Imagine traveling from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 45 minutes or less. With these conceptual Hyperloop trains, that could be a reality. The Hyperloop train system is a vacuum-sealed tube that allows for transporting people and cargo at high speeds. The vacuum-sealed tubes are similar to those used in pneumatic tubes, but they are […]
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Passive House is a concept for an energy efficient building. The design is structured to maintain room temperature inside with little to no energy used for heating or cooling. Patrick McCunney owns one of these houses in Maine, and he shares the in-and-outs of his 1,500-square-foot, two-story New England farmhouse-style home. He and his wife, […]
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Most parents will do anything to provide for their children. This 51-year-old veteran and single dad has been doing his best for his kids within the means of his disability paychecks. Since being evicted from their apartment building last year, the family has now been homeless and living in a bus for nearly a year. […]
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Lazzarini, a design studio in Italy, has several plans for the creation of a floating, turtle-shaped city. It will be able to accommodate up to 60,000 guests. This small city will have everything- parks, hotels, shopping centers, and even a plane runway. Furthermore, all of it would function strictly on solar power. The floating city […]
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There is no denying that our climate is rapidly changing at the hands of human intervention, and that the earth is entering an environmental crisis. The need for more pro-environment countries, cities, homes, and systems is at an all-time high and requires the immediate, focused attention of everyone, from the world’s leaders, to businesses, right […]
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House designer and designer company ESCAPE opened a tiny home village in Tampa Bay, Florida. As far as affordable housing goes in that area, these homes were a new alternative to living in an apartment. A wave of interest in tiny homes and remote living sold out the units in this village. “Little did we […]
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From using carton paper to make cute slippers to turning 20ft containers into one of the most comfortable and beautiful homes in the world. Imagination is our only limitation. A sweet young couple who live in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia has managed to transform three shipping containers into an amazing and attractive little home. They’ve put […]
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In an incredible display of the benefits of electric vehicles, an Australian mother used her car to power her son’s dialysis machine during a blackout caused by storms and flash flooding.1 Kristy Holmes, a 42-year-old woman from the Gold Coast, shared the story of how her car became the literal lifeline for her 11-year-old son […]
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Electric cars are seen as the cars of the future, and people are starting to ask questions about how they might affect energy bills. Just recently, a Tesla driver shared their first electric bill, and now there’s a more proper discussion to be had about what it means to use Tesla’s Powerwall for your home […]
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If you’re a fan of tiny homes or have ever dreamed of living a slower-paced life surrounded by nature, then this off-the-grid home will certainly be cause for envy. This woman lives in a stunning home made of five 20-foot shipping containers in New Zealand. The off-the-grid home is absolutely stunning. Off-The-Grid Home In New […]
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People all over the world face water scarcity, especially in regions where it’s difficult to access it. Plus, as climate change causes droughts in Europe and other areas, water is a pressing need. While there’s no one-and-done solution, some innovators are coming up with ways to combat water scarcity. For instance, there is 82-year-old engineer […]
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As winter is gripping North America and the UK with colder temperatures, the dilemma of balancing warmth and energy costs becomes a significant concern for households. Experts from BoilerCentral and the Department of Energy provide insights into the optimal duration for home heating, dispelling myths and offering cost-effective solutions.1 Ideal Home Heating BoilerCentral suggests a […]
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