumption of coffee due to its long-term impact on health, many people still need at least one cup to feel energized. Not just your health, the