Tag Archives : sustainability

Since the Bing Bang and the creation of the universe around 13.7 billion years ago, one of the constant phenomenon of nature on earth has been ‘evolution’, whether it be that of flora, fauna or us humans. However, in the dues course of human evolution, mankind, in its quest of development, has disastrously ignored the very essence of its existence, [...]

If you are one amongst those who really care for the environment, then this is the ideal place on earth for you to live. Paolo Soleri, 90, an Italian architect, has spent the last 40 years of his life building Arcosanti – a compact city about 65 miles north of Phoenix, Arizona, that should make architects all over the world reconsider the way [...]

Sustainability has been the theme of much of the designing and architectural ventures. Considering how the population is increasing, and how there is such little space left for any construction at all, one not only needs to make sure than constructions and buildings are green and eco friendly, but that they are also built on land that is reclaimed. Australian [...]

Steigereiland in Amsterdam is already famous for its avant-garde architecture. Netherlands has at been at the forefront of architectural developments in Europe post World War II. A decade after the new millennium was heralded; Amsterdam has turned into a city that has the most varied architecture both historical and post modern. FARO is built on Steigereiland [...]

First, we feasted on the luxe life and then came the era where we bought expensive pet care products or even jewelry for our fancy pets. But even after this, no one would have expected to see insects to be lined up to experience the perquisites of luxury. UK Architects thought otherwise and came up with mind-boggling five luxury insect hotels across [...]

Bill Gates reveals that the debate and conflict over GM foods are threatening the efforts of The Gates Foundation in its attempt to end world hunger. ‘An “ideological wedge” threatens his global effort to help farmers.’ Over the recent years, The Gates Foundation has been ‘helping alleviate hunger and poverty by giving small farmers [...]

A leading Confucian intellectual in China makes the proposal for a political system that will give equal emphasis to the otherwise ignored sectors of modern democracies: foreigners, future generations, and ancestors. “Is democracy really the best way to protect future victims of global warming?” he asks. Confucianism is premised on human kinships [...]

World is celebrating 40th Earth Day today. Ironically, most cities are reeling under extreme weather conditions. Natural resources are depleting, wildlife species are becoming extinct, pollution levels are too high and modern life is consuming more energy and leaving carbon foot prints like never before. Climate change and global warming is now and [...]

The future Headquarters of Antwerp Port Authority, expected to be completed by 2013 at a cost of EUR31.5 million is being hailed as a unique architectural masterpiece. The new complex is supposed to optimize port operations, centralize administrative and technical services and address a growing shortage of workspace in the present Port House on the [...]

During times of recession, it is natural for us to immediately dismiss “Sustainability and Green practices” as expensive options. But believe it or not, the Green Building market is finally poised to receive a much needed impetus in the construction industry. Yes, a market slowdown can be good for the industry. In good economic times, there is [...]