14 Eco-Friendly House Mods (CLUSTER)

Growing Your Own Living Home - Aeroponic Architecture (VIDEO)

Scientists at Tel Aviv University are developing methods of growing trees such that the roots form stable structures that have many uses, even as living homes. According to aftau.org, "the original 'root-breaking'… [More]

50 Eco Architecture Designs (CLUSTER)

Sustainability is a vital element required for modern architecture to qualify under the luxury category. All truly remarkable, award-winning buildings being constructed today are incredibly eco-friendly… [More]

Estimates The Solar Potential Of Your Roof - RoofRay (VIDEO)

Many people have an inclination to become more eco, which could include converting your roof to become a giant solar panel. Before you get too far ahead of yourself, it is always nice to know more about… [More]

Air Cleansing Concrete - Solar Activated Eco Paving

Researchers at the University of Twente, a self-described entrepreneurial research university in The Netherlands, have developed a new paving material that could help clear the air in urban areas. The… [More]

Solar Powered Air-Conditioning - Greencore (GALLERY)

Greencore's air conditioning units are serious contenders for the mass market, as illustrated by the fact that they are currently being tested by MacDonalds and the US Navy. It seems crazy that there… [More]

11 Kinetic Energy Innovations, Free Green Energy

In the quest for eco-friendly gadgets and toys, we are seeing more and more designs that utilize kinetic energy. In addition to helping the planet, kinetic charging provides a convenient and free energy… [More]

A Plant With Solar Cells - The Latest Japanese Breakthrough

Sun is the best source of energy and power, but nature has always been better at harnessing the sun's energy. The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), a Japanese Institute,… [More]

Curtains as Solar Energy Collectors - The Soft House Project (GALLERY)

This one is to all who are afraid of electricity black-outs. "Kennedy is an expert in the integration of solar cell technology in architecture," says Inhabitat, and her Soft House project confirm this… [More]

Green Energy Producing Canopies - Cobra Solar Shades (GALLERY)

It is solar energy overload at Trend Hunter this week. Following yesterday's peel & stick solar panels, we bring you the venomous, cobra-inspired Solar Shades Canopies. Designed by Buro Nort , the idea… [More]

Peel & Stick Solar Panels - Lumeta PowerPly (VIDEO)

Things are looking much greener at the solar energy front these days. After recently reporting on inflatable solar panels, we bring you another efficient and cost effective solar power innovation that… [More]

Inflatable Solar Panels - SolarStore Helps Heat Your Water (GALLERY)

Water heaters are one of the primary power-hungry devices in most households. That's why the prospect of an affordable solar panel system is particularly exciting. I have always argued that green energy… [More]

Save The Environment - DrinkPee

This is extremely ecologically cool and really helps the environment and all but it is pretty gross. Researchers at EAWAG Aquatic Research in Switzerland have developed a simple way to extract the phosphorus… [More]

Houses of the Future - Concrete House With Grass Roof (GALLERY)

Looking through a cluster of homes of future, I recognized a few from past features on Trend Hunter, such as the Cardboard House. I was left mesmerized by the Concrete House, a curvy home with rounded… [More]

Eco Friendly Gadgets - Shape-Shifting Dishwasher

A big problem with conventional dishwashers today is that in order to be eco-conscious (save water, energy and detergent) we have to wait until the machine is full before using it. Paul Frigout from Coventry… [More]

Dog Houses With Green Roofs - Sustainable Pet Design

Environmentalists/pet-owners rejoice! You now have a 100% earth-friendly dog house. Designer and owner of Sustainable Pet Design, Stephanie Rubin, sells doggy domiciles that are made from non-toxic materials… [More]

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