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International Eco-Cities - Singapore and China Team Up for Tianjin (GALLERY)
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The construction of Tianjin, an eco-city developed by China and Singapore, has just broken ground. The 30 square kilometer site will eventually house 350,000 people in an effort to balance active commerce and environmentally conscious living. The Tianjin Eco-City site is atop a series of low-quality salt flats located about 40 kilometers from the present city of Tianjin. Since these salt flats cannot be used for agriculture, as Tree Hugger reports, they will be reclaimed to build the Tianjin Eco-City. China is counting on Singapore to help the Tianjin development run solely on clean energy--both solar and wind power will be used. In addition, Tianjin will recycle rainwater, desalinize seawater and utilize greywater recycling. Source: straitstimes Via: treehugger |
Eco Skyscraper Makeovers - Sears Tower Gets Greener (GALLERY)
One of Chicago’s most recognizable landmarks, the Sears Tower, is set to receive an eco-friendly makeover. The skyscraper has already cut its energy usage in half, but plans are in the works to utilize… [More]
Wine Country Ecotopias - Logrono Montecorvo, Spain (GALLERY)
When most people think of the Rioja region of Spain, they think of wine; the £388 million Logroño Montecorvo Eco City aims to add the word 'sustainable' to that connotation. The 56-hectare site (about… [More]
Eco-Friendly Dome Homes - Solaleya House Spins to Maximize Sunlight (VIDEO)
Solaleya wowed the public when they showed off their designs of homes at West Coast Green recently. One of the most striking designs was their eco-friendly rotating all-wood dome house. The architecture… [More]
Futuristic Eco Cities - Foster + Partners Plans in Rimini, Italy (GALLERY)
Giant architecture firms tend to think big. Foster + Partners not only want to make a statement in the sleepy beach town of Rimini, Italy, they want to transport the entire seafront to make a tourist mecca… [More]
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